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Guided imagery in cardiac surgery.

Linda S Halpin1, Alan M Speir, Pam CapoBianco

  • 1Inova Heart Center, Inova Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042, USA. linda.halpin@inova.com

Outcomes Management
|July 24, 2002
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Guided imagery, a relaxation technique, significantly reduced preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain in cardiac surgery patients. This led to shorter hospital stays and lower medication costs, improving patient satisfaction.

Area of Science:

  • Medical research
  • Psychological interventions
  • Healthcare management

Background:

  • Guided imagery is a relaxation technique with potential benefits for surgical patients.
  • Preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain are significant concerns in cardiac surgery.
  • Previous research suggests guided imagery may reduce anxiety and pain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a guided imagery program on cardiac surgical outcomes.
  • To compare length of stay, costs, and patient satisfaction between groups with and without guided imagery.
  • To assess the benefits of guided imagery for patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a guided imagery program for cardiac surgery patients in 1998.
  • Collection and matching of financial and patient satisfaction data.

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  • Development of a questionnaire to assess program benefits.

    • Main Results:

    • Patients completing the guided imagery program experienced a shorter average length of stay.
    • A decrease in average direct pharmacy and pain medication costs was observed.
    • High overall patient satisfaction was maintained among participants.

    Conclusions:

    • Guided imagery is an effective complementary intervention for cardiac surgery patients.
    • The program successfully reduced anxiety, pain, and length of stay.
    • Guided imagery offers a cost-effective method to enhance patient care and outcomes.