Effect of information delivery techniques in reducing pre-procedural anxiety in computed tomography.

Objectives: Patients undergoing medical procedures often experience heightened anxiety, which can affect their experience and overall health. The current study aimed at looking at a quality improvement initiative to compare written and audiovisual information delivery methods to reduce anxiety prior to Computed Tomography (CT).

Methods: In this prospective interventional study, we assessed state and trait anxiety in patients scheduled for their first CT scan.