Effect of comfort theory-based nursing care on pain and comfort in women undergoing hysterosalpingography: a randomized controlled trial

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aims to examine the effect of comfort theory-based nursing care on pain and comfort in women undergoing hysterosalpingography. METHODS: This randomized control trial was conducted on 126 women (42 in each intervention and control group). Virtual reality glasses group (n=42), mobile-assisted education group (n=42), and control group (n=42). The control group received only routine care. Comfort levels were evaluated at the beginning and end of the study using the General Comfort Scale and pain levels evaluated at the beginning and end of the study using the Visual Analog Scale. RESULTS: The comfort theory-based nursing care (virtual reality glasses and mobile-assisted education group) was effective in increasing women's comfort with painful invasive procedures such as hysterosalpingography and reducing pain. CONCLUSION: It is recommended that a nurse be present in the hysterosalpingography process, providing nursing care services continuously and introducing this program to working nurses. Clinical Trial Registration Number: NCT04676932.

Does telecounseling reduce anxiety and depression during pregnancy? A randomized controlled trial

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aims to examine the effect of telecounseling in reducing the anxiety and depression experienced by pregnant women. METHOD: This randomized control trial was conducted on 100 pregnant women (50 in each intervention and control group). The intervention group received telecounseling with regard to the mother and the fetus as needed between 08:00 h and 20:00 h for 6 weeks at home. The control group received only routine care. Anxiety and depression levels were evaluated at the beginning and end of the study using the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale. RESULTS: Anxiety and depression levels were found to be lower in the intervention group than in the control group (p<0.001). In the control group, the anxiety score increased from 5.62 to 7.16, and the depression score increased from 4.92 to 5.76 without any intervention (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: This study shows that telecounseling may have an effect on reducing the level of anxiety and depression of pregnant women.