Results: The results showed that anxiety about the time of discharge consists of five categories: [whether any pain remains], [whether full recovery is possible], [being careful about posture and movement], [there are several things I cannot do] and [I cannot imagine what may happen in the future]. We also found five categories that affect the level of anxiety: [feeling of moderate satisfaction on recovery], [preparation for life after discharge], [whether a cooperating person exists], [the degree of self support], and [having a realistic purpose].