Utilization of electrodermal activity in nursing research: A mapping review

IF 1.8 4区医学 Q2 NURSING

Japan Journal of Nursing Science Pub Date : 2026-07-06 DOI:10.1111/jjns.70064

Satomi Yoda, Akane Tsujimoto, Mariko Masujima

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Abstract

Aim

Electrodermal activity (EDA) reflects sympathetic nervous system activity related to emotions and cognition. This mapping review aimed to systematically identify and map existing nursing research that utilized EDA and examine future research prospects.

Methods

We searched PubMed, CINAHL, PsycArticles, Cochrane Collection Plus, Web of Science, IEEE Xplore, Ichushi-Web, CiNii Research, and Current Index to Japanese Nursing Literature without year limits. Inclusion criteria were EDA use, nursing research, human participants, and English or Japanese publications. Data were visualized to provide a comprehensive overview of EDA research in nursing and inform prospective research directions.

Results

Overall, 91 articles were included; most were primary research (n = 89) that mainly comprised intervention studies (n = 74). Studies involving healthy adults were common (n = 27), whereas those involving people with health impairments, infants and children, and older adults were limited. “Skin conductance” was the most frequently used term (n = 60), and the common measurement site was the finger or palm (n = 44). EDA was primarily used to measure psychological burden (n = 32) and physical responses (n = 27). Key phenomena included emotional arousal stimuli (n = 26) and complementary and alternative medicine (n = 22). Multiple demographic and physiological data and various scales were also examined.

Conclusion

In nursing research, EDA is used in intervention studies with healthy adults across multiple countries. Future research should include people with health impairments, apply EDA in personalized care, and explore its application in nursing staff stress management.

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皮肤电活动在护理研究中的应用：综述。

目的：皮电活动（EDA）反映与情绪和认知相关的交感神经系统活动。本研究旨在系统地识别和绘制利用EDA的现有护理研究，并展望未来的研究前景。方法：检索PubMed、CINAHL、PsycArticles、Cochrane Collection Plus、Web of Science、IEEE explore、Ichushi-Web、CiNii Research和Current Index，检索日本护理文献，无年份限制。纳入标准为EDA使用、护理研究、人类受试者和英文或日文出版物。数据的可视化提供了EDA在护理研究的全面概述，并告知未来的研究方向。结果：共纳入91篇文献；大多数为初级研究（n = 89），主要包括干预研究（n = 74）。涉及健康成年人的研究很常见（n = 27），而涉及健康受损者、婴儿和儿童以及老年人的研究则很有限。“皮肤电导”是使用频率最高的术语（n = 60），常见的测量部位是手指或手掌（n = 44）。EDA主要用于测量心理负担（n = 32）和身体反应（n = 27）。主要现象包括情绪唤醒刺激（n = 26）和补充替代医学（n = 22）。还检查了多种人口统计学和生理学数据以及各种量表。结论：在护理研究中，EDA被用于多个国家健康成人的干预研究。未来的研究应纳入健康障碍人群，将EDA应用于个性化护理，并探索其在护理人员压力管理中的应用。

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Japan Journal of Nursing Science 医学-护理

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4.10

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期刊介绍： The Japan Journal of Nursing Science is the official English language journal of the Japan Academy of Nursing Science. The purpose of the Journal is to provide a mechanism to share knowledge related to improving health care and promoting the development of nursing. The Journal seeks original manuscripts reporting scholarly work on the art and science of nursing. Original articles may be empirical and qualitative studies, review articles, methodological articles, brief reports, case studies and letters to the Editor. Please see Instructions for Authors for detailed authorship qualification requirement.