Strategies for improving preoperative anxiety in older adult cataract patients: results of a study based on simulated nursing interventions in surgical scenarios

Key Points

• Preoperative anxiety significantly decreased in older cataract patients receiving targeted nursing interventions.
• In a simulated surgical scenario, anxiety levels dropped by a notable percentage following interventions.
• Assessment using simulated nursing strategies demonstrated improvements in patient comfort before cataract surgery.
• Results imply that structured nursing interventions can play a crucial role in easing anxiety for older adults undergoing surgery.