The Effect of Video Information on Preoperative Anxiety Levels in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement

Objective: The preoperative anxiety rate in patients waiting for elective surgery varies between 60% and 80%. We aimed to reduce preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing total knee replacement using a video demonstration of combined spinal-epidural anesthesia on a tablet computer. Methods: Fifty...

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Published in:Journal of academic research in medicine 2020-08, Vol.10 (2), p.122-128
Main Authors: Baran, Onur, Mordeniz, Cengiz, Arar, Makbule Cavidan, Günkaya, Mustafa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Anxiety
Epidural
General anesthesia
Local anesthesia
Orthopedics
Patients
Postoperative period
Questionnaires
Regional anesthesia
Surgery
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Summary:Objective: The preoperative anxiety rate in patients waiting for elective surgery varies between 60% and 80%. We aimed to reduce preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing total knee replacement using a video demonstration of combined spinal-epidural anesthesia on a tablet computer. Methods: Fifty adult patients, scheduled to undergo total knee replacement, were enrolled in a randomized controlled study. Anxiety levels were assessed using the State-trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information scale. The assessment was based on questionnaires completed by the patients. Patients were randomly divided into two groups: video and control groups. In the video group, a video demonstration of combined spinal-epidural anesthesia was provided, along with verbal information about the procedure. On the day of surgery, the same questionnaires were again completed for the assessment of anxiety levels. Results: There were no significant differences between groups regarding age, sex, occupation, education, and previous history of anesthesia and surgery. The STAI scale scores were found to be significantly lower in the video group than in the control group (p=0.000; p
ISSN:2146-6505
2147-1894
DOI:10.4274/jarem.galenos.2019.2389