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May 22, 2026Journal of Health PsychologyOpen Access

No statistically significant association was observed between the mode of preoperative information delivery and anxiety levels.

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Why the study?

Does the mode of preoperative information delivery affect preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing elective thoracic surgery?

Population

54 patients undergoing elective thoracic surgery at a university hospital in Turkey, mean age 57.1 ± 15.8…

Comparison

Mode of preoperative information delivery vs Verbal information alone vs both verbal and…

Design

Cross-sectional

Authors

MSMehmet SezerBEBatuhan Riza EcerSDSaltuk Burhan Dal

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Overview

Preoperative information mode showed no clear link to anxiety scores; leaves open optimal delivery strategies for elective thoracic surgery patients.

Structured PICO

Does the mode of preoperative information delivery affect preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing elective thoracic surgery?

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Population
54 patients undergoing elective thoracic surgery at a university hospital in Turkey, mean age 57.1 ± 15.8 years, 37% female.
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Intervention
Mode of preoperative information delivery (verbal and/or written)
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Comparator
Verbal information alone vs both verbal and written information
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Outcome
Preoperative anxiety measured using the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS)patient reported

The mode of preoperative information delivery (verbal vs verbal and written) did not significantly affect preoperative anxiety levels in patients undergoing elective thoracic surgery.

Cite This Study

Sezer et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0ff452d674f7c03778d986https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053261439923
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