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 and increase their satisfaction. About 60 adults having their first cataract surgery will be asked to squeeze a stress ball during the procedure. Researchers will measure pai…

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 whether the robo…

This study tests whether a 'jigsaw' teaching method helps nursing students learn stroke patient care better than standard lectures. One hundred students will be split into two groups: one learns with the jigsaw technique, the other with usual teaching. Researchers will measure th…

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 and have fewer problems like infections or blockages. About 200 adults who already have a PICC line will use the app to tra…

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

This project works to improve how nurses place feeding tubes in hospitalized children. The team will review the latest evidence, find gaps in current practices, and train nurses on the safest methods. The goal is to reduce complications and ensure every child gets the best care p…