Key result
Overestimation of surgical mortality risk by ≥5% was significantly associated with the development of preoperative anxiety (OR 9.5; 95% CI 2.7-32.9).
Why the study?
Does overestimation of surgical mortality risk increase preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing elective general surgery?
Population
138 patients undergoing elective general surgery procedures
Comparison
Overestimation of surgical mortality risk vs No overestimation of surgical mortality risk
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Risk misperception warrants preoperative assessment; leaves open whether correction reduces anxiety or delays.
Observational (n=138)
Does overestimation of surgical mortality risk increase preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing elective general surgery?
Odds Ratio: 9.5 (95% CI 2.7–32.9)
Overestimation of perioperative mortality risk is common in general surgery patients and is strongly associated with preoperative anxiety and voluntary surgical delays.
Oliveira et al. (2014) conducted an observational in Elective general surgery (n=138). Overestimation of surgical mortality risk (≥5%) vs. No overestimation of surgical mortality risk was evaluated on Development of preoperative anxiety (OR 9.5, 95% CI 2.7-32.9). Overestimation of surgical mortality risk by ≥5% was significantly associated with the development of preoperative anxiety (OR 9.5; 95% CI 2.7-32.9).
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