Articles Vol. 66 No. CĐ14-HNKH BV Giao thông Vận tải 12/01/2026

20. PREOPERATIVE ANXIETY AMONG PATIENTS UNDERGOING ELECTIVE SURGERY AT THE DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY AND INTENSIVE CARE, TRANSPORT HOSPITAL

Tran Thi Thu Huong1,2, Cong Thu Hang1,2, Nguyen Phuong Dung1,2, Dang Thi Thao1,2, Do Ngoc Hieu1,2
1 Transport Hospital
2 Bệnh viện Giao thông vận tải
Corresponding author: thuhuong220994@gmail.com
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v66iCD14.3073
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Keywords
Preoperative anxiety; Elective surgery; Fear of pain
Abstract

Objective: To assess the prevalence of preoperative anxiety and its related factors among patients scheduled for elective surgery.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 85 patients (≥16 years) undergoing elective surgery at the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Transport Hospital, from August 2024 to March 2025. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS 20.0.

Results: The prevalence of preoperative anxiety was 56.5%. Higher anxiety was significantly associated with female gender (72.7%), no previous surgical experience (61.4%), and surgeries in Trauma (73.7%) and Obstetrics (71.4%) (p<0.05). The most common concern was fear of pain (55.3%). No significant differences were found by age, occupation, or education level.

Conclusion: Preoperative anxiety remains prevalent at Transport Hospital, particularly among females and patients undergoing trauma or obstetric surgery. Enhanced preoperative counseling, especially regarding pain management, is recommended to improve patient experience and surgical safety.

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