Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8937224 | British Journal of Anaesthesia | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Preoperative anxiety and stress are common in surgical patients. Questionnaires and bio-feedback measurements may help to assess the degree of patients' burdens. Surgeons should be aware of the personal anxiety of patients and consider patient preferences when deciding who should undergo fast-track surgery in day-care.
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Authors
W.A. Wetsch, I. Pircher, W. Lederer, J.F. Kinzl, C. Traweger, P. Heinz-Erian, A. Benzer,