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Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.) · Patrick D Smith, Kathleen Becker, Laken Roberts, et al.

In low-income home-dwelling older adults, higher depressive symptoms and pain interference were linked to more difficulty with daily activities. Depression was linked to part of the pain-function relationship, but this baseline analysis does not show treatment improves function.

Cancer nursing · Amy J Hoffman, Ruth Ann Brintnall, Barbara A Given, et al.

A nurse-supported home Wii walking and balance program, pedometer, education, visits and safety monitoring was feasible and safe; post-surgical lung cancer patients had lower fatigue at week 6 than usual care; pilot cannot isolate components.

The American journal of hospice & palliative care · Lisa C Lindley, Savithri Nageswaran

Pediatric primary care involvement was not linked to hospice use overall. It was linked to home health care use, and to hospice use for children 15 to 20 years.

The Journal of cardiovascular nursing · Faye S Routledge, Sandra B Dunbar, Melinda Higgins, et al.

Working adults with insomnia symptoms had lower blood vessel dilation (average 6.13% vs 6.83% after accounting for age, artery size and cholesterol problems), a marker linked to cardiovascular risk. Cross-sectional data cannot prove insomnia caused the difference.

The Journal of cardiovascular nursing · Janna D Stephens, Allison M Yager, Jerilyn Allen

Young adults using a calorie-tracking app with daily text reminders from a coach lost 1.8kg over three months, while the control group gained 0.3kg. The difference was significant. Consistent logging of physical activity drove the weight loss.

Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society · Jeongok G Logan, Debra J Barksdale, Sherman A James, et al.

Korean immigrants who reported more active, effortful coping had lower stress, anxiety, depression and more American cultural adaptation. This was not proof that coping skills cause better health.

The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC · Carol Dawson-Rose, Jessica E Draughon, Roland Zepf, et al.

HIV clinic patients had high substance use: most reported tobacco or non-prescribed substances, and urine tests were positive for cannabis, cocaine or benzodiazepines. This study measured use only; it did not test whether screening improves care.

European journal of cardiovascular nursing · Kathleen T Hickey, Lynn V Doering, Belinda Chen, et al.

In 330 heart transplant patients, men were older and had more risk factors. Women had more rejection episodes (3.9 vs 3.0), more moderate or severe rejection (14% vs 5%), and more hospitalizations (59% vs 46%). Mortality did not differ.

The Journal of cardiovascular nursing · Stephanie A Hooker, Kaile Ross, Kevin S Masters, et al.

Heart failure patients found a mailed psychospiritual program acceptable, with most reporting benefit. Preliminary data showed improvements in quality of life and mood, but the small, uncontrolled pilot cannot prove the intervention works.

The Journal of cardiovascular nursing · Wendy E Balliet, Alok Madan, Michael L Craig, et al.

A patient with a ventricular assist device stopped taking medications out of hopelessness, not active suicidal intent. Multidisciplinary communication and psychotherapy helped him regain trust and adhere to his regimen, highlighting that non-adherence can signal severe emotional distress.

The American journal of hospice & palliative care · Erika R Manu, Lona Mody, Sara E McNamara, et al.

Older nursing home residents with comfort-focused directives were still transferred to hospital at a rate not clearly lower than usual-care residents. Antibiotic use was lower in comfort and palliative groups. Recheck goals after admission and before transfer.

Cancer nursing · Rachel Hirschey, Sharron L Docherty, Wei Pan, et al.

Breast cancer survivors expected general benefits from exercise, especially feeling better mentally, but did not spontaneously connect it with lower recurrence risk or treatment side effects. Nurses can check whether patients already expect these benefits.

Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners · Elora Majumder, Fran R Cogen, Maureen Monaghan

Emerging adults with type 1 diabetes relied less on parents but reported better problem solving and communication over the first year after high school. Their A1c rose and glucose monitoring fell.

Cancer nursing · Julie A Kruse, Reg A Williams, Darlene Mood

A brief cultural affiliation survey sorted into four areas: lifestyle, language and holidays, relationships, and cultural health practices. The health practices area was too weak to use alone. In 604 cancer patients receiving radiotherapy, African Americans scored higher than White patients.

Western journal of nursing research · Deonni P Stolldorf, Mary S Dietrich, Sheila H Ridner

Patients with primary, cancer-related, and non-cancer-related lower-limb lymphedema reported similar high psychosocial symptom burden. They described body-image distress, clothing and access problems, and burdensome self-care.

Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society · Carol Jean Abesamis, Sharon Fruh, Heather Hall, et al.

Filipino Americans in the reviewed studies had high rates of hypertension, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome, often at lower BMI levels. The review suggests nurses should consider lower BMI thresholds and culturally appropriate education, not weight alone.

The Journal of cardiovascular nursing · Jiayun Xu, Martha Abshire, Hae-Ra Han

Most research on decisions by people with heart failure focused on end-of-life choices. Acute symptoms often sent patients to emergency care, while gradual symptoms prompted calls to providers. Evidence comes from small studies with mixed results.

Cancer nursing · Tara K Mann, Robin B Dail, Donald E Bailey

Cognitive and affective symptoms during high-dose IL-2 were common and severe. Screening was inconsistent, depression increased over cycles in one trial, and it is unclear whether symptoms return to baseline after treatment.

European journal of cardiovascular nursing · Lynn V Doering, Anthony McGuire, Jo-Ann Eastwood, et al.

CBT for depression after cardiac surgery improved patients' sense of control and reduced pain interference and severity, but did not improve sleep. Depression outcomes were published separately.

The American journal of hospice & palliative care · Adam E Singer, Tayla Ash, Claudia Ochotorena, et al.

Family meeting tools for palliative and ICU care are mostly provider-facing agendas, planners, and templates. Most were not tested, so they may structure meetings but do not prove better patient or family outcomes.

Journal of holistic nursing : official journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association · Veronica Barcelona de Mendoza, Emily Harville, Jane Savage, et al.

Pregnant women using massage had lower odds of depressive symptoms, while those using aromatherapy or journaling had higher odds. These are associations from a survey, not proof that these therapies help or harm mental health.

Health care for women international · Jenny Jean, Alison Coll, Mallory Monda, et al.

HIV-positive women often wanted children but knew little about safer conception, so many relied on unprotected sex; providers seldom asked about pregnancy plans, leaving counseling focused on avoiding pregnancy.

Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses · Esther O Park, Bernice C Yates, Jane Meza, et al.

Spousal caregivers of coronary bypass patients with higher caregiving time demands reported more caregiving difficulty and more open talk about the surgery. Depressive symptoms were minimal and did not differ. Screen caregiving load and communication.

The Journal of cardiovascular nursing · Kristine L Kwekkeboom, Lisa C Bratzke

Relaxation, meditation, and guided imagery sometimes eased breathlessness, sleep problems, fatigue, or symptom burden in adults with heart failure, but findings were mixed and no strategy worked consistently.