Revista do Hospital das Clínicas
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Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo · Apr 2004
Surgery information reduces anxiety in the pre-operative period.
Patients preparing to undergo surgery should not suffer needless anxiety. This study aimed to evaluate anxiety levels on the day before surgery as related to the information known by the patient regarding the diagnosis, surgical procedure, or anesthesia. ⋯ Increased knowledge of patients regarding the surgery they are about to undergo may reduce their state-anxiety levels.