Self-reported anxiety levels in patients undergoing cardiac catheterisation were significantly higher prior to the procedure (mean score 52.14) compared to baseline (48.35) and post-procedure (36.27).
Observational (n=100)
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How do self-reported anxiety levels change across different periprocedural time periods in patients undergoing cardiac catheterisation?
Patients undergoing cardiac catheterization experience the highest levels of anxiety within two hours prior to the procedure, highlighting a critical window for anxiety management.
Absolute Event Rate: 52.14% vs 48.35%
OBJECTIVES: To describe, compare and examine self-reported anxiety levels and associated physiological responses of blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate of patients undergoing cardiac catheterisation (CATH). METHODS: Repeated measure design was used to assess a sample of 100 patients who had undergone cardiac catheterisation (CATH) in a major specialised heart institute in Jordan. RESULTS: Patients' anxiety levels differed significantly across the three time periods (baseline, prior to and post CATH). The mean anxiety levels prior to CATH scored with State Anxiety Inventory (M = 52.14, SD = 6.0) was significantly higher than that at baseline (M = 48.35, SD = 5.6) and post CATH (M = 36.27, SD = 9.7). CONCLUSION: Most patients experienced anxiety when scheduled for a CATH. The highest level of anxiety was within two hours prior to the procedure and the lowest was post procedure.
Ahmad et al. (Thu,) conducted a observational in Undergoing cardiac catheterisation (n=100). Cardiac catheterisation vs. Baseline and post-procedure timepoints was evaluated on Self-reported anxiety levels (State Anxiety Inventory). Self-reported anxiety levels in patients undergoing cardiac catheterisation were significantly higher prior to the procedure (mean score 52.14) compared to baseline (48.35) and post-procedure (36.27).