Healing hands: simple touch may boost sleep and comfort in intensive care

This study looks at whether a gentle, non-invasive technique called therapeutic touch can improve sleep quality, comfort, and vital signs (like heart rate and blood pressure) in intensive care patients. 90 adults in the coronary ICU will be randomly placed into three groups: one receiving therapeutic touch, one receiving light contact (placebo), and one receiving standard care. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free approach can help patients rest and recover better.