Percentage

n

Can you indicate how much information you wanted to have about the operation?

As much information as possible

45%

9

Just the most important things, no details

30%

6

The least amount of information as possible

5%

1

Other answers

20%

4

What worried you the most in the days before the operation?

I had no worries

35%

7

Being awake in general

20%

4

That I would panic

15%

3

That complications would arise

10%

2

Specific other things (e.g., opening the skull)

10%

2

Other answers

10%

2

Which moments during the operation were frightening for you?

I had no moments of increased anxiety

35%

7

Other specific moments (e.g., epileptic insult, shaking of the body, lowering of blood pressure)

30%

6

When I was having pain

15%

3

Being in the same position for a long period

15%

3

Other answers

5%

1

How did you experience being tested during the operation?

Positive

65%

13

It distracted me from the operation

15%

3

Wearily

10%

2

Other answers

10%

2

Were there specific things during the explanation about the procedure and during the operation itself that made you more at ease?

Constant support of neuropsychologist

40%

8

Transparent manner of communicating, relaxed atmosphere

25%

5

Relation with neuropsychologist

5%

1

Clear explanations

5%

1

Confirmation that I did it well (reassurance)

5%

1

Other answers

20%

4