Abstract
Objective:To evaluate the effect of a pre-procedural information video on anxiety levels in patients undergoing hysterosalpingography (HSG).Material and Methods:Among a total of 131 primary or secondary infertile patients, 66 were shown an information video and 67 control patients received standard care between August 2014 and January 2016. The video included information on the procedure, personnel, and the room for the procedure; the video was shown on the morning of the procedure. Patients were randomized using the complete randomization technique through which patients were included in the study and control groups week by week, randomly. The Beck Anxiety Inventory scale was conducted to the patients one hour before the procedureResults:There were no differences in demographic data. The history of previous gynecologic operations was higher in the control group. The Beck Anxiety score was significantly lower in the study group compared with the control group (6 vs 10).Conclusion:Our findings suggest that as an easy intervention to implement, a pre-procedural video education may be a beneficial tool for the management of HSG-related anxiety.
Highlights
Infertility is one of the most prevalent diseases that affects young adults, defined as one year of attempted conception without success [1]
This prospective case control study was designed to assess the effectiveness of an information video on reducing anxiety levels in patients undergoing hysterosalpingography
La Fianza et al investigated the importance of group education on reducing anxiety levels in women who underwent hysterosalpingography, and in their preliminary report, they found a positive effect of group education on anxiety levels [12]
Summary
Infertility is one of the most prevalent diseases that affects young adults, defined as one year of attempted conception without success [1]. Objective: To evaluate the effect of a pre-procedural information video on anxiety levels in patients undergoing c hysterosalpingography (HSG). Material and Methods: Among a total of 131 primary or secondary infertile patients, were shown an c information video and control patients received standard care between August 2014 and January 2016. The Beck Anxiety score was significantly lower in the study group compared with the control group (6 vs 10).
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