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Preoperative Anxiety among Adult Patients Undergoing Elective Surgeries at a Tertiary Teaching Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study during the Era of COVID-19 Vaccination. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10030515. [PMID: 35326993 PMCID: PMC8950895 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10030515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Anxiety in the perioperative period has significant impact on both the flow of surgery and the post-operative recovery process. The aim of this cross-sectional study is to determine the prevalence of preoperative anxiety among adult patients undergoing elective surgical procedures at a tertiary teaching hospital and the effect of COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines on preoperative anxiety. We used the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) to assess patients’ anxiety toward surgery and their need for more information. Patients with APAIS about anesthesia and surgery (APAIS-A-T) total score <10 were considered as the low preoperative anxiety group, while patients with APAIS-A-T ≥11 were considered as the high preoperative anxiety group. The overall APAIS-A-T score of the 794 included patients was 8.5 ± 4.5. The mean APAIS-A-T score was 7.0 ± 3.8 among males and 9.6 ± 4.6 among female patients (p < 0.001). The APAIS-A-T score for those who had previously underwent surgery under anesthesia was 8.3 ± 4.4, compared to 9.5 ± 4.8 for those who had not (p = 0.002). No significant difference was found between those with a previous history of COVID-19 and those without (p = 0.105), nor between those who were vaccinated and those who were not (p = 0.550). Sixty-four (26.8%) highly anxious patients were afraid of becoming infected with COVID-19 during their hospital stay (p = 0.009). This fear of COVID-19 in-hospital transmission made 19 (7.9%) highly anxious patients and 36 (4.5%) of the total sample hesitant to undergo this surgery (p = 0.002). In conclusion, this study demonstrated that 30.1% of patients had high preoperative anxiety, with fear of pain after surgery being the most common factor related to anxiety on the day of surgery. Controlling the spread of COVID-19 can play a crucial role in decreasing preoperative anxiety during this pandemic.
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Bedaso A, Mekonnen N, Duko B. Prevalence and factors associated with preoperative anxiety among patients undergoing surgery in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e058187. [PMID: 35277412 PMCID: PMC8919464 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-058187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This review aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of preoperative anxiety and its associated factors among patients undergoing surgery in low/middle-income countries (LMICs). METHODS We searched PubMed, SCOPUS, CINAHL, Embase and PsychINFO to identify peer-reviewed studies on the prevalence and factors associated with preoperative anxiety among patients undergoing surgery using predefined eligibility criteria. Studies were pooled to estimate the prevalence of preoperative anxiety using a random-effect meta-analysis model. Heterogeneity was assessed using I² statistics. Funnel plot asymmetry and Egger's regression tests were used to check for publication bias. RESULT Our search identified 2110 studies, of which 27 studies from 12 countries with 5575 participants were included in the final meta-analysis. Of the total 27 studies, 11 used the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory to screen anxiety, followed by the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information scale, used by four studies. The pooled prevalence of preoperative anxiety among patients undergoing surgery in LMICs was 55.7% (95% CI 48.60 to 62.93). Our subgroup analysis found that a higher pooled prevalence of preoperative anxiety was found among female surgical patients (59.36%, 95% CI 48.16 to 70.52, I2=95.43, p<0.001) and studies conducted in Asia (62.59%, 95% CI 48.65 to 76.53, I2=97.48, p<0.001). CONCLUSION Our meta-analysis indicated that around one in two patients undergoing surgery in LMICs suffer from preoperative anxiety, which needs due attention. Routine screening of preoperative anxiety symptoms among patients scheduled for surgery is vital. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42020161934.
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- Asres Bedaso
- Hawassa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Hawassa, Ethiopia
- Australian Centre for Public and Population Health Research, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Hawassa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Hawassa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Hawassa, Ethiopia
- Curtin University, School of Population Health, Department of Public Health, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Bang YJ, Lee JH, Kim CS, Lee YY, Min JJ. Anxiolytic effects of chewing gum during preoperative fasting and patient-centered outcome in female patients undergoing elective gynecologic surgery: randomized controlled study. Sci Rep 2022; 12:4165. [PMID: 35264684 PMCID: PMC8907183 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-07942-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Although previous studies reported that chewing gum during the preoperative fasting has the benefits of alleviating anxiety and dry mouth, preoperative chewing gum has yet to be accepted as a standard practice due to conventional anesthetic custom. Our study aimed to prospectively evaluate the effects of gum chewing on preoperative anxiety and patient's discomfort in female patients undergoing gynecologic surgery. Ninety-four patients were enrolled and randomized either into conventional fasting group (control group) or chewing gum with fasting group (gum group). The control group was instructed to fast from 3 p.m. on the day before surgery. The gum group performed preoperative fasting in the same manner, but was encouraged to chew gum freely during the fasting period. The primary endpoint was the degree of preoperative anxiety. For the evaluation of preoperative anxiety, Amsterdam preoperative anxiety and information scale (APAIS) was used. Preoperative gastric fluid volume and acidity were also measured as the secondary outcomes. Preoperative anxiety using APAIS was significantly lower in the gum group compared to the control group (control group vs. gum group: 20.9 vs. 17.8, p = 0.009). However, there was no significant difference in the gastric fluid analysis between the groups. In the female patients for elective gynecologic surgery, chewing gum during the preoperative fasting period helped to alleviate preoperative anxiety without additional increase of pulmonary aspiration risks.Trial registration: KCT0004422 (05/11/2019, https://cris.nih.go.kr ; registration number).
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- Yu Jeong Bang
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Korea
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Korea.
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Zeleníková R, Kovářová K, Bujok P, Theunissen M. The Czech version of the Surgical Fear Questionnaire: measuring validity and reliability. CENTRAL EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY 2022. [DOI: 10.15452/cejnm.2021.12.0022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Yang G, Zang X, Ma X, Bai P. Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, and Psychometric Properties of the Chinese Version of the Surgical Fear Questionnaire. J Perianesth Nurs 2022; 37:386-392. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2021.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Yang Y, Zhang M, Sun Y, Peng Z, Zheng X, Zheng J. Effects of advance exposure to an animated surgery-related picture book on preoperative anxiety and anesthesia induction in preschool children: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Pediatr 2022; 22:92. [PMID: 35164741 PMCID: PMC8843029 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-022-03136-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Our aim was to investigate whether early surgical preparation by reading an animated picture book about procedure-related events could reduce the preoperative anxiety in preschoolers. METHODS 131 patients, aged 3-6 years and underwent elective minor surgery were randomized either to a control or a picture book group. Both groups received general information about surgery and anesthesia in pre-anesthesia clinic. Patients in study group also received a surgery-depicting picture book for them to read at home a week earlier before surgery. Child anxiety was evaluated with the modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale Short Form in six observing time points before anesthesia induction, and the compliance of anesthesia induction was assessed with the Induction Compliance Checklist (ICC). RESULTS There were significantly lower anxiety scores in picture book group than in control group at the time of ready for intravenous cannulation in operating room [51.9 (23.6) vs. 67.2 (22.0); mean difference 15.3; 95% confidence interval (CI) 6.4-24.1; P = 0.001] and at the time of pre-anesthesia visit [27.8 (7.6) vs. 33.2 (13.6); mean difference 5.3; 95%CI 0.93-9.8; P = 0.018]. No significant differences of anxiety levels were found between two groups at other observed time points: in the anesthesia outpatient clinic, in the holding area, at separation from parent to operating room (OR), and on entrance to OR (P = 0.584, 0.335, 0.228, 0.137, respectively). The percentage of children with poor induction compliance (i.e., ICC ≥ 6) was higher in control group compared with that in picture book group [38% vs.21%; odds ratio(95%CI): 0.78(0.61-0.99); P = 0.041]. CONCLUSIONS Home-reading an animated picture book to get familiar with the perioperative events earlier prior to surgery could effectively reduce the preoperative anxiety level and increase the compliance during the induction of anesthesia in preschool children. TRIAL REGISTRATION ChiCTR2000033583, 06/06/2020 www.chictr.org.cn .
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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The Effects of Acupressure on Improving Health and Reducing Cost for Patients Undergoing Thoracoscopic Surgery. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19031869. [PMID: 35162891 PMCID: PMC8834782 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of practicing acupressure on the Shenmen and Neiguan acupoints with a view to reduce anxiety and improve the comfort and physical health of patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery. METHODS A total of 100 hospitalized patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery were assigned randomly into the experimental (n = 49) and control groups (n = 51). Subjects in the experimental group received routine care plus acupressure on the Shenmen and Neiguan acupoints, while those in the control group received regular routine care. The data were collected using demographic information, physical and surgical data, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)-A, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Y Form (STAI-Y1), and Shortened General Comfort Questionnaire scores. The linear mixed model was used to examine the influences of acupressure on VAS-A and STAI-Y1 scores at different time points before and after the surgery to observe group-by-time interactions. RESULTS The mean age of the subjects was 60.97 years. All subjects had mild-to-moderate anxiety after surgery and showed a statistically significant decline in regression coefficients on the first and second days after the intervention (β = -11.61, p = 0.002; β = -18.71, p < 0.001). Similarly, for STAI-YI scores, the data showed a significant difference in the pre-test and post-test interactions between the two groups (β = 4.72, p = 0.031). Conversely, acupressure did not have a statistically significant difference on comfort (F = 2.953, p = 0.057). Compared with the control subjects, the experimental subjects used less morphine and developed side effects less frequently (p < 0.01). They were also able to get out of bed after surgery 163.79 min earlier (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Acupressure is a simple and easy-to-practice treatment. Acupressure on the Shenmen and Neiguan acupoints reduces anxiety and improves recovery in patients after undergoing thoracoscopic surgery.
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Ferede YA, Bizuneh YB, Workie MM, Admass BA. "Prevalence and associated factors of preoperative anxiety among obstetric patients who underwent cesarean section": A cross-sectional study. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 74:103272. [PMID: 35198163 PMCID: PMC8844776 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Revised: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Background Anxiety is the most common problem in the preoperative period. This anxiety increases postoperative pain, delay healing, and prolong the hospital stay. Among the surgical population, a higher level of preoperative anxiety has been seen in obstetric patients. Objective The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of preoperative anxiety among obstetric patients undergoing cesarean section. Methods An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January 01, 2021, to May 30, 2021. A total of 376 obstetric patients who underwent cesarean sections were included. Descriptive statistics, cross-tabs, and binary logistic regression analysis were performed to identify the association shivering and independent variables. The strength of the association was presented using an adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval and a p-value<0.05 was considered as statistically significant state versions of state-trait anxiety inventory scale (S-STAI) were used for this study. Results The overall prevalence rate of preoperative anxiety was 63% (95% CI: 58.2, 68.1). The patient's preoperative mean anxiety score of STAI was (43.81 ± 8.81). There was a high level of preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing emergency cesarean section as compared to elective patients. Patients' age less than 30 years, level of education, and previous anesthesia and surgery exposure were also highly associated with the dependent variable. Conclusion In this study, fear of complications and fear of death result of operation were the most common factors responsible for preoperative anxiety while few patients were anxious about financial loss and osmotic issues. The prevalence rate of preoperative anxiety was 63% among obstetric patients. Preoperative anxiety was highly related to fear of complications and fear of death. Age, Level of education were significantly associated with preoperative anxiety. Previous anesthesia exposure was also significantly associated with anxiety. Preoperative anesthesia visits are important to reduce anxiety.
