Abstract
Hospital-induced patient anxiety and coping mechanisms are discussed. The value of giving pre-operative information to reduce anxiety in elective admissions to intensive care unit is discussed. Recommendations are given based on the literature evidence to aid service and practice development.
MeSH terms
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Adaptation, Psychological
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Anxiety / etiology
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Anxiety / prevention & control*
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Anxiety / psychology
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Critical Care* / methods
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Critical Care* / psychology
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Evidence-Based Medicine
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Humans
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Needs Assessment
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Nurse's Role
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Nurse-Patient Relations
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Nursing Assessment
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Patient Education as Topic / methods*
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Preoperative Care* / methods
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Preoperative Care* / nursing
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Preoperative Care* / psychology
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Time Factors