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NCT Number: NCT04413981

Evaluation the Preoperative Anxiety Level of the Surgeons

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).

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Key information

Conditions

Preoperative Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Mental Disorders

Age range

25 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Tuna Şahin

Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)

    Time frame: up to 15 minutes

    State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) form

  2. Serum cortisol sample

    Time frame: up to 5 minutes

    Samples will be taken 15 minutes prior to the first elective surgery of the day

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Adana City Training and Research Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Jun 4, 2020
Registry last updated
Feb 4, 2022

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