RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ANXIETY LEVELS AND SLEEP QUALITY IN PATIENTS PRECEDING HEART CATHETERIZATION PROCEDURES

Abstract

Background: Cardiac catheterizationis an invasive procedure that often causes anxiety inpatients. The anxiety experienced can affect the physical andpsychological condition of patients, one of which is disturbing sleep quality. Poorsleep quality can have an impact on the patient's physical condition, and thismay be related to the level of anxiety experienced. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between anxiety levels and sleep quality in patients prior to cardiac catheterization. Methods: This study used a quantitative method with across-sectional design. The instruments used were the HARS (HamiltonRating Scale for Anxiety) questionnaire to assess anxiety levels and thePSQI (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) questionnaire to assess sleep quality. The sampling technique was accidental sampling witha total of 31 respondents who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data analysisused the Sperman Rank test through the JASP program. Result: The results of the studyshowed a significant relationship between anxiety levels andsleep quality in patients prior to cardiac catheterization procedures, with a significance of <.001 (p <0.05)). Conclusion: There is a relationship between anxiety levels and sleep quality in patients prior to cardiac catheterization procedures at Umar Wirahadikusumah Regional General Hospital. Provide health education to reduce anxiety and improve patients sleep quality before the procedure.