PATIENT SATISFACTION

This study compares two approaches to prevent delirium in older adults during a hospital stay. One is standard hospital care (HELP), and the other adds daily support from family members (FAM-HELP). Researchers will track 1,900 patients aged 70 and older to see if family involveme…

This study is testing whether giving patients small sips of water soon after urological endoscopic surgery can reduce thirst and improve satisfaction. Two hundred adults will either receive early oral hydration or standard care. Researchers will measure thirst levels, comfort, an…

This study looks at whether listening to music for 10 minutes during labor can lower anxiety and pain and improve satisfaction. About 106 women in labor will either listen to music or not. They will rate their anxiety and pain levels and answer questions about their care.

This study tests two simple, low-cost methods—chewing sugar-free gum or gargling cold water—before a bronchoscopy to see if they reduce sore throat and swallowing difficulty afterward. About 100 adults scheduled for diagnostic bronchoscopy will be randomly assigned to one of thes…

This study compares two ways of giving morphine after a planned C-section: through a shot in the spine (intrathecal) or through a small tube near the spine (epidural). The goal is to find which method provides better pain relief with fewer side effects like nausea or itching. Abo…

This study tests two different ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to see which one provides better pain relief after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, a common weight loss surgery. About 90 adults aged 18-65 with a BMI over 40 will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two blocks…

This study tests a short therapy program called CALM (Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully) for people with advanced ovarian cancer. The goal is to see if it is practical and helpful for reducing stress and improving well-being. Fifty participants will attend 3 to 6 therapy se…

This study looks at how satisfied cancer patients are after a special team assessment in a day hospital. About 309 adults with cancer will fill out a questionnaire after meeting with a pharmacist, dietitian, psychologist, social worker, and other care providers. The goal is to fi…

This study looks at whether watching a short educational video after HoLEP prostate surgery helps patients manage their recovery at home and reduces the need to call or visit the doctor. About 114 adults having the procedure will be randomly assigned to either watch the video or …

This study looks at whether brain scans can predict if someone will be satisfied after knee replacement surgery. Up to 1 in 5 patients still have pain or trouble moving after surgery, and doctors can't currently predict who. Researchers will scan the brains of 50 adults before an…

This observational study looks at different ways to manage pain and sedation for adults with broken bones or dislocations in the emergency department. Researchers will compare standard care with various sedation and pain relief methods to see which one patients prefer and which p…

This study compares treating acutely ill patients at home versus in a hospital. Researchers will look at costs, safety, patient satisfaction, and outcomes like readmission and mortality. 200 adults with conditions like infections or heart failure will take part, with half receivi…