The aim of this study is to investigate a possible reduction in pre-operative anxiety in patients undergoing major elective surgery, by providing multimedia information regarding the patient pathway to and from the Operating Theatre.
To determine whether multimedia information reduces the level of pre-operative anxiety in patients undergoing major elective surgery. To evaluate the efficacy of a video, showing the patient pathway to and from the Operating Theatre, compared with standard information, a written leaflet, about the operating room experience and environment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
50
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Charing Cross Hospital
London, United Kingdom
pre-operative anxiety
To determine whether multimedia information reduces the level of pre-operative anxiety in patients undergoing major elective surgery. To evaluate the efficacy of a video, showing the patient pathway to and from the Operating Theatre, compared with standard information, a written leaflet, about the operating room experience and environment.
Time frame: two months
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