| Literature DB >> 15068057 |
Abstract
Hospital-induced patient anxiety and coping mechanisms are discussed. The value of giving pre-operative information to reduce anxiety in elective admissions to intensive care unit is discussed. Recommendations are given based on the literature evidence to aid service and practice development.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15068057 DOI: 10.1111/j.1478-5153.2004.00053.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nurs Crit Care ISSN: 1362-1017 Impact factor: 2.325