Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Uncovering preoperative anxiety

G P Haag, J A Adamski

    AANA Journal
    |December 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    The Q-Sort method offers a straightforward approach to identifying patient anxieties before surgery. Understanding these preoperative fears can help prevent complications during anesthesia.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Development of a reliable nurse anesthesia clinical instructor evaluation instrument.

    AANA journal·1993
    Same author

    Point: retesting should be required for CRNA recertification.

    Nurse anesthesia·1992
    Same author

    Are you prepared for a malignant hyperpyrexia crisis?

    AANA journal·1990
    Same author

    Prevention and management of anesthetic mishaps (continuing education credit).

    AANA journal·1986

    Area of Science:

    • Anesthesiology
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • Preoperative anxiety is common in patients undergoing anesthesia.
    • Identifying patient fears is crucial for safe anesthesia administration.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the Q-Sort method for assessing preoperative anxieties.
    • To determine if the Q-Sort is a simple and direct tool for identifying anesthesia-related fears.

    Main Methods:

    • The Q-Sort method was employed to assess patient preoperative anxieties.
    • The study focused on the direct identification of patient fears.

    Main Results:

    • The Q-Sort method proved to be a simple and direct assessment tool.
    • The method effectively identified fears that could complicate anesthesia.

    Conclusions:

    • The Q-Sort is a valuable tool for assessing preoperative patient anxieties.
    • This method aids in identifying specific fears that may impact anesthesia delivery.