PREOPERATIVE CARE

This study tested whether using a mobile app to teach patients about their upcoming chest surgery helps them recover better. 128 adults scheduled for chest surgery either got standard care or used the app. Researchers measured quality of life, anxiety, walking ability, and hospit…

This study tested whether showing children a cartoon through virtual reality glasses before a heart catheterization could reduce their fear, anxiety, and pain. 42 children aged 5-10 took part. The results help doctors find simple, non-drug ways to comfort young patients before me…

This study tested two fun, non-drug methods to reduce anxiety in children (ages 5-12) and their parents before surgery. One group used bubble breathing play therapy, and the other used a tell-show-do approach with play dough and kaleidoscopes. The goal was to see if these playful…

This study looked at 186 adults taking GLP-1 RA drugs (like Ozempic) who were scheduled for surgery. Researchers used ultrasound to measure stomach contents at different times after the last dose. The goal was to see how long it takes for stomach emptying to return to normal, whi…

This study looked at whether checking patients by phone before surgery leads to more cancellations than in-person visits. Researchers reviewed records of over 1,100 adults scheduled for non-cardiac surgery at two hospitals. The goal is to see if phone assessments are a safe and p…