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Evaluation the Preoperative Anxiety Level of the Surgeons

Evaluation the Preoperative Anxiety Level of the Surgeons

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04413981
Enrollment
100
Registered
2020-06-04
Start date
2020-07-28
Completion date
2021-12-31
Last updated
2022-02-04

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Preoperative Anxiety

Keywords

surgeon, cortisol, anxiety

Brief summary

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).

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.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Adana City Training and Research Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
25 Years to 55 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

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

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)up to 15 minutesState Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) form
Serum cortisol sampleup to 5 minutesSamples will be taken 15 minutes prior to the first elective surgery of the day

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026