POSTOPERATIVE CARE

This study tests whether adding brain-challenging exercises (like reacting to lights while moving) to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after shoulder stabilization surgery. Thirty-two adults who had surgery for shoulder instability will be randomly assigned t…

This trial tests if leaving out vaginal gauze packing after prolapse surgery helps women recover faster. 360 women having surgery for pelvic organ prolapse will be randomly assigned to either receive standard packing for two hours or no packing at all. The goal is to see if skipp…

This study tests whether gently rocking in a chair three times a day for 30 minutes helps people aged 65 and older recover after hip replacement surgery. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either rock or sit still in a chair. Researchers will measure how many people …

This study tests whether a personalized AI-generated video, delivered by a nurse avatar, can improve recovery for people after coronary artery bypass surgery. About 128 patients will either get standard discharge instructions or the AI video plus standard care. Researchers will m…

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 tests whether a nurse-led early mobilization protocol helps people recover better after elective colorectal surgery. Eighty adults will be randomly assigned to either the early mobilization plan or standard care. The goal is to see if early, guided movement improves wa…

This study tests whether adding a steroid called dexamethasone to a numbing nerve block can prevent severe "rebound pain" after hand surgery. About 60 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the steroid or a placebo. The goal is to see if fewer people experience intens…

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 will look at data from 918 adults who had planned heart surgery to find out why some develop atrial fibrillation, a common and serious irregular heartbeat. The researchers will also examine whether newer anesthesia methods, like a nerve block, might help protect agains…

This study tests whether continuous, AI-driven monitoring of vital signs can help hospital staff spot when a patient's condition is worsening. About 100 adults at risk of clinical deterioration will wear sensors that track their vital signs in real time. Nurses and doctors will r…

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 looks at whether a special hospital program for older adults (65+) who need surgery can improve their outcomes. Researchers will compare patients treated before and after the program started, tracking deaths and complications within 28 days. About 150 participants will…

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…