Vol. 2, Issue 2, Part A (2025)

Pre‑procedural anxiety is a frequent and significant issue among patients undergoing minor diagnostic procedures, with potential to adversely affect cooperation, satisfaction, and overall procedural success. This research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of structured nursing‑led interventions in reducing patients’ anxiety before minor diagnostic procedures such as imaging or blood tests. A quasi‑experimental design was used involving 60 adult participants scheduled for minor diagnostic procedures. The intervention group received a brief pre‑procedure package comprising: clear verbal information about the procedure, educational leaflets, supportive conversation with a trained nurse, and a short-guided relaxation exercise. The control group received standard care. Anxiety levels were assessed using a validated anxiety scale immediately before the procedure. Results demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in mean anxiety scores in the intervention group compared to control (mean difference = 6.8, p<0.001). In the intervention arm, 85% of patients reported mild or no anxiety, as opposed to 45% in control. The findings suggest that low-cost, non-pharmacological nursing interventions are effective in alleviating anxiety ahead of minor diagnostic procedures. Incorporating such interventions into routine pre‑procedural nursing care may improve patient experience, procedural compliance, and potentially diagnostic quality.