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- Title
Effect of Guided Imagery on Pain and Anxiety in Post Cardiac Surgery Patients in First Ambulatory Stage.
- Authors
Singh, Pooja
- Abstract
Background of the Study: Multiple researches have shown that and an array of mind body therapy e.g. imagery, hypnosis, relaxation when employed pre-surgically, can improve recovery time and reduce pain during invasive medical and surgical procedure.[1] Pain and anxiety are significant complaints among patients after cardiac surgery. Guided imagery can be an effective intervention when used as a therapeutic modality for a variety of symptoms and conditions. It can improve health and enhance well-being, particularly through the reduction of pain and anxiety.[2] Aim of the Study: so, The present study was conducted on the effect of guided imagery on pain and anxiety in post cardiac surgery patients in first ambulatory stage. Method: a quasi experimental study in selected hospitals of a metropolitan city. A total 50 (25 in each experimental and control group) were included through non-probability purposive sampling technique. The tools used in the study were Numerical rating scale and critical care pain observation checklist for pain Beck Anxiety Inventory for anxiety followed by opinionnaire about guided imagery. Result: frequency and percentage method shows pre-intervention scores (NRS= 76%, CPOT= 96%) 1[sup st] post-intervention scores (NRS=48%, CPOT=24%) 2nd post-test intervention scores (NRS=44%, CPOT=44%,BAI= 52%) in experimental group and in control group before receiving standard care (NRS=96%, CPOT=96%), 25 minutes after receiving standard care on bed (NRS= 84%, CPOT= 92%), 25 minutes after receiving standard care on chair (NRS= 80%, CPOT= 92%,BAI= 72%)
- Subjects
CARDIAC surgery; PAIN; CLINICAL trials; ANALYSIS of variance; RESEARCH methodology; PRE-tests &; post-tests; COMPARATIVE studies; QUESTIONNAIRES; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; VISUALIZATION; ANXIETY; JUDGMENT sampling
- Publication
International Journal of Nursing Education, 2021, Vol 13, Issue 2, p87
- ISSN
0974-9349
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.37506/ijone.v13i2.14638