NURSING

This study tested an online stress management program for nurses to see if it could lower their stress and improve how they perceive their workload. A total of 42 nurses took part, with some joining the program and others serving as a comparison group. The program included sessio…

This study tested a special positioning device designed to help female patients maintain the correct position during urinary catheterization. The device aims to make the procedure faster and reduce physical strain on nurses. Sixty nurses with experience in catheterization partici…

This study looked at whether smelling lavender can help people over 65 sleep better and have better physical balance. 90 older adults took part, and researchers measured sleep quality and balance before and after using lavender scent. The goal was to find a safe, non-drug way to …

This study looked at whether watching nature scenes in virtual reality (VR) or as regular 2D videos could help nursing students feel less stressed during a tough clinical exam called an OSCE. Sixty students took part, and researchers measured their stress using heart rate and que…

This study tested a safe early mobilization plan for 60 patients who had coronary artery bypass surgery. The plan included gentle activities like sitting up, deep breathing, and walking starting the day of surgery. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce dizziness, impr…

This study tested whether reflexology—a type of foot massage—can help stroke patients feel less pain, sleep better, and have more stable vital signs. Seventy stroke patients were split into two groups: one received 12 reflexology sessions over six weeks plus usual care, the other…

This study tested whether acupressure, a technique that applies pressure to specific points on the body, can reduce anxiety and improve vital signs like blood pressure and heart rate in people hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Sixty-eight adults with a first-time A…

This study tested a face-to-face training program based on social learning theory to help visually impaired young women ages 15-30 improve their menstrual hygiene and self-care skills. 32 participants were split into two groups; one received the training and the other did not. Af…

This study tested whether teaching patients with virtual reality (VR) glasses, instead of standard methods, improves their ability to care for themselves after bariatric surgery. Sixty adults who had weight-loss surgery were split into two groups: one received discharge training …

This study tested whether adding reflective materials like aluminum foil or white cloth around babies during light therapy for jaundice helps lower bilirubin faster. 81 newborns with mild jaundice were randomly assigned to standard therapy, therapy with white cloth reflectors, or…

This study tested whether placing orange blossom essential oil inside a stoma bag can reduce odor, lessen feelings of social isolation, and improve adjustment to life with a stoma. Researchers enrolled 60 adults with a stoma and no complications. Participants used the oil in thei…

This study tested whether having senior nursing students tutor first-year students could improve their math and medication calculation skills. Fifty-five students were split into two groups: one received peer tutoring for three weeks, the other did not. The goal was to see if pee…

This study tested whether a short education program on genital and menstrual hygiene could improve hygiene habits and menstrual experiences for adolescent girls living in a container city after an earthquake. Sixty-eight girls aged 14-18 took part in two sessions over one week. R…

This study looked at whether a creative drama-based stress management program could help nursing students feel less stressed, cope better, and improve their emotional intelligence. 49 nursing students took part, with some doing drama sessions and others receiving standard trainin…

This study looked at whether gel nail polish changes the accuracy of pulse oximeters, which measure oxygen levels in the blood. 162 healthy women had gel polish applied to one finger and left the other finger bare. Oxygen and heart rate readings were then compared between the two…

This study looked at how to best teach nursing students about physical activity to help them handle the physical and mental demands of their job. Researchers tested three different teaching methods across 16 nursing schools in Bavaria, Germany, involving 335 first-year students. …

This study looked at whether a special disaster nursing training program (ICN) helps nurses feel more prepared for disasters and builds their mental strength. Eighty nurses were split into two groups: one got the ICN training, the other got their usual disaster training. Both gro…

This study adapted the Toxic Masculinity Scale for Indonesian nursing students to ensure it is culturally relevant and accurate. Researchers tested the scale with 672 students to measure beliefs about male dominance, rigid gender roles, emotional suppression, and avoiding help wh…