PATIENT SATISFACTION

This study looked at whether giving a special liquid nutrition formula soon after surgery helps critically ill mothers who had a C-section and are in the ICU. 83 women participated, and the focus was on meeting their protein and energy needs in the first two days after surgery. T…

This study tested two simple, drug-free ways to reduce pain and anxiety during a blood draw: deep breathing and virtual reality (VR). 264 adults were randomly assigned to one of these methods or standard care. The results showed deep breathing was more effective than VR at reduci…

This study compared digital and traditional (goo-like) impressions for single tooth implants in the front of the mouth. Researchers looked at how the gum tissue looked and how satisfied patients were. 14 healthy adults participated, and the goal was to see which method gave bette…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during a knee pain treatment called genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation could help reduce pain and improve patient satisfaction. Forty adults who were already scheduled for the procedure took part. The goal was to see if VR…

This study tested two different ways of placing four dental implants to support a lower denture. The goal was to see which setup made patients happier and caused fewer problems with the denture parts. Thirty people took part, and the researchers measured satisfaction and complica…

This study looked at whether listening to music helps people recover after a heart catheterization (a procedure to open blocked arteries). 210 adults were randomly assigned to either listen to music before and after the procedure or receive standard care. Researchers measured pai…

This study looked at whether giving a small, non-sleeping dose of propofol just before waking patients up from nose surgery (rhinoplasty) can reduce confusion and restlessness during recovery. 80 adults aged 18-65 took part. The goal was to see if this simple step improves patien…

This study looked at 84 women having a diagnostic hysteroscopy to see if spinal anesthesia or general anesthesia leads to less pain and higher satisfaction. Participants were randomly assigned to one of the two methods, and their pain levels and satisfaction were measured after t…

This study looked at whether the way a retainer is made (its margin design) changes how happy people are with at-home tooth bleaching. Forty adults who had finished Invisalign treatment used special retainers with different designs on each side of their mouth for two weeks. The s…

This study looked at whether carving a specific area (the retro-molar pad) on lower dentures helps new denture wearers feel more satisfied and improves their quality of life. Fifty adults who had never worn dentures before tested both carved and non-carved dentures. The goal was …

This study tested whether using virtual reality glasses or listening to white noise can reduce pain and anxiety during a common medical procedure: inserting an IV. 76 adults were randomly assigned to one of three groups: VR, white noise, or standard care. Right after the IV was p…

This study looked at whether a process to remove Staphylococcus aureus germs from the nose before knee or hip replacement surgery can lower the chance of infection at the surgical site. About 90 adults who tested positive for the germ and were scheduled for joint replacement took…

This study tested whether offering music during a scheduled cesarean delivery improves how satisfied patients feel with their experience. Researchers enrolled 61 women having their second or third planned C-section. Participants and their support person filled out short surveys r…

This study looked at whether follow-up visits by phone are as good as in-person visits for people recovering from sports medicine surgery. About 90 adults were randomly assigned to either virtual phone visits or in-person check-ups at 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 6 months after surgery…

This study tested a program called the Inpatient Whole Health Bundle for veterans staying in the hospital. The goal was to see if offering extra wellness options improved patient satisfaction. Researchers surveyed 612 patients before and after the program was introduced to measur…

This study evaluated the impact of adding advanced practice nurses to a French hospital's emergency department. Researchers surveyed over 900 patients to compare satisfaction and care quality before and after the nurses were introduced. The goal was to see if these nurses could r…

This study looked at how satisfied patients were with their pain control after outpatient ear, nose, and throat surgery. Researchers compared standard opioid painkillers to non-opioid options. 160 adults took part, and the goal was to see if non-opioid medicines could provide equ…

This study looked at how free gingival graft surgery—a procedure to fix gum problems—affects patients' satisfaction and oral quality of life. Researchers followed 49 adults with thin or missing gum tissue, measuring their pain, satisfaction, and overall mouth health before and af…

This study looked at whether showing patients their spine X-ray images right after a steroid injection procedure improves their satisfaction and sense of improvement. About 141 adults with leg pain from a pinched nerve took part. Two weeks later, they answered surveys about their…

This study gathered feedback from 50 people who completed the Medicaid Title XIX Sterilization Consent form. Participants filled out a short survey and some joined a one-on-one interview to share their thoughts and understanding of the consent process. The goal was to learn what …

This study looked at how psychological factors like self-esteem and personality traits influence pain after cosmetic breast surgery. Researchers followed 52 adults to see if these factors could help predict pain levels and recovery. The goal is to create more personalized pain ma…