Exploring the impact of simple distraction interventions on patient experience and three month outcomes following minimally invasive surgery

Abstract Background - High levels of anxiety and pain during conscious surgery are associated with poorer post-surgical outcomes. This thesis aimed to compare the effectiveness of intraoperative distraction interventions for anxiety and pain management during minimally invasive surgery under local a...

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Main Author: Hudson, Briony
Published: University of Surrey 2014
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.665494