Perceptions on Anxiety Assessment of Operative Nurses: Implications for Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Patients at Quirino Memorial Medical Center

This study examined operative nurses’ perceptions of anxiety assessment and its implications for patients undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) at Quirino Memorial Medical Center. Pre-procedural anxiety is a critical factor that can influence patient cooperation, procedural tolerance, and clinical outcomes. Using a quantitative descriptive design, data were collected from operative nurses through a validated researcher-developed questionnaire. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, weighted mean) and inferential analyses were employed to determine the level of perception and to examine differences across demographic variables, including age, civil status, educational attainment, length of service, and area of assignment. Findings revealed that nurses demonstrated an overall positive perception of anxiety assessment (M = 4.09), indicating strong recognition of its role in enhancing patient preparedness and improving procedural outcomes. Early identification of anxiety was perceived as essential for promoting patient cooperation, while unmanaged anxiety was acknowledged to potentially compromise procedural success. However, limited formal training in anxiety assessment was identified as a gap. Statistical analysis further showed no significant differences or relationships between nurses’ perceptions and their demographic profiles, suggesting a consistent professional understanding across groups. The study underscores the importance of strengthening anxiety assessment as a core component of pre-procedural nursing care. It highlights the need for institutional policies, standardized assessment tools, and continuing professional development programs to enhance nurses’ competencies. The findings contribute to the improvement of patient-centered care practices and support evidence-based interventions aimed at optimizing clinical outcomes in endoscopic procedures.