Background: Several studies have evaluated the effects of lavender essential oil on the
anxiety of hemodialysis (HD) patients, but most of them did not estimate the pooled effect …

Background & Aim The use of mechanical ventilation devices as a supportive respiratory
system for hospitalized patients in intensive care units is often accompanied by the inability …

Background Cancer diagnosis not only impacts physical health but also mental well-being,
often leading to significant stress, fear, and depression among patients. The utilization of …

The present pilot study examined effectiveness of a 2-week footbathing intervention on
physiological, endocrine, and psychological status in healthy Japanese university students …

Background Chronic renal failure poses a significant global health challenge, exerting a
substantial burden on both patients and their caregivers. Hemodialysis, a common treatment …

Background With the global increase in the older adults population, understanding factors
that impact their quality of life is crucial. The perception of aging and self-efficacy are …

Aim Previous research has identified loneliness as a significant social stressor among the
older adult population, and highlights the scarcity of empirical research on the efficacy of …

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by irreversible damage to renal
function. For patients undergoing replacement therapies like hemodialysis (HD), the pain …

Background Anxiety and delirium are prevalent complications in cardiac patients
undergoing invasive procedures like coronary artery bypass surgery, with untreated …

Abstract Objectives Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a sensory–motor disorder
characterized by an intense urge to move the legs during rest. Non-pharmacological …