Evaluation of Preoperative Anxiety Level Based on the Day of Admission for Cardiac Surgery

The goal of this study is to determine whether the admission day (J-1 or J-0) has a significant effect on preoperative anxiety using the APAIS (Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information) scale and to identify modifiable factors to improve patient care.

This study includes 400 patients divided into two groups : 200 patients admitted the day before their surgery (J-1) and 200 patients admitted on the day of surgery (J-0).

Patients admitted for cardiac surgery at the University Hospital of Rennes will be invited to participate after verification of the inclusion criteria. A nurse or surgeon will explain the objectives and procedures of the study and provide the patient with an information and non-opposition letter. If the patient agrees, they will be included in the study, and the non-opposition form will be recorded in their medical file.

Patients will complete the questionnaire in two stages : upon admission and just before leaving for the operating room. The estimated time to complete the questionnaire is approximately 15 minutes, with 10 minutes for the first part and 5 minutes for the second part.

Inclusion criteria

• Aged over 18 years old
• Scheduled for cardiac surgery
• Have received written and oral information about the protocol
• Admitted to the cardiac and thoracic surgery units
• Not opposed to participating in the research.

Exclusion criteria

• Patient undergoing emergency cardiac surgery with no time for reflection
• Legal adults under legal protection (guardianship, curators, or legal protection)
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women, minors, individuals unable to express consent
• Patient on long-term anxiolytic treatment
• Patient with psychiatric disorders, cognitive impairments, or central neurological disorders.
• Patient already participating in an ongoing study in the department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.