NURSING

This study tested whether squeezing a stress ball or listening to music during coronary angiography (a heart imaging procedure) can lower pain and anxiety. 180 patients were randomly assigned to use a stress ball, listen to music, or receive standard care. Researchers measured an…

This study tested whether acupressure, a technique that applies pressure to specific points on the body, can reduce anxiety and improve vital signs like blood pressure and heart rate in people hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Sixty-eight adults with a first-time A…

This study tested a face-to-face education program for visually impaired young women aged 15-30. The program used touch, audio, and group activities to teach menstrual tracking, pad changing, and genital hygiene. Researchers compared 32 participants who received the training to a…

This study looked at whether smelling lavender can help people over 65 sleep better and have better physical balance. 90 older adults took part, and researchers measured sleep quality and balance before and after using lavender scent. The goal was to find a safe, non-drug way to …

This study tested whether placing orange blossom essential oil inside a stoma bag can reduce odor, lessen social isolation, and help people adapt to life with a stoma. Sixty adults with a stoma took part. Researchers measured changes using a stoma adaptation scale and a social is…

This study tested whether adding reflective materials like aluminum foil or white cloth around babies during light therapy for jaundice helps lower bilirubin faster. 81 newborns with mild jaundice were randomly assigned to standard therapy, therapy with white cloth reflectors, or…

This study looked at whether watching nature scenes in virtual reality (VR) or as regular 2D videos could help nursing students feel less stressed during a tough clinical exam called an OSCE. Sixty students took part, and researchers measured their stress using heart rate and que…

This study tested a special positioning device designed to help female patients maintain the correct position during urinary catheterization. The device aims to make the procedure faster, reduce physical strain on nurses, and improve safety. Researchers enrolled 60 nurses and mea…

This study tested whether reflexology (a type of foot massage) could reduce pain, improve sleep, and stabilize vital signs in 70 stroke patients. Half received reflexology twice a week for six weeks plus standard care, while the other half got standard care alone. The results are…

This study tested whether using virtual reality glasses for discharge education helps patients better care for themselves after bariatric surgery. Sixty adults who had laparoscopic weight-loss surgery were split into two groups: one received standard care, the other watched a 15-…

This study tested a safe early mobilization plan for 60 patients who had coronary artery bypass surgery. The plan included gentle activities like sitting up, deep breathing, and walking starting the day of surgery. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce dizziness, impr…

This study tested an online stress management program for nurses to see if it could lower their stress and improve how they perceive their workload. A total of 42 nurses took part, with some joining the program and others serving as a comparison group. The program included sessio…

This study looked at whether a tailored education program could help adolescent girls living in a container settlement after an earthquake improve their genital hygiene behaviors and menstrual experiences. Sixty-eight girls aged 14-18 took part in two 2-hour sessions covering ana…

This study looked at whether gel nail polish changes the accuracy of pulse oximeters, which measure oxygen levels in the blood. 162 healthy women had gel polish applied to one finger and left the other finger bare. Oxygen and heart rate readings were then compared between the two…

This study tested different ways to teach physical activity-related health competence to nursing students in Bavaria. Over 300 students from 16 schools participated, with some schools using new teaching methods and others serving as controls. The goal was to see which approach be…

This study looked at whether a creative drama-based stress management program could help nursing students feel less stressed, cope better, and improve their emotional intelligence. 49 nursing students took part, with some doing drama sessions and others receiving standard trainin…

This study adapted the Toxic Masculinity Scale for Indonesian nursing students to ensure it is culturally relevant and accurate. Researchers tested the scale with 672 students to measure beliefs about male dominance, rigid gender roles, emotional suppression, and avoiding help wh…

This study tested whether having senior nursing students tutor first-year students could improve their math and medication calculation skills. Fifty-five students were split into two groups: one received peer tutoring for three weeks, the other did not. The goal was to see if pee…

This study looked at whether a special disaster nursing training program (ICN) helps nurses feel more prepared for disasters and builds their mental strength. Eighty nurses were split into two groups: one got the ICN training, the other got their usual disaster training. Both gro…