15-Minute chat with nurse before surgery cuts patient fear, study finds
NCT ID NCT07309458
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 15-20 minute personalized talk with a nurse right before surgery could lower patients' anxiety. Over 300 adults scheduled for day surgery were split into two groups: one got standard care, the other also received the nurse-led intervention, which included empathy, clear explanations, and simple breathing techniques. Anxiety was measured using a standard scale. The goal was to see if this human touch could make a real difference in how patients feel before going into the operating room.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nursing intervention (empathic communication, tailored information, coping techniques)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a simple, low-cost way to reduce anxiety before surgery and improve patient satisfaction and recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but the intervention is brief and may not work for everyone. Anxiety is subjective, and results may not apply to all surgical settings.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Malvarrosa
Valencia, Valencia, 46011, Spain
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