New nursing approach may ease emotional toll of facial paralysis after brain surgery

This study tested a 12-week nursing program based on the Roy Adaptation Model in 160 adults who developed facial paralysis after surgery for a large acoustic neuroma. The program included education, counseling, and facial exercises, and aimed to reduce anxiety and depression while improving quality of life. Researchers also measured stress and inflammation markers in the blood. The goal was to see if this extra support helps people cope better than standard care alone.