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- Yonas Admasu Ferede
- Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Jovanovic K, Kalezic N, Sipetic Grujicic S, Zivaljevic V, Jovanovic M, Savic M, Bukumiric Z, Dragas M, Sladojevic M, Trailovic R, Koncar I, Davidovic L. Translation and validation of the Amsterdam preoperative anxiety and information scale (APAIS) in Serbia. Brain Behav 2022; 12:e2462. [PMID: 34908243 PMCID: PMC8785621 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.2462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Preoperative anxiety is common and might affect surgical treatment outcomes. The aim was to translate and validate the Serbian version of the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS). METHODS Following translation and initial evaluation, the Serbian version (S-APAIS) was administered to 385 patients. Internal consistency, construct validity, prognostic criteria validity, and concurrent validity between S-APAIS and Visual Analogue Scale for Anxiety (VAS-A) were evaluated. RESULTS Factor analysis revealed two factors: APAIS-anesthesia (items 1, 2, 3) and APAIS-procedure (items 4, 5, 6). The whole scale, APAIS-anesthesia, and APAIS-procedure subscales showed an adequate level of internal consistency (Cronbach's αs: 0.787, 0.806, and 0.805, respectively). High concurrent validity was observed between APAIS-anesthesia and VAS-A (ρ = 0.628, p < .001). A moderate correlation was found between APAIS-procedure and VAS-A scale (ρ = 0.537, p < .001). At the cut-off point of 9, the area under the curve (AUC) of APAIS-anesthesia was 0.815 (95% CI: 0.77-0.85, p < .001). For the APAIS-procedure, AUC was 0.772 (95% CI: 0.73-0.81, p < .001) at the cut-off point of 8. CONCLUSION The structure of S-APAIS substantially differs from the original and allows separate measurement of anesthesia- and procedure-related anxieties. S-APAIS is a comprehensive, valid, and reliable instrument for the measurement of preoperative anxiety.
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- Ksenija Jovanovic
- Center for Anesthesiology and ResuscitationUniversity Clinical Center of SerbiaBelgradeSerbia
- Faculty of MedicineUniversity of BelgradeBelgradeSerbia
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- Center for Anesthesiology and ResuscitationUniversity Clinical Center of SerbiaBelgradeSerbia
- Faculty of MedicineUniversity of BelgradeBelgradeSerbia
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- Faculty of MedicineUniversity of BelgradeBelgradeSerbia
- Center for Endocrine SurgeryUniversity Clinical Center of SerbiaBelgradeSerbia
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- Faculty of MedicineUniversity of BelgradeBelgradeSerbia
- Center for Endocrine SurgeryUniversity Clinical Center of SerbiaBelgradeSerbia
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- Center for Anesthesiology and ResuscitationUniversity Clinical Center of SerbiaBelgradeSerbia
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- Institute of Medical Statistics and InformaticsFaculty of Medicine, University of BelgradeBelgradeSerbia
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- Faculty of MedicineUniversity of BelgradeBelgradeSerbia
- Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular SurgeryUniversity Clinical Center of SerbiaBelgradeSerbia
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- Faculty of MedicineUniversity of BelgradeBelgradeSerbia
- Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular SurgeryUniversity Clinical Center of SerbiaBelgradeSerbia
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- Center for Anesthesiology and ResuscitationUniversity Clinical Center of SerbiaBelgradeSerbia
- Faculty of MedicineUniversity of BelgradeBelgradeSerbia
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- Faculty of MedicineUniversity of BelgradeBelgradeSerbia
- Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular SurgeryUniversity Clinical Center of SerbiaBelgradeSerbia
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- Faculty of MedicineUniversity of BelgradeBelgradeSerbia
- Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular SurgeryUniversity Clinical Center of SerbiaBelgradeSerbia
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Erken HY, Karaeminogullari O, Yilmaz O, Mirel K, Ozer RO. Local Anesthesia and Conscious Sedation Does Not Affect Patient's Mood and Anxiety Levels during Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Diskectomy: A Prospective Study. J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg 2021; 83:435-441. [PMID: 34918309 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1739203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS Undergoing a surgical procedure can be very stressful for patients and can lead to high anxiety levels during both the preoperative and the postoperative period. Levels of anxiety and fear may depend on multiple factors including the type of anesthesia to be used. The objective of this study is to evaluate whether patient's awareness of the surgical environment in the operating room under local anesthesia and conscious sedation (LACS) affects their mood and anxiety levels. METHODS We performed a prospective study for a series of consecutive patients who underwent transforaminal percutaneous endoscopic lumbar diskectomy (PELD) for the treatment of lumbar disk herniation. The patients completed Profile of Mood States (POMS) and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) forms in the preoperative period and in the early postoperative period. We divided the patients into two groups according to the type of anesthesia applied during surgery: LACS and general anesthesia (GA) groups. We compared the preoperative and postoperative POMS and STAI scores between groups and the change of these scores between the preoperative and postoperative periods in each group. RESULTS In this study, we included 30 patients who underwent PELD between May and December 2019 and met the inclusion criteria. The GA group consisted of 16 patients and the LACS group consisted of 14 patients. In each group, POMS and STAI scores decreased in the early postoperative period compared with the preoperative period. We found no significant difference in percentage of POMS and STAI TX-1 score changes between the LACS and GA groups. CONCLUSION The results of our study show that patients' awareness of the surgical environment in the operating room under LACS does not significantly affect their mood and anxiety levels and patients do not seem to endure increased emotional stress during the PELD operation, as compared with PELD operation under GA.
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- H Yener Erken
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Faculty of Medicine, Canakkale, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Faculty of Medicine, Canakkale, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Faculty of Medicine, Canakkale, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Bayindir Saglik Grubu, Ankara, Turkey
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The Generalizability of Patients' Preferences and Concerns regarding Anesthesia Care for Cesarean Delivery: A Prospective Survey. Anesthesiol Res Pract 2021; 2021:9002061. [PMID: 34899902 PMCID: PMC8660242 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9002061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background False assumptions regarding the generalizability of patients' expectations and preferences across different demographic groups may contribute in part to the increased prevalence of negative peripartum outcomes seen among women of color. The intention of this study was to determine preferences and concerns regarding anesthesia care during cesarean delivery in a largely African-American population and to compare them to those obtained in a prior study conducted in a demographically distinct population. Methods Women presenting for scheduled cesarean delivery or induction of labor completed a preoperative survey requesting demographic information and the opportunity to rank ten common potential anesthetic outcomes in relation to each other from most to least desirable. Participants were also asked about their biggest fear concerning their anesthetic and their preferences and expectations regarding degree of wakefulness, pain, and other adverse events. Those who underwent cesarean delivery were administered a briefer postoperative survey. We tabulated preference rankings and then compared demographic and outcome data to that obtained in a previous study with a demographically dissimilar population. Results A total of 73 women completed the preoperative survey, and 64 took the postoperative survey. Pain during and after cesarean delivery was ranked as least desirable outcomes and fear of paralysis was respondents' principal concern with neuraxial anesthesia. Postoperative concerns were similar to preoperative concerns and did not correlate with the frequency with which specific adverse outcomes occurred. These results were consistent with those from the previous study despite the women in this study being more likely to be younger, unmarried, African-American, and less educated than those in the previous investigation. Conclusions Patient preference rankings and concerns were remarkably similar to those previously demonstrated despite a number of demographic differences between the two populations, suggesting generalizability of these preferences to a broader obstetric population.
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Nilsson S, Mattson J, Berghammer M, Brorsson AL, Forsner M, Jenholt Nolbris M, Kull I, Lindholm Olinder A, Ragnarsson S, Rullander AC, Rydström LL, Andréia Garcia de Avila M, Olaya-Contreras P. To be or not to be vaccinated against COVID-19 - The adolescents' perspective - A mixed-methods study in Sweden. Vaccine X 2021; 9:100117. [PMID: 34693273 PMCID: PMC8524812 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvacx.2021.100117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Vaccination of the population seems to be an important strategy in halting the COVID-19 pandemic in both local and global society. The aim of this study was to explore Swedish adolescents' willingness to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and its association with sociodemographic and other possible factors. A survey was distributed in Sweden between 7 July and 8 November 2020. The main qualitative question concerned adolescents' thoughts on vaccination against COVID-19 and evaluated whether the adolescents would like to be vaccinated when a COVID-19 vaccine is made available. In total, 702 adolescents aged between 15 and 19 responded to the questionnaire. A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was used. The results showed that nearly one in three adolescents had not decided if they wanted to get a COVID-19 vaccine, i.e. 30.5%: n = 214. Of the participants 54.3% (n = 381) were willing to be vaccinated. Girls had higher levels of anxiety about the vaccine compared to boys. In addition, high levels of anxiety impacted on the participants' willingness to be vaccinated. One reason for being undecided about the vaccine was that participants felt they did not know enough about it. Practising social distancing increased willingness to be vaccinated, as reflected in the qualitative results which showed participants wanted to be vaccinated to protect others. The results impart important knowledge to healthcare professionals and contribute to their communication with adolescents about vaccine hesitancy.
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- S. Nilsson
- University of Gothenburg, Institute of Health and Care Sciences, and University of Gothenburg Centre for Person-Centred Care (GPCC), Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Corresponding author.
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- Red Cross University College, Institute of Health Care, Karolinska Institute, Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Stockholm, Sweden
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- University West, Department of Health Sciences, Trollhättan, Sweden
- The Queen Silvia Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Karolinska Institute, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Karolinska Institute, Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Stockholm, Sweden
- Umeå University, Department of Nursing, Umeå, Sweden
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- University of Gothenburg, Institute of Health and Care Sciences, and University of Gothenburg Centre for Person-Centred Care (GPCC), Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg, Sweden
- The Queen Silvia Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Karolinska Institute, Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
- Sachs’ Children and Youth Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Karolinska Institute, Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
- Sachs’ Children and Youth Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Umeå University, Department of Nursing, Umeå, Sweden
- Umeå University, Institute of Epidemiology and Global Health and Institution of Care Science, Sweden
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- Karolinska Institute, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Huddinge, Sweden
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- University of Gothenburg, Institute of Health and Care Sciences, and University of Gothenburg Centre for Person-Centred Care (GPCC), Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Oteri V, Martinelli A, Crivellaro E, Gigli F. The impact of preoperative anxiety on patients undergoing brain surgery: a systematic review. Neurosurg Rev 2021; 44:3047-3057. [PMID: 33608828 PMCID: PMC8593022 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-021-01498-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Revised: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Preoperative anxiety is a common reaction exhibited by up to 80% of patients who are scheduled for surgical procedures and characterized by psychological and physical changes which may affect their perioperative period. Our aim is to report the most up-to-date evidence on preoperative anxiety in brain surgery patients through a systematic analysis of the studies produced in the last decades. We performed a systematic review of literature by searching PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases. Data were extracted using the Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome framework and critically analyzed. PRISMA guidelines were applied, and the risk of bias of the included studies was assessed using the Risk of bias (RoB) 2 and ROBINS tools, as was the methodological quality, following GRADE criteria. We included 27 articles, accounting for 2558 patients in twelve different countries. The prevalence of preoperative anxiety ranged from 17 up to 89%, higher in female patients. Preoperative anxiety was associated with lower quality of life and cognitive performance, higher need for information, poorer memory and attention, longer hospitalization, depressive symptoms, and increase of physical disability; no correlation with survival rate was found. Seven randomized controlled trials attested the efficacy of acupuncture, music therapy, virtual reality, and pharmacological support in lowering anxiety levels. Preoperative anxiety is a common phenomenon that could negatively affect the perioperative period of brain surgery patients: this is something that should not be neglected to achieve better care through early prevention and optimal management.
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- Vittorio Oteri
- Department of General Surgery and Medical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
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Samalea Suarez N, Hallet C, Lois F, Joris J, Brichant J. Effect of walking to the operating room on preoperative anxiety in patients scheduled for outpatient laser therapy for venous insufficiency. A monocentric randomized study. ACTA ANAESTHESIOLOGICA BELGICA 2021. [DOI: 10.56126/72.4.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Background: Preoperative anxiety in day surgery is associated with a higher incidence of post-operative complications such as postoperative nausea and vomiting, pain or unplanned admission.
