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State and trait anxiety levels before coronary angiography
Senay Uzun1, Huriye Vural, Mehmet Uzun
1Gulhane Military Medical Academy, School of Nursing Gen Tevfik Saglam Cd, Ankara, Turkey. senuzun@yahoo.com
Journal of Clinical Nursing
|February 19, 2008
Summary
Anxiety before coronary angiography is linked to trait anxiety and waiting time. Patients with high trait anxiety or long waits require specific nursing interventions to reduce pre-procedure anxiety.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Psychology
- Nursing
Background:
- Anxiety before coronary angiography can lead to complications.
- Identifying anxiety factors is crucial for nurses to prevent adverse outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors associated with increased anxiety before elective coronary angiography.
- To identify patient subgroups requiring targeted interventions.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 88 patients undergoing coronary angiography.
- Data collected via forms on demographics, health history, and angiography details.
- Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory used to measure anxiety levels; multivariate analysis performed.
Main Results:
- Moderate levels of both state and trait anxiety were observed.
- Trait anxiety (p < 0.001) and waiting time (p = 0.020) were independent factors for state anxiety.
- Trait anxiety >48 and waiting time >7 days predicted high state anxiety.
Conclusions:
- Waiting time and trait anxiety are key predictors of state anxiety before coronary angiography.
- Patients with trait anxiety >48 and waiting times >7 days need specific management.
- Preventive nursing strategies should focus on the interplay between state and trait anxiety.
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