Effect of a 5-minute Educational Video Versus Conventional Verbal Counselling on Preoperative Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study

Authors

  • Dr Manjushree P Babladi, Dr Amithkumar S K, Dr P G Raghavendra

Keywords:

Preoperative anxiety, Video counselling, Elective surgery, Patient education, APAIS, Patient satisfaction

Abstract

Background:-Preoperative anxiety is experienced by a substantial proportion of patients undergoing elective surgery and
is associated with increased perioperative stress responses, higher anaesthetic requirements, postoperativepain, prolonged recovery, and reduced patient satisfaction. Conventional preoperative counselling is usuallyprovided verbally; however, the quality and consistency of information may vary between healthcareproviders. Short educational videos offer standardized information and may improve patient understandingwhile reducing anxiety.

References

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2. Mitchell M. Psychological preparation for patients undergoing day surgery. J Adv Nurs. 2010;66(11):2558-2567.

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Published

2026-07-10

How to Cite

Dr Manjushree P Babladi, Dr Amithkumar S K, Dr P G Raghavendra. (2026). Effect of a 5-minute Educational Video Versus Conventional Verbal Counselling on Preoperative Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study. International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 16(2), 410–422. Retrieved from https://ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/2303

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026)

Section

Research Article

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