Objectives: To evaluate the effect of walking to the operating room (OR) on anxiety in ambulatory patients undergoing minimal invasive laser therapy for venous insufficiency.
Design and setting: Randomized study in a tertiary hospital between May and November 2019.
Methods: 100 patients scheduled for ambulatory laser therapy for venous insufficiency were included. Patients were randomized to walk to the OR (study group, n=50) on even weeks or to lie in a bed to the OR (control group, n=50) on odd weeks.
Main outcome measures: Baseline anxiety was assessed using the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) and Numerical Rating Scale of anxiety (anxiety-NRS) from 0 to 10 when prepared for departure to OR. Preoperative anxiety-NRS assessment was performed upon arrival in the OR.
Results: Patients’ characteristics were similar in both groups. Baseline anxiety-NRS was significantly lower in the study group than in the control group: 2 (1-3) vs. 4 (2-6.5) (p=.013) respectively. No difference was observed between the groups for preoperative anxiety-NRS. A significant reduction in anxiety-NRS on arrival at the OR was observed in the control group compared with the study group (p=.019).
Conclusion: Walking to the OR does not reduce anxiety in ambulatory patients undergoing minimal invasive laser therapy for venous insufficiency. But, preparing them to walk to the OR could possibly reduce baseline anxiety while waiting for surgery.
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Preoperative Anxiety Levels in Surgical Patients: A Comparison of Three Different Scale Scores. J Perianesth Nurs 2021; 37:69-74. [PMID: 34810072 DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2021.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare Anxiety Specific to Surgery Questionnaire (ASSQ) with Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) in the assessment of preoperative anxiety level and to evaluate the fears associated with surgery and anesthesia in surgical patients. DESIGN This is descriptive, correlational, and cross-sectional study. METHOD The study sample included 507 surgical patients in four surgery wards who underwent elective surgery. All the data were collected using The Descriptive Characteristics and Clinical Information Form, STAI, APAIS and ASSQ. FINDINGS A majority (70.8%) of the participants had fears associated with surgery and anesthesia and nearly half of them had a moderate level of preoperative anxiety. Anxiety prevalence was 46.4% according to the APAIS, 44.4% according to STAI and 49.3% according to ASSQ. Women, participants with no primary school education, participants undergoing major surgery and general anesthesia who did not have knowledge about the surgical procedure, and surgical complications had higher anxiety according to three scale scores. CONCLUSION Nearly half of the participants had moderate/high preoperative anxiety, there were consistent results among the scales and the tools were interchangeable to evaluate the preoperative anxiety level in the surgical patients.
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Verma MR, Rao RD, Langade D, Jain AK, Guha A, Mohan M. Assessment of yogic relaxation techniques for its anxiolytic effects in patients requiring endodontic treatment: A prospective, randomized controlled study. J Conserv Dent 2021; 24:209-213. [PMID: 34759592 PMCID: PMC8562829 DOI: 10.4103/jcd.jcd_97_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: The aim of the study is to assess the anxiolytic effects of yogic relaxation technique (YRT) in patients requiring root canal treatment (RCT). Materials and Methods: In this prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study, 30 patients undergoing RCT with baseline visual analog scale for anxiety (VAS-A) of score >4 were divided into Group 1: YRTs; Group 2: alprazolam (0.25 mg/0.5 mg), and Group 3: placebo. After 30 min of completion of YRT, endodontic treatment was performed. Reduction in anxiety was analyzed using state anxiety score (domain) of the state-trait anxiety inventory scale. Results: There was no significant difference in anxiety score 1 h before RCT between groups (P = 0.401). Ten minutes before (P < 0.0001) and after RCT (P < 0.0001), there was significant difference between groups (yogic relaxation vs. alprazolam [P < 0.0001]; yogic relaxation vs. placebo [P < 0.0001]). Ten minutes before RCT, yoga relaxation showed significant difference in anxiety score for pain versus alprazolam and placebo (P < 0.0001 for both). Ten minutes after RCT, the change from baseline in mean anxiety score for pain was significantly different with yogic relaxation (versus alprazolam [P = 0.043]; versus placebo [P = 0.002]). As per the global assessment of efficacy, the response was excellent in 9 (90%), 2 (20%), and 1 (10%) patients in yoga relaxation group, alprazolam group, and placebo group, respectively. Difference in response between three groups was significant (P < 0.0001). There was no significant difference in the global assessment of tolerability between three groups (P = 0.535). No adverse events were reported. Conclusion: Before RCT, YRT is an effective alternative to anxiolytic agents, alprazolam.
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- Meenakshi R Verma
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.,Department of Yoga, Sri Sri Institute of Advanced Research, Badamanavarathekaval, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Kakar E, Ista E, Klimek M, Jeekel J. Implementation of music in the perioperative standard care of colorectal surgery: study protocol of the IMPROVE Study. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e051878. [PMID: 34711596 PMCID: PMC8557300 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Perioperative music intervention has been proven effective in reducing anxiety, pain, neurohormonal stress response and medication requirement. Unfortunately, there is a gap between new effective interventions and their (interventions) integration in standard care protocols. The aim of this preimplementation and postimplementation study is to investigate the adherence to a music intervention in a tailored, multilevel, systematic implementation strategy and the initial impact of the implementation on postoperative pain in patients undergoing colorectal surgery. METHODS AND DESIGN A monocentre prospective preimplementation and postimplementation study was set up using The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research to conduct a systematic implementation of music intervention in three phases. Primary outcomes are adherence to the music intervention and the initial impact of the music intervention implementation on postoperative pain scores on the first postoperative day. At least 100 patients will be included in the study. Secondary outcomes include adherence to the implementation strategy, penetration of music intervention in the standard care, assessment of the determinants for implementation, impact of the implemented music intervention on pain during the entire admission, anxiety, medication usage, complications, hospital and intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The Medical Ethics Review Board of Erasmus MC University Medical Centre Rotterdam, The Netherlands, has approved this protocol. The study is being conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. Results of this trial will be published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and conference presentations. TRIAL REGISTRATION Dutch Trial Register NL8071.
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- Ellaha Kakar
- General Surgery and Intensive Care Unit, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
- Intensive Care Unit, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Intensive Care Unit, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Pediatric surgery, Intensive Care Unit, Internal Medicine, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
- Internal Medicine, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Anesthesiology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- General Surgery and Intensive Care Unit, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
- Neuroscience, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Chen C, Shen N, Chen L, Luo T, Lu T, Liu D, Zhang Q, Hei Z. Application of a protective sleeve is associated with decreased occupational anxiety during endotracheal intubation: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2021; 21:251. [PMID: 34686149 PMCID: PMC8532101 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-021-01467-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The high risk of cross-infection during tracheal intubation has caused excessive occupational anxiety for anaesthesiologists amid the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Currently, there is no effective way to attenuate their anxiety in clinical practice. We found that anaesthesiologist with better protective equipment might experience decreased levels of anxiety during intubation. METHODS In this study, 60 patients who underwent intubation and extubation in the operating room were enrolled, and then randomized 1:1 to either wear protective sleeves (protective sleeve group) or not (control group). Visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to measure the anxiety level of anaesthesiologists during intubation. The respiratory droplets of patients on the sleeve, and the anaesthesiologists' perception including the patient's oral malodour, exertion, satisfaction degree, waist discomfort and shoulder discomfort were recorded. The patients' anxiety, oppressed feelings and hypoxia and postoperative complications were all measured and recorded. RESULTS Compared with the control group, the anaesthesiologists in protective sleeve group achieved lower anxiety scores and better satisfaction degrees during the process of intubation and extubation (all P < 0.05). Respiratory droplets were observed only on the inner side, but not the external side, of the protective sleeves (P < 0.001). The incidence of the anaesthesiologists' perception of patients' oral malodour was significantly lower in the protective sleeve group (P = 0.02) and no patients developed hypoxemia or intubation-related complications in the protective sleeve group. CONCLUSION Using protective devices for intubation might eliminate droplet transmission from patients to anaesthesiologists, while also decreasing their anxiety in a controlled operating room environment. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trial. no. ChiCTR2000030705 . Registry at www.chictr.org.cn on 10/03/2020.
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- Chaojin Chen
- Department of Anaesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
- Cell-gene Therapy Translational Medicine Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, No.600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
- Center for Stem Cell Biology and Tissue Engineering, Key Laboratory for Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Ministry of Education, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Cell-gene Therapy Translational Medicine Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, No.600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
- Center for Stem Cell Biology and Tissue Engineering, Key Laboratory for Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Ministry of Education, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Yuedong Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Meizhou, People's Republic of China.
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Oliveira PSC, Sant'Anna BC, Seixas NB, Mendonça JA. Low-dose midazolam for anxiolysis for pregnant women undergoing cesarean delivery: a randomized trial. Braz J Anesthesiol 2021; 72:450-456. [PMID: 34637858 PMCID: PMC9373564 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2021.07.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/10/2021] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Anxiety and fear are common among pregnant women undergoing cesarean delivery. In addition to psychologically unpleasant, they can elicit endocrine and metabolic changes. Administration of benzodiazepines in this patient group is uncommon and investigation focusing on the topic is rare. This study aimed to determine anxiolysis efficacy of low-dose midazolam administered preoperatively, right before cesarean delivery, and to evaluate whether its administration impacts neonatal vitality, maternal consciousness, and recall of the moment the baby was born. METHODS Fifty pregnant women with indication for cesarean delivery were included in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study and allocated into two groups of 25 participants each (Midazolam and Control group). Midazolam (0.0125 mg.kg-1) or a placebo solution was administered immediately before spinal anesthesia and the anxiolytic effect was assessed using a visual analogue scale before and after administration. We registered the Apgar score at 1 and 5 minutes, the Ramsay scale and recall of the moment of birth, that was assessed 90 minutes after birth. RESULTS Pregnant women from the Midazolam group presented a 1.3-point reduction in anxiety on the visual analogue scale, while the Control group showed virtually no change (p = 0.027). We observed no statistically significant changes in Apgar scores, level of maternal consciousness and recall of the moment of delivery. CONCLUSIONS Low-dose midazolam can provide anxiety management in pregnant women undergoing cesarean delivery with no significant undesirable effects.
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- Pedro Solfa Campos Oliveira
- Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Campinas, SP, Brazil; Hospital da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas, Serviço de Anestesiologia, Campinas, SP, Brazil.
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- Hospital da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas, Serviço de Anestesiologia, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Hospital da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas, Serviço de Anestesiologia, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Campinas, SP, Brazil; Hospital da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas, Serviço de Reumatologia, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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Nair T, Choo CSC, Abdullah NS, Lee S, Teo LLE, Chen Y, Nah SA, Chiang LW. Home-Initiated-Programme-to-Prepare-for-Operation: evaluating the effect of an animation video on peri-operative anxiety in children: A randomised controlled trial. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2021; 38:880-887. [PMID: 33186309 DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000001385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hospital admissions and surgical operations commonly trigger anxiety in young children. Despite employing numerous support measures in our hospital, such as a pre-operative play room, the encouragement of parental companionship during induction of anaesthesia and distraction therapy, allaying the anxiety of our young surgical patients remains a challenge. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effectiveness of a Home-Initiated-Programme-to-Prepare-for-Operation (HIPPO) on emotional manifestation and anxiety in children undergoing surgery. DESIGN, SETTING AND PATIENTS One hundred and thirty children were randomly assigned to either control or intervention group between February 2018 and April 2019 in a tertiary paediatric hospital in Singapore. INTERVENTION In addition to our standard pre-operative workflow, the intervention group received an additional home preparation kit consisting of an animated video on preoperative preparation and age-specific preoperative preparation activity sheets. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome was the Children's Emotional Manifestation Scale score to evaluate behaviour and emotion in the children before and during induction of anaesthesia. Secondary outcomes evaluated anxiety levels in parents and children, the child's behaviour and degree of co-operation using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory scores, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Children scores, the Induction Compliance Checklist scores, the Visual Analogue Scale scores for anxiety and the feedback questionnaire. RESULTS The difference between the Children's Emotional Manifestation Scale score in control and intervention groups was not statistically significant. A promising difference was however observed in one of the secondary outcomes where the state-State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Children scores of 7 to 10-year olds in the intervention group almost reached significance; P = 0.067. CONCLUSION Despite being a child-friendly, easily accessible and affordable tool for patient education, HIPPO did not reduce anxiety experienced by children in the pre-operative waiting area or during induction of anaesthesia. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier: NCT04271553.
