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Psychological Evaluation of Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery With Anxiety and Surgical Concerns: a Qualitative Interview Study
Led by University Hospital, Antwerp · Updated on 2026-04-29
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers aim to better understand patients' concerns about elective surgery, as these worries can predict the development of chronic pain after surgery. This information is important for identifying patients at higher risk and creating personalized care plans that address both psychological and physical needs. The study focuses on anxiety and surgical concerns in adult patients undergoing elective surgery. Participants will take part in a qualitative semi-structured interview to discuss their anxiety before surgery and again one month after surgery. This approach helps capture changes in anxiety and concerns related to the surgical procedure over time. The study is observational in nature and does not involve medication or other treatments. During the study, participants will be interviewed about their anxiety levels and pain intensity at the surgical site before surgery and one month after. Researchers will also assess self-reported general anxiety and depression before surgery. The main goal is to explore anxiety patterns to guide future individualized biopsychosocial care. Participants will be involved from enrollment through the pre-surgical visit and up to one month post-surgery.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Surgical COrncerns and Psychological Evaluation of Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years old or older
- Dutch speaking
- Scheduled for elective surgery at Antwerp University Hospital
- Score of 11 or higher on APAIS anxiety subscale
- Able to complete questions on a tablet (digital literacy)
- Signed informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Undergoing diagnostic procedures requiring anaesthesia
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to the day of surgery
Participants complete a semi-structured interview and self-report anxiety and depression levels before surgery.
1 pre-surgical visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 day
Participants undergo their scheduled elective surgery at Antwerp University Hospital.
Day of surgery visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 month after surgery
Participants complete a follow-up semi-structured interview about anxiety and pain intensity one month after surgery.
1 follow-up visit (in-person or remote)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University Hospital of Antwerp
Edegem, Antwerpen, Belgium, 2650
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Research Team
E
Eva Wauters, Master
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
1
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