Nurse's role

This study tests whether a nurse-led smoking cessation program with free drugs and follow-up at healthy life centers helps heart patients quit smoking better than just giving them written information. About 221 daily smokers hospitalized for a heart event will be split into two g…

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 trial tests whether a spray made from lavender and ginger oils can ease sore throat, thirst, and nausea after kidney stone surgery. About 110 adults who have the surgery under general anesthesia will receive the aromatic spray, a placebo, or standard care. Researchers will m…

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 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 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 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 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 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 looked at whether listening to calming instrumental music before a coronary angiography (a procedure to check heart arteries) can help patients feel less pain and anxiety, and improve their comfort and satisfaction. Researchers divided 210 patients into two groups: one…

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 completed 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 questionnaires and open-ended questions about wound care knowledge and challenges. The goal is to ident…

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 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 tested whether having a nurse coordinator (NEC) helps patients follow the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program after colorectal surgery. Over 200 patients from multiple hospitals took part, with one group having the nurse and the other not. The goal was to se…