“…Previous studies suggest that 10 to 15 minutes of a hand massage can reduce preoperative patient anxiety levels. 13,14 Nurse educators can teach their teams to perform simple massage techniques using many reputable online sources and nursing manuals. Incorporating hand massage therapy into the preoperative routine is a feasible and cost-effective method to decrease anxiety and improve patient satisfaction.…”
Section: Massage Therapymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Such services may require specific training or licensing depending on the state in which the healthcare facility is located. 14…”
As a perioperative nurse in an ambulatory surgery center, what nonpharmacologic strategies can I use to minimize preoperative anxiety in my patients?-JBS, AURORA, COLO.
“…Previous studies suggest that 10 to 15 minutes of a hand massage can reduce preoperative patient anxiety levels. 13,14 Nurse educators can teach their teams to perform simple massage techniques using many reputable online sources and nursing manuals. Incorporating hand massage therapy into the preoperative routine is a feasible and cost-effective method to decrease anxiety and improve patient satisfaction.…”
Section: Massage Therapymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Such services may require specific training or licensing depending on the state in which the healthcare facility is located. 14…”
As a perioperative nurse in an ambulatory surgery center, what nonpharmacologic strategies can I use to minimize preoperative anxiety in my patients?-JBS, AURORA, COLO.
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