<![CDATA[Surgical procedures are medical interventions that require optimal anesthesia preparation to ensure patient safety and comfort during and after surgery. Patients' limited understanding of pre-anesthesia management often gives rise to preoperative anxiety and non-adherence to preoperative instructions, such as fasting before surgery and providing a complete medical history, which can increase the risk of anesthesia-related complications. This community service activity aimed to provide education to patients undergoing surgical procedures on pre-anesthesia management in order to improve their knowledge, compliance, and physical and psychological readiness. The activity was carried out at RSU Wisata UIT, targeting preoperative patients along with their accompanying family members, using lecture methods, question-and-answer discussions, and educational media (leaflets and PowerPoint slides), which began and ended with the administration of questionnaires (pre-test and post-test) to measure changes in participants' anxiety levels. The results showed a decrease in patients' anxiety levels after the education was provided, indicating that pre-anesthesia education intervention is effective in preparing patients for surgical procedures. This activity is expected to serve as a model for a sustainable intervention in efforts to improve the quality of anesthesia nursing care and patient safety in hospitals.]]>
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