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[Patient anxiety before surgery]

H P Bruch1, O Schwandner

  • 1Klinik für Chirurgie, Medizinische Universität zu Lübeck.

Anasthesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS
|January 31, 1998
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Modern society

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Medical Ethics

Context:

  • Modern societal shifts de-emphasize disease and death, leading to increased patient anxiety.
  • Materialistic values in contemporary society create challenges in psychological stability when facing illness.
  • Fear and anxiety before surgery are amplified due to a diminished capacity to cope with personal health issues.

Purpose:

  • To explore the roots of preoperative anxiety in the context of modern social changes.
  • To highlight the roles of anesthesiologists and surgeons in managing patient anxiety.
  • To advocate for integrated therapeutic strategies addressing both surgical and psychosocial needs.

Summary:

  • Preoperative anxiety stems from societal changes that distance individuals from confronting mortality.
  • Effective patient care requires addressing psychosocial factors alongside surgical treatment.
  • Building surgeon-patient trust and adopting an interdisciplinary approach are crucial for alleviating anxiety.

Impact:

  • Enhanced patient psychological stability and improved surgical outcomes.
  • Development of patient-centered care models integrating psychosocial support.
  • A more humanistic approach to medicine, fostering patient well-being.

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