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Educational Video Intervention Effects on Periprocedural Anxiety Levels Among Cardiac Catheterization Patients: A
Insights
An educational video significantly reduced anxiety in patients undergoing cardiac catheterization (CATH). This intervention offers a simple method to improve patient experience before heart procedures.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Education
- Psychology
Background:
- Cardiac catheterization (CATH) can induce significant periprocedural anxiety.
- Anxiety is linked to the invasive nature of CATH and heart involvement.
- Effective anxiety reduction strategies are crucial for patient well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate an educational video intervention for reducing anxiety in Jordanian patients undergoing CATH.
- To assess the impact of video education on periprocedural anxiety levels.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial was conducted in a Jordanian heart institute.
- 186 patients undergoing CATH were included.
- Anxiety was measured using physiological parameters (BP, HR, RR) and the Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory (SAI).
Main Results:
- The experimental group receiving video education showed significantly lower preprocedural anxiety (M = 39.03) compared to the control group (M = 49.34).
- Postprocedural anxiety was also significantly lower in the experimental group (M = 29.18) versus the control group (M = 41.73).
- Statistical significance (p < .001) was observed for both pre- and postprocedural anxiety levels.
Conclusions:
- Educational video interventions can effectively decrease periprocedural anxiety in patients undergoing cardiac catheterization.
- Video education serves as a valuable tool for managing patient anxiety before invasive cardiac procedures.
- This approach may improve patient outcomes and procedural tolerance.
Purpose:
To explore the effectiveness of an educational video intervention in lowering periprocedural anxiety among Jordanian patients hospitalized for cardiac catheterization (CATH). There are many potential reasons of anxiety related to CATH including involvement of the heart and the actual test procedure.
Methods:
A randomized controlled trial took place in a specialized heart institute in Jordan. The sample size was 186 patients who had undergone CATH procedure. Patients anxiety levels were measured by physiological parameters of anxiety (blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate) and by the Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory (SAI).
Results:
After video education, there was a significant difference in periprocedural perceived anxiety between the groups: preprocedural anxiety levels (M = 39.03, SD = 5.70) for the experimental group versus (M = 49.34, SD = 6.00) for the control, p < .001, and postprocedural perceived anxiety for the experimental group (M = 29.18, SD = 5.42) versus (M = 41.73, SD = 5.41) for the control.
Conclusion:
Providing an educational video intervention about CATH may effectively decrease periprocedural anxiety levels.
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