Why the study?
Does showing video information and images regarding anesthesia and surgical procedures reduce anxiety in patients undergoing elective surgery?
Population
200 patients scheduled to undergo elective surgery
Comparison
Video clippings/images of other previously… vs Treated in normal way and not shown any type of…
Design
Other
Follow-up
8 hours after surgery
Authors
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Video education may ease preoperative anxiety; leaves open whether RCTs confirm benefit or warrant routine use.
Does showing video information and images regarding anesthesia and surgical procedures reduce anxiety in patients undergoing elective surgery?
Preoperative education using videos and images of the hospital journey reduces anxiety in patients undergoing elective surgery.
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