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- Tanuja Nair
- From CHAMPs (Child Life, Art and Music Therapy Programmes) (TN, NSA)- Allied Health Specialities Division, Department of Pediatric Surgery (CSCC, YC, SAN, LWC), Department of Paediatric Anaesthesia (SL), Psychology Service (LLET)- Allied Health Specialities Division, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore and Division of Paediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (SAN)
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Preoperative Anxiety in Patients With Nonmelanoma Skin Tumors of the Face. J Craniofac Surg 2021; 32:e506-e510. [PMID: 33496525 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT The manifestation of preoperative anxiety often emerges when a patient is about to experience a surgical procedure. Especially in facial plastic surgery, where the reconstruction region is very strictly confined and the visibility of the outcome is undeniable, an upcoming surgery may easily provoke the feeling of anxiety. The aim of this study is to assess the number of patients that undergo preoperative anxiety and to associate it with several factors found to be concerning for them. Two hundred twenty-eight adult (>18 years) patients with facial nonmelanoma skin tumors, from a Plastic Surgery Clinic in a major Oncology Hospital in Athens, were included in the study and were given questionnaires and a Numeric Rating Scale in order to qualitate and quantitate their preoperative anxiety. Their responses were categorized and examined using the method of content analysis. 93.8% (n = 214) reported feeling anxious preoperatively, while the remaining 6.2% (n = 14) stated the opposite. Data showed that higher scores were documented when the patients were older, had had previous surgeries or had previously undergone general anesthesia, major procedures or procedures in the periorbital area. Gender was not found to be associated with preoperative anxiety. The main concern, finally, of most patients was the success of the outcome of the surgery.
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TikTok browsing for anxiety relief in the preoperative period: A randomized clinical trial. Complement Ther Med 2021; 60:102749. [PMID: 34118388 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2021.102749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of browsing TikTok for 20 min on patients' preoperative anxiety. METHOD A randomized controlled trial was conducted at the Department of Anesthesiology of The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine from January 2021 to March 2021. The 80 patients were randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group browsed TikTok for 20 min, but the control group did not. Preoperative anxiety was measured with the help of the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) and anxiety visual analog test (AVAT). Preoperative anxiety, systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and heart rate (HR) were checked before and after 20 min of TikTok browsing. Patient satisfaction with anesthesia was evaluated as the patient entered and exited the operating room. RESULTS The pretest APAIS scores, AVAT scores, vital signs and patient satisfaction were similar in both groups (p > 0.05). Compared with the control group, patient anxiety levels and systolic blood pressure decreased significantly after 20 min of TikTok browsing (p < 0.05), and patient satisfaction with anesthesia was significantly higher (p < 0.05). In the experimental group, after patients browsed TikTok for 20 min, all of the physiological and behavioral variables of anxiety were significantly reduced (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS TikTok is a popular, simple, effective, noninvasive and inexpensive method for decreasing preoperative anxiety, and browsing TikTok can lower a patient's blood pressure and heart rate to some extent.
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Effects of Acupressure on Preoperative Acute Anxiety in Cesarean Section Under Spinal Anesthesia: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study. Holist Nurs Pract 2021; 34:356-364. [PMID: 33060498 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Anxiety during the preoperative period is a common problem experienced by women who will deliver by cesarean section. The use of nonpharmacological methods to control anxiety in pregnant women has been shown to be more appropriate. This double-blind randomized controlled experimental study was conducted to assess the effect of acupressure on acute anxiety developing before cesarean section under spinal anesthesia. In the present study, 82 pregnant women scheduled for surgery were randomly assigned to the acupressure and control groups including 40 and 42 persons, respectively. Acupressure was applied to HE-7 acupuncture points in the participants in the acupressure (intervention) group for 10 minutes before the surgery. The participants in the control group were subjected to the hospital protocol. Anxiety levels of the participating women were assessed twice preoperatively using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Anxiety scores of the participants in the acupressure group before the procedure (49.13 ± 6.22) were higher than were those of the participants in the control group (41.71 ± 3.26); however, after the procedure, the anxiety scores decreased statistically significantly in the acupressure group (38.30 ± 4.45) compared with the control group (52.48 ± 7.30) (P < .001). Acupressure reduced the preoperative acute anxiety suffered by the participating pregnant women.
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Needle-free injection: Dental infiltration anesthesia. Int J Pharm 2021; 604:120765. [PMID: 34087413 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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This study aimed to develop an optimal Needle-Free Liquid Jet Injection (NFLJI) technique for dental infiltration anesthesia and evaluate its clinical safety and feasibility. The fluid dynamics of NFLJI in the dentoalveolar region were investigated using soft tissue phantoms supported by rigid glass. NFLJIs were performed at different incident angles and recorded using a high-speed camera. Accordingly, an optimal NFLJI for infiltration anesthesia was developed and validated on cadavers, then assessed in two pilot Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT): one for validating the safety of optimal NFLJI technique, the other for evaluating its feasibility and safety. High-speed videos showed that perpendicular NFLJIs induced significantly more regurgitation than oblique NFLJIs, which was confirmed in cadavers. Clinical trials revealed that perpendicular NFLJIs induced a high risk of bleeding (83.3%) and laceration (83.3%), whereas oblique NFLJIs induced a low risk of bleeding (33.3%) and laceration (16.7%). Moreover, the preliminary success rates of oblique NFLJIs and needle injections were both 83.3%. The recruitment took 3-5 weeks with a rate of 100%. Oblique NFLJIs could be a promising approach for dental infiltration anesthesia, causing minimal drug regurgitation with a relatively low risk of complication. The pilot RCTs confirmed the feasibility for conducting a non-inferiority RCT.
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Li X, Qiao XF, Sun L, Wang GP, Bai YH. Application of situational adaptation training combined with childlike nursing for children undergoing tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 145:110707. [PMID: 33887548 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the clinical effect of situational adaptation training combined with child-friendly nursing in relieving the preoperative anxiety of children undergoing tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy. METHODS A total of 160 children undergoing tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy were randomly divided into two groups: a control group and a test group. In addition to the routine operating room nursing in the control group, children in the test group underwent situational adaptation training one day before surgery and child-friendly nursing on the day of surgery. The heart rates and differences in average dynamic pressure were compared between groups, both preoperatively and during anesthesia induction. The cooperativeness with anesthesia was also assessed. The anxiety states of children and their family members after the interventions were scored using the anxiety visual analog scale (VAS). The postoperative satisfaction with nursing was assessed and compared between groups. RESULTS The heart rates, differences in average dynamic pressure, cooperativeness with anesthesia, and VAS scores were significantly lower in the test group than in the control group. The VAS scores of family members were significantly lower in the test group than in the control group. The satisfaction degrees with nursing were significantly higher in the test group than in the control group. CONCLUSION Situational adaptation training combined with child-friendly nursing can significantly relieve the preoperative anxiety of children undergoing tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy and their family members. This treatment improves child cooperativeness during therapy, significantly reduces the amplitude of physiological stress response during surgery, and increases the satisfaction with nursing. Thus, situational adaptation training combined with child-friendly nursing is worthy of application in clinics.
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- Xin Li
- Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital of Shanxi Province, Taiyuan, 030001, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, China.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, China
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Gümüştaş B, Dikmen B. Effectiveness of remineralization agents on the prevention of dental bleaching induced sensitivity: A randomized clinical trial. Int J Dent Hyg 2021; 20:650-657. [PMID: 34018341 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study aims to compare the use of different remineralization agents before in-office bleaching for decreasing bleaching induced sensitivity. METHODS A total of 64 volunteers were randomly divided into four groups. Before undergoing in-office bleaching with 38% hydrogen peroxide gel (three applications of 15 min each, one session), clinicians applied a placebo gel (control group), casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP), neutral sodium fluoride gel (NSF) or nano-hydroxyapatite solution (n-HAP) on all buccal surfaces of teeth. The gel was left undisturbed for 4 min. The efficacy of tooth whitening was assessed by determining the colour change using SGU. Patients recorded their tooth sensitivities on the VAS scale. Kruskal-Wallis test followed by Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare changes in tooth colour and intensity of tooth sensitivity between groups. RESULTS Overall, there was no significant difference in shade change between the groups. Control and CPP-ACP groups showed significantly higher rates of hypersensitivity than NSF and the n-HAP group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The use of a remineralization agent (n-HAP/NSF) before in-office bleaching did not affect the bleaching efficacy but did reduce tooth sensitivity. The before bleaching treatment use of an n-HAP solution can be suitable for reducing bleaching born sensitivity as well as commonly used NSF remineralizing gel before in-office tooth bleaching can reduce tooth sensitivity, the most common side effect associated with this procedure.
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- Burak Gümüştaş
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Salzmann S, Rienmüller S, Kampmann S, Euteneuer F, Rüsch D. Preoperative anxiety and its association with patients' desire for support - an observational study in adults. BMC Anesthesiol 2021; 21:149. [PMID: 34000986 PMCID: PMC8127269 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-021-01361-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Preoperative anxiety is prevalent and has harmful effects on postoperative outcomes. However, to date, it is still unclear (i) to what extent patients perceive preoperative anxiety as emotionally distressful, (ii) whether patients would welcome support from anesthesiologists in coping with their anxiety, and (iii) whether anxiety scores are useful for everyday clinical practice to determine patients’ need for support. Methods: 1082 patients scheduled to undergo elective procedures under general anesthesia were eligible for this cross-sectional study carried out at a university hospital. Preoperative anxiety, resulting in emotional distress, and patients’ desire for anesthesiologists’ support in coping with their anxiety were assessed dichotomously (no vs. yes) and analyzed descriptively. The intensity of anxiety was evaluated using the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (range 4–20). Associations between the intensity of anxiety and the resulting desire for support were analyzed using logistic regression. Receiver operating characteristic analyses were performed to identify anxiety levels that best predict desire for support. Results Among the 1000 (537 female; M (SD) 57 (18) years) subjects evaluated, 493 (318 (65 %) female) reported anxiety. Anxiety was associated with emotional distress in 320 (65 %) and desire for support in 291 (59 %) patients. Increased preoperative anxiety levels were associated with higher rates of desire for support (B= 0.270; odds ratio 1.31 [95 % CI 1.22–1.41]). An anxiety score > 9 was best to predict a desire for support (sensitivity 0.861, specificity 0.724). However, desire for support was even present in some patients with lowest anxiety scores (5 or 6). Conclusions All patients undergoing surgery should be screened for preoperative anxiety and the resulting desire for support to be able to determine who would welcome support. Anxiety scoring tools do not seem to be useful to identify these patients. By helping patients experience less preoperative anxiety, anesthesiologists may not only reduce patients’ emotional distress but also have a positive impact on postoperative outcome. Trial registration German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS 00013319, 23 November 2017). Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12871-021-01361-2.
