Summary: This study investigated the effect of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on anxiety levels in patients undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). 30 patients were divided into intervention and control groups, with the intervention group receiving 15 minutes of EFT. The results showed a significant reduction in anxiety levels after EFT intervention, and a significant difference in anxiety levels between the intervention and control groups. The study concludes that EFT can effectively reduce anxiety in patients undergoing PCI, and is a promising intervention due to its benefits, ease of use, and lack of side effects.
Citation and Link: Shari, W. W., Suryani, S., & Emaliyawati, E. (2014). Emotional Freedom Techniques and anxiety level of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Jurnal Keperawatan Padjadjaran [Padjadjaran Nursing Journal], 2(3), 133-145. Read more and download .pdf in Padjadjaran Nursing Journal