POSTOPERATIVE CARE

This study compares two ways to numb the area for pain relief after circumcision in children: an ultrasound-guided penile block and a nerve-stimulation-guided pudendal block. Researchers want to see if the ultrasound method works just as well. About 240 children will take part to…

This study looks at whether leaving out the vaginal gauze packing after prolapse surgery helps women recover faster. About 360 women having prolapse repair will either get the usual packing for two hours or no packing at all. The goal is to see if skipping packing leads to shorte…

This study looks at whether using a rocking chair after hip replacement surgery helps older adults feel better and recover faster compared to sitting in a regular chair. Sixty people aged 65 and older will be randomly assigned to rock or sit still after their operation. Researche…

This study tests whether adding a steroid (dexamethasone) to the numbing medicine used for hand surgery can prevent the severe pain that sometimes occurs when the numbness wears off. Sixty adults having hand surgery under a nerve block will be randomly assigned to receive either …

This study tests whether a nurse-led early mobilization protocol helps patients recover better after elective colorectal surgery. Eighty adults will be randomly assigned to either the nurse-led walking plan or standard care. Researchers will measure walking distance, mobility, bo…

This study tests whether a personalized AI-generated video, delivered by a nurse avatar, can help patients who had coronary artery bypass surgery feel less pain and anxiety after leaving the hospital. About 128 adults will either get standard discharge instructions or the AI vide…

This study looks at whether adding a fun activity—coloring mandalas while listening to music—can make children feel more satisfied with their nursing care and see nurses in a more positive light. About 70 children aged 8 to 11 who have surgery will take part. Half will get this e…

This study is about translating and testing a questionnaire called QoR-15 for Romanian-speaking patients. The questionnaire measures how well people recover after surgery and anesthesia. Researchers will ask 250 adults to fill it out to make sure it works correctly in Romanian. T…

This study looks at whether a special hospital program for older adults (65+) can improve their recovery after surgery. Researchers will compare death rates and complications within 28 days between patients in the new program and those receiving standard care. The goal is to lear…

This study tests a nursing support program for families of children aged 1 to 3 who have had heart surgery. The program includes education and counseling sessions to help parents improve caregiving skills and support their child's growth. Researchers will compare families who rec…

This study will observe 918 adults having scheduled heart surgery to find out what increases or decreases the chance of developing atrial fibrillation (a fast, irregular heartbeat) after the operation. The goal is to identify risk and protective factors, including newer anesthesi…