Effect of Endorphin Massage on Surgical Fear, Anxiety and Pain Before Mastectomy

This research is planned to investigate the effect of endorphin massage applied before mastectomy surgery on surgical anxiety and fear and pain. This was a randomized, controlled experimental study. The sample comprised 82 patients who underwent mastectomy surgery. This research will be conducted between January 2024 and November 2025 at the Atatürk University Health Practice and Research Hospital, Breast-Endocrine Clinic.The data will be collected using the Introductory Information Form, Surgical Anxiety Scale, Surgical Fear Scale, and Visual Analog Scale.