Preoperative anxiety
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Arm 1 - preinterventional bi-auricular acupuncture at the “relaxation point” and application of lavender oil on the skin of the presternal region (verum group)
Group 2: Arm 2 - sham bi-auricu
Sponsors
Berufsgenossenschaftliches Universitätsklinikum Bergmannsheil GmbH
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adult patients undergoing cardiovascular interventions in the cardiology department.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - patient wish - contraindication concerning auricular acupuncture (e.g. wounds or infections in the region of the „relaxation-points“) - contraindications concerning aromatherapy (e.g. allergies) - states that make independent and reliable answering of the questions unlikely (e.g. dementia)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of state anxiety (primary outcome measure), using the Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory for Adults form Y6 (STAI) by use of a questionnaire before and at 30 Minutes after therapy. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Intervention-specific anxiety was assessed by a 10-point numerical rating scale. Assessment of clinical blood pressure before and at 30 Minutes after therapy. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactPolykarpos C. Patsalis
Berufsgenossenschaftliches Universitätsklinikum Bergmannsheil GmbH
Outcome results
None listed