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The Effect of Preoperative Hugging With Family Members on Preoperative Anxiety Levels and Postoperative Pain
Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Balikesir Hospital Eduation and Research
Summary
The aim of this randomized prospective study is to examine the effect of preoperative family hugging (for at least 20 seconds) on preoperative anxiety levels and postoperative pain. The main question the study aims to answer is: * Does preoperative hugging reduce anxiety levels? * Does preoperative hugging reduce postoperative pain scores? Anxiety and pain scores will be evaluated between patients who hugged and those who did not hug their family members before surgery, and whether hugging has an effect will be assessed.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2025-07-01
Completion Date
2026-02-28
Last Updated
2026-01-30
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Patients will be given the opportunity to hug family members for at least 20 seconds before the surgery.
Patients will be given the opportunity to hug family members for at least 20 seconds before the surgery.
The standard anesthesia protocol will be followed
The standard anesthesia protocol will be followed
Locations (1)
Meah
Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)