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Review
. 2004 Mar-Apr;9(2):72-9.
doi: 10.1111/j.1478-5153.2004.00053.x.

Managing anxiety in ICU patients: the role of pre-operative information provision

Anne Scott  1
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Review

Managing anxiety in ICU patients: the role of pre-operative information provision

Anne Scott. Nurs Crit Care. 2004 Mar-Apr.

Abstract

Hospital-induced patient anxiety and coping mechanisms are discussed. The value of giving pre-operative information to reduce anxiety in elective admissions to intensive care unit is discussed. Recommendations are given based on the literature evidence to aid service and practice development.

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