Psychological Management of Anxiety in Post-Haemorrhoids Surgery

By : Prachi Sanghvi, Biswajit Dey

Page No: 149-155

Abstract
Haemorrhoids are the most common disorders of anus and rectum. The pain and discomfort associated with these problems give rise to psychological and emotional disturbances in the patients. For many, surgery itself is considered to be a critical life event. They may experience substantial amount of anxiety during hospitalization for surgery and they develop various psychological complications at post surgery period also. The associated anxiety and other negative mood states have effects on their interpersonal relationships, psychosocial functioning and overall their quality of life. This case study reports the utility of cognitive behaviour therapy as a psychological intervention in the management of anxiety in post-haemorrhoids surgery. The use of psychological intervention was found to be effective in reduction of anxiety, amelioration of symptoms and improved the related functioning of the patient.

Authors :
Prachi Sanghvi : RCI registered Clinical Psychologist and currently PhD Scholar of Clinical Psychology at NIMHANS, Bangalore, India.
Biswajit Dey : Assistant Professor, M Phil. Clinical Psychology – Institute of Behavioural Science, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU), Gandhinagar-382001, Gujarat, India
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.16