Tarsus University

This study looked at whether playing digital games or watching cartoons can help children aged 5 to 10 feel less pain, fear, and anxiety while getting stitches in the emergency room. A total of 90 children were split into three groups: one played a game, one watched cartoons, and…

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 looked at whether using virtual reality (VR) during the needle stick for hemodialysis could lower pain, distress, and improve comfort. Fifty-two adults on dialysis were included. The results showed that VR may help make this routine procedure less uncomfortable.

This study tested whether acupressure, a technique where pressure is applied to specific points on the body, can help reduce pain and anxiety in people undergoing a bladder test called urodynamics. 68 adults were randomly assigned to receive either acupressure or standard care. R…

This study tested whether acupressure—a technique that applies pressure to specific points on the body—can reduce anxiety, embarrassment, and fear in people undergoing a urodynamic test (a procedure that checks how well the bladder works). Sixty-eight adults were randomly assigne…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality goggles showing nature scenes with relaxing music could reduce anxiety and improve comfort for men undergoing a prostate biopsy. 70 participants were split into two groups: one watched the VR video during the procedure, the other …

This study looked at whether Pilates exercises and kinesiotape (a special elastic tape) can reduce neck pain in office workers. Thirty adults who worked at desks and had neck pain for over six weeks took part. Researchers measured pain, disability, muscle strength, and quality of…

This study looked at whether using virtual reality (VR) or squeezing a stress ball during insulin injections can help older adults (65+) with type 2 diabetes feel less pain and anxiety. 90 participants were split into three groups: one used VR, one used a stress ball, and one rec…

This study tested whether using a mechanical massage cushion during labor can reduce pain and improve comfort for first-time mothers. 70 pregnant women participated, with half using the cushion and half receiving standard care. Researchers measured pain and comfort using standard…

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 tested whether a 6-week mindfulness-based yoga program could improve psychological well-being and happiness in adults with schizophrenia. 91 participants from community mental health centers were randomly assigned to either the yoga program or routine care. The yoga gr…