Anxiety
Conditions
Keywords
Anxiety, Urodynamics
Brief summary
Urodynamic study may lead to significant anxiety. Our hypothesis is that Urodynamic study is that pre-procedural explanation note about the test may reduce the anxiety level of the patients.
Detailed description
Urodynamic study is one of the most common procedures in urological outpatient practice. Patients who wait for the tests may experience significant anxiety. in this study, patients who are designated to have multichannel Urodynamic study will be randomized to two groups: group 1 - patients who received an explanation note about the test; group 2 - patients who did not receive the note. The explanation notes will be sent to the patients in group 1 by mail one month before the test. Investigators will use the State Anxiety Inventory (SAI) in order to assess emotional distress immediately before the test. Comparison opf the anxiety level between the two groups will be performed.
Interventions
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Sponsors
Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
All patients who will be referred for Urodynamic studies in order to evaluate lower urinary tract symptoms.
Exclusion criteria
1. inability to complete the questionnaire due to mental disorders 2. patients who had undergone Urodynamic study previously
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| State Anxiety Inventory | 10 minutes before the test | Investigators will use the State Anxiety Inventory (SAI) in order to assess emotional distress. The SAI is a validated questionnaire composed of 20-items measures of anxiety (e.g. ''I am anxious''). Respondents will be requested to rate their endorsement of each item on a four-point scale. |
Countries
Israel
Contacts
Primary ContactKobi Stav, MD
Outcome results
None listed