NURSING

This study tests whether guided imagery—a relaxation technique using mental images—can reduce the physical and emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in university students. Forty-eight women with regular cycles and moderate-to-severe PMS will practice guided imagery a…

This study looks at whether using a stress ball during cataract surgery can lower patients' pain and fear and increase their satisfaction. About 60 adults having their first cataract surgery will be asked to squeeze a stress ball during the procedure. Researchers will measure pai…

This study is developing and testing a friendly AI robot called E-MOTE to provide emotional support to women who have just had surgery for gynecologic cancer. The robot will assess their distress and offer personalized psychological help. Researchers will measure whether the robo…

This study investigates how family-centred care—where patients' families are included in care and discussions—is experienced in UK hospital wards. Researchers will interview 30 adults: 10 patients, 10 family members, and 10 nurses from an internal medicine ward. The goal is to un…

This study examines a program designed to help nurses from refugee or migrant backgrounds adjust to working in the Netherlands. Researchers will interview participants and supervisors to see what works and what can be improved. The goal is to make the program better and create a …

This study tests whether a 'jigsaw' teaching method helps nursing students learn stroke patient care better than standard lectures. One hundred students will be split into two groups: one learns with the jigsaw technique, the other with usual teaching. Researchers will measure th…

This project involves 2,750 children across multiple hospitals to improve how nurses insert gastric tubes. The team will train nurses using the latest evidence-based methods to increase success rates and reduce complications. The goal is to make the procedure safer and more consi…

This study looks at whether a smartphone app called SpadCare can help patients who have a PICC line (a thin tube for giving medicine or nutrition) take better care of it at home. About 201 adults will either use the app or get standard care. The goal is to see if app users have f…