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- Stefan Salzmann
- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Philipps-University Marburg, Gutenbergstrasse 18, 35032, Marburg, Germany
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- Philipps-University Marburg, Biegenstraße 10, 35037, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Philipps-University Marburg, Gutenbergstrasse 18, 35032, Marburg, Germany.,Department of Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Medical School Berlin, Calandrellistrasse 1-9, 12247, Berlin, Germany
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- Philipps-University Marburg, Biegenstraße 10, 35037, Marburg, Germany. .,Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University Hospital Giessen-Marburg (Marburg Campus), Baldingerstrasse, 35043, Marburg, Germany.
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Varnier R, Brière O, Brouillard T, Martel-Lafay I, Serre AA, Couillet A, Chvetzoff G, Freulet C, Pommier P. Virtual reality distraction during uterovaginal brachytherapy applicators' removal: A pilot comparative study. Brachytherapy 2021; 20:781-787. [PMID: 34001414 DOI: 10.1016/j.brachy.2021.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the relevance of virtual reality distraction (VR) during uterovaginal brachytherapy applicators' removal, as an alternative to nitrous oxide (N2O) conscious sedation, to decrease anxiety and pain perception. METHODS AND MATERIALS We prospectively evaluated 35 patients treated with cervical brachytherapy for locally or locally advanced cervical cancer. Brachytherapy applicators were removed in the patient's room at the end of the treatment. Patients were assigned to N2O conscious sedation (reference group) or VR (experimental group). Anxiety and pain were evaluated with the STAI-E score and with Visual Analogical Scales (VAS). RESULTS Fourteen patients were treated with VR and 21 with N2O. STAI-E baselines scores were 35 in the VR group and 38 in the reference group and declined to 30 and 28, respectively after procedure. The mean VAS-anxiety was 2.9 before and 2.7 at the peak in the VR group versus 4.1 and 1.6, respectively in the reference group. The mean VAS-pain was 1.0 before, 3.1 at the peak and 0.4 after the procedure in the experimental group, versus 1.8, 2.0, and 0.6 respectively in the N2O group. Four patients in the VR group experienced mild nausea/vomiting or dizziness during the procedure. The preparation duration was higher in the VR group, with a similar duration for the removal itself. CONCLUSIONS Replacing a medical gas by a virtual reality device was feasible and led to acceptable levels of pain and anxiety. Prospective randomized trials are needed to confirm efficacy and to determine which patients could benefit the most from this approach.
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- Romain Varnier
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France
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- Brachytherapy Unit, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France
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- Department of Supportive Care, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France.
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Metterlein T, Wobbe T, Brede ME, Möller K, Röder D, Krannich J, Kranke P, Tannert A, Broscheit J. Effectiveness of pre-anesthetic video information on patient anxiety and economical aspects. Saudi J Anaesth 2021; 15:127-130. [PMID: 34188629 PMCID: PMC8191254 DOI: 10.4103/sja.sja_968_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Revised: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background: Adequate preoperative information can lessen patient anxiety. Delivering sufficient information during a personal interview, however, is time consuming, and therefore a relevant economical aspect. We investigated whether video information given to the patient before the pre-anesthetic interview has an influence on the patient's anxiety and the duration of the interview. Method: We randomized 302 patients undergoing different types of anesthesia. In all, 151 patients watched a short video with general information about the anticipated anesthesia procedure. Afterward, all patients had a standard pre-anesthetic interview. Patients' anxiety and satisfaction with pre-anesthesia care were assessed after the interview using a visual analogue scale. The duration of the interview was documented. Student t-test and P < 0.05 for differences between the groups. Results: There was no difference in gender, age, ASA physical status, previous anesthesia experience, and the planned anesthesia procedure between the two groups. No difference in anxiety and satisfaction with pre-anesthesia care was observed. The duration of the pre-anesthetic interview was also not different between the groups. Discussion: Preoperative multimedia information did not reduce anxiety or increase the patient satisfaction undergoing anesthesia. The video containing general information did not save time in the pre-anesthetic interview.
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- Thomas Metterlein
- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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Luedi MM, Schober P, Hammoud B, Andereggen L, Hoenemann C, Doll D. Preoperative Pressure Pain Threshold Is Associated With Postoperative Pain in Short-Stay Anorectal Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study. Anesth Analg 2021; 132:656-662. [PMID: 32675636 PMCID: PMC7870038 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000005072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND: Postoperative pain management is key for patient satisfaction. Pressure pain threshold (PPT) has been studied in some surgical cohorts but has not been studied in relationship to acute postoperative pain in short-stay patients undergoing anorectal surgery. We hypothesized that preoperative finger PPT measurements can identify respective patients with higher postoperative pain. Aiming to understand the relationship with subjective postoperative pain perception, we tested the hypotheses that preoperative PPT is associated with postoperative Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain scores and correlates with postoperative analgesic consumption in short-stay patients undergoing anorectal surgery. METHODS: We prospectively assessed preoperative PPT in a cohort undergoing anorectal surgery, known as a moderately to severely painful procedure. Linear mixed-effects models were used to assess the relationship with postoperative VAS pain scores at 1 and 3 days as well as 4 weeks postoperatively. Logistic regression was used to study the relationship with additional postoperative analgesic consumption. RESULTS: We studied 128 patients and found that preoperative PPT is significantly associated with postoperative pain (P value for interaction = .025). Logistic regression modeling additionally revealed an association between the preoperative PPT and the need for additional postoperative analgesics, with odds of requiring additional analgesia decreasing by about 10% for each 1-point increase in PPT (odds ratio [OR] = 0.90; 95% confidence interval [CI], 00.81–0.98; P = .012). CONCLUSIONS: Preoperative finger PPT is associated with postoperative pain and might help identify patients who are at risk of developing more severe postoperative pain on anorectal surgery. Especially in ambulatory and short-stay settings, this approach can help to address patients’ high variability in pain sensitivity to facilitate appropriate postoperative analgesia, timely discharge, and prevent readmission.
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- Markus M Luedi
- From the Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, St Marien-Krankenhaus, Vechta, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kantonsspital Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, St Marien-Krankenhaus, Vechta, Germany
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Alqurashi YD, Dawidziuk A, Alqarni A, Kelly J, Moss J, Polkey MI, Morrell MJ. A visual analog scale for the assessment of mild sleepiness in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and healthy participants. Ann Thorac Med 2021; 16:141-147. [PMID: 34012480 PMCID: PMC8109681 DOI: 10.4103/atm.atm_437_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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MOTIVATION: Studies have shown poor clinical effectiveness of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) due to its ambiguity of items and cultural applicability. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to assess sleepiness, compared to ESS. METHODS: Thirty-two obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients and 32 healthy participants completed two visits, 1 month apart, during which they completed both ESS and VAS. Patients diagnosed with OSA were treated with Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) between visits. The agreement between the ESS and VAS scores in both patients with OSA and healthy participants was investigated using Pearson correlation and Area Under the receiver operating characteristics. RESULTS: The (mean ± standard deviation) Oxygen Desaturation Index for patients with OSA was 18.5 ± 5.7 events/hour and 1.7 ± 1.0 events/hour in the healthy participants. A reduction in sleepiness, following CPAP treatment occurred in patients with OSA, using the ESS (11.2 ± 5.5–4.7 ± 5.0 points, P < 0.001) and the VAS (50.2 ± 3.0–21.9 ± 26.5 mm, P < 0.001). There was no significant change in sleepiness, in healthy participants using the ESS (3.91 ± 3.14–3.34 ± 3.27 points (P < 0.48) or the VAS (15.58 ± 21.21–12.05 ± 14.75 mm, (P < 0.44). A Likert scale showed that the VAS was easier to use compared to ESS in visit 1 (VAS: 8.7 ± 1.9 points, ESS: 7.7 ± 2.6 points, (P < 0.001), and visit 2 (VAS: 9.5 ± 1.4 points, ESS: 8.6 ± 1.5 points, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: These preliminary results suggest that the VAS can detect a change in sleepiness after CPAP treatment in patients with OSA and that the VAS was also easier to use compared to ESS.
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- Yousef D Alqurashi
- Department of Respiratory Care, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Academic Unit of Sleep and Ventilation, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Respiratory Care, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Medicine, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medicine, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, United Kingdom.,National Institute for Health Research, Respiratory Disease Biomedical Research Unit at the Royal Brompton and Harefield National Health Service Foundation Trust and Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medicine, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medicine, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, United Kingdom.,National Institute for Health Research, Respiratory Disease Biomedical Research Unit at the Royal Brompton and Harefield National Health Service Foundation Trust and Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medicine, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, United Kingdom.,National Institute for Health Research, Respiratory Disease Biomedical Research Unit at the Royal Brompton and Harefield National Health Service Foundation Trust and Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
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Jayawardane M, Gankanda W, Gunathilake M. Prevalence of pre-operative anxiety and associated factors among a group of women undergoing gynaecological surgeries at a single unit in a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. F1000Res 2021; 10:74. [PMID: 34055313 PMCID: PMC8127014 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.26964.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Surgery-related anxiety is universal, leading to complications. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of pre-operative anxiety levels among a group of patients. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study of 64 women was conducted in a tertiary care hospital, Sri Lanka. Patients who underwent emergency surgeries, those with mental illnesses or those aged <18 years were excluded. Pre-operative assessment was done one day prior to the surgery using a self-administered Sinhala validated Amsterdam-Preoperative-Anxiety-and-Information-Scale (APAIS), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and Visual-Analogue-Scale (VAS). The APAIS consists of six questions which assess three anxiety components: anesthesia-related-anxiety (Sum A), surgery-related-anxiety (Sum S) and information-desire-component (Sum IDC). The combined score (Sum C) is given by the total of Sum A and Sum S. A Sum C of ≥11 indicates significant anxiety. Results: The mean age of participants was 38.03 years (SD=13.53 years). The mean total score of APAIS was 10.36 (4.06), of HADS was 5.734 (4.487) and of VAS was 3.156 (2.773). All scores were higher in participants <50 years. There were negative correlations between age and anxiety levels in VAS and APAIS scales; the Sum IDC in APAIS (r=-0.416, p=0.001) and VAS scores (r=-246, p=0.050) showed significant negative correlations. Excepting Sum IDC all APAIS, HADS and VAS scores were higher among the group without insurance; despite free healthcare. However only Sum S (t=-3.716, p=0.000) and Sum C (t=-2.281, p=0.026) in APAIS, HADS (t=-3.412, p=0.001) and VAS (t=-2.135, p=0.037) had statistically higher values. Anxiety scores were higher in the group that underwent minor surgeries but where not significantly related to education level, marital status, income, employment or living status. Conclusions: Pre-operative anxiety is common. Age <50 years, lacking insurance cover and undergoing minor surgeries are associated with increased pre-operative anxiety levels. Screening and appropriate interventions would be beneficial.
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- Madura Jayawardane
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
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- Acting Consultant in Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila, Sri Lanka
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- Senior Registrar in Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health, Angoda, Sri Lanka
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Chow H, Hon J, Chua W, Chuan A. Effect of Virtual Reality Therapy in Reducing Pain and Anxiety for Cancer-Related Medical Procedures: A Systematic Narrative Review. J Pain Symptom Manage 2021; 61:384-394. [PMID: 32822755 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2020.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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CONTEXT Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a novel form of nonpharmacological analgesia therapy. We wished to review the use of VR to treat pain and anxiety in cancer-related medical procedures and chemotherapy. OBJECTIVES To determine if immersive VR influences pain and/or anxiety outcomes in patients with cancer undergoing medical interventions. To discuss critical limitations in the current evidence base and provide suggestions for future areas of research. METHODS A systematic review was performed on Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed, and Google Scholar from 1999 to December 2019. The following search terms were run in each of the databases: Virtual Reality and pain or anxiety. Articles were assessed by two independent authors for inclusion. RESULTS From 999 retrieved citations, nine studies met inclusion criteria for review. Methodological limitations and small sample sizes preclude strong guidance for clinical applications. Although studies demonstrated a trend toward improvement in pain and anxiety, only two studies reached statistical significance. CONCLUSION There is inconclusive evidence on the significance of immersive VR in reducing pain (five studies) or anxiety (six studies) for patients with cancer undergoing medical interventions or receiving chemotherapy. Further research on the effect of immersive VR as a tool for medical procedures and/or patients with cancer undergoing treatment is required.
