NURSING

This study explores whether guided imagery—a relaxation technique using mental visualization—can reduce the physical and emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in university students. Researchers will enroll 48 women with regular cycles and moderate-to-severe PMS. Part…

This study looks at whether using a stress ball during cataract surgery can lower patients' pain and fear while increasing their satisfaction. Researchers will ask 60 adults having their first cataract surgery to squeeze a stress ball during the procedure. They will then measure …

This study is developing and testing a friendly AI robot called E-MOTE to provide emotional support to women who have just had surgery for gynecologic cancer. The robot will assess their distress and offer personalized psychological help. Researchers will measure how well the rob…

This study looks at a program that helps nurses from refugee or migrant backgrounds adjust to working in the Dutch healthcare system. Researchers will ask participants and their supervisors about their experiences to find out what works well and what can be improved. The goal is …

This study tests whether a smartphone app can help patients with a PICC line (a thin tube used for long-term IV treatments at home) manage their care better. About 200 adults will use the app to track their line and report problems, with the goal of reducing complications like in…

This project works with nurses at multiple children's hospitals to improve how they place feeding tubes in young patients. The team will compare current methods to the latest evidence, train nurses on best practices, and track whether this leads to fewer complications and more su…

This study looks at whether a teaching method called the jigsaw technique helps nursing students learn more about caring for stroke patients. About 100 students will take part, with one group learning through the jigsaw method and the other through standard teaching. Researchers …