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ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2026

Sawdust-plaster cast mixture versus traditional cast: Which type reduced pain and increases comfort and enhancing healing process among patients with twisting: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Rasool Raheem Lafta, Haider Mohammed Majeed

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Rasool Raheem LaftaDepartment of Adult Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.
Haider Mohammed MajeedDepartment of Adult Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.

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backgroundMusculoskeletal twisting injuries, such as strains and sprains, are common and can be treated using cast immobilization without the need for surgery. The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Sawdust-Plaster Cast Mixture Versus Traditional Cast: Which Type Reduced Pain and Increases Comfort and Enhancing the healing process among Patients with Twisting. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe study was conducted from May to August 2025 and used a single-blind, true experimental design. Sixty patients with twisting injuries were randomly assigned to either the intervention group (

resultsCompared to the standard cast (control) group, patients in the sawdust-plaster cast mixture (intervention) group reported a noticeably higher reduction in discomfort. The intervention group's mean pain score was 18.37 (

conclusionThe intervention showed a notable and clinically significant improvement in patient outcomes based on health policy criteria. This directly addressed important health policy goals for enhancing patient experience and care quality. Additionally, the average healing time decreased by more than 30% (36.26-25.11 days), demonstrating the effectiveness of the intervention in hastening patient recuperation and enhancing productivity. These results show that the intervention not only satisfies but also exceeds standards for efficient, patient-centered care.

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Comforthealingpainplaster castrandomized trialsawdusttraditional casttwisting injuries

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PMID42829665
PMCPMC13633782

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