Nurse-Led Emotional Freedom Technique for Preoperative Anxiety and Fear in Thyroid Surgery
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Emotional Freedom Technique: Emotional Freedom Technique will be administered by trained nurses during the preoperative period according to a standardized protocol.
Study summary
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a non-invasive, low-cost complementary intervention that has been used in various clinical settings to reduce anxiety and psychological distress. Although previous studies have suggested the potential benefits of EFT in general anxiety and postoperative psychological outcomes, evidence regarding its effectiveness in patients undergoing thyroid surgery is limited. Thyroid surgery is associated with unique sources of preoperative anxiety and fear due to potential complications related to voice, swallowing, and hormonal balance.
This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on preoperative anxiety and fear in patients undergoing thyroid surgery. Eligible patients will be randomly assigned to an intervention group receiving EFT in addition to standard preoperative nursing care or to a control group receiving standard preoperative nursing care alone. EFT will be administered by trained nurses following a standardized protocol during the preoperative period. Anxiety and fear levels will be assessed using validated measurement tools before and after the intervention. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to evidence-based nursing practices and to support the integration of complementary interventions into perioperative nursing care.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Change in Surgical Anxiety Scale for Adult Patients Total Score (Range: 0-68) — From baseline (pre-intervention) to immediately after the intervention (approximately 30 minutes later, preoperatively).
Total score measured using the Surgical Anxiety Scale for Adult Patients. Scores range from 0 to 68, with higher scores indicating greater anxiety.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeditepe University Koşuyolu Hospital | Istanbul | Turkey (Türkiye) |
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