BACKGROUND Anxiety is an unpleasant emotional experience that involves feelings of tension, apprehension, nervousness and high autonomic activity. Few studies have been conducted in Nigeria on anxiety levels among patient undergoing surgical operation. The aim of this study is to assess preoperative and postoperative anxiety level of patients and identify factors that may influence patient's pr...

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES To estimate the preoperative levels of anxiety and depression in patients awaiting heart surgery and to identify the risk factors associated with the development of these mood disorders. To evaluate the relationship between preoperative anxiety and depression and postoperative morbidity. METHODS Prospective longitudinal study in a sample of 100 patients undergoing ...

Preoperative anxiety is a prevalent concern with deleterious effects in patient recovery and is not routinely assessed in the preoperative screening process. When it is assessed, it may prompt an increase in the use of anesthetic agents, heightened postoperative pain, and prolonged hospitalization. Preoperative women with breast cancer face anxiety as it relates to anesthesia, surgery, and reco...

Many children who undergo surgery experience significant perioperative anxiety. Preoperative anxiety can prolong induction of anesthesia and postoperative recovery, increase the risk of postoperative delirium, increase pain, and increase analgesic use. Researchers are looking for ways to treat or prevent preoperative anxiety in children and possibly reduce its negative effects after surgery, su...

BackgroundAnxiety is common in surgical patients during the preoperative period. High levels of preoperative anxiety have unfavorable effects on induction and maintenance of anaesthesia as well as on the recovery from anaesthesia and surgery. The incidence of preoperative anxiety for surgical patients in the Niger Delta region is not known, ObjectiveTo determine the factors responsible for preo...

OF THESIS THE EFFECT OF MUSIC THERAPY INTERACTION ON CHILD AND PARENTAL PREOPERATIVE ANXIETY IN PARENTS OF CHILDREN UNDERGOING DAY SURGERY Young children who experience high levels preoperative anxiety often exhibit distress behaviors, experience more surgical complications, and are at a higher risk for developing a variety of negative postoperative consequences. A significant factor in pediatr...

BACKGROUND Preoperative anxiety is associated with adverse clinical, behavioral, and psychological outcomes. Various effective interventions targeting preoperative anxiety in children exist. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the educational intervention by residents on children and maternal anxiety and their satisfaction from anxiety management. PATIENTS AND METHODS After obt...

Background: Surgery is a stressful experience in children. Therefore, the familiarization of this population with treatment processes by means of appropriate training tools and techniques can be an effective way to control their anxiety. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a preoperative preparation program on anxiety in school-age children undergoing surgery using a facto...