COMFORT

This study tested whether Kegel pelvic floor exercises can reduce urinary retention, pain, and improve comfort in people who just had lumbar disc herniation surgery. 58 adults who were immobile for the first 8 hours after surgery participated. The exercises were evaluated using p…

This study looked at whether nursing care based on Kolcaba's Comfort Theory can reduce pain and improve comfort in healthy, full-term newborns right after a vaginal birth. Sixty babies were included. Researchers measured pain, comfort, crying, and vital signs. The goal was to see…

This study looked at whether rinsing the mouth with water after abdominal surgery helps reduce thirst discomfort and improve comfort and bowel movements. 98 adults who had elective abdominal surgery took part. The results showed that oral rinsing can be a simple, safe way to ease…

This study looked at whether safely swaddling newborns after a bath can lower their stress and boost comfort. Researchers watched 72 full-term babies in a neonatal intensive care unit, measuring stress and comfort before and after bathing and swaddling. The goal was to see if thi…

This study tested whether using a stress ball before gallbladder removal surgery helps patients feel less scared, anxious, and more comfortable. 90 adults scheduled for surgery were asked to squeeze a stress ball beforehand. Researchers measured their fear, stress, and comfort le…

This study looked at whether using virtual reality (VR) glasses during open inguinal hernia surgery (done with spinal anesthesia) can lower patients' anxiety and increase their comfort. 84 adults were split into two groups: one watched a video with VR goggles during surgery, the …

This study tested whether guided breathing exercises (4-7-8 breathing and diaphragmatic breathing) can help reduce pain, anxiety, and improve comfort during the needle insertion for hemodialysis. 90 adult kidney patients on dialysis were randomly assigned to one of two breathing …

This study looked at whether using a stress ball during a routine fetal health check (non-stress test) can lower anxiety and improve comfort for pregnant women. 70 women between 18-35 years old with a single, low-risk pregnancy participated. The results help understand simple way…

This study tested whether a simple meditation technique, called visualized meditation, could help people feel less anxious and experience less pain during their first colonoscopy. 72 adults were guided through calming mental images before and during the procedure. The goal was to…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality (VR) glasses during a kidney stone treatment called ESWL can lower patients' pain, anxiety, and improve comfort. Seventy adults having ESWL for the first time took part. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, and comfort levels using…

This study looked at whether giving pregnant women education about kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding, and early discharge) helps strengthen the bond between mother and baby and improves comfort for both. 40 first-time mothers in their third trimester took part. R…