RecruitingNCT06785389

Influence of Preoperative Fear on Pain and Postoperative Outcomes

Sponsor

Dr. Negrin University Hospital

Enrollment

138 participants

Start Date

Jan 22, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Pain Management Anxiety Fear Complications of Surgical Procedures or Medical Care

Summary

Fear of anesthesia plays a crucial role in the perioperative setting and can negatively affect recovery. The main objective is to assess the relationship between fear of anesthesia, surgeries, and hospitals and poorer postoperative pain control in patients undergoing scheduled surgery, as well as to relate preoperative anxiety to postoperative analgesic assessment in this population. This is a prospective observational study including 138 patients scheduled for surgery.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is looking at whether fear and anxiety before surgery affect how much pain patients experience and how well they recover afterward. Researchers will measure preoperative fear using questionnaires and then track pain and recovery outcomes. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 years or older - You are scheduled for any type of surgery with hospital admission during the study period - You are able to understand and complete questionnaires before and after surgery - You are willing to give informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are under 18 years old - You have cognitive impairment that prevents you from answering questionnaires - You are unable to respond to pain assessment after surgery - You do not consent to participate Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTFear of anesthesia, surgery and hospitals scale

The day before surgery, patients will be interviewed using the scales of Fear of anesthesia, surgery and hospitals.

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTState-Trait Anxiety Inventory

The day before surgery, patients will be interviewed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTNummerical Rating Scale for postoperative pain

In the first postoperative day, patients will be monitored using the Nummerical Rating Scale, which will assess postoperative pain.

Locations(1)

Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain

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