NURSING CARE

This study tested whether listening to music during a bladder test (urodynamic testing) can reduce pain and embarrassment. 90 adults were randomly assigned to either listen to music or not during the procedure. Researchers measured pain and embarrassment levels before, during, an…

This study tested a special play-based program called TOTEM for children aged 4 to 6 who survived the earthquake in Kahramanmaraş. The goal was to see if the program could lower their anxiety and improve their overall emotional well-being. Fifty-three children took part, and rese…

This study looked at whether placing a hot water bag on the belly can reduce pain and help the bowels start moving again in people with ileus (a bowel blockage). Sixty adults with a certain type of ileus took part. Researchers measured pain levels before and after the hot water b…

This study looked at whether massage after open heart surgery can help with pain, sleep, and stress. 96 adults who had elective open heart surgery took part. Some received back massage, while others got standard care. The researchers measured pain, sleep quality, and a stress hor…

This study tested a special education program for people with pulmonary hypertension (PH), a chronic lung condition that causes symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue. 49 patients took part, receiving face-to-face lessons, regular phone check-ins, and a video from a patien…

This study looked at whether a special teaching session before lung cancer surgery helps patients recover better. 100 adults took part, with half getting the extra education and half getting usual care. The goal was to see if the teaching improved pain, breathing, and overall rec…

This study tested whether spraying a cold mist on the skin before a blood-thinner injection can lessen pain and bruising. About 100 adults who had orthopedic surgery and needed daily heparin shots took part. Researchers measured pain levels and bruise size to see if the cold spra…

This study tested two simple distraction methods—blowing bubbles and a mental game with praise—to help children aged 7 to 12 feel less pain, fear, and anxiety during a blood draw. 207 children took part, and their pain and fear levels were measured before and after the procedure.…

This study tested if gentle leg stretches done during dialysis sessions can ease muscle cramps. Sixty adults on dialysis did stretches twice a week for eight weeks, guided by their nurses. The results showed that those who stretched had less severe cramps compared to those who re…

This study tested whether a special sleep cap helps newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) sleep longer and stay more stable. Researchers watched 53 babies over three nights to measure sleep, heart rate, breathing, and oxygen levels. The goal was to see if a simple c…

This study looked at whether painting mandalas (circular patterns) during chemotherapy can help reduce anxiety, nausea, and improve comfort. It involved 73 adults receiving chemotherapy for the first time. The experimental group colored mandalas for at least 30 minutes during tre…

This study looked at whether motivational interviewing—a type of counseling that encourages healthy habits—can help people who had lumbar disc surgery feel less disabled by back pain and have a better quality of life. 72 patients were split into two groups; one group received the…

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 tested whether diluted thyme honey can reduce dry mouth in intensive care patients receiving oxygen therapy. 64 adults were randomly assigned to get oral care with either diluted thyme honey or standard salt water. After three days, the honey group reported less dry mo…

This study tested a Turkish version of a questionnaire that helps people with diabetes check how well they care for their feet to prevent ulcers. 202 adults with diabetes answered questions about their daily foot care habits. The goal was to make sure the tool works accurately in…

This study looked at how nurses use smartphones during work and how it affects patient safety. Researchers surveyed 368 nurses in Egypt and found 105 clinical incidents linked to phone distractions. The goal was to understand the risks and gather ideas for safer phone use in hosp…