Evaluation of Anxiety Levels in Patients Undergoing Intravitreal Injection for Diabetic Macular Edema

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dc.contributor.authorÜnal, Gonca Ayşe
dc.contributor.authorBarak, Ayşegül
dc.contributor.authorGüçlü, Emin Serbülent
dc.contributor.authorEröz, Pınar
dc.contributor.authorDoğan, Levent
dc.contributor.authorÖzer, Ömer
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-16T12:43:11Z
dc.date.available2025-03-16T12:43:11Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentTarsus Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractObjective: In this study, we aimed to analyze the anxiety levels of patients regarding intravitreal injection (IVI) using the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) and to evaluate the effect of repeated injections on anxiety levels. Methods: Between September 01, 2023 and January 10, 2024, 85 patients who underwent intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor injection for diabetic macular edema in our clinic were included in this study. Results: According to APAIS scores, mean anesthesia anxiety was 5.4±2.6, surgical anxiety was 5.1±2.6 and total anxiety score was 10.5±3.7. Anesthesia information need was 2.7±0.95, surgical information need was 2.6±1.14 and total information need score was 5.3±1.50. There was no significant difference between genders in terms of total and subgroup scores (p>0.05, all). No significant correlation was found in the correlation analysis between age and number of injections and APAIS scores (subdimensions and total) (p>0.05, all). Conclusion: In conclusion, the potential anxiety of patients before and during intravitreal injection should be considered. In addition, since IVI often involves repeated treatments, it is of great importance to identify modifiable factors that may reduce anxiety. Given the importance of compliance, premedication may be considered to reduce anxiety, especially in high-risk (high preoperative anxiety) patients. Comprehensive explanations about treatment and well-structured processes are crucial for long-term adherence to anti-VEGF therapy.
dc.identifier.doi10.36516/jocass.1454501
dc.identifier.endpage93
dc.identifier.issn2667-498X
dc.identifier.issue2
dc.identifier.startpage90
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.36516/jocass.1454501
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13099/590
dc.identifier.volume7
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMerthan TUNAY
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Ulusal Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_DergiPark_20250316
dc.subjectanti-VEGF
dc.subjectanxiety
dc.subjectdiabetic retinopathy
dc.subjectintravitreal
dc.titleEvaluation of Anxiety Levels in Patients Undergoing Intravitreal Injection for Diabetic Macular Edema
dc.typeArticle

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