POSTOPERATIVE CARE

This study tests whether a nurse-led early walking plan helps people recover better after colorectal surgery. About 80 adults having planned colorectal surgery will either follow the walking plan or receive standard care. Researchers will measure walking distance, bowel function,…

This study compares two ways to numb the area for pain relief after circumcision in children. One method uses ultrasound to guide the numbing injection near the penis, and the other uses a nerve stimulator to block pain signals. The goal is to see if the ultrasound method works j…

This study tests whether adding a steroid called dexamethasone to a standard nerve block can prevent severe "rebound pain" after hand surgery. About 60 adults having hand surgery under a nerve block will be randomly assigned to receive either the steroid or a placebo. The main go…

This study tests whether a personalized, AI-generated video (using a nurse avatar) can improve recovery for 128 adults after coronary artery bypass surgery. Patients will receive either standard discharge instructions or the AI-enhanced version. Researchers will measure pain, anx…

This study looks at whether adding a relaxing mandala coloring activity with music to standard nursing care helps children aged 8 to 11 feel more satisfied with their care after surgery. It also checks if this activity improves how kids see nurses. About 70 children will take par…

This study looks at whether a special hospital program for older adults (65+) can improve their recovery after surgery. Researchers will compare 150 patients who receive this new model of care to those who get standard care. The main goal is to see if the program reduces deaths a…

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