SATISFACTION

This study tested whether showing children a short movie before an endoscopy procedure helps reduce their fear and anxiety. 90 children aged 9-12 participated. Their fear, anxiety, and satisfaction levels were measured before and after the video. The goal was to make the experien…

This study tested whether numbing sprays (lidocaine or benzocaine) can reduce pain and improve satisfaction when inserting needles into the arm access site of people on hemodialysis. Sixty adults were randomly assigned to receive one of the two numbing sprays or a placebo spray r…

This study looked at whether pressing on a specific point (GB30) before getting a shot can lower pain, reduce fear, and boost satisfaction. 68 adults who needed a painkiller injection took part. Half got acupressure before the shot, and half got standard care. The results showed …

This study tested a digital well-being program for 293 doctors at Penn Medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program included text messages, resource support, and peer groups. Researchers measured changes in depression, anxiety, stress, and job satisfaction. The goal was to …

This study tested whether showing patients a virtual tour of the surgical environment before their orthopedic surgery could lower their anxiety and boost satisfaction. 70 adults who had never had surgery before participated. Researchers measured anxiety and satisfaction levels be…

This study looked at whether showing children aged 7 to 12 a short educational video before a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy can lower their anxiety, fear, and pain, and increase their satisfaction. Sixty children having the procedure for the first time took part. The goal was…

This study looked at 65 older adults getting a less invasive heart valve replacement (TAVR). Researchers compared two common sedation drugs, propofol and dexmedetomidine, to see which one better protects kidney function, reduces confusion after surgery, and lowers the risk of sid…

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) tour of the operating room could reduce anxiety in children before surgery. 114 children who had never had surgery before took part. The VR tour showed them what to expect, aiming to ease their worries without using medication.

This study looked at whether listening to a podcast helps nursing students learn more about waste management and enjoy the lesson more. About 91 first-year nursing students took part, with half listening to a podcast and the other half learning the usual way. The goal was to see …

This study looked at how satisfied people in Gaza who use a lower limb prosthesis are with their device and their quality of life during the 2023 war. Researchers surveyed 128 adults who had used a prosthesis for at least six months. The goal was to understand their needs and hel…

This study looked at whether a special advance care planning tool (called POST) helps older adults get the medical care they want at the end of life. Researchers worked with 389 people aged 65 and older, including those with dementia. They checked if the care people received matc…