Effect of guided imagery training on death anxiety of nursesat COVID-19 intensive care units: a quasi-experimental study

This study looked at whether guided imagery (a simple relaxation and visualization technique) can reduce death anxiety in ICU nurses caring for COVID-19 patients. Nurses in the training group learned how to use mental imagery to release fear and stress. After one month, their anxiety about death dropped significantly, while the group without training showed no change. High death anxiety can lead to burnout, poor care, and job dissatisfaction. The study shows that guided imagery is a low-cost, safe tool that can help frontline staff manage stress and protect their mental health.