Tarsus University

This study tested whether a mobile app that teaches patients about prostate surgery can improve their experience. 68 patients were split into two groups: one used the app, the other received standard care. Researchers measured anxiety, fear, pain, and satisfaction before and afte…

This study tested whether acupressure—a technique using gentle pressure on specific points on the body—can reduce anxiety, embarrassment, and fear in people undergoing a bladder function test called urodynamics. Sixty-eight adults were randomly assigned to receive either acupress…

This study tested whether giving patients a mobile app with educational information before kidney stone surgery could reduce their anxiety, fear, pain, and time in the hospital. 68 adults scheduled for surgery were randomly assigned to either receive the app or standard care. Res…

This study tested whether using a mechanical massage cushion during labor can reduce pain and increase comfort for first-time mothers. 70 pregnant women were split into two groups: one used the cushion plus standard care, the other received standard care alone. Researchers measur…

This study looked at whether a 6-week mindfulness-based yoga program could improve psychological well-being and happiness in adults with schizophrenia. 91 participants from community mental health centers were randomly assigned to either the yoga program or their usual care. The …

This study tested whether watching calming VR videos or squeezing a stress ball could reduce pain, anxiety, and improve satisfaction during insulin injections in older adults (65+) with type 2 diabetes. 90 participants were split into three groups: VR, stress ball, or usual care.…

This study tested whether watching calming VR videos (nature, forest, seaside) during needle insertion could reduce pain, distress, and improve comfort in 52 hemodialysis patients. Patients used VR headsets starting three minutes before the procedure. The goal was to see if this …

This study tested whether showing children a short educational film before a bone marrow biopsy can reduce their anxiety, fear, and pain, and increase their satisfaction. Sixty children aged 7 to 12 took part. The goal was to see if a simple video could make a stressful medical p…

This study tested whether showing children a short movie before an endoscopy procedure can reduce their fear and anxiety and increase their satisfaction. The movie explained what would happen step-by-step. Researchers measured fear, anxiety, and satisfaction in 90 children aged 9…

This study tested whether letting children play digital games or watch cartoons before and during stitches can lower their pain, fear, and anxiety. 90 children aged 5-10 in the ER were split into three groups: one played games, one watched cartoons, and one received standard care…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality goggles showing relaxing nature scenes with music could help patients feel less anxious and more comfortable during a prostate biopsy. Seventy adults undergoing the procedure were randomly assigned to either wear the goggles or re…

This study looked at whether Pilates exercises and kinesiotape (a special elastic tape) can reduce neck pain in office workers who sit at computers for hours. Thirty office workers with ongoing neck pain took part. Researchers measured pain, disability, muscle strength, and quali…

This study tested whether acupressure — a technique that applies pressure to specific points on the body — can reduce pain, anxiety, and stabilize heart rate and blood pressure in people undergoing urodynamics, a test that checks how well the bladder works. Sixty-eight adults wer…

This study looked at whether gel nail polish changes the accuracy of pulse oximeters, which measure oxygen levels in the blood. 162 healthy women had gel polish applied to one finger and left the other finger bare. Oxygen and heart rate readings were then compared between the two…