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Anxiety in Cancer Patients during 18 F-FDG PET/CT Low Dose: A Comparison of Anxiety Levels before and after Imaging Studies

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  • Ana Grilo
  • Lina Vieira
  • Elisabete Carolino
  • Cátia Oliveira
  • Carolina Pacheco
  • Maria Castro
  • Juan Alonso

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Objective . Assessing the level of anxiety in oncology patients who underwent 18 F-FDG PET/CT low dose scan and identifying the main reasons that generate anxiety. Material and Method . The study included 81 cancer patients submitted to the 18 F-FDG PET/CT low dose scan. Patients filled in the Scan Experience Questionnaire and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) before and after 18 F-FDG PET/CT low dose scan. Results . Substantial levels of anxiety were detected both before and after 18 F-FDG PET/CT low dose scan (STAI mean > 30), with a significant increase in the state of anxiety after scan performance ( , = 31.1, and = 33.0). 18 F-FDG PET/CT low dose results are the main cause of anxiety both before (79.1%) and after (86.9%) the scan. The information provided by staff both before and on the 18 F-FDG PET/CT low dose day was classified mostly as completely understandable (70.5% and 75.3%, resp.) and as very useful (70.5% and 72.6%, resp.) and correlated positively with patients’ overall satisfaction with NM Department ( , and , p = 0.000, resp.), but not with anxiety levels. Conclusions . Patients perceive high levels of anxiety during the 18 F-FDG PET/CT low dose scan and the concern with scan results was pointed out as the main factor for that emotional reaction.

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  • Ana Grilo & Lina Vieira & Elisabete Carolino & Cátia Oliveira & Carolina Pacheco & Maria Castro & Juan Alonso, 2017. "Anxiety in Cancer Patients during 18 F-FDG PET/CT Low Dose: A Comparison of Anxiety Levels before and after Imaging Studies," Nursing Research and Practice, Hindawi, vol. 2017, pages 1-9, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:hin:jnlnrp:3057495
    DOI: 10.1155/2017/3057495
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