Measuring preoperative anxiety in patients with breast cancer using the visual analog scale Journal Article

  


Author: Aviado-Langer, J.
Article Title: Measuring preoperative anxiety in patients with breast cancer using the visual analog scale
Abstract: Preoperative anxiety is a prevalent concern with deleterious effects in patient recovery and is not routinely assessed in the preoperative screening process. When it is assessed, it may prompt an increase in the use of anesthetic agents, heightened postoperative pain, and prolonged hospitalization. Preoperative women with breast cancer face anxiety as it relates to anesthesia, surgery, and recovery. The preoperative anxiety visual analog scale may identify and quantify anxiety in this population, provide advocacy and support, and improve the preoperative screening process.
Keywords: breast cancer; management; preoperative anxiety
Journal Title: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
Volume: 18
Issue: 5
ISSN: 1092-1095
Publisher: Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)  
Date Published: 2014-10-01
Start Page: 489
End Page: 491
Language: English
DOI: 10.1188/14.cjon.489-491
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 25253102
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Notes: Export Date: 3 November 2014 -- Source: Scopus
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