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Aranha, D M S

1 study by this author

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Reduces Anxiety Among Women Undergoing Surgery

Anxiety is common in patients awaiting surgical procedures. It typically begins as soon as the procedure is planned and continues to the day of surgery. This study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of an evidence-based method called Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for anxiety among women undergoing obstetric and gynecological (OBG) surgeries.

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Level
Exploratory Evidence
Type
Science Papers
Topics
Anxiety / Emotional Distress
Author
Aranha, D M S, Cutinho, S P, Thomas, R M
Year
2017

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