Breathing exercises for emergency room nurses
This study tests whether simple breathing exercises can help emergency room nurses feel less tired and stressed from caring for patients. If you work in an ER, you might find it easier to cope with work demands.
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Who can take part
- You must be a nurse working in an emergency department.
- You should not have any diagnosed mental health conditions, like depression or anxiety.
- You must be healthy enough to do breathing exercises (no lung disease like asthma).
- You should not have previously taken part in a breathing exercise program.
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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