Panic Attack during Elective Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Joint Authors
Giofkos, Christos
Fiorakis, Christos
Psarra, Vassiliki
Mitsonis, Charalampos
Zervas, Iannis
Vousoura, Eleni
Papavassiliou, Efstathios
Dimitriadis, Athanasios
Zavrou, Marianna
Dimopoulos, Nikolaos
Valavanis, Dimitrios
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy (CS) can evoke anxiety, embarrassment, and discomfort.
These concerns can culminate in panic attacks, which may traumatize patients and significantly decrease their compliance to the procedure.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between preendoscopic anxiety and the possibility of a panic attack during an elective gastrointestinal endoscopy (EGE).
Methods.
The study population comprised of 79 Greek outpatients.
The examination was carried out without the use of conscious sedation.
Patients' anxiety levels were assessed before the procedure using the Greek version of the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-Y).
Results.
Seventy-nine patients were enrolled: 45 EGD and 34 CS.
Females had higher state and trait anxiety levels than males (48.14 ± 7.94 versus 44.17 ± 7.43, P<0.05; and 43.68 ± 6.95 versus 39.86 ± 7.46, P<0.05).
Patients who experienced panic attack had significantly higher levels of both trait and state anxiety, compared to those who were panic-free.
There was no significant relationship between panic attacks and sex or type of procedure.
Conclusions.
Patients who experience panic attacks during endoscopic procedures appear to have significantly higher anxiety levels before the procedure.
Administering the STAI questionnaire prior to the endoscopy seems to be a useful screening method for vulnerable patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mitsonis, Charalampos& Dimopoulos, Nikolaos& Zavrou, Marianna& Psarra, Vassiliki& Giofkos, Christos& Fiorakis, Christos…[et al.]. 2011. Panic Attack during Elective Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mitsonis, Charalampos…[et al.]. Panic Attack during Elective Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mitsonis, Charalampos& Dimopoulos, Nikolaos& Zavrou, Marianna& Psarra, Vassiliki& Giofkos, Christos& Fiorakis, Christos…[et al.]. Panic Attack during Elective Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450839