The effect of preoperative education and its impact on reducing anxiety in cataract patients

Abstract

Overview of the Topic: This dissertation researches the effect of preoperative education on reducing anxiety in cataract patients, addressing a common concern prior to routine cataract procedures worldwide. While preoperative education programmes have been effective in lowering anxiety in a variety of surgical settings, their specific usefulness in cataract procedures warrants additional exploration. Throughout this dissertation, I have studied relevant literature, identified relevant studies, and critically evaluated their findings in order to answer the core research issue. The Research Question: What is the effect of preoperative patient education on reducing anxiety in cataract patients? PICO Elements: • Population (P): Cataract patients • Intervention (I): Preoperative patient education • Comparison (C): No preoperative education • Outcome (O): Reduction in anxiety levels in cataract patients Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria: The selected studies encompass cataract patients above the age of 16, employing preoperative educational instructions and therapeutic suggestions to evaluate anxiety reduction. Excluded are studies lacking specificity in preoperative instruction, those involving patients with cognitive or psychiatric impairment, severe medical conditions, or comorbidities that may impact participation in educational interventions. Search Outcome: Five eligible studies, including three randomized controlled trial, a quasiexperimental study, and one prospective controlled trial, were identified through systematic searches in databases such as HyDi, Google Scholar, Elsevier, and PubMed. Method: Alternative keywords were created by combining the PICO parts. We conducted a thorough search using alternative keywords, Boolean operators, and truncation symbols in credible databases such as HyDi, CINHAL Complete (EBSCO), PubMed, and Scopus. The PRISMA checklist and inclusion/exclusion criteria removed irrelevant articles and verified the eligibility of selected papers. The CASP tool was used to evaluate the literature critically. Results: The studies exhibited mixed statistical differences, with some reporting significant results related to anxiety levels, pain relief, and the effectiveness of educational interventions, while others lacked specific statistical tests or significance levels. Conclusion: In summary, the studies conducted in this dissertation suggest that preoperative informative education, and planned care may have a positive impact on reducing anxiety levels in cataract patients and comforting them. positive suggestions may help reduce anxiety and improve patient well-being. However, in order to reach a conclusion, further studies are needed to determine the efficacy of these interventions as well as further investigating the underlying mechanisms. Implications and Recommendations: These studies highlighted the importance of preoperative education, the quality of care, and customized interventions to reduce anxiety, increase patient comfort, and improve outcomes in cataract surgery. These results provide those healthcare providers with valuable insights to optimize and improve the care and overall experience of cataract patients.