Arif Hussain, Arif Gulzar, Nasir Mahmood, Amima Tariq.
Levels and determinants of preoperative anxiety in patients scheduled for cataract surgery.
Pak J Med Health Sci Jan ;13(4):950-2.

Aim : To assess the levels and determinants of pre - operative anxiety in patients scheduled for cataract surgery Methods: Hundred patients scheduled for cataract surgery at Pak Red Crescent Medical and Dental College were enrolled. The levels of preoperative state anxiety were estimated through state portion of the State -Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), a night before surgery. In addition various determinants of anxiety were selected by the patients from a list provided to them. Results: Majority of the patients (72%) had little or no anxiety while 28% had moderate anxiety. None of the participants had high levels of anxiety. Fear of subjective sensations during surgical procedure was the most common determinant for preoperative anxiety. Financial loss and concern about family ranked second and third. Conclusion: The levels of anxiety in patients undergoing cataract surgery were significantly low. Fear of subjective sensations during surgical procedure was the most common factor responsible for preoperative anxiety.

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