Addressing perioperative anxiety in surgical patients

Authors

  • Professor Jed Duff Editor Journal of Perioperative Nursing; School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology; Nursing and Midwifery research Centre Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
  • Dr Salihah Asiri School of Nursing, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26550/2209-1092.1382

Abstract

Perioperative anxiety is a common yet often underestimated psychological response to surgery that can significantly impact patient outcomes and overall health care experiences. As perioperative nurses we witness first-hand how fear and apprehension can affect our patients before surgery whether it’s an elective or emergency procedure.

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Published

08-12-2024

How to Cite

Duff, J., & Asiri, S. (2024). Addressing perioperative anxiety in surgical patients. Journal of Perioperative Nursing, 37(4), 1–2. https://doi.org/10.26550/2209-1092.1382

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 4 (2024)

Section

Editorials

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