Nurse's role

This trial tests whether two simple distractions — watching a betta fish or playing with a hand puppet — can lower pain, fear, and anxiety in children aged 5 to 7 during a blood draw. One group will use the fish, another the puppet, and a third will receive standard care. Researc…

This study tests whether a special nursing education program can help reduce anxiety in patients about to undergo hyperbaric chamber treatment. Researchers will compare this program to the usual care provided. 42 participants will receive extra information and support before thei…

This study tests whether coloring mandalas for 20 minutes before elective surgery can lower patients' anxiety and stress. Sixty adults scheduled for gallbladder surgery will be randomly assigned to either color a mandala or receive standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety …

This study looks at whether listening to ney music, a traditional Turkish wind instrument, can help people who have had lumbar disc surgery feel less pain and anxiety, sleep better, and have a better quality of life. About 60 adults will be split into two groups: one group will l…

This study looks at how well smart pumps that talk to electronic health records work in 8 adult intensive care units. Researchers will interview nurses, review pump data, and run simulations to see if the technology reduces medication errors and is easy to use. About 485 nurses a…

This study follows 1,600 advanced practice nurses (APNs) in France to see how their role grows and works in real healthcare settings. Researchers will use surveys and interviews over several years. The goal is to learn what helps or hinders APNs from being fully used in patient c…