Preoperative Anxiety Management: The Effectiveness of Nurse-Led Educational Interventions on Surgical Outcomes: A Narrative Review

Key Result

Nurse-led educational interventions for preoperative anxiety management were reviewed to assess their effectiveness on surgical outcomes.

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate how educational interventions led by nurses influence preoperative anxiety and surgical outcomes.
• Narrative review of existing literature on nursing interventions.
• Focus on educational programs aimed at reducing anxiety before surgery.
• Assessment of outcomes related to surgical efficacy.
• Nurse-led educational interventions significantly reduce preoperative anxiety levels.
• Improved surgical outcomes are associated with lower anxiety levels.
• Patients receiving education report feeling more prepared for surgery.