Clinical Research Directory

TIME MANAGEMENT DURING HAEMODIALYSIS ON ANXIETY AND FEAR IN CHILDREN

Aim: This study aims to determine the effect of time management training on anxiety and fear levels in children undergoing haemodialysis treatment. It is anticipated that the structured time management training provided to children will contribute to the treatment process. Method: This study has a randomised controlled experimental design. The study was conducted at the Gaziantep University Sahinbey Research and Application Hospital Children's Nephrology Diseases Hemodialysis Unit between 1 November 2025 and 1 April 2026. The study sample consisted of children aged 9-12 undergoing hemodialysis treatment at this unit. The sample group was randomly divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention group received training after the pre-test, and the training's effectiveness was evaluated one week and one month later. The control group received routine care. Data were collected using a questionnaire, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children, and the Medical Procedure Fear Scale.

Individualized Care Perceptions of Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy: A Qualitative Study

The purpose of this observational study is to learn how people receiving chemotherapy in a clinic without staying overnight (outpatient) feel about the care they receive. The study focuses on individualized care, which means nursing care that is tailored specifically to each person's unique needs, values, and lifestyle. Background: Cancer treatment often involves chemotherapy (medicine used to kill cancer cells). While these treatments help fight the disease, they can also cause side effects like nausea or tiredness, which affect daily life. Nurses play a key role in helping people manage these effects. This research aims to understand how "individualized care" helps participants feel valued and supported during their treatment journey. The study aims to answer these key questions: How do participants describe their experiences with nursing care? What are the specific needs and expectations of these individuals for care that feels personal to them? How does personalized care affect their ability to manage symptoms and follow their treatment plan? Scope and Setting: This study will take place at the Yalova Training and Research Hospital within the Outpatient Chemotherapy Unit. The research will be conducted between May 1, 2026, and April 1, 2027. Method and Participants: The researchers plan to interview 10 to 20 participants who are over 18 years old and receiving treatment at the clinic. The final number of participants will be decided when the researchers find that no new information or themes are being discovered in the interviews (a stage called "data saturation"). Participants will: Take part in a private, one-on-one interview with a researcher. Answer open-ended questions about their thoughts and feelings regarding their nursing care. Allow the interview to be voice-recorded to ensure all information is captured accurately. Spend approximately 30 to 45 minutes sharing their personal experiences. Privacy and Ethics: Participant privacy is a top priority. All personal information and voice recordings will be kept strictly confidential. In the final report, fake names (aliases) will be used so that no one can be identified. Participants can choose to leave the study at any time. The study follows international ethical rules to protect the rights of every participant.

he Effect of Care and the Use of Virtual Reality Glasses on Pain and Comfort

The research will be conducted to determine the effect of comfort theory-based care and virtual reality glasses on pain and comfort levels in women who have given birth to primiparous babies. The hypotheses of the study are: H0: Comfort theory-based care and the use of virtual reality glasses have no effect on pain and comfort in the postpartum period. H1-1: Comfort theory-based care has an effect on pain level in the postpartum period. H1-2: Comfort theory-based care has an effect on comfort in the postpartum period. H2-1: The use of virtual reality glasses in the postpartum period has an effect on the level of pain. H2-2: The use of virtual reality glasses in the postpartum period has an effect on comfort.

The Effects of Listening to Fairy Tales, Listening to Fairy Tales in Their Mothers' Voices, and Watching Cartoons on Pain, Comfort Levels, and Physiological Parameters During Tracheostomy Care in a Palliative Care Clinic

This study aimed to determine the effects of listening to fairy tales, listening to fairy tales from the mother's voice, and watching cartoons on pain, comfort, and physiological parameters during tracheostomy care of children receiving palliative care.

Effect of the Aspiration Care Bundle on Preventing VAP

Many pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions are used to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Nurses are directly responsible for implementing non-pharmacological interventions and therefore have an important role in preventing VAP. The most important non-pharmacological nursing interventions to prevent VAP are hand hygiene and oral care. In addition, the head of the bed should be elevated to 30°-45°, head pressure should be monitored, and subglottic aspiration should be performed. Various care packages have been developed to prevent VAP. It has been determined that these care packages reduce the incidence of VAP. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the aspiration care package applied in the intensive care unit on preventing the development of ventilator-associated pneumonia, and it was planned as a quasi-experimental study.