Key result
Higher levels of preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting were significantly associated with increased severity of postoperative pain and dyspnea (p < 0.01).
Why the study?
The study aimed to measure preoperative anxiety in patients scheduled for CABG to assess its relationship with postoperative symptoms.
Does preoperative anxiety correlate with postoperative symptoms in patients without a history of anxiety scheduled for CABG?
Comparison
Levels of preoperative anxiety
Design
Single-center descriptive study
Authors
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Preoperative anxiety screening may flag CABG patients for closer symptom monitoring; leaves open whether interventions improve postoperative dyspnea or pain.
Cross-Sectional (n=74)
No
Does preoperative anxiety correlate with postoperative symptoms in patients without a history of anxiety scheduled for CABG?
p-value: p=<0.01
Preoperative anxiety in CABG patients is associated with increased postoperative pain and dyspnea, highlighting the potential value of preoperative psychological assessment and management.
Işık et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) (n=74). Preoperative anxiety was evaluated on Correlation between preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain and dyspnea severity (p=<0.01). Higher levels of preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting were significantly associated with increased severity of postoperative pain and dyspnea (p < 0.01).
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