Evaluation of the Effect of Surgical Drapes on Intraoperative Hypothermia: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Many patients experience unintended hypothermia in intraoperative processes. This randomized clinical trial aims to investigate the impact of surgical drapes on hypothermia during the intraoperative period. A randomized clinical trial was conducted from April 2019 to November 2020 in the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation/Operating Rooms at an education and research hospital.

Longing for a Voice: A Qualitative Study.

Tracheostomy involves a challenging care process in which both patients and caregivers have difficulty communicating. Loss of speaking ability negatively affects caregivers as well as patients. The objective of this study was to examine the experiences of caregivers of patients with tracheostomy during care and after the first vocal exercise.