Study to See if Nursing Education Reduces Anxiety for Adults Undergoing Hyperbaric Chamber Treatment

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to find out if a nursing educational program can reduce anxiety in patients scheduled for treatment in a hyperbaric chamber. The study compares this new program with the usual care provided to patients before their treatment begins. The goal is to see if providing detailed information and support before the first session helps lower anxiety levels. Participants in the experimental group will receive an educational intervention with audiovisual materials explaining how the hyperbaric chamber works and what to expect during treatment. This intervention starts on the day the treatment is prescribed, including an informative brochure and a half-hour session before the first treatment. The control group will receive the usual brief explanation currently offered before entering the chamber. During the study, participants will be assessed for anxiety using the STAI questionnaire during the first week of treatment. Researchers will monitor and compare anxiety levels between groups to evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing intervention. The study involves randomized assignment to groups and single blinding. Overall participation will cover the treatment period beginning with the first session in the chamber.

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Nursing Intervention Program in Reducing Anxiety in Users Who Perform Scheduled Sessions in the Hyperbaric Chamber