Investigating the causes of patient anxiety at induction of anaesthesia: A mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To investigate patient anxiety at anaesthetic induction and whether this is affected by anaesthetic room interventions.

Methods

A mixed methods study was carried out: pre-induction interventions were directly observed. Patient anxiety was assessed quantitatively with cardiovascular changes, the visual analogue scale and the state-trait anxiety inventory. Interviews allowed qualitative assessment.

Results

Patient-reported anxiety did not correlate with cardiovascular changes. Anaesthetic room interventions were not predictive of anxiety. Postoperative interviews identified five sources of anxiety, mostly related to preparation for surgery. Staff responses to anxiety were also highlighted.

Discussion

Patient-reported anxiety and its biological response are no

SUBMITTER: Lumb AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8258711 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature