Muş Alparslan University

This study looked at whether chewing gum (with or without sugar) can reduce pain and fear in children aged 7 to 12 during a blood draw. 144 children were randomly assigned to chew sugared gum, sugar-free gum, or no gum. Researchers measured pain, fear, and crying time. The goal w…

This study tested whether foot reflexology (a type of focused foot massage) can help people with migraines feel less pain and fatigue and improve their quality of life. 78 adults with migraines were split into two groups: one received 10 foot reflexology sessions over 5 weeks plu…

This study looked at whether reading a storybook or playing with a hand puppet can reduce fear in children aged 4 to 7 before outpatient surgery. Researchers divided 99 children into three groups: standard care, storybook, or puppet. They measured fear and emotional distress abou…