Screening for negative emotions and analysis of related factors among general surgery inpatients: a retrospective cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adverse psychological states in surgical patients can impact outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate mood disorders and associated factors in general surgery inpatients using the Huaxi Emotional Distress Index (HEI).

Methods

This retrospective cross-sectional study analyzed HEI scores of 20,398 adult patients hospitalized for elective surgery at a tertiary hospital in China (2018-2021). Univariable and multivariable logistic regression identified factors linked to moderate/severe mood disturbances.

Results

Factors linked to moderate/severe mood disturbances were identified through univariable and multivariable logistic regression. The results showed that 3.7% of the patients had HEI ≥ 13, indicating significant emotional issues. The mean age was 52.67 (16.14

SUBMITTER: Yang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10876801 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature