NURSING

This study tested whether placing simple reflective materials like aluminum foil or white cloth around babies during standard light therapy could make the treatment work better for newborn jaundice. Researchers compared 81 newborns receiving light therapy with either foil, cloth,…

This study tested a new positioning cushion designed to help during urinary catheterization in female patients. The goal was to make it easier for nurses to position patients correctly and maintain that position, especially for unconscious or uncooperative individuals. Researcher…

This study tested whether a 6-week online stress management program could help nurses feel less stressed and perceive their workload more positively. It involved 86 nurses, with about half voluntarily taking the weekly online sessions while the other half did not. The goal was to…

This study tested whether watching educational videos through virtual reality glasses helps patients care for themselves after weight-loss surgery. Researchers worked with 60 patients, giving half of them a 15-20 minute VR training session before leaving the hospital. They then f…

This study tested a new, structured plan for getting patients moving safely soon after heart bypass surgery. Researchers compared this plan to standard care in 60 patients to see if it improved recovery. They looked at whether it reduced problems like dizziness when standing, imp…

This study tested if putting orange blossom essential oil in a stoma bag helps reduce odor, improves how people adjust to living with a stoma, and reduces feelings of social isolation. It involved 60 adults with a permanent stoma who had no complications. Researchers compared out…

This study tested whether a complementary therapy called reflexology (a specific type of foot massage) could help people recovering from a stroke. Researchers worked with 70 stroke patients to see if receiving 12 sessions of reflexology over six weeks improved their pain levels, …

This study tested whether watching calming nature scenes could help reduce stress for nursing students before a high-pressure clinical skills exam. Researchers compared the effects of an immersive virtual reality nature experience to watching a regular nature video on a screen. T…

This study tested whether a specific international disaster nursing training program improves nurses' preparedness and mental resilience better than their usual training. Researchers compared two groups of 80 nurses—one receiving the special training and another receiving regular…

This study aimed to adapt and test a survey about harmful masculine beliefs, called the Toxic Masculinity Scale, for use with nursing students in Indonesia. Researchers translated the survey, checked it with experts, and then gave it to over 600 nursing students to see if it was …

This study tested whether a peer-led education program could improve nursing students' basic math and medication calculation skills. Fifty-five first-year nursing students were randomly assigned to either receive three weeks of peer-led training or continue with their standard co…