NURSING CARE

This study tested whether a structured education session before lung cancer surgery helps patients recover better. One hundred patients were randomly assigned to either receive this special nurse-led education with a booklet or to get standard hospital care. Researchers then meas…

This study tested whether motivational interviewing—a series of supportive conversations—could help people recover after surgery for a slipped disc in their lower back. Researchers worked with 72 patients who had just had this surgery. They wanted to see if these conversations co…

This study tested whether a simple stretching program led by nurses during dialysis treatment could reduce painful muscle cramps in patients with kidney failure. Sixty adults who regularly experience cramps during dialysis were randomly assigned to either do supervised leg stretc…

This study tested whether giving back massages to patients after open-heart surgery could help them feel better. Researchers wanted to see if massage could reduce pain, improve sleep quality, and lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. They compared 96 patients who received …

This study tested if listening to music could make a specific bladder function test less painful and embarrassing. Researchers randomly assigned 90 adults undergoing the test to either listen to music or not. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug approach could improve com…

This study tested two simple distraction methods to help children aged 7-12 cope with the pain, fear, and anxiety of getting a blood draw. Researchers compared having kids blow bubbles with a material-free technique using conversation and positive reinforcement. The goal was to s…

This study tested whether a specially designed sleep cap could help babies in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) sleep better and improve their body's vital signs. Researchers compared 53 stable infants over 32 weeks old, with some wearing the cap and others not. The cap was …

This study tested whether diluted thyme honey could help relieve dry mouth in intensive care unit (ICU) patients receiving oxygen therapy through a nasal tube. Researchers compared 64 patients split into two groups: one received mouth care with diluted honey, and the other receiv…

This study tested a special play-based program designed to help young children (ages 4-6) recover from the psychological trauma of a major earthquake in Turkey. The program, called TOTEM, used therapeutic play to help children express their feelings, reduce anxiety, and improve t…

This study tested whether a special education and support program could help people with pulmonary hypertension manage their symptoms better. For nine months, 49 patients received in-person training and regular phone check-ins to learn how to handle symptoms like shortness of bre…

This study looked at whether spraying a cold mist on the skin before a blood thinner injection could reduce pain and bruising. It involved 101 adults who had orthopedic surgery and needed daily injections to prevent blood clots. Researchers compared the pain and bruising at injec…

This study tested if putting orange blossom essential oil in a stoma bag helps reduce odor, improves how people adjust to living with a stoma, and reduces feelings of social isolation. It involved 60 adults with a permanent stoma who had no complications. Researchers compared out…