NURSE'S ROLE

This study tested a new support program for people with coronary artery disease (CAD) who are at high risk of being readmitted to the hospital. The program combined a smartphone app for tracking health with regular check-ins from a nurse to help patients manage medications and li…

This study tested whether having a dedicated nurse coordinator helps patients follow a structured recovery plan after major colon or rectal surgery. The plan, called an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program, includes steps before, during, and after surgery to reduce comp…

This study tested a new way to manage sedation for children on breathing machines in intensive care. Nurses used a brainwave monitor to guide sedative doses, aiming for more precise sedation. The goal was to see if this approach reduced over- or under-sedation, lowered total drug…

This study tested whether listening to calming music before and after a common heart procedure (coronary angiography) could help patients feel better. Researchers compared 210 patients, with half listening to specially selected music and half not. They measured pain, anxiety, vit…

This study tested whether a gentle abdominal massage could help reduce stomach problems in babies who are critically ill, on a ventilator, and being fed through a tube. Researchers compared 24 babies aged 1-24 months, with half receiving the massage and half receiving standard ca…

This study tested two simple devices to see if they could make insulin injections less painful and frightening for children with Type 1 diabetes. Researchers compared a cold-only device and a combined cold-and-vibration device against standard injection care in 90 children aged 6…

This study tested whether a short, online art-based training program could reduce stigma and negative attitudes among nurses caring for mothers who use substances and their babies. It involved 99 nurses who completed the training and answered surveys about their attitudes. Resear…

This study tested a new way to teach nursing students a critical skill: how to properly examine a patient's lungs and breathing. Researchers compared two training methods: practicing with classmates or using an immersive virtual reality (VR) simulation. They found that students w…

This study tested whether short, on-demand video lessons on a mobile device could help intensive care unit nurses feel more confident, motivated, and less stressed after performing CPR. It involved 100 experienced ICU nurses. Researchers measured changes in their feelings using s…