Assessment of perioperative anxiety levels at three time-points during hospital stay in patients undergoing elective surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Perioperative anxiety is associated with complications during and after surgery, resulting in prolonged hospital stays, and long-term physical and cognitive decline. A prospective observational study was conducted to assess anxiety levels at three time-points and identify sociodemographic factors influencing it.

Methodology

Three assessments were conducted on 105 patients (18-65 years) undergoing elective surgery after informed consent: A1 (day before surgery) using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-Trait) form, STAI-State form, and demographic data collection; A2 (on the day of surgery) with the STAI-S2 form; and A3 (24 h post-surgery) with the STAI-S3 form and a questionnaire on information requirements and pain.

Results

Average state anxiety scores

SUBMITTER: Goyal P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11905583 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature