The Role of Mandala Painting Before Surgery

Summary

Surgical interventions often cause significant anxiety and stress in patients during the preoperative period. In this study, it is aimed to determine the effect of mandala coloring, a non-pharmacological and art-based intervention, on reducing anxiety and stress levels in individuals scheduled for elective surgery. The universe of the study will consist of patients who will undergo elective surgery between June 2025 and June 2026 in the General Surgery Clinic of Istanbul Sultangazi Training and Research Hospital. Data will be collected using the Introductory Information Form, State Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and Physiological Parameters Form (including blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation). One day before surgery, patients who meet the inclusion criteria will be informed about the study and randomized into intervention and control groups using a random number table created with MS Excel software. Patients in the intervention group will perform a 20-minute mandala coloring activity in the preoperative waiting period. Before and after the application, participants' anxiety and stress levels will be evaluated with the STAI-S and PSS, and their physiological parameters will be recorded. Patients in the control group will receive standard preoperative care and will be evaluated at the same time points with the same tools, without any intervention. The study aims to provide evidence for the use of mandala coloring as a simple, low-cost, and effective nursing intervention to reduce preoperative anxiety and stress.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Individuals who are undergoing elective surgery,
* Cholecystectomy Surgery is planned

  * Age 18 and over,
  * Able to communicate,
  * No wounds or injuries on their hands that would prevent them from painting,
  * Volunteer to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with a previous psychiatric diagnosis,

  * Those with color blindness or visual perception disorders, Patients over 70 years of age
  * Those taking tranquilizers (anxiolytics, antidepressants, etc.),
  * Those with any health problems that may prevent them from painting (fractures, amputations, etc.),
  * Those who are illiterate,
  * Those with communication disabilities will be excluded from the study.

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