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  • Title: [Perioperative subjective emotional state].
    Author: Kröll W, Wisiak UV, Wolf G, Smola M.
    Journal: Wien Klin Wochenschr; 1990 Oct 12; 102(19):566-70. PubMed ID: 2281671.
    Abstract:
    The aim of adequate preoperative medication is to minimize the patient's anxiety level. Preoperative anxiety can be consciously and specifically orientated or it can be masked. This double-blind study was performed to evaluate the effects of an anxiolytic drug in comparison with a placebo perioperatively and to assess the post-operative course of the important factors anxiety, depression and asthenia. The Mannheim inventory for subjective state and STAI (State-Trait-Anxiety-Inventory) were offered. The study was undertaken in 60 female patients, who were operated for suspected carcinoma of the breast. We conclude that in such a specific group of patients extensive preoperative psychological preparation must be backed up by the administration of an anxiolytic drug.
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