preoperative anxiety

Preoperative Anxiety

Preoperative anxiety is a common psychological response experienced by patients in anticipation of surgery. It encompasses the fear, nervousness, or distress experienced before undergoing a…
pre-op apprehension

Pre-Op Apprehension

Pre-op apprehension, also referred to as preoperative anxiety, describes the psychological distress experienced by patients before undergoing surgery. This emotional state, characterized by fear, worry,…