Clinical Research Directory

Virtual Reality Forest Sounds and Patient Outcomes During Chest Tube Removal

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of listening to nature sounds in a virtual reality forest on pain, vital signs, comfort, and patient satisfaction during chest tube removal. This study aims to determine whether there are significant differences in pain, comfort, patient satisfaction, and vital signs between the experimental and control groups during chest tube removal. "In this study, a VR video featuring a relaxing forest environment with nature sounds will be used with a virtual reality headset. Patients will be exposed to both auditory and visual stimuli. It is anticipated that the findings of this randomized controlled experimental study will make a significant contribution to the literature and clinical

Comparison of Chest Tube Wound Closure: Comparison Between Purse String Method and Plug Method.

This prospective, comparative clinical study evaluates two techniques of chest tube wound closure-purse-string suture and the simple suture/plug method-to determine differences in cosmetic outcomes, wound complications, and overall patient satisfaction following chest tube removal. The study aims to identify the closure technique that provides optimal wound healing with fewer postoperative complications.

Impact of Ambulatory Management for Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax in the Emergency Department on Quality of Life

Outpatient treatment of Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax (PSP) compared to usual inpatient management could improve quality of care and represent a more efficient, generalizable and sustainable strategy. This multicenter, cluster-controlled, randomized interventional study with stepped wedge implementation will evaluate the impact on quality of life (between inclusion, after drain placement, and 6 months) of an ambulatory strategy for the management of large abundance primary spontaneous pneumothorax in the emergency department, compared with usual care.