ANXIETY LEVELS OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING BILE DUCT STONE SURGERY AND RELATED FACTORS

Thị Nga Võ , Hữu Thiện Chí Phạm, Kai-Yen Hung , Thị Bé Võ , Nguyên Trung Võ

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Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the level of preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing bile duct stone surgery and identify related factors. This initial assessment aims to inform the development of appropriate health education programs for patients before bile duct stone surgery. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Department of Chợ Rẫy Hospital from June 2022 to the end of September 2022. Patients who met the inclusion criteria and consented to participate were interviewed using a pre-prepared questionnaire. Results: 40.2% of patients were found to experience anxiety before undergoing bile duct stone surgery. Preoperative anxiety was associated with factors such as female gender, low educational level, lack of a spouse or partner, low income, prolonged hospital stay, poor sleep, insufficient preoperative information, and lack of support from medical staff. Patients were particularly concerned about issues such as financial constraints, surgical complications, postoperative pain, and the possibility of disease recurrence. Conclusion: Preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing bile duct stone surgery remains a common issue. This anxiety is influenced by factors such as gender, income, education level, marital status, length of hospital stay, and counseling information. Financial constraints, postoperative pain, potential complications, and the risk of recurrence contribute significantly to patient anxiety before surgery.

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