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- Howard Chow
- UNSW Sydney and Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia.
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- UNSW Sydney and Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
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- UNSW Sydney and Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia; Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Department of Medical Oncology, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
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- UNSW Sydney and Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia; Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Department of Anaesthesia, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
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Factors Influencing Pain and Anxiety Before Endodontic Treatment: A Cross-Sectional Study Amongst American Individuals. Eur Endod J 2020; 5:199-204. [PMID: 33353908 PMCID: PMC7881385 DOI: 10.14744/eej.2020.17363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Objective: The present study aimed to assess preoperative levels of patient anxiety and pain before root canal treatment, and to explore variables that may affect these levels. Methods: Ninety-five patients presenting for an endodontic visit were recruited for the study. A questionnaire was administered. Visual analog scales were used to record levels of pain and anxiety. Data was tabulated, and analysis was performed using the Pearson Chi-Squire test with continuity correction, and the level of significance was set at 0.05 (P=0.05). Results: Anxiety was detected more frequently in females (60%) than in males (33%) (P=0.016). Sixty-two percent of patients who were waiting for a new treatment were anxious, compared to 39% of those who were returning to continue treatment (P=0.049). Sixty-nine percent of patients in pain reported being anxious (P=0.015). Patients aged 18–30 years reported more pain than those older than 30 years (P=0.023). Forty-three percent of new patients reported being in pain, whereas only 20% of patients returning for a treatment reported pain (P=0.027). Conclusion: Anxiety associated with root canal treatment is prevalent, and it was reported primarily by young females who were presenting for a new treatment. Pain and anxiety are highly inter-related, and they are usually reduced after the first endodontic session.
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Effect of Aromatherapy with Damask Rose (Rosa damascena Mill.) on Anxiety in the Elderly: Open-Labeled Quasi-Experimental Placebo-Controlled Trial. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.5812/ijpbs.58064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Anxiety in orthopedic surgeries, especially knee replacement, is one of the most common complaints of the elderly. Aromatherapy with Damask Rose (Rosa damascena Mill.) can be one of the non-pharmacological methods in complementary medicine to control anxiety. Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the effect of aromatherapy with R. damascena on elderly anxiety after knee replacement surgery. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 80 elderly patients (60 to 90 years old) undergoing knee replacement surgery according to inclusion criteria were selected by convenience sampling method randomly from Moheb Mehr and Shafa Yahyaian hospitals of Tehran, Iran, and were divided into two groups of case and control. The case group was exposed to aromatherapy intervention at four intervals of 30 minutes. The instrument for measuring anxiety was the Visual Analogue scale for anxiety (VAS-A). Results: The results showed that the study elderly were homogeneous in terms of demographic variables in both case and control groups, except for two variables of education level and consumption of analgesics, which were also determined by two-way ANOVA. These parameters (education level, P = 0.54, and consumption of analgesics, P = 0.661) were not confounding variables. Significant differences were observed in the anxiety of the case group before and after the intervention (P < 0.001), while this difference was not significant in the control group (P = 0.304). Moreover, the difference in anxiety scores was significantly decreased after the intervention compared to before intervention in both case and control groups (P < 0.001). Probably Damask Rose aroma molecules produce and secrete neurotransmitters such as endorphins and encephalin, thereby reducing pain and anxiety. Conclusions: According to the findings of the study, the aromatherapy with R. damascena seems to be effective in reducing postoperative anxiety in these elderly patients.
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Madsen BK, Zetner D, Møller AM, Rosenberg J. Melatonin for preoperative and postoperative anxiety in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020; 12:CD009861. [PMID: 33319916 PMCID: PMC8092422 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009861.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Anxiety in relation to surgery is a well-known problem. Melatonin offers an alternative treatment to benzodiazepines for ameliorating this condition in the preoperative and postoperative periods. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of melatonin on preoperative and postoperative anxiety compared to placebo or benzodiazepines. SEARCH METHODS We searched the following databases on 10 July 2020: CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and Web of Science. For ongoing trials and protocols, we searched clinicaltrials.gov and the World Health Organization (WHO) International Clinical Trials Registry Platform. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomized, placebo-controlled or standard treatment-controlled (or both) studies that evaluated the effects of preoperatively administered melatonin on preoperative or postoperative anxiety. We included adult patients of both sexes (15 to 90 years of age) undergoing any kind of surgical procedure for which it was necessary to use general, regional, or topical anaesthesia. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS One review author conducted data extraction in duplicate. Data extracted included information about study design, country of origin, number of participants and demographic details, type of surgery, type of anaesthesia, intervention and dosing regimens, preoperative anxiety outcome measures, and postoperative anxiety outcome measures. MAIN RESULTS We included 27 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), involving 2319 participants, that assessed melatonin for treating preoperative anxiety, postoperative anxiety, or both. Twenty-four studies compared melatonin with placebo. Eleven studies compared melatonin to a benzodiazepine (seven studies with midazolam, three studies with alprazolam, and one study with oxazepam). Other comparators in a small number of studies were gabapentin, clonidine, and pregabalin. No studies were judged to be at low risk of bias for all domains. Most studies were judged to be at unclear risk of bias overall. Eight studies were judged to be at high risk of bias in one or more domain, and thus, to be at high risk of bias overall. Melatonin versus placebo Melatonin probably results in a reduction in preoperative anxiety measured by a visual analogue scale (VAS, 0 to 100 mm) compared to placebo (mean difference (MD) -11.69, 95% confidence interval (CI) -13.80 to -9.59; 18 studies, 1264 participants; moderate-certainty evidence), based on a meta-analysis of 18 studies. Melatonin may reduce immediate postoperative anxiety measured on a 0 to 100 mm VAS compared to placebo (MD -5.04, 95% CI -9.52 to -0.55; 7 studies, 524 participants; low-certainty evidence), and may reduce delayed postoperative anxiety measured six hours after surgery using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) (MD -5.31, 95% CI -8.78 to -1.84; 2 studies; 73 participants; low-certainty evidence). Melatonin versus benzodiazepines (midazolam and alprazolam) Melatonin probably results in little or no difference in preoperative anxiety measured on a 0 to 100 mm VAS (MD 0.78, 95% CI -2.02 to 3.58; 7 studies, 409 participants; moderate-certainty evidence) and there may be little or no difference in immediate postoperative anxiety (MD -2.12, 95% CI -4.61 to 0.36; 3 studies, 176 participants; low-certainty evidence). Adverse events Fourteen studies did not report on adverse events. Six studies specifically reported that no side effects were observed, and the remaining seven studies reported cases of nausea, sleepiness, dizziness, and headache; however, no serious adverse events were reported. Eleven studies measured psychomotor and cognitive function, or both, and in general, these studies found that benzodiazepines impaired psychomotor and cognitive function more than placebo and melatonin. Fourteen studies evaluated sedation and generally found that benzodiazepine caused the highest degree of sedation, but melatonin also showed sedative properties compared to placebo. Several studies did not report on adverse events; therefore, it is not possible to conclude with certainty, from the data on adverse effects collected in this review, that melatonin is better tolerated than benzodiazepines. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS When compared with placebo, melatonin given as premedication (as tablets or sublingually) probably reduces preoperative anxiety in adults (measured 50 to 120 minutes after administration), which is potentially clinically relevant. The effect of melatonin on postoperative anxiety compared to placebo (measured in the recovery room and six hours after surgery) was also evident but was much smaller, and the clinical relevance of this finding is uncertain. There was little or no difference in anxiety when melatonin was compared with benzodiazepines. Thus, melatonin may have a similar effect to benzodiazepines in reducing preoperative and postoperative anxiety in adults.
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- Bennedikte K Madsen
- Center for Perioperative Optimization, Department of Surgery, Herlev Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Center for Perioperative Optimization, Department of Surgery, Herlev Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Cochrane Anaesthesia, Critical and Emergency Care Group, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark
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- Center for Perioperative Optimization, Department of Surgery, Herlev Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
- Cochrane Colorectal Group, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark
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Milisen K, Van Grootven B, Hermans W, Mouton K, Al Tmimi L, Rex S, Detroyer E. Is preoperative anxiety associated with postoperative delirium in older persons undergoing cardiac surgery? Secondary data analysis of a randomized controlled trial. BMC Geriatr 2020; 20:478. [PMID: 33208091 PMCID: PMC7672929 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-020-01872-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Although many studies have reported numerous risk factors for postoperative delirium, data are scarce about preoperative anxiety as a risk factor. The study aimed to investigate the association between preoperative anxiety and postoperative delirium in older patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Methods Secondary data analysis of a randomized, observer-blind, controlled trial. A total of 190 patients 65 years or older and admitted to the intensive care unit and cardiac surgery unit of a university hospital scheduled for elective on-pump cardiac surgery were included. State anxiety was measured preoperatively using the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale and the Visual Analogue Scale for anxiety. Incidence of delirium was measured during the first 5 postoperative days using the Confusion Assessment Method for Intensive Care Unit (when ventilated), or the 3 Minute Diagnostic Interview for Confusion Assessment Method (when extubated) and by daily chart review. Results Preoperative state anxiety was reported by 31% of the patients and 41% had postoperative delirium. A multiple step logistic regression analyses revealed no association between preoperative anxiety and postoperative delirium. Significant risk factors for postoperative delirium were age (OR = 1.10, 95% CI (1.03–1.18)), activities of daily living (0.69, 95% CI (0.50–0.96)), diabetes mellitus (OR = 3.15, 95% CI (1.42–7.00)) and time on cardiopulmonary bypass (OR = 1.01, 95% CI (1.00 to 1.02)). Conclusions No relationship could be found between preoperative anxiety and postoperative delirium.
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- Koen Milisen
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Academic Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, KU Leuven - University of Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 35/4, B-3000, Leuven, Belgium. .,Department of Geriatric Medicine, KU Leuven - University Hospitals Leuven, Herestraat 49, B-3000, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Academic Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, KU Leuven - University of Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 35/4, B-3000, Leuven, Belgium.,Research Foundation Flanders, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Academic Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, KU Leuven - University of Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 35/4, B-3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Academic Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, KU Leuven - University of Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 35/4, B-3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Anesthesiology, KU Leuven - University of Leuven, University Hospitals of Leuven, Herestraat 49, B-3000, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven - University of Leuven, B-3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Anesthesiology, KU Leuven - University of Leuven, University Hospitals of Leuven, Herestraat 49, B-3000, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven - University of Leuven, B-3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Academic Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, KU Leuven - University of Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 35/4, B-3000, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Geriatric Medicine, KU Leuven - University Hospitals Leuven, Herestraat 49, B-3000, Leuven, Belgium
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Evaluation of Anxiety Levels in Patients Undergoing Intravitreal Injections and Associated Risk Factors Related to the Disease. J Ophthalmol 2020; 2020:4375390. [PMID: 33145102 PMCID: PMC7596427 DOI: 10.1155/2020/4375390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Purpose To analyze patients' anxiety levels using the Visual Analog Scale for Anxiety (VASA), in regard to intravitreal injection treatment and to determine possible associated risk factors related to the disease and treatment characteristics. Methods Cross-sectional observational study with consecutive sampling of patients who were going to receive an intravitreal injection. Subjects completed the VASA prior to the procedure, and afterwards, their data were collected from the electronic medical history. Analysis was performed through a linear regression model. Results Fifty-five men and forty-seven women were enrolled. The mean age was 73.9 ± 12.4 years (mean ± standard deviation (SD)), and the mean ± SD of previous injections was 12.8 ± 12. The most frequent pathologies found were age-related macular degeneration with 46.1% and diabetic macular edema with 36.3%. The median of anxiety levels measured in millimeters (mm) was 16 (interquartile range: 0–48). In univariate models, women presented a mean of 10.8 mm of anxiety more than men (p=0.03). The adjusted multivariate analysis demonstrated that younger patients declared higher anxiety levels (p=0.036). No significant association was found between the best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) on the day of the injection, the change in BCVA since the beginning of the treatment or the number of injections received, and the registered anxiety levels. Conclusions Sex and age may have an influence on anxiety levels. BCVA and the number ofinjections received did not seem to have an influence on our patients anxiety levels.
