THE STATUS OF PATIENTS BEFORE SURGERY URINARY STONE SURGERY AT THE UROLOGY DEPARTMENT OF NAM DINH GENERAL HOSPITAL

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Objective of the study: To assess the anxiety levels of patients before undergoing urinary stone surgery at the Urology Department of Nam Dinh General Hospital. Subjects and research methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study conducted on 157 inpatients scheduled for surgery at the Urology Department of Nam Dinh General Hospital from March to September 2021. Results: The mean preoperative anxiety score was 9.14 ± 3.58 (min 0 – max 19). Most patients exhibited moderate anxiety levels (74.5%). The leading cause of preoperative anxiety was concern about postoperative pain (67.5%). Conclusions: The anxiety levels of patients before urinary stone surgery were relatively high. Preoperative health education needs to be strengthened to ensure patients are mentally prepared and comfortable, contributing to better preparation for surgery.

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