. Solmaz Halakou; . Homeira Khoddam; . Nasrin Nikpeyma; . Mahnaz Modanloo
Volume 12, Issue 10 , November 2022, , Pages 1-8
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Anxiety is the most common health problem and the second leading cause ofdisability worldwide. Patients undergoing surgery often experience anxiety. It is necessary to useappropriate ...
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BACKGROUND: Anxiety is the most common health problem and the second leading cause ofdisability worldwide. Patients undergoing surgery often experience anxiety. It is necessary to useappropriate interventions to achieve the best results. The aim of this study is to develop, implement,and evaluate of anxiety management program for gynecological surgery patients under spinalanesthesia.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This participatory action research will be conducted through fourphases; problem identification, planning, action, and evaluation phases in the Gonbad‑e‑KavousShahada, hospital in northeastern of Iran. These phases will be guided based on the PromotingAction on Research Implementation in Health Services framework. Participants will be included usingpurposive sampling method. We will use both of qualitative (semi‑structured interview, observation)and quantitative (questionnaire) approaches for data collection through the study.CONCLUSION: For anxiety management of patients, context‑based interventions should beperformed. Combination of multidimension approach based on health‑care providers, patients, andenvironment will have an effect to solve the problem in the clinical setting.