The effect of different anesthesia information methods on state of parents of children prior to surgery

The anesthesia and surgery for children and their parents are important causes of concern.In this study, three information methods for parents were compared; information given in the routine outpatient clinic, detailed information given by a physician and emotional support plus detailed information given by a physician.Spielberger State Anxiety Scale, Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Scale and Beck Depresyon Scale were completed in the outpatient clinic prior to surgery and after the induction of anesthesia. Structured interview format was used to quantify the emotional support.In the analysis of data, ANOVA test was used and a p value smaller than 0.05 was considered to be significat.We conculude that, the results from the group, ?emotional support plus detailed information give by a physician? were found to be different from other group in decreasing anxiety of parents.