Do anxiety, stress, or depression have any impact on pain perception during shock wave lithotripsy?

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Altok M., Akpinar A., Gunes M., Umul M., Demirci K., BAŞ E.

CUAJ-CANADIAN UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL, vol.10, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 10
• Publication Date: 2016
• Doi Number: 10.5489/cuaj.3445
• Journal Name: CUAJ-CANADIAN UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: The most important adverse effect during shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) is pain perception. In this study, we evaluated the effect of anxiety, stress, and depression on pain perception during SWL.