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Danon E, Heesen P, Orbach‐Zinger S, Kornilov E, Ronen A, Weiniger C, Eidelman L. The effect of preoperative anxiety on phenylephrine dose during cesarean delivery: An open controlled one-arm clinical trial. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2020; 64:1499-1504. [PMID: 32745244 DOI: 10.1111/aas.13683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND We performed an open controlled one-arm clinical trial to assess whether preoperative anxiety influences phenylephrine dosage required to maintain normotension during cesarean section under spinal anesthesia. METHODS Ninety-four parturients undergoing elective cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia were included. Anxiety levels were measured using a verbal numerical scale anxiety score (0-10). Phenylephrine infusion to prevent hypotension was adjusted by a standard algorithm. The primary outcome was total phenylephrine dose. Linear uni- and multivariate regressions were performed to assess the relationship between preoperative anxiety and the outcome. P < .05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS We found no association between preoperative anxiety and phenylephrine dosage (R2 = 0.05). Taking the number of attempts for spinal anesthesia and surgical time into account did not lead to a significant improvement of the regression model. CONCLUSION In conclusion, we did not find a large independent effect of preoperative anxiety on phenylephrine dose required to maintain normotension in our cohort. We believe that spinal hypotension and phenylephrine dose requirement are multifactorial and anxiety is only one of the factors in this complex interaction.
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- Eran Danon
- Department of Anesthesiology Rabin Medical Center Beilinson Hospital Petach Tikva Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine University of Zurich Zurich Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesiology Rabin Medical Center Beilinson Hospital Petach Tikva Israel
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- Department of Anesthesiology Rabin Medical Center Beilinson Hospital Petach Tikva Israel
- Department of Neurobiology Weizmann Institute of Science Rehovot Israel
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- Department of Anesthesiology Rabin Medical Center Beilinson Hospital Petach Tikva Israel
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- Division of Anesthesia Critical Care and PainTel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center Tel Aviv Israel
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- Department of Anesthesiology Rabin Medical Center Beilinson Hospital Petach Tikva Israel
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The Effects of Emotional Working Memory Training on Worry Symptoms and Error-Related Negativity of Individuals with High Trait Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Study. COGNITIVE THERAPY AND RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10608-020-10164-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Li Z, Bauer B, Aaberg M, Pool S, Van Rooy K, Schroeder D, Finney R. Benefits of hand massage on anxiety in preoperative outpatient: A quasi-experimental study with pre- and post-tests. Explore (NY) 2020; 17:410-416. [PMID: 32919894 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2020.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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CONTEXT Surgical patients experience procedure-related anxiety preoperatively. With delays and long waiting periods, surgical patients can experience increased anxiety and decreased satisfaction with their hospital visit. MAIN OBJECTIVES To evaluate whether a 15-minute non-therapeutic hand massage provided by the Caring Hands massage volunteers would reduce anxiety levels, increase satisfaction, and decrease physiological parameters among preoperative surgical patients. DESIGN This research study has a quasi-experimental design, with control and intervention groups, and pre and post-tests. SETTING This research study was conducted at Same Day Surgical Stations 53 and 63 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus, in Rochester Minnesota. PATIENTS One hundred and thirty-eight surgical outpatients were recruited preoperatively, with 31 participants in the control group and 107 in the intervention group. INTERVENTIONS Patients in the control group were asked to rest for 15 min. Patients in the intervention group received a 15-minute non-therapeutic hand massage administered by the Caring Hands massage volunteers from the Mayo Clinic Volunteer Program. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Patient anxiety level and physiological parameters were measured and recorded before and after a resting session (control group) or a 15-minute non-therapeutic hand massage session (intervention group). Patients in the intervention group were also surveyed for satisfaction. The feasibility of incorporating a 15-minute non-therapeutic hand massage into the preoperative routine was also analyzed. RESULTS After receiving a 15-minute non-therapeutic hand massage, patients experienced reduced anxiety levels and increased satisfaction. It was also found that it is feasible to add a 15-minute non-therapeutic hand massage to the routine of a same-day surgical station.
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- Zhihong Li
- Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Program, Seibens 10, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Volunteer Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Same Day Surgical Stations 53 and 63, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Program, Seibens 10, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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Yang YY, Zhang MZ, Sun Y, Peng ZZ, Liu PP, Wang YT, Zheng JJ, Wu JZ. Effect of recorded maternal voice on emergence agitation in children undergoing bilateral ophthalmic surgery: A randomised controlled trial. J Paediatr Child Health 2020; 56:1402-1407. [PMID: 32608120 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.14948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2019] [Revised: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM This study was designed to investigate whether the playing-back of the recorded maternal voice through the headphones to children undergoing bilateral ophthalmic surgery has clinical effects on the incidence of emergence agitation, and the anaesthesia recovery course. METHODS In this prospective, blinded and randomised study, 127 children, aged 2-8 years and undergoing bilateral ophthalmic surgery were randomly allocated to one of the two groups: group T (treatment group, listening to recorded mother's voice via headphones) or group C (control group, wearing headphones without auditory stimuli). The primary outcome was the incidence of emergence agitation, and the secondary outcomes were the awakening time, and the post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) stay time. RESULTS Children in the group of listening recorded mother's voice exhibited significantly low incidence of emergence agitation compared with those in the control group (32.8 vs. 55.6%; odds ratio (95% confidence interval): 0.39(0.19-0.80); P = 0.010). The awakening time was shorter in group T as compared to that in group C (22.9 (10.4) vs. 27.3 (13.7); P = 0.048). As results, the group T had significantly less PACU stay time with early discharge than the group C did (29.7 (12.1) vs. 34.8 (14.1); P = 0.031). CONCLUSIONS Recorded mother's voice is an efficient method to reduce emergence agitation in children undergoing bilateral ophthalmic surgery with sevoflurane anaesthesia. Also, patients woke faster and PACU stay time was shorter in the mother's voice group as compared with the control group.
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- Yan-Yan Yang
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Shanghai Children's Medical Centre, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.,Paediatric Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory, Shanghai Children's Medical Centre, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Shanghai Children's Medical Centre, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.,Paediatric Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory, Shanghai Children's Medical Centre, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Shanghai Children's Medical Centre, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.,Paediatric Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory, Shanghai Children's Medical Centre, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Shanghai Children's Medical Centre, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Shanghai Children's Medical Centre, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Shanghai Children's Medical Centre, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Shanghai Children's Medical Centre, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Paediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Centre, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Altinsoy S, Caparlar CO, Ergil J. [The relation between preoperative anxiety and awareness during anesthesia: an observational study]. Rev Bras Anestesiol 2020; 70:349-356. [PMID: 32792132 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjan.2020.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Revised: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Anxiety is a state of worry caused by the anticipation of external or internal danger. Awareness During Anesthesia (ADA) is an unexpected memory recall during anesthesia. In this study, we aimed to determine the factors that affect preoperative anxiety and observe the incidence of ADA, as well as to determine the anxiety levels of these patients with a history of ADA. METHODS This study was planned to be prospective, observational, and cross-sectional. Patients in whom septoplasty was planned, who was admitted to the anesthesiology outpatients between March 2018 and September 2018, were ASA I-II, and aged 18-70 years were included in the study. The demographic characteristics of patients were recorded. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) was used to determine anxiety during a preoperative evaluation. The modified Brice awareness score was used simultaneously to determine previous ADA. RESULTS The anxiety scores of patients who were conscious during anesthesia were higher than other patients. The mean STAI score was 40.85±14.8 in the 799 patients who met the inclusion criteria of this study. When the anxiety scores were compared, the scores were higher in females than in males (p < 0.05). The mean STAI score was found as 40.3±13.8 in patients who dreamed during anesthesia. CONCLUSION It is important to determine the anxiety levels of patients in the preoperative period to prevent the associated complications. Preoperative anxiety, besides preventing ADA, should be dealt with in a multidisciplinary manner. ADA should be carefully questioned while evaluating previous anesthesia experiences.
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- Savas Altinsoy
- University of Health Sciences, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara, Turquia.
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- University of Health Sciences, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara, Turquia
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- University of Health Sciences, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara, Turquia
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Garcia de Avila MA, Hamamoto Filho PT, Jacob FLDS, Alcantara LRS, Berghammer M, Jenholt Nolbris M, Olaya-Contreras P, Nilsson S. Children's Anxiety and Factors Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Exploratory Study Using the Children's Anxiety Questionnaire and the Numerical Rating Scale. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E5757. [PMID: 32784898 PMCID: PMC7459447 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17165757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Revised: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's lives deserve attention. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of anxiety among Brazilian children and its associated factors during social distancing during COVID-19. We used a cross-sectional design with an online survey from April to May 2020 in Brazil. We included children aged 6-12 years and their guardians. The Children's Anxiety Questionnaire (CAQ; scores 4-12) and the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS; scores 0-10) were used to measure anxiety. We enrolled 157 girls and 132 boys, with a mean age of 8.84 (±2.05) years; 88.9% of respondents were mothers. Based on CAQ ≥ 9, the prevalence of anxiety was 19.4% (n = 56), and higher among children with parents with essential jobs and those who were social distancing without parents. In logistic regression, the following variables were associated with higher CAQ scores: social distancing without parents; more persons living together in home; and education level of guardians. Based on NRS > 7, the prevalence of anxiety was 21.8% (n = 63); however, no associations with NRS scores were found with the investigated variables. These findings suggest the necessity of implementing public health actions targeting these parents and their children at the population level.
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- Marla Andréia Garcia de Avila
- Department of Nursing, Botucatu Medical School–UNESP-Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu 18618-687, Brazil; (M.A.G.d.A.); (F.L.d.S.J.); (L.R.S.A.)
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- Department of Neurology, Botucatu Medical School–UNESP-Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu 18618-687, Brazil;
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- Department of Nursing, Botucatu Medical School–UNESP-Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu 18618-687, Brazil; (M.A.G.d.A.); (F.L.d.S.J.); (L.R.S.A.)
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- Department of Nursing, Botucatu Medical School–UNESP-Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu 18618-687, Brazil; (M.A.G.d.A.); (F.L.d.S.J.); (L.R.S.A.)
