NURSE'S ROLE

This study tested a nurse-led disease management program using a mobile app and telehealth for people with coronary artery disease at high risk of returning to the hospital. The program aimed to help patients manage their condition through education, medication support, and lifes…

This study tested whether a 10-15 minute immersive virtual reality session using games like Beat Saber could reduce anxiety and stress in nursing students before they entered clinical practice. 90 students were randomly assigned to either use VR goggles or follow their usual prep…

This study tested whether gentle abdominal massage could reduce common stomach problems like vomiting, bloating, and poor digestion in children aged 1 to 24 months who are on breathing machines and feeding tubes in the pediatric ICU. Nurses gave the massage and tracked things lik…

This study looked at whether laughter yoga could help cancer patients going through chemotherapy. 55 patients were split into two groups: one did weekly 40-minute laughter yoga sessions for four weeks, while the other received standard care. After four weeks, the laughter yoga gr…

This study looked at whether treating patients who carry Staphylococcus aureus in their nose before knee or hip replacement surgery can reduce surgical site infections. About 90 adults who tested positive for the bacteria and were scheduled for joint replacement took part. The ma…

This study tested whether a special brain-wave monitor (BIS) could help nurses give the right amount of sedation to children on breathing machines in the intensive care unit. 88 children took part, and the goal was to see if using the monitor led to less time with too much or too…

This study tested two devices—Coolsense (cold) and Buzzy (cold + vibration)—to see if they could reduce pain and fear in children aged 6-12 during insulin injections. 90 kids with type 1 diabetes were split into three groups: one used Coolsense, one used Buzzy, and one received s…

This study looked at whether listening to music before and after a heart procedure called coronary angiography helps patients recover better. 210 adults took part, with half listening to music and half receiving standard care. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, vital signs, comf…

This study compared immersive virtual reality (VR) training to traditional peer-assisted small-group practice for teaching nursing students how to perform respiratory system physical exams. 76 second-year nursing students were randomly assigned to either VR using an Oculus headse…

This pilot study tested whether an online art-based training could reduce stigma that nurses may hold toward mothers who use substances during pregnancy. 99 registered nurses from labor, postpartum, and NICU units completed the training and surveys. The goal was to see if the tra…

This study tested whether having a dedicated nurse coordinator helps patients stick to a recovery program after colorectal surgery. About 200 adults having planned major colorectal surgery took part. The nurse coordinator guided patients through the recovery steps, and researcher…

This study looked at whether using short, mobile-friendly lessons (micro-learning) can improve critical care nurses' self-confidence, motivation, and stress levels after performing CPR. One hundred nurses with at least one year of ICU experience took part. The goal was to see if …

This study surveyed 200 nurses at Parc Taulí University Hospital to find out what they know about treating complex wounds and what training they need. Nurses answered questions about best practices and pressure injury care. The goal was to identify gaps in knowledge and improve w…