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[Surgical patients and their anxieties]
1Departamento de Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica, Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade de São Paulo.
Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|July 26, 2000
Summary
Nurses face challenges in evaluating patient anxiety due to insufficient theoretical knowledge. This study explores anxiety
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Nursing Science
Context:
- Patient anxiety assessment is complex.
- Nurses' theoretical knowledge impacts patient care.
- Emotional state evaluation requires specific skills.
Purpose:
- To explore the theoretical underpinnings of anxiety.
- To discuss the challenges nurses face in assessing patient emotional states.
- To highlight the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in nursing.
Summary:
- This study examines the theoretical aspects of anxiety.
- It addresses the difficulties nurses encounter when evaluating a patient's emotional state.
- The research suggests that current theoretical training may be insufficient for effective intervention.
Impact:
- Enhances understanding of anxiety in clinical settings.
- Identifies areas for improvement in nursing education.
- Aims to improve patient care by addressing assessment limitations.