Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile

This study tested a combination of strategies—dynamic lighting, sound masking, and fewer nighttime interruptions—to improve sleep in 56 ICU patients recovering from serious illness. Sleep quality was measured with brainwave monitoring and questionnaires. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested whether an augmented reality (AR) headset could help 17 adults with chronic low back pain and fear of movement. Participants did bending exercises while the AR showed them moving further than they actually were, aiming to reduce fear and increase motion. The stu…

This small pilot study tested whether adding group-based pain neuroscience education to a community exercise program helps older women with knee osteoarthritis. Nineteen women aged 60+ were randomly assigned to exercise alone or exercise plus five educational sessions about how p…

This study tested three popular cough medicines—levodropropizine, codeine (with other ingredients), and ivy leaf extract—against a placebo in 196 adults with a cold and moderate to severe cough. Participants took the medicine three times a day for four days. The main goal was to …

This study looked at whether using augmented reality (AR) can improve how medical and midwifery students learn to perform a simulated vaginal birth. 389 students from Chile and Colombia were split into two groups: one used traditional text and video, while the other also used an …

This study followed over 2,300 adults from urban areas of Chile for one year to learn more about chronic pain and its effects. Researchers looked at how pain relates to depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and work stress. The goal was to better understand the burden of chronic p…

This study checked how well a Spanish version of a questionnaire called CORE-OM measures psychological distress in Chile. Over 1,100 people took part, including patients in therapy and people from the general community. The goal was to make sure the survey is accurate and useful …