NURSING

This study tested whether foot reflexology (a type of massage) can help stroke patients with pain, sleep, and vital signs like blood pressure. 70 stroke patients were split into two groups: one received 12 reflexology sessions over 6 weeks plus usual care, the other got usual car…

This study tested a face-to-face training program based on social learning theory to help visually impaired young women ages 15-30 improve their menstrual hygiene and self-care skills. 32 participants were split into two groups; one received the training and the other did not. Af…

This study tested whether teaching patients with virtual reality (VR) glasses, instead of standard methods, improves their ability to care for themselves after bariatric surgery. Sixty adults who had weight-loss surgery were split into two groups: one received discharge training …

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 their stress and improve how they feel about their workload. Results suggest the program may help nurs…

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

This study looked at whether watching nature scenes in virtual reality (VR) or on a regular screen could help nursing students feel less stressed during a big clinical exam. Sixty students took part, and researchers measured their anxiety and heart rate changes. The goal was to s…

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 acupressure can reduce anxiety and improve vital signs like blood pressure and heart rate in people diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome (a serious heart condition). Sixty-eight adults participated, and researchers measured their anxiety, pain, and …

This study tested whether placing orange blossom essential oil inside a stoma bag can reduce odor, lessen feelings of social isolation, and improve adjustment to life with a stoma. Researchers enrolled 60 adults with a stoma and no complications. Participants used the oil in thei…

This study looked at whether smelling lavender can help people over 65 sleep better and have better physical balance. Researchers divided 90 older adults into groups, with some receiving lavender scent. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free method could improve sleep qual…

This study tested a new device designed to help nurses position female patients during urinary catheterization. The goal was to make the procedure faster, safer, and more comfortable for both patients and nurses. Sixty nurses with experience in catheterization took part in the tr…

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

This study looked at how to best teach nursing students about physical activity to help them handle the physical and mental demands of their job. Researchers tested three different teaching methods across 16 nursing schools in Bavaria, Germany, involving 335 first-year students. …

This study looked at whether having older students teach younger ones can improve nursing students' math and drug calculation skills. Fifty-five first-year nursing students took part, with half getting three weeks of peer tutoring. The results showed that peer teaching helped imp…

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…

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…