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August 26, 2025Open Access

Pre-operative Anxiety among Patients Undergoing Surgery in a Tertiary Hospital of Morang

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DKDeepika KhadgiSBSaraswati BasnetYMYatin Mehta

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Overview

Cross-sectional study shows prevalence of pre-operative anxiety in surgical patients, indicating need for better information and support.

Key Points

  • About 37.1% of patients experienced pre-operative anxiety related to surgery, impacting recovery time.
  • Study employed the APAIS to assess anxiety in patients across various surgical wards in a tertiary hospital.
  • Many patients lacked adequate pre-operative information about surgery and anesthesia, affecting their anxiety levels.
  • Proper assessment and timely intervention are crucial to manage pre-operative anxiety and enhance recovery outcomes.

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Khadgi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af7e047567bf4f94ff5a99https://doi.org/10.3126/puhj.v3i1.83394
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