Abstract Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) are frequently present in the general
population as patients age with approximately a third of individuals experiencing LUTS …

Highlights•Complementary therapies could be used for reducing the level of anxiety among
the patients.•The use of complementary therapies was effective in reducing the level of …

Aim This randomised sham-controlled trial aimed to analyse the effects of acupressure on
pain, anxiety, and vital signs in patients who underwent coronary angiography. Materials …

Little is known about the multimedia-based preoperative nursing visit for squamous cell
carcinoma (ESCC) patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VAST). The …

Aim The aim of the study was on the one hand to test the potential beneficial effects of an
information brochure on undergoing a cardiac catheterization for the first time and on the …

Support groups can be a powerful medium in providing psychological support to women
with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). The study evaluated the impact of peer support …

Introduction: Health literacy is one of the effective factors in health promotion of chronic
patients. However, little attention has been paid to it; no exact and clear definition of health …

Highlights•Cardiovascular diseases are considered to be the main cause of death over the
world.•Nurses have a critical role in obtaining patients' satisfaction and comfort in the health …

Background: One of the most common treatments for cardiovascular diseases is coronary
angioplasty. Due to the short period of hospitalization, less attention has been given to …

Purpose Depression and anxiety are common comorbidities in patients undergoing
coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), with potential adverse effects on surgical outcomes …