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Pain and sleep difficulties are common in children receiving chemotherapy. Therefore, this study looks at eye movement exercises as a non-pharmacological means of enhancing their comfort and overall health.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aim<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study aimed to evaluate effect of applying eye movement exercise on pain and sleep quality among children undergoing chemotherapy.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Subjects and methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To accomplish this study\u2019s goal, a quasi-experimental research approach was employed. The research was carried out at the Oncology Center affiliated with Mansoura University. A selective sample of fifty children receiving chemotherapy in the setting was included in the study. Three tools were employed to gather data: Tool I: A structured interviewing questionnaire consisting of two sections (Part 1: Child characteristics; Part 2: Children\u2019s medical history); Tool II: Pain Rating Scale; Tool III: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The findings of the current study revealed that the implementation of eye movement exercises reduced the mean pain levels among children receiving chemotherapy and improved their sleep quality.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The findings of the current study indicate that a structured eye movement exercise program may contribute to reducing pain levels and improving sleep quality among children receiving chemotherapy. As a simple, non-invasive, and low-cost intervention, eye movement exercises can be considered as a supportive nursing strategy to enhance patient comfort during chemotherapy. 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Oral informed consent was obtained from all parents or legal guardians after they were fully informed about the study\u2019s purpose, procedures, and their child\u2019s role. Additionally, oral assent was obtained from all participating children in an appropriate age manner. Participation was entirely voluntary, and participants were made aware of their right to withdraw at any time without penalty. All methods were conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, ensuring anonymity, privacy, confidentiality, and data security throughout the study. 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