NURSING

This study tested a safe early mobilization protocol for 60 patients who had coronary artery bypass graft surgery. The intervention group followed a step-by-step plan of moving, breathing exercises, and walking starting the day of surgery, while the control group received standar…

This study tested whether using virtual reality glasses to teach patients about self-care after bariatric surgery improves their ability to manage their health. Sixty adults who had weight-loss surgery were split into two groups: one group received standard care, while the other …

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

This study tested whether adding reflective materials like aluminum foil or white cloth around babies during jaundice light therapy helps lower bilirubin faster. 81 newborns with jaundice were split into three groups: foil reflectors, cloth reflectors, or standard care. The goal …

This study looked at whether smelling lavender can help people over 65 sleep better and have better physical balance. Researchers gave lavender scent to a group of elderly participants and measured their sleep quality and balance using standard tests. The goal was to find a safe,…

This study looked at whether reflexology (a type of foot massage) can reduce pain, improve sleep, and stabilize vital signs in people who have had a stroke. Seventy adults were split into two groups: one received 12 reflexology sessions over six weeks plus usual care, the other r…

This study tested an online stress management program for nurses. 42 nurses took part, with some using the program and others not. The goal was to see if the program could lower stress and improve how nurses feel about their workload.

This study tested whether placing orange blossom essential oil inside a stoma bag can reduce odor, lessen feelings of social isolation, and improve how people adjust to living with a stoma. Researchers enrolled 60 adults with a stoma who had no complications. Participants used th…

This study tested a new device to help position female patients during urinary catheterization, making it easier for nurses to see the urethra and insert the tube. Sixty nurses took part, and the device was compared to standard positioning methods. The goal was to see if the devi…

This study adapted the Toxic Masculinity Scale for use among 672 nursing students in Indonesia. Researchers translated and tested the scale to make sure it fits Indonesian culture and measures beliefs about harmful masculine norms. The goal was to create a reliable tool for futur…

This study looked at whether a special disaster nursing training program (ICN) helps nurses feel more prepared for disasters and builds their mental toughness. About 80 nurses took part, with one group getting the ICN training and the other their usual disaster training. Both gro…

This study tested 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 one group doing drama sessions and another group receiving standar…

This study looked at whether having older students teach first-year nursing students could improve their math and drug calculation skills. Fifty-five students took part, with half getting peer tutoring for three weeks. The goal was to see if this approach helps reduce medication …