Family Anxiety Level Overview Of Icu Patients At Hospital X

Abstract

Background: Families of patients in the ICU often experience psychological stress, one of which is anxiety. The high level of anxiety in families of patients is due to the critical condition of the patient and the intensive care environment. This study aims to determine the level of anxiety in families of ICU patients at Hospital X. The design of this study uses a quantitative method with a descriptive approach. The sample consisted of 77 respondents using the Slovin formula technique with a margin of error (10%). The instrument was a questionnaire on anxiety levels (HARS) (Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale). The results showed that most families of patients in the ICU of Hospital X in the age range of 46-70 years (72.7%), were female (63.6%), had a high school/vocational high school education (49.4%), worked (67.5%), and had family relationships as partners (33.8%). Most families of ICU patients had severe anxiety levels (53.2%), and very severe anxiety levels (9.1%). Therefore, it can be concluded that most families of patients in the ICU experienced severe anxiety and very severe anxiety. Demographic factors such as age, gender, education, occupation, and family relationship with the patient also contribute to the level of anxiety experienced.