Does a special gown help anxiety after surgery?

This study tests if letting children wear an operation gown with cartoon characters instead of a plain gown helps them feel less anxious before surgery. If your child needs orthopedic surgery, this might make the experience more comfortable.

This study tests whether a special education program can help men who had prostate surgery and are going home with a urinary catheter feel less anxious and have better attitudes about preventing catheter infections. If you qualify, you would learn about how to care for your catheter to reduce your risk of infection.

This study tests if using virtual reality or an eye mask during wound dressing changes can help reduce pain and anxiety after coronary artery bypass surgery. It aims to find a drug-free way to make dressing changes more comfortable.

This study compares a newly designed hospital gown to a standard gown for patients recovering from abdominal surgery. Researchers want to see if the new gown improves comfort, movement, and safety for patients who have drains or catheters.

This study tests whether using virtual reality glasses or a stress ball can help you feel less pain and anxiety during your first surgical dressing change after abdominal surgery.

This study tests a patient safety checklist to see if it helps improve care for people having major surgery. If you are scheduled for a major operation, you may be able to join.