Occupational Therapy for Recovery After Uterine Myomectomy: A Case Report.

Abstract

This case report describes the role of occupational therapy (OT) in the recovery of a 33-year-old woman after an abdominal myomectomy due to a large uterine fibroid (a common benign tumor of the uterine muscle). At discharge, her needs to perform daily activities and limitations were identified. Occupational performance was assessed using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and an occupational profile. She received home-based OT twice weekly for 3 weeks, targeting daily activities, mobility, and pain management. Improvements were observed in COPM scores: functional mobility (performance: from 3 to 9; satisfaction: from 4 to 9) and personal hygiene (performance: from 3 to 8; satisfaction: from 4 to 8). She achieved independence in dressing, bathing, and grooming. This case suggests OT is an essential part of post-myomectomy care. Although based on a single case, the findings highlight the importance of multidisciplinary rehabilitation and the integration of OT in gynecological recovery.