The purpose of this study was to investigate whether or not the physical therapist's explanation of the treatment prior to electrical stimulation affects the subjects level of anxiety. Eighty healthy subjects participated in this study and were assigned either to the experimental group receiving information on the treatment (=40) or to the control group not receiving information on the treatment (=40). Transcutaneus Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), a sphygomamometer and the Spielberger State Anxiety Scale Questionnaire were used to investigate the threshold of anxiety. Analysis of data revealed significant differences in pulse and diastolic blood pressure compared to the control group when the subjects were stimulated electrically after receiving information on the treatment. We found significant differences between the two groups. The results of the study indicate that the patient's anxiety can be reduced by the physical therapist's explanation on the treatment.

• 안덕현(연세대학교 대학원 재활학과 물리치료학전공) | Ahn Duck-hyun
• 송영희(연세대학교 대학원 재활학과 물리치료학전공) | Song Young-hee
• 나정수(삼성서울병원 물리치료실) | Na Jung-su
• 이수영(원진 녹색병원 재활학과 물리치료실) | Lee Su-young
• 김지선(연세대학교 재활학과 물리치료학전공) | Kim Ji-sun