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[Patients' perioperative worries and experiences]
J Málek1, E Ctrnáctá, A Kurzová
1Klinika anesteziologie a resuscitace 3. LF UK Praha. malekj@fnkv.cz
Rozhledy V Chirurgii : Mesicnik Ceskoslovenske Chirurgicke Spolecnosti
|November 24, 2004
Summary
Preoperative anxiety affects 62% of surgical patients, particularly women and those undergoing intra-abdominal or thoracic procedures. Postoperative pain and nausea are common, with nausea linked to pain intensity and prior history.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Surgical Patient Experience
- Perioperative Care
Context:
- Preoperative distress significantly impacts patient outcomes.
- Understanding patient subjective experiences is crucial for improving care.
- Anxiety and postoperative complications require thorough investigation.
Purpose:
- To identify primary causes of preoperative distress in surgical patients.
- To explore patients' subjective experiences and challenges post-surgery.
- To correlate patient characteristics with anxiety and adverse events.
Summary:
- 62% of patients experienced preoperative anxiety, more prevalent in women and after intra-abdominal/thoracic surgeries.
- Postoperative pain (18.5%) and postoperative nausea/vomiting (PONV) (11.5%) were common issues.
- PONV correlated with pain intensity and previous PONV history, highlighting risk factors.
Impact:
- Provides insights into patient distress to inform targeted interventions.
- Highlights the need for improved management of postoperative pain and PONV.
- Identifies patient groups at higher risk for preoperative anxiety and adverse outcomes.