Key result
The Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) correlated highly (0.74) with the STAI-State, providing a valid and reliable instrument for assessing preoperative anxiety.
Why the study?
Is the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) a valid instrument for assessing preoperative anxiety and information requirement?
Population
320 patients undergoing routine preoperative screening
Comparison
Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information… vs Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory in a…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports APAIS as quick preoperative anxiety screen in practice; leaves open outcome impact in prospective trials.
Cross-Sectional (n=320)
Is the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) a valid instrument for assessing preoperative anxiety and information requirement?
Effect estimate: Correlation 0.74
The APAIS is a valid, reliable, and quick instrument for assessing preoperative anxiety and information needs.
Moerman et al. (1996) conducted a cross-sectional in Preoperative anxiety (n=320). Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) vs. Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-State) was evaluated on Correlation of APAIS anxiety scale with STAI-State (Correlation 0.74). The Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) correlated highly (0.74) with the STAI-State, providing a valid and reliable instrument for assessing preoperative anxiety.
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