Abstract
Seventy seven of familial persons of the patients received laparotomy were evaluated of STAI (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory) at the day of operation, 1 week after operation and the day of discharge. The relationship between familial background and change of scores of STAI were analysed and corelation between STAI-score and CMI (Corner Medical Index) index was also discussed. The results were as follows;
1) In all cases, the score of state anxiety (STAI-I) was significantly decreased at the time of 1 week after operation and the day of discharge, compared with that of operated day.
2) The score of STAI-I was not significant different between the families diagnosed of normal level and the families had neurotic tendency.
3) In the families of patient with malignant disease, STAI-score on 1 week after operation and discharge was definitely higher than that of families with no malignant disease. Additionally, the degree of decreasing score from operated day to discharged day was a few in the former.
4) In aged family more than 50 years, STAI-I score was not significantly changed during these 3 terms.
5) The score of trait anxiety (STAI-II) was not definetly different on these 3 terms.
