U.S., Aug. 23 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07137377) titled 'Assessing the Impact of Therapeutic Communication on Patients' Anxiety During Elective Cesarean Sections' on Aug. 12.
Brief Summary: Background:
Anxiety is highly prevalent before elective caesarean sections and can have a negative impact on anesthetic outcomes, postoperative pain and maternal mental health. The use of pharmacological premedication is controversial, and non-pharmacological alternatives are increasingly being explored. Therapeutic communication, based on empathy, positive language and the conscious avoidance of negative or anxiety-inducing suggestions, has shown promise in other surgical settings. However, its effec...