U.S., June 2 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07616869) titled 'Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Different Methods in Reducing Pain and Anxiety' on March 23.
Brief Summary: Aim: This study was conducted to determine the effect of distraction techniques (breathing exercises and stress ball squeezing) applied to adults during blood collection on pain and anxiety. Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of 90 patients who applied for admission to the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department of Turgutlu State Hospital between March 2025 and February 2026, comprising 30 breathing exercise, 30 stress ball, and 30 control groups. Data collection utilised the 'Demographic Characteristics ...