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The Effect of Stress Ball and 4-7-8 Breathing Technique on Fear, Anxiety and Physiological Parameters
Sponsor: Kafkas University
Summary
The study aimed to examine the effects of two different applications (stress ball and 4-7-8 breathing technique) before Upper GI Endoscopy on patients' fear, anxiety and physiological parameters before the procedure. The study as a single-blind, pre-test and post-test experimental study.
Official title: The Effect of Stress Ball and 4-7-8 Breathing Technique on Pre-Procedure Fear, Anxiety and Physiological Parameters in Elderly Patients Undergoing Endoscopy: Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
75
Start Date
2025-01-10
Completion Date
2025-02-15
Last Updated
2026-05-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
stress ball
Patients squeeze the stress ball
4-7-8 breathing technique
breathing in quietly through the nose for 4 seconds. holding the breath for a count of 7 seconds. exhaling forcefully through the mouth for 8 seconds.
Locations (1)
Mehtap ÇULLU
Muğla, Turkey (Türkiye)