The Effects of Use of Multimedia or Yoga in Peri - Operative Period on Anxiety and Pain among Patients Undergoing Orthopaedic Surgery: A Randomized Double - Blind Controlled Trial

Dr. Kavita Kadyan

Abstract: Introduction: Peri - operatively pain an anxiety are the worst feelings in any patient. A search for an ideal method with the use of alternate nostril breathing exercises (pranayama) and multimedia (video clip) has not yet been studied. Aim: To evaluate the e?ect of alternate nostril breathing exercises (pranayama) and video clip on anxiety and pain among patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery under regional anaesthesia. Materials and Method: A comparative, double - blind study.90 cases of 18 - 65yrs, ASA grade I - II, were grouped into A, B & C (30 each). Each group patients were were shown a video clip/yoga or control. Results: STAI Score, VAS Score: There were no significant differences between the groups during baseline and pre - operative parameters, but anxiety scores were profoundly significantly less in pre - and post - operatively area. Conclusion: We conclude that implementing yoga (breathing exercise) along with the use of multimedia video clip/film has significant impact to alleviate peri - operative anxiety and pain.

Keywords: yoga, breathing exercise, video film, anxiety, anesthesia, orthopaedic surgery

How to Cite?: Dr. Kavita Kadyan, "The Effects of Use of Multimedia or Yoga in Peri - Operative Period on Anxiety and Pain among Patients Undergoing Orthopaedic Surgery: A Randomized Double - Blind Controlled Trial", Volume 13 Issue 11, November 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1155-1163, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR241116130052, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR241116130052