Study examines preoperative anxiety and knowledge in patients undergoing blepharoplasty
Among patients undergoing blepharoplasty, preoperative anxiety levels were moderate overall, with higher trait anxiety observed in women, single patients, and those living in districts rather than cities, according to a study.
The study included120 patients with a mean age of 56.03 ± 10.16 years. Most participants were female (80.7%), married (83.2%), and had completed high school (40.3%). More than half reported no chronic disease (53.8%), while 50.4% were smokers.
Participants completed an information form including 26 questions covering sociodemographic characteristics, medical history, and preoperative concerns. Patients were also asked whether ptosis restricted their vision.
Preoperative stress was reported by 55.9% of patients, most commonly related to the surgical environment and fear of postoperative pain. Praying was the most frequently reported coping strategy. The primary reason for surgery was a feeling of heaviness and visual impairment. Most patients received preoperative information from their physician, while a small proportion reported receiving no information.
Mean STAI state and trait anxiety scores were 41.97 ± 5.47 and 45.71 ± 6.19, reflecting moderate anxiety levels. Trait anxiety scores were higher in women than men, while state anxiety did not differ by gender. Single patients had higher state anxiety than married patients, and trait anxiety was higher among those living in districts compared with city residents. No significant associations were found between anxiety levels and education, employment, social security status, living arrangements, chronic disease, smoking, stress sources, or coping strategies.
Reference
Çelenk EH. Evaluation of anxiety and knowledge levels before blepharoplasty surgery: A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore). 2025;104(50):e46470. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000046470. PMID: 41398894.
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