Tapping to Lower Exam Anxiety in Nursing Students
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a simple technique called Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping on acupressure points while talking) to help nursing students feel calmer before their exam. If you are about to take your Surgical Diseases Nursing final, this might be a way to reduce anxiety.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a nursing student who volunteers to join the study.
- You are taking the Surgical Diseases Nursing course and will sit for its final exam.
- You are not currently receiving psychiatric treatment or psychological support.
- You have not previously failed the Surgical Diseases Nursing course application.
- You agree to continue after starting the study (unless you need to withdraw for a valid reason).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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