Preoperational anxiety
Preoperational Anxiety
Preoperational anxiety (pronunciation: pre-op-er-a-tion-al anx-i-ety) is a type of anxiety that is experienced by patients prior to undergoing a surgical procedure.
Etymology
The term is derived from the prefix 'pre-', meaning before, 'operational', relating to surgery or operations, and 'anxiety', a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease.
Definition
Preoperational anxiety is characterized by feelings of fear, worry, and unease that occur in anticipation of an upcoming surgical procedure. This can be due to a variety of factors, including fear of the unknown, fear of pain, or fear of potential complications or outcomes of the surgery.
Related Terms
- Anxiety: A general term for disorders that cause nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worrying.
- Surgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or injury.
- Postoperative anxiety: Anxiety experienced after a surgical procedure.
- Anesthesia: A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness that is induced for medical purposes.
- Psychological stress: A feeling of strain and pressure related to adverse or demanding circumstances.
Management
Management of preoperational anxiety often involves a combination of psychological interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and pharmacological interventions, such as the use of anti-anxiety medications.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Preoperational anxiety
- Wikipedia's article - Preoperational anxiety
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