scholarly journals Is the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) a Valid Tool in Guiding the Management of Preoperative Anxiety in Adult Patients? A Literature Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Spanner Sarah ◽  
Sayer Lynn
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Preoperative Anxiety ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Information Scale

scholarly journals Preoperative Anxiety Assessment in Adult Patients Undergoing Elective Surgeries: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
Santosh Acharya ◽  
Renu Gurung ◽  
Basudev Parajuli
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Preoperative Anxiety ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Clinical Rating ◽  
Information Scale ◽  
Clinical Rating Scale ◽  
Anesthesia Residents

Introduction Anxiety is the subjective unpleasant feeling of dread over something unlikely to happen. The incidence of preoperative anxiety ranges from 32% to 76.7%. We aimed to measure the preoperative anxiety level using Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale questionnaire and clinical rating scale given by attending anesthesiologist / anesthesia residents. MethodsIt was cross-sectional observational study conducted in wards. We enrolled 110 adult patients planned for elective gynecological and gastrointestinal surgeries. After taking informed written consent, principal investigator interviewed the patient, one day prior to surgery in wards using a structured questionnaire of Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale. Demographics characters were recorded. The attending anesthesia residents (blinded to patient response) performed preanesthetic assessment, provided their subjective rating about patient anxiety and need for information using Clinical Rating Scale. ResultsOut of 110 patient, 57(51.81%) were found to have higher anxiety level. Comparing the APAIS score with various factors, we found younger age, female gender, unemployed status, higher level of education, adverse events in previous surgery and higher grade of surgery was associated with higher anxiety score. Comparing APAIS with Clinical Rating Score, there was poor correlation. ConclusionThe incidence of preoperative anxiety is high (51.81%) in adult patients undergoing elective surgery. During the preoperative anesthetic checkup, APAIS can be used as a screening tool. It provides relevant information on the presence of preoperative anxiety and need for information, which helps to achieve patient satisfaction and better outcome.

scholarly journals Validation of the Portuguese version of Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Maurício ◽  
Isabel Rebêlo ◽  
Catarina Madeira ◽  
Filipa Resende ◽  
Susana Esteves
Keyword(s):  
Anesthetic Management ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Preoperative Anxiety ◽  
Youden Index ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Information Scale ◽  
Oncology Centre

Abstract Background Preoperative anxiety is common among the oncological surgical population. Due to its psychological and physiological detrimental effects, identifying and addressing it is of uttermost importance to improve anesthetic management and patient’s outcomes. The aim of this study is to validate the Portuguese version of Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) in the oncological population. Methods Following forward and backward translation of the original APAIS scale, further adaptation was obtained through cognitive interviewing. The resulting instrument was tested on the day before surgery on a sample of adult cancer surgical patients from a Portuguese oncology centre. Psychometric evaluation was derived from inter-item correlation, confirmatory factor analysis, Cronbach’s alpha, correlation with comparative scales, receiver operating characteristic curve and Youden index. Results 109 patients (58 males, 51 females) were included. A three-dimensional model—anxiety about anesthesia, anxiety about surgery and desire for information, showed the best fit to the data. The questionnaire revealed high internal consistency (Cronbach alpha 0.81) and good inter-item correlation. Also, Portuguese APAIS correlated well with the gold standard anxiety scale. Therefore, the psychometric properties of this scale version make it a valid and reliable instrument. The optimal cutoff to maximize both sensitivity and specificity was 12 for the APAIS global anxiety score. Conclusions Portuguese APAIS version is an accurate tool to identify preoperative anxiety among cancer patients and might impact its management, from premedication choice to provision of information and reassurance about either anesthesia or surgery.

scholarly journals COVID-19 in adult patients with pre-existing chronic cardiac, respiratory and metabolic disease: a critical literature review with clinical recommendations

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerard Thomas Flaherty ◽  
Paul Hession ◽  
Chee Hwui Liew ◽  
Bryan Chang Wei Lim ◽  
Tan Kok Leong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Disease ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Clinical Recommendations ◽  
Critical Literature

Socioeconomic impact of Hodgkin lymphoma in adult patients: a systematic literature review

2019 ◽  
Vol 60 (13) ◽  
pp. 3116-3131
Author(s):  
Rakel Pálmarsdóttir ◽  
Andreas Kiesbye Øvlisen ◽  
Marianne Tang Severinsen ◽  
Ingrid Glimelius ◽  
Karin E. Smedby ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Hodgkin Lymphoma ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Socioeconomic Impact

Nurses' attitudes towards adult patients who are obese: literature review

2006 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Brown
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Adult Patients

Pharmacokinetics and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Adults: A Literature Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika Tukacs
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Cardiac Failure ◽  
Patient Population ◽  
The Body ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Destination Therapy ◽  
Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Bridge To Recovery ◽  
Membrane Oxygenation

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a rapidly emerging treatment for respiratory or cardiac failure and is used as a bridge to recovery, transplant, or destination therapy. Adult patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation also receive significant amounts of pharmacotherapy. Although the body of literature on extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation in general is extensive, only a few publications focus on pharmacokinetic changes related to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in adults. Understanding pharmacokinetics in adult patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is important to correctly select and dose medications in this patient population. This article reviews published studies of the effects of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation on pharmacokinetics in adults.

Parvovirus B19 infection in adult patients after allogeneic stem cell transplantation: our experience of five cases and literature review

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 653-656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daisuke Katoh ◽  
Yotaro Ochi ◽  
Nobuhiro Hiramoto ◽  
Mari Morita ◽  
Tomohiro Yabushita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Cell Transplantation ◽  
Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Parvovirus B19 ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Parvovirus B19 Infection

Churg–Strauss Syndrome in Childhood: A Systematic Literature Review and Clinical Comparison with Adult Patients

2009 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jochen Zwerina ◽  
Gerhard Eger ◽  
Matthias Englbrecht ◽  
Bernhard Manger ◽  
Georg Schett
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Churg Strauss Syndrome ◽  
Clinical Comparison ◽  
Strauss Syndrome ◽  
Churg Strauss

Influence of muscle strength on early mobility in critically ill adult patients: Systematic literature review

Heart & Lung ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Audrey R. Roberson ◽  
Angela Starkweather ◽  
Catherine Grossman ◽  
Edmund Acevedo ◽  
Jeanne Salyer
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Early Mobility
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