Patient Anxiety in Endoscopy: A Comparative Analysis of Single vs. Dual Procedure Effects.

Autor:	Albayrak T; Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Giresun University Faculty of Medicine, Giresun, TUR., Torun Göktaş A; Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Giresun İlhan Özdemir State Hospital, Giresun, TUR., Eyüpoğlu S; Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Giresun Training and Research Hospital, Giresun, TUR., Muhtaroğlu A; Department of General Surgery, Giresun University Faculty of Medicine, Giresun, TUR., Dulger AC; Department of Gastroenterology, Giresun University Faculty of Medicine, Giresun, TUR.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Mar 30; Vol. 16 (3), pp. e57237. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Mar 30 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.57237
Abstrakt:	Aim: This study aimed to investigate the difference in anxiety levels between patients undergoing gastroscopy only and those subjected to both gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Despite known preoperative anxiety impacts, no prior research has compared these specific patient groups. Materials and Methods: A total of 150 patients were divided equally into two groups: Group I, undergoing gastroscopy only, and Group II, undergoing gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Inclusion criteria were patients in the age range 18-70 years and having an ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) physical status classification of I-III. Exclusion criteria were patients outside the age range, and patients with hearing disorders, psychiatric disorders, dementia, or recent anxiolytic drug use. Anxiety was analysed using the Beck Anxiety Inventory Scale before procedures, without any premedication. Results: Patients in Group II had significantly higher anxiety levels, with particular increases noted in symptoms such as leg weakness and tremors, inability to relax, and fears of adverse events and death. These results highlighted a considerable elevation in anxiety among patients anticipating or undergoing combined endoscopic procedures. Discussion: The findings revealed that undergoing combined gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures significantly elevated patient anxiety levels compared to gastroscopy alone. This suggests a critical need for healthcare providers to implement more strong preoperative counselling and anxiety reduction strategies for patients facing multiple procedures. Addressing this increased anxiety could lead to better patient experiences, reduced procedural complications, and improved satisfaction and outcomes. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2024, Albayrak et al.)
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