Anxiety Levels in Living Liver Donors

Anxiety is a state of worry and apprehension caused by internal and external threats. High preoperative anxiety levels have been associated with increased anesthetic requirements, higher morbidity, and mortality rates. In adult patients undergoing various surgical procedures, preoperative anxiety rates have been reported to range from 11% to 80%. Most studies show that postoperative anxiety levels are related to preoperative anxiety levels. In patients undergoing general anesthesia, anxiety levels increase a few days after surgery as issues related to recovery and pain become apparent. Patients with high postoperative anxiety levels have also been reported to have a higher rate of medical complications.

Inclusion Criteria: * ASA 1-2 group patients aged 18-65 years who are liver transplant donors Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with communication problems, those who are illiterate, * Patients do not have sufficient time for the tests, * Patients using sedatives, antidepressants, or antiepileptic drugs, * Patients with cerebrovascular or psychiatric diseases, * Patients with alcohol or substance addiction, * Patients who do not want or cannot undergo the second test