Journal of Education and Health Promotion

Development and implementation of anxiety management program for women under gynecological surgery with spinal anesthesia: Protocol of action research study

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

. Solmaz Halakou
. Homeira Khoddam 1
. Nasrin Nikpeyma 2
. Mahnaz Modanloo 3

1 Nursing Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Golestan, Iran

2 Department of Community Health and Geriatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3 Gorgan, Golestan, Iran, 1 Nursing Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Golestan, Iran

Abstract
BACKGROUND: Anxiety is the most common health problem and the second leading cause of
disability worldwide. Patients undergoing surgery often experience anxiety. It is necessary to use
appropriate 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 spinal
anesthesia.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This participatory action research will be conducted through four
phases; problem identification, planning, action, and evaluation phases in the Gonbad‑e‑Kavous
Shahada, hospital in northeastern of Iran. These phases will be guided based on the Promoting
Action on Research Implementation in Health Services framework. Participants will be included using
purposive 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 be
performed. Combination of multidimension approach based on health‑care providers, patients, and
environment will have an effect to solve the problem in the clinical setting.

Keywords

Action research
anesthesia
anxiety
surgery
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