Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University

This study looked at 40 adults having a procedure to close off varicose veins using heat (radiofrequency ablation). Researchers compared two ways to numb the area: spinal anesthesia (numbing the lower body) and a nerve block near the hip. They measured how well patients recovered…

This study looked at 170 women scheduled for nose surgery to see if their menstrual cycle phase and a virtual reality (VR) experience could change their anxiety levels before the operation. Researchers measured anxiety using standard questionnaires and heart rate. The goal was to…

This study looked at whether a 3D-printed model of how pain works in the body could help nursing students learn about pain mechanisms and stay motivated. 90 students were split into two groups: one used the 3D model, the other used standard teaching. The researchers measured thei…