Trait anxiety (r=0.56, p<0.001) and time on the waiting list (p=0.020) were independently associated with increased state anxiety levels before elective coronary angiography.
Cross-Sectional (n=88)
Effect estimate: r = 0.56
p-value: p=<0.001
AIM: To investigate the factors that are related to increased anxiety before elective coronary angiography. BACKGROUND: Anxiety before coronary angiography is an important factor for complications. To know the factors for increased anxiety, it is important for nurse to prevent complications. DESIGN: A cross-sectional study design was used. The study included 88 consecutive patients waiting for coronary angiography. Methods. A data-collecting form, which included questions about demographic features, health history and angiography, was completed by the participants on the day of coronary angiography. The level of state and trait anxiety was measured by Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Multivariate Analysis was performed to disclose the independency of the relation between state anxiety and factors. RESULTS: Both trait and state anxiety levels were found to be moderate (age = 46, SD = 9, 24-67 years and age = 40, SD = 10, 21-65 years, respectively). There was a significant relation between state and trait anxiety levels (r = 0.56, p 48 and time on waiting list >7 days should be managed specifically. The preventive measures should be specifically focused on the connection between state and trait anxiety. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Nursing planning should be focused on patients especially those on a long-time waiting list and on patients with high trait anxiety level prior to coronary intervention.
Uzun et al. (Mon,) conducted a cross-sectional in Elective coronary angiography (n=88). Trait anxiety and waiting time was evaluated on State anxiety level (r = 0.56, p=<0.001). Trait anxiety (r=0.56, p<0.001) and time on the waiting list (p=0.020) were independently associated with increased state anxiety levels before elective coronary angiography.