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. 2022 Nov 26:11:374.
doi: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_762_21. eCollection 2022.

Development and implementation of anxiety management program for women under gynecological surgery with spinal anesthesia: Protocol of action research study

Solmaz Halakou  1 , Homeira Khoddam  2 , Nasrin Nikpeyma  3 , Mahnaz Modanloo  2
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Development and implementation of anxiety management program for women under gynecological surgery with spinal anesthesia: Protocol of action research study

Solmaz Halakou et al. J Educ Health Promot. .

Abstract

Background: Anxiety is the most common health problem and the second leading cause of disability worldwide. Patients undergoing surgery often experience anxiety. It is necessary to use appropriate interventions to achieve the best results. The aim of this study is to develop, implement, and evaluate of anxiety management program for gynecological surgery patients under spinal anesthesia.

Materials and methods: This participatory action research will be conducted through four phases; problem identification, planning, action, and evaluation phases in the Gonbad-e-Kavous Shahada, hospital in northeastern of Iran. These phases will be guided based on the Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services framework. Participants will be included using purposive sampling method. We will use both of qualitative (semi-structured interview, observation) and quantitative (questionnaire) approaches for data collection through the study.

Conclusion: For anxiety management of patients, context-based interventions should be performed. Combination of multidimension approach based on health-care providers, patients, and environment will have an effect to solve the problem in the clinical setting.

Keywords: Action research; anesthesia; anxiety; surgery.

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