NURSE'S ROLE

This study tested a nurse-led disease management program using a mobile app and telehealth for people with coronary artery disease at high risk of returning to the hospital. The program aimed to help patients manage their condition through education, medication support, and lifes…

This study looked at whether treating patients who carry Staphylococcus aureus in their nose before knee or hip replacement surgery can reduce surgical site infections. About 90 adults who tested positive for the bacteria and were scheduled for joint replacement took part. The ma…

This study looked at whether abdominal massage could reduce stomach problems like vomiting and bloating in 24 children (ages 1-24 months) in the pediatric ICU who were on feeding tubes and breathing machines. Nurses gave gentle belly massages and checked things like stomach resid…

This study tested whether a special brain-wave monitor (BIS) could help nurses give the right amount of sedation to children on breathing machines in the intensive care unit. 88 children took part, and the goal was to see if using the monitor led to less time with too much or too…

This study tested whether a 10-15 minute virtual reality session using games like Beat Saber could help nursing students feel less anxious and stressed before clinical training. About 90 students were split into two groups: one used VR goggles, the other did usual preparation. Re…

This study tested two devices—Coolsense (cold) and Buzzy (cold + vibration)—to see if they could reduce pain and fear in children aged 6-12 during insulin injections. 90 kids with type 1 diabetes were split into three groups: one used Coolsense, one used Buzzy, and one received s…

This study looked at whether listening to music before and after a heart procedure called coronary angiography helps patients recover better. 210 adults took part, with half listening to music and half receiving standard care. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, vital signs, comf…

This study tested whether laughter yoga can help cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy feel better. 55 patients were split into two groups: one did weekly 40-minute laughter yoga sessions for four weeks, while the other received standard care. After four weeks, the laughter yog…

This study tested whether immersive virtual reality (VR) or practicing with classmates is better for teaching nursing students how to perform a lung exam. 76 second-year nursing students were split into two groups. Both groups improved, but the VR group learned more and performed…

This pilot study tested whether an online art-based training could reduce stigma that nurses may hold toward mothers who use substances during pregnancy. 99 registered nurses from labor, postpartum, and NICU units completed the training and surveys. The goal was to see if the tra…

This study tested whether having a dedicated nurse coordinator helps patients stick to a recovery program after colorectal surgery. About 200 adults having planned major colorectal surgery took part. The nurse coordinator guided patients through the recovery steps, and researcher…

This study looked at whether using short, mobile-friendly lessons (micro-learning) can improve critical care nurses' self-confidence, motivation, and stress levels after performing CPR. One hundred nurses with at least one year of ICU experience took part. The goal was to see if …

This study surveyed 200 nurses at Parc Taulí University Hospital to find out what they know about treating complex wounds and what training they need. Nurses answered questions about best practices and pressure injury care. The goal was to identify gaps in knowledge and improve w…