COMFORT

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality (VR) glasses during a common kidney stone treatment could help patients feel less pain and anxiety. Researchers compared 70 patients receiving the shock wave treatment, with some using VR glasses and others receiving standard care…

This study tested whether safely swaddling newborns right after a bath could help them feel less stressed and more comfortable. Researchers worked with 72 full-term, stable babies in a Turkish hospital's intensive care unit. They compared the babies' stress and comfort levels bef…

This study tested whether watching a guided meditation video could help patients feel less anxious and experience less pain during a colonoscopy. Researchers enrolled 72 adults who were having the procedure for the first time. They compared the experiences of patients who watched…

This study tested if a simple water mouth rinse could help patients feel better after abdominal surgery. Researchers compared 98 patients who either rinsed their mouth with water or received usual care. They measured changes in thirst, overall comfort, and bowel function to see i…

This study tested if giving patients a stress ball to squeeze before gallbladder surgery could help reduce their fear and anxiety. Researchers compared 90 patients who used a stress ball before their procedure to those who received standard care. The goal was to see if this simpl…

This study tested whether using a simple stress ball could help pregnant women feel less anxious and more comfortable during a routine fetal heart rate test (called a non-stress test or NST). Researchers wanted to see if this easy, non-drug method could improve the test experienc…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) glasses during surgery could help patients feel less anxious and more comfortable. Researchers compared 84 patients having hernia surgery under spinal anesthesia. One group watched videos through VR glasses during the procedure…

This study tested whether a special type of nursing care could make newborns more comfortable and reduce pain right after a vaginal birth. Researchers provided 60 healthy, full-term babies with care focused on physical comfort (like skin-to-skin contact and gentle touch) and a ca…

This study looked at whether teaching first-time mothers about 'kangaroo care' (skin-to-skin contact) during their last weeks of pregnancy would help them bond better with their newborn and make both mom and baby more comfortable after birth. Researchers taught 40 healthy, first-…