The effect of guided imagery applied on geriatric orthopaedic patients on preoperative anxiety and comfort.

  • Published In: ANZ Journal of Surgery, 2023, v. 93, n. 12. P. 2964 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Gunes, Huseyin; Saritas, Serdar; Ozdemir, Ahmet; Bulbul, Ali Savas 3 of 3

Abstract

Background: This study was designed to examine the effect of guided imagery applied to geriatric orthopaedic patients on preoperative anxiety and comfort. Methods: This study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial. The population of the study consisted of geriatric patients treated in the orthopaedics and traumatology clinic of a university hospital. The sample consisted of 80 patients, including the experimental group (n = 40) and the control group (n = 40). Personal Descriptive Form, The State–Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and General Comfort Scale were used as data collection tools. Results: After the guided imagery application, it was determined that the anxiety of the experimental group decreased statistically significantly, and their comfort improved (P < 0.05). Conclusion: After the imagery, it was determined that the patients in the experimental group had a decrease in their anxiety level and an improvement in their comfort. Since it is a low‐cost and easily accessible method, applying imagery in the preoperative period is recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:ANZ Journal of Surgery. 2023/12, Vol. 93, Issue 12, p2964
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1445-1433
  • DOI:10.1111/ans.18771
  • Accession Number:174474859
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