The effects of preoperative guided imagery interventions on preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain: A meta-analysis

Alvarez-Garcia C., ŞİMŞEK YABAN Z.

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE, vol.38, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 38
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.101077
  • Journal Name: COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, ASSIA, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Keywords: Adults, Anxiety, Children, Guided imagery, Postoperative pain, Preoperative care, ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, RELAXING MUSIC, COMPLEMENTARY, RELAXATION, CHILDREN, MANAGEMENT, REDUCTION, EFFICACY, MASSAGE, UTILITY
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain are common problems in patients undergoing surgery. The aim of this study is to analyse the effect of using guided imagery prior to surgery in adults and children to reduce preoperative anxiety and acute postoperative pain, compared with conventional preoperative nursing care.