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- Institute of Health Sciences, University West, 461 86 Trollhättan, Sweden;
- The Queen Silvia Children’s Hospital, 416 50 Gothenburg, Sweden;
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- The Queen Silvia Children’s Hospital, 416 50 Gothenburg, Sweden;
- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, University of Gothenburg Centre for Person-Centred Care, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden;
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, University of Gothenburg Centre for Person-Centred Care, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden;
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, University of Gothenburg Centre for Person-Centred Care, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden;
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Deo N, Khan KS, Mak J, Allotey J, Gonzalez Carreras FJ, Fusari G, Benn J. Virtual reality for acute pain in outpatient hysteroscopy: a randomised controlled trial. BJOG 2020; 128:87-95. [PMID: 32575151 DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.16377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality as a distraction technique in the management of acute pain and anxiety during outpatient hysteroscopy. DESIGN Parallel group, prospective randomised controlled trial. SETTING UK University Hospital. METHODS Forty consenting, eligible women were randomised to virtual reality intervention (immersive video content as a distraction method) or standard care during outpatient hysteroscopy from August to October 2018. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Pain and anxiety outcomes were measured as a numeric rating score (scale 0-10). RESULTS Compared with standard care, women with virtual reality intervention experienced less average pain (score 6.0 versus 3.7, mean difference 2.3, 95% CI 0.61-3.99, P = 0.009) and anxiety (score 5.45 versus 3.3, mean difference 2.15, 95% CI 0.38-3.92, P = 0.02). CONCLUSION Virtual reality was effective in reducing pain and anxiety during outpatient hysteroscopy in a mixed-methods randomised control trial. Its wide potential role in ambulatory gynaecological procedures needs further evaluation. TWEETABLE ABSTRACT Virtual reality can be used as a part of a multimodal strategy to reduce acute pain and anxiety in patients undergoing outpatient hysteroscopy.
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- N Deo
- Imperial College London, London, UK.,Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, UK
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- Queen Mary University, London, UK
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- Queen Mary University, London, UK
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- The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK
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- Helix Centre, Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art, London, UK
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- School of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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Altinsoy S, Caparlar CO, Ergil J. The relation between preoperative anxiety and awareness during anesthesia: an observational study. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY (ENGLISH EDITION) 2020. [PMID: 32792132 PMCID: PMC9373565 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2020.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Savas Altinsoy
- University of Health Sciences, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara, Turquia.
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- University of Health Sciences, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara, Turquia
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- University of Health Sciences, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara, Turquia
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Arslan I, Aydinoglu S, Karan NB. Can lavender oil inhalation help to overcome dental anxiety and pain in children? A randomized clinical trial. Eur J Pediatr 2020; 179:985-992. [PMID: 32030454 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-020-03595-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Aromatherapy with essential oils can be used to relieve children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlations between psychological and physiologic findings after lavender oil inhalation among children assigned to undergo tooth extraction. A total of 126 children aged between 6 and 12 years were enrolled in the study. The groups were randomly divided into control and lavender groups. The lavender group inhaled 100% lavender oil for 3 min before the interventions, the control group received no prior application. Psychological assessments were made using face image scale (FIS), Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) and Wong-Baker pain rating scale (WBS). Physiologic changes were assessed using vital signs evaluations. All parameters were noted prior to applications, after inhalation, anesthesia injection, and tooth extraction. The lavender group showed significant lower anxiety and pain scores after tooth extraction (p < 0.05). Significantly lower levels of blood pressures and a significant pulse rate drop were found after inhalation in the lavender group. A statistically significant increase in heart rate was observed after anesthesia injection and tooth extraction in the control group (p < 0.05).Conclusion: Lavender oil can be preferred as a treatment of choice in routine pediatric dentistry.Trial registration number: NCT04115891 (Lavender Oil Inhalation Help to Overcome Dental Anxiety Among Children)What is Known:• Dental anxiety is the most common factor that causes children to have difficulty with the dentist and their parents during treatment.• Aromatherapy with essential oils can be used to relieve children.What is New:• Aromatherapy with lavender oil relieves the child by reducing the level of anxiety and facilitates dental treatment.• During surgical procedures such as local anesthesia and tooth extraction, lavender oil inhalation decreases pain levels of children.
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- Ipek Arslan
- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize, Turkey
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Helms LJ. Video Education to Improve Preoperative Anxiety in the Bariatric Surgical Patient: A Quality Improvement Project. J Perianesth Nurs 2020; 35:467-471. [PMID: 32448711 DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2020.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Revised: 01/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/19/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Evidence supports that providing preoperative education using an audiovisual format is an effective method to reduce anxiety in the surgical patient. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate the effect of viewing a video tour of the perioperative division had on patient-perceived preoperative anxiety. DESIGN A quasi-experimental design using a pre-post survey method of two individual groups. METHODS Sixty bariatric surgery patients completed a visual analog scale for anxiety (VAS-A), consisting of 10 items, on arrival and at the end of their preassessment appointment. Thirty patients in the comparison group received preoperative education with the current process of written and verbal instructions. Thirty patients in the intervention group received education with written and verbal instructions as well as inclusion of an informational video tour of the perioperative division. A paired sample t test was used to compare VAS-A results of the comparison and intervention groups. FINDINGS Data supported that bariatric patients who received only verbal and written instructions preoperatively had a statistically significant reduction in anxiety levels in five of 10 items on the VAS-A. Bariatric patients who received education with verbal and written instructions, as well as inclusion of the informational video tour, had a statistically significant reduction in self-perceived anxiety in 9 of 10 items on the VAS-A. CONCLUSIONS Data supported that the addition of an audiovisual component in the form of an informational tour of the perioperative division is an effective method to reduce perceived preoperative anxiety in patients having bariatric surgery.
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- Lori J Helms
- Perioperative Services, Reading Hospital/Tower Health, West Reading, PA.
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Ducoulombier V, Chiquet R, Graf S, Leroy B, Bouquet G, Verdun S, Martellier F, Versavel A, Kone A, Lacroix K, Duthoit D, Lenglet Q, Devaux A, Jeanson R, Lefebvre A, Coviaux B, Calais G, Grimbert A, Ledein M, Moukagni M, Pascart T, Houvenagel E. Usefulness of a Visual Analog Scale for Measuring Anxiety in Hospitalized Patients Experiencing Pain: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study. Pain Manag Nurs 2020; 21:572-578. [PMID: 32362472 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2020.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2019] [Revised: 01/08/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Anxiety is common in hospitalized patients and can worsen pain or lead to unsuccessful pain relief. AIMS The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of measuring anxiety with a visual analog scale (VAS) in the hospitalized patient experiencing pain. DESIGN We conducted a multiple-center cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS/SUBJECTS Adult inpatients experiencing moderate to severe pain defined by a pain VAS score ≥40 of 100 were included. METHODS Pain and anxiety data were collected using the following instruments: pain VAS, anxiety VAS, State Anxiety Scale of the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-YA) and Anxiety Subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD-A). RESULTS Data were collected from 394 patients. Of those patients, 43.6% (171 of 392) and 36.6% (143 of 391) had significant anxiety according to STAI-Ya and HAD-A, respectively. Correlation was good between anxiety-VAS and STAI-YA (ρ = 0.67 [95% confidence interval 0.61-0.72]) and moderate between anxiety VAS and HAD-D (ρ = 0.48 [0.39-0.56]). The main factor predictive of situational anxiety was history of anxiety-depression symptoms (odds ratio = 2.95 [1.93-4.56]). For anxiety VAS score ≥ 40 of 100, the sensitivity for detecting anxiety was 81% with 70% specificity. CONCLUSION This study confirmed the high prevalence of anxiety among inpatients experiencing pain, demonstrated the capacity of a VAS to assess this anxiety, determined an anxiety VAS cutoff level to screen for significant anxiety, and identified risk factors of anxiety in this population. Anxiety VAS has been found to be an easy-to-use method familiar to caregivers, with all the advantages needed for an effective screening instrument. An anxiety VAS score ≥40 of 100 would thus warrant particular attention to adapt care to the patient's anxiety-related pain and initiate specific therapeutic interventions.
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- Vincent Ducoulombier
- Department of Rheumatology, Saint-Philibert Catholic Hospital, University of Lille, Lomme, France.
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- Pain Center, Saint-Vincent Catholic Hospital, University of Lille, Lille, France
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- Lille Catholic hospitals, Biostatistics Department-Delegation for Clinical Research and Innovation, Lille Catholic University, Lille, France
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- Pain Center, Roubaix Hospital Center, Roubaix, France
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- Department of Palliative Care, Tourcoing Hospital Center, Tourcoing, France
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- Lille Catholic hospitals, Biostatistics Department-Delegation for Clinical Research and Innovation, Lille Catholic University, Lille, France
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- Pain Center, Saint-Vincent Catholic Hospital, University of Lille, Lille, France
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- Pain Center, Saint-Vincent Catholic Hospital, University of Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of Anesthésia, Sainte-Marie Catholic Hospital, University of Lille, Cambrai, France
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sainte-Marie Catholic Hospital, University of Lille, Cambrai, France
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- Public Mental Health Institution of Lille Metropole, Saint-André-lez-Lille, France
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- Public Mental Health Institution of Lille Metropole, Saint-André-lez-Lille, France
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- Public Mental Health Institution of Lille Agglomeration, Armentières, France
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- Public Mental Health Institution of Lille Agglomeration, Armentières, France
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- Department of Pharmacy, Saint-Philibert Catholic Hospital, University of Lille, Lomme, France
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- Department of Psychiatry, Saint-Vincent Catholic Hospital, University of Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of Neurology, Saint-Vincent Catholic Hospital, University of Lille, Lille, France
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- Geriatrics Unit, Saint-Vincent Catholic Hospital, University of Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of Intensive Care, Saint-Philibert Catholic Hospital, University of Lille, Lomme, France
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- Pediatrics Department, Saint-Vincent Catholic Hospital, University of Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of Rheumatology, Saint-Philibert Catholic Hospital, University of Lille, Lomme, France
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- Department of Rheumatology, Saint-Philibert Catholic Hospital, University of Lille, Lomme, France
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Turksal E, Alper I, Sergin D, Yuksel E, Ulukaya S. The effects of preoperative anxiety on anesthetic recovery and postoperative pain in patients undergoing donor nephrectomy. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY (ENGLISH EDITION) 2020. [PMID: 32653228 PMCID: PMC9373665 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2020.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Background and objectives It is suggested that 38-45% of patients experience preoperative anxiety. We observe that patients undergoing living donor nephrectomy suffer from anxiety. Preoperative anxiety may complicate a patient’s recovery from anesthesia and postoperative pain control. This study investigates the preoperative anxiety rate and its effect on anesthetic recovery and postoperative pain in patients undergoing donor nephrectomy. Methods Forty-eight individuals undergoing living-related renal donor nephrectomy were included in this analytic prospective observational cohort study. Their preoperative anxiety was measured with the STAI-I and STAI-II inventories. The relationships between anxiety scores with data regarding demographics, recovery from anesthesia, and postoperative pain scores were investigated. Results The findings were remarkable in that the anxiety scores of living renal donors were significantly correlated with their recovery variables, which are spontaneous respiration time, sufficient respiration time, extubation time, and PACU discharge time (p < 0.01). Anxiety scores were significantly positively correlated with the pain scores of the 30th minute, 1st, 2nd, 4th, 8th, 12th, 24th hours, and the total amounts of analgesic administered in 24 hours (p < 0.05). A significantly negative correlation was also determined between anxiety scores and patients’ satisfaction. Conclusion Our study showed that patients undergoing living-related donor nephrectomy with high anxiety levels had late recovery times and high postoperative pain scores. Thus, determining those patients with high preoperative anxiety level is crucial to providing patients with satisfactory emerging from anesthesia and the control of their postoperative pain during donor nephrectomy.
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- Erbil Turksal
- Ankara Kecioren Education and Research Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara, Turquia.
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- Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, İzmir, Turquia
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- Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, İzmir, Turquia
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- Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, İzmir, Turquia
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- Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, İzmir, Turquia
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