Nurse talk before surgery calms nerves, study finds
NCT ID NCT07309458
First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study tested whether a 15-20 minute talk with a nurse before day surgery could reduce anxiety. 314 adults were split into two groups: one got standard care, the other also got a personalized chat with coping tips. Anxiety was measured using a standard scale. The goal is to see if simple, human support can make surgery less stressful.
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Hospital Malvarrosa
Valencia, Valencia, 46011, Spain
What this could mean
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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 help patients feel calmer before surgery and improve their overall experience.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but the intervention is brief and may not work for everyone. Results may not apply to all hospitals or surgical types.
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