Cross-section investigation and analysis of anxiety and depression in preoperative patients in outpatient department of aesthetic plastic surgery in a general hospital in China

Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the anxiety and depression disorders and investigate the prevalence and risk factors in preoperative patients who came to cosmetic plastic surgery clinic. Methods: Using the field survey method, the estimate of anxiety and depression in preoperative patients was made by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale from July 2016 to July 2017 in the outpatient department of plastic surgery in a general hospital. The demographic information was collected.