The impact of patient education on minimizing preoperative anxiety related to anesthesia and surgery
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 94
- Locations
- 1
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Preoperative anxiety is common among surgical patients due to fears of pain, disability, loss of control, and even death. Hospitalization further increases anxiety because of unfamiliar environments, communication issues, and separation from family. High levels of anxiety can negatively affect coping, delay healing, and increase morbidity and mortality. Many patients experience greater anxiety when they lack adequate information about their illness and treatment. Preoperative education, which includes health information, psychological support, and skill preparation, can reduce anxiety, improve recovery, and shorten hospital stay. This study aims to provide evidence on how patient education helps reduce preoperative stress related to anesthesia and surgery.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 60.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patient giving consent Patient with asa 1,2 grade Patient posted for elective surgeries under general or regional anaesthesia.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patient not giving consent Patient with asa 3,4,5 grade Patient with any psychiatric illness Patient being taken for emergency surgery.
Investigators
Dr Nirmit Kamleshbhai Shah
Smt.Bhikiben Kanjibhai Shah Medical Institute and Research Centre