Evaluation the Preoperative Anxiety Level of the Surgeons

February 3, 2022 updated by: Tuna Şahin, Adana City Training and Research Hospital
Many studies are present about the preoperative anxiety among patients. But the preoperative anxiety of the surgeons is not studied yet. The aim of this study is to evaluate the preoperative anxiety of the surgeons.100 surgeons consisted of performing operations in general surgery, obstetric and gynecology , orthopedic surgery ,ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, urology, gynecologic oncology, surgical oncology, cardiovascular surgery, pediatric surgery and neurosurgery will be participated in the study. Surgeons will be chosen from the specialist doctor, assistant doctor, doctor lecturer, associate professor and professors.15 minutes prior to the first elective operation of the day, salivary cortisol samples will be taken from the surgeons and they will be asked to fill the evaluation form and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Form (STAI).

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

100 surgeons between the ages of 25-55 years will be participated in the study. Surgeons will be consisted of performing operations in general surgery, obstetric and gynecology, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, urology, gynecologic oncology, surgical oncology, cardiovascular surgery, pediatric surgery and neurosurgery.They will be chosen from the specialist doctor, assistant doctor, doctor lecturer, associate professor and professors. Oral and written informed consent will be obtained from the surgeons.15 minutes prior to the first elective operation of the day salivary cortisol samples will be taken from the surgeons and they will be asked to fill the evaluation form and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Form (STAI). The evaluation form will include the age, gender of the surgeon, surgical department, academic superscription, years of clinical experience in medical sciences and professions and the name of the surgery which is going to be done.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

100

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
      • Adana, Turkey
        • Tuna Şahin

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

25 years to 55 years (ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Surgeons will be consisted of performing operations in general surgery, obstetric and gynecology, orthopedic surgery, ophtalmology, otorhinolaryngology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, urology, gynecologic oncology, surgical oncology, cardiovascular surgery, pediatric surgery and neurosurgery.They will be chosen from the specialist doctor, assistant doctor, doctor lecturer, associate professor and professors.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Accepting to participate the study
  • Surgeons planning first elective operation of the day
  • 25-55 years

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Non volunteers
  • Neurological and psychological disorders
  • History of anxiolytic , antidepressant drug usage

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)
Time Frame: up to 15 minutes
State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) form
up to 15 minutes
Serum cortisol sample
Time Frame: up to 5 minutes
Samples will be taken 15 minutes prior to the first elective surgery of the day
up to 5 minutes

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Adana City Training and Research Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Tuna Şahin, Adana City Training and Research Hospital

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (ACTUAL)

July 28, 2020

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

December 20, 2021

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

December 31, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 31, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 31, 2020

First Posted (ACTUAL)

June 4, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)

February 4, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 3, 2022

Last Verified

February 1, 2022

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 746

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

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