FEAR

This study tested whether watching 360° virtual reality movies can help lower fear and anxiety in cancer patients before they start radiation treatment. 292 adults with breast, lung, prostate, head and neck cancer, or brain tumors participated. Patients watched VR movies and then…

This study tested whether a colorful undersea-themed cover for the ECG table could reduce fear and anxiety in 80 children aged 3-12 getting their first heart test. Half the kids had the standard setup, and half had the themed cover. Researchers measured fear and anxiety using spe…

This study tested whether coloring ready-made picture templates can reduce anxiety and fear in 50 children aged 5-10 before circumcision. Children were randomly assigned to either a coloring activity or a control group. Researchers measured anxiety and fear levels using child and…

This study tested whether acupressure (applying pressure to specific points on the body) can reduce anxiety, embarrassment, and fear in adults undergoing a urodynamic test, which checks how well the bladder works. Sixty-eight participants were randomly assigned to receive acupres…

This study looked at whether playing digital games or watching cartoons can help children aged 5 to 10 feel less pain, fear, and anxiety while getting stitches in the emergency room. A total of 90 children were split into three groups: one played a digital game, one watched carto…

This study looked at whether showing children a short training video before their first endoscopy could lower their fear and anxiety and increase their satisfaction. 90 children aged 9-12 took part. Their fear, anxiety, and satisfaction were measured before and after the procedur…

This study looked at whether finger puppets, video games, or stress balls can help children aged 4-6 feel less afraid and behave better during inhaler treatment. 120 children were given one of these distractions while receiving their medicine. The goal was to see if these fun too…

This study tested whether using a stress ball before gallbladder removal surgery helps patients feel less scared, anxious, and more comfortable. 90 adults scheduled for surgery were asked to squeeze a stress ball beforehand. Researchers measured their fear, stress, and comfort le…

This study tested several non-drug methods to reduce pain from injections in 120 preschool children aged 4 to 6. Methods included a special tapping technique, a palm stimulator, a plastic device called ShotBlocker, and a vibrating cold device called Buzzy. The goal was to find wh…

This study tested whether using bandages printed with cartoon characters could help children aged 6-11 feel less fear, stress, and pain during burn dressing changes. 42 children with second-degree burns were randomly assigned to receive either cartoon-printed or plain bandages. T…

This study tested whether pressing a specific point on the hip (GB30) before a muscle injection could reduce pain and fear and increase satisfaction. 68 adults who needed a diclofenac injection were randomly assigned to receive acupressure or standard care. Results showed that ac…

This study tested whether letting a child interact with a social robot during wound dressing reduces their fear and pain. Sixty children aged 5 to 10 were split into two groups: one group played with the robot while getting their wound dressed, and the other received standard car…

This study looked at how alcohol dependence and early life stress (ELS) affect a person's ability to learn to feel calm after fear. Researchers compared 96 adults with and without alcohol use disorder and with and without ELS. Participants underwent brain scans, mild electric sho…