Impact of Procedure Materials on Patient Anxiety, Depression, and Pain in Prostate Biopsy Consent

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Photo consent: The first group was shown photographs of the devices alongside the written consent form, while the second group received only the written consent. The study compared the pain, depression and anxiety scores between the two groups.

Study summary

The gold standard for diagnosing prostate cancer is an ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy. Despite its low complication rates, the procedure can cause significant stress, discomfort and anxiety in patients. This study aimed to determine whether visually introducing the materials (ultrasound, probe, biopsy needle) used during the biopsy could reduce patient anxiety and increase comfort.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Anxiety Level — Pre-procedure
  For Anxiety, Hospital Anxiety Scale used. In the Hospital Anxiety Score, the minimum score is 0, and the maximum score is 21. As the score increases, it indicates higher levels of anxiety.
• Depression Level — Pre-procedure
  For Depression, Hospital Depression Scale used . In the Hospital Depression Score, the minimum score is 0, and the maximum score is 21. As the score increases, it indicates higher levels of depression.
• Pain Level — Pre procedure
  For Pain, Visual Analog Scale used. In the Visual Analog Pain Scale, the minimum score is 0, and the maximum score is 10. As the score increases, it indicates higher levels of pain.

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