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. 101 participants were split into two groups: one received the program plus usual care, the other usual car…

This study looked at whether abdominal massage can reduce stomach problems like vomiting, bloating, and poor digestion in young children (1-24 months old) who are on breathing machines and fed through a tube in the pediatric intensive care unit. Nurses gave gentle belly massages …

This study looked at whether listening to music before and after a heart procedure (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, comfort, …

This study tested a nurse-led approach using a brain-wave monitor (BIS) to guide sedation in 88 children on breathing machines in the ICU. The goal was to see if this method could reduce time spent under- or over-sedated, lower sedative drug doses, and shorten hospital stays. Res…

This study tested two small devices—Coolsense (cold only) and Buzzy (cold plus vibration)—to see if they reduce pain and anxiety in children aged 6–12 with type 1 diabetes during insulin injections. 90 children were split into three groups: one used Coolsense, one used Buzzy, and…

This study tested whether immersive virtual reality (VR) or practicing with classmates is better for teaching nursing students how to perform a respiratory exam. 76 second-year nursing students were split into two groups. Both groups improved, but the VR group showed significantl…

This study looked at whether brief, mobile-friendly lessons (micro-learning) could improve critical care nurses' self-confidence, motivation, and stress levels after performing CPR. 100 nurses from intensive care units took part. Researchers measured changes using surveys before …

This study looked at whether a special cleaning process (decolonization) for Staphylococcus aureus bacteria can lower the chance of infection after hip or knee replacement surgery. About 90 adults who tested positive for S. aureus in their nose took part. The main goal was to see…

This study looked at how much nurses at Parc Taulí University Hospital know about caring for complex wounds. About 200 nurses answered surveys and open-ended questions about wound care best practices. The goal was to find gaps in knowledge and understand what training or support …

This study tested whether having a dedicated nurse coordinator helps patients stick to a recovery program after colorectal surgery. Over 200 adults from two hospitals took part, with one hospital having the nurse and the other not. The goal was to see if the nurse improved how we…

This pilot study tested whether a digital, arts-based training could reduce stigma among nurses caring for newborns with opioid withdrawal. About 99 nurses from labor, postpartum, and NICU units took part. Researchers measured changes in attitudes before, right after, and 1-2 mon…