Does Preoperative Anxiety Decrease with BATHE Method? A Prospective Randomized Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Preoperative anxiety due to anesthesia is a common situation and decreases with preoperative evaluation. The aim of this study is to determine whether utilization of BATHE method further decreases the anxiety scores of patients who are evaluated at an anesthesia clinic for preoperative examination.

Methods

The patients were randomized into "BATHE" and "Control" groups by using the closed envelope technique. State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) scores were recorded as entrance STAI for all patients. During preoperative evaluation, BATHE method was applied to the BATHE Group whereas it was not applied to the Control Group. Post-examination, STAI scores were recorded as exit STAI and the patients were later asked questions about their contentment.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Ayvat P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7285640 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature