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ArticlePatient preference and adherence2021

Effects of Hand Holding on Anxiety and Pain During Prostate Biopsies: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

Wenfeng Li, Yuanshen Mao, Yufei Gu, Chao Lu, Xin Gu, Bao Hua, Weixin Pan, Qinghong Xi, Bin Xu

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Wenfeng Li *Department of Urology, The Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Yuanshen Mao *Department of Urology, The Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Yufei GuDepartment of Urology, The Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Chao LuDepartment of Urology, The Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Xin GuDepartment of Urology, The Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Bao HuaDepartment of Urology, The Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Weixin PanDepartment of Urology, The Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Qinghong XiDepartment of Urology, The Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Bin XuDepartment of Urology, The Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.

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Abstract

backgroundEffective pain management is limited for patients during prostate biopsy (PBx). Touch support, such as hand holding, has stress-buffering benefits and effective analgesic effects. We conducted a prospective, single-center randomized clinical trial to assess whether hand holding can reduce patient anxiety, pain, and dissatisfaction during PBx.

methodsBetween April 2020 and October 2020, 120 male patients were randomized into three groups: a hand holding with relatives (HR) group, a hand holding with strangers (HS) group and a control group. A visual analog scale (VAS) was used for self-assessments of pain and satisfaction. Anxiety levels were quantified according to the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Hemodynamic changes were also measured.

resultsThe degree of pain and anxiety in the hand-holding groups was significantly better than that in the control group (

conclusionHand holding, especially with relatives, can promote incremental reductions in anxiety, pain and dissatisfaction in patients during PBx. Hence, we recommend hand holding with relatives as an effective adjunct during PBx.

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anxietyhand holdingpainsatisfactiontransrectal prostate biopsy

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PMCPMC8291963

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