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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Anxiety levels in women attending colposcopy clinics for treatment for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: a randomised trial of written and video information.
- T Freeman-Wang, P Walker, J Linehan, C Coffey, B Glasser, and L Sherr.
- Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK.
- BJOG. 2001 May 1;108(5):482-4.
ObjectiveTo assess the effectiveness of video information in reducing the level of anxiety in women attending Colposcopy clinics.DesignAn observational study followed by a randomised trial.SettingColposcopy Clinic, Royal Free Hospital, London.ParticipantsBetween April and December 1999, all new referrals to the clinic with a cervical smear showing moderate or severe dyskaryosis.Main Outcome MeasureThe level of anxiety measured by the Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory.ConclusionWomen attending colposcopy clinics for either diagnosis or treatment, experience a high level of anxiety. The highest levels occur in women attending a one-stop see and treat clinic. The introduction of visual information in the form of an explanatory video prior to attendance significantly reduced anxiety.
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