Clinical trials

The goal of this quasi-experimental clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of a culturally adapted, six-week resilience-building programme on psychological well-being and clinical performance in emergency nurses working in Palestinian hospitals. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the six-week resilience-building programme improve the psychological well-being of emergency nurses? Does the intervention enhance their Advanced Life Support (ALS) performance during a simulation-based assessment? Researchers will compare the intervention group receiving the resilience-building programme to a non-equivalent control group to see if the intervention leads to significant improvements in adaptive coping, mental health, and simulated clinical performance. Participants will: Participate in a six-week resilience-building programme integrating cognitive-behavioural techniques, mindfulness, stress inoculation training, and mental rehearsal (intervention group only). Complete validated questionnaires to measure psychological well-being and resilience before and after the study period. Complete a standardized, high-fidelity simulated scenario to assess their Advanced Life Support (ALS) clinical performance.

The goal of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate the impact of Virtual Reality (VR) technology on depression, anxiety, and stress levels among Palestinian patients undergoing breast biopsy. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of VR as a non-pharmacological intervention to reduce psychological distress associated with the biopsy procedure. The main research hypotheses are: H01: There will be no significant difference in depression levels between patients who receive immersive VR during breast biopsy and those who receive standard care. H02: There will be no significant difference in anxiety levels between patients who receive immersive VR during breast biopsy and those who receive standard care. H03: There will be no significant difference in stress levels between patients who receive immersive VR during breast biopsy and those who receive standard care. Participants will: Receive either a VR intervention or standard care during their breast biopsy. Wear a VR headset for 15-30 minutes, experiencing a calming virtual environment designed to promote relaxation. Complete assessments of depression, anxiety, and stress before and after the procedure using validated psychological questionnaires.