The The Effect of Five-Finger Hypnotherapy on Anxiety in Endoscopy Patients Before Undergoing the Procedure at Bahteramas General Hospital

Abstract

Anxiety is a common psychological response in patients undergoing invasive medical procedures such as endoscopy. High levels of anxiety can interfere with patient cooperation and affect the outcome of the procedure. Five-finger hypnotherapy is a simple and non-pharmacological technique designed to reduce anxiety through focused relaxation and suggestion. Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of five-finger hypnotherapy on anxiety levels in patients prior to undergoing endoscopy at Bahteramas General Hospital. Methods: This research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group approach. A total of 102 patients were selected through purposive sampling and divided into two groups: 51 in the intervention group who received five-finger hypnotherapy for five consecutive days, and 51 in the control group who received standard care. Anxiety levels were measured using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using paired and independent t-tests. Results: The findings showed a significant decrease in anxiety levels in the intervention group compared to the control group (p 0,000 < 0.05). The five-finger hypnotherapy was effective in reducing pre-procedural anxiety among patients scheduled for endoscopy. Conclusion: Five-finger hypnotherapy has a significant effect on reducing anxiety in patients prior to undergoing endoscopic procedures. This method can be considered a complementary therapy in clinical nursing practice to improve patient comfort and cooperation