Nurse-patient relations

This trial tests whether having a nurse specialist coordinate care for people with Parkinson's or related conditions improves their quality of life over 12 months. Participants are randomly assigned to either standard care with their neurologist or additional support from a nurse…

This study looked at whether therapeutic touch—a gentle, non-invasive technique—can help people aged 65 to 85 who are in the hospital sleep better and feel less anxious. Researchers compared a group that received therapeutic touch to a control group. The goal was to see if this s…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) simulation helps nursing students learn respiratory physical exams better than traditional small-group practice. 76 second-year students were randomly assigned to either VR training using an Oculus headset or hands-on practice in a l…

This study tests whether boosting nursing leadership and autonomy helps put Function Focused Care into practice on hospital wards. Function Focused Care encourages nurses to support patients in doing daily activities themselves, aiming to keep them mobile and independent. Researc…

This study develops and tests a tool designed to help lung cancer nurses talk to patients about clinical trials. The tool provides information on available trials, communication tips, and practical guidance. Researchers will test it in four UK hospitals to see if it improves nurs…

This study tested whether a peer mentoring program could improve therapeutic communication skills in pediatric nursing students. 73 students were randomly assigned to either receive peer mentoring or standard lessons only. Researchers measured communication skills using a scale a…