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Do psychological interventions reduce preoperative anxiety?

Tessa Renouf1, Alison Leary, Theresa Wiseman

  • 1Lead Sister, Admissions and Preassessment Units, Royal Marsden Hospital.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|December 11, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Nurse-led psychological interventions effectively lower preoperative anxiety for elective surgery patients. Individualized approaches are particularly valued, though more research is needed for oncology patients.

Keywords:
Individualised carePreoperative anxietyPreoperative assessmentPsychological interventions

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Surgical Care

Background:

  • Preoperative anxiety is common in patients undergoing elective surgery.
  • Effective management of preoperative anxiety is crucial for patient well-being and surgical outcomes.
  • Nurse-delivered interventions offer a accessible approach to psychological support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the evidence on nurse-delivered psychological interventions for reducing preoperative anxiety.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness and patient acceptance of these interventions.
  • To identify areas for improvement in preoperative psychological care.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review of seventeen studies was conducted.
  • Studies were critically appraised for validity.
  • Data were synthesized thematically using a narrative approach.

Main Results:

  • Nurse-delivered general psychological interventions significantly reduced preoperative anxiety.
  • Patients expressed a preference for individualized preoperative interventions.
  • One oncology study indicated increased anxiety, highlighting a need for further investigation.

Conclusions:

  • Nurse-led psychological interventions are effective in managing preoperative anxiety for elective surgery.
  • Individualized interventions are highly valued by patients.
  • Further research is essential, particularly within the oncology patient population.