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Background: Transitioning into the first year of clinical practice as a nurse or changing specialties in the nursing career presents a critical phase for novice nurses characterized by excitement, apprehension, and the phenomenon of "transition shock." Within perioperative nursing, this transition phase takes on distinctive challenges. However, there is a lack of empirical evidence on transition programs and arrangements.

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Purpose: This review aims to investigate the effectiveness of nurse-led preoperative visits for the reduction of presurgical anxiety. The review will explore the patterns and mechanisms through which these visits alleviate anxiety, identify the existing practice gaps, and suggest future directions for improvement. The findings will help health care providers choose appropriate visits for their patients.

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