NURSING

Research for nursing

Papers a nurse can act on, across critical and emergency care, medical-surgical, mental health, paediatrics and neonatal, maternity, older adults, community and primary care, and oncology and palliative care. Each is read in full rather than from its abstract.

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• RNCohort2022Profiles of Symptom Suffering and Functioning in Children and Adolescents Receiving Chemotherapy.Cancer nursingChildren and adolescents on chemotherapy fall into three distinct groups: low, medium, or high symptom suffering. High suffering was linked to baseline psychological stress, not age or sex. Nurses can use this to identify patients needing extra support.
• RNQualitative2022The Influence of Human-Milk Substitutes Marketing on Breastfeeding Intention and Practice among Native and Immigrant Brazilians.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant AssociationBrazilian mothers in Portugal and Brazil all intended to breastfeed, but formula was introduced for work, infant weight concerns, perceived low milk supply, and health advice. Immigrants reported more free formula samples, yet intention and practice were similar.
• RNSurvey2022Q Fever awareness and risk profiles among agricultural show attendees.The Australian journal of rural healthOnly 62% of 344 agricultural show attendees had heard of Q fever, and slightly less than 10% were vaccinated or likely immune. Forty percent were high risk and 21% medium risk. Awareness did not match exposure risk.
• RNOther2023Evaluating a brief intervention for mealtime difficulty on older adults with dementia.Nursing openMealtime difficulty fell during a quiet one-to-one mealtime practice programme using spaced retrieval and familiar food in eight older adults with dementia, but after it stopped the effect lasted in only four.
• RNSystematic Review2023Promoting community institutional partnerships to improve the health of intimate partner violence survivors experiencing homelessness.Journal of advanced nursingShelter-based partnerships serving people experiencing homelessness rarely addressed intimate partner violence survivors specifically. Nurse-led in-shelter care offered primary care, mental health support, insurance help and referrals, but the review did not show these improved patient outcomes.
• RNSurvey2023Effect of social support on illness perception in patients with atrial fibrillation during "Blanking Period": Mediating role of sense of mastery.Nursing openIn AF patients during first 3 months after ablation, more perceived social support was linked to less negative illness perception through higher sense of mastery. The direct link was not supported.
• RNSurvey2023Emotional health assessment related to COVID-19 in older people: A cross-sectional study.International journal of older people nursingOlder people in Spain reported moderate COVID-19 anxiety and fear, but general psychological distress above a common threshold. Women had higher distress than men. Nurses can ask about emotional health in older-person contacts.
• RNMeta-Analysis2023What is the impact of daily oral supplementation of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) plus calcium on the incidence of hip fracture in older people? A systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of older people nursingDaily oral vitamin D3 plus calcium reduced hip fractures by about 25% in older adults. The benefit was seen in trials using 800 IU vitamin D3 plus 1200 mg calcium, not in trials using 800 IU vitamin D3 plus 1000 mg calcium.
• RNCohort2023Diabetes mellitus, glycaemic control, and severe COVID-19 in the Australian critical care setting: A nested cohort study.Australian critical care : official journal of the Confederation of Australian Critical Care NursesIn Australian ICUs, patients with diabetes or stress-induced hyperglycaemia had much longer stays than normoglycaemic patients. Mortality was not significantly higher for either group after adjusting for age and illness severity. Routine corticosteroid use worsened glucose control.
• RNSystematic Review2022A Systematic Review of the Consumer Emergency Care Satisfaction Scale (CECSS).Journal of nursing care qualityThe CECSS appears reliable and valid for asking ED patients and caregivers about nursing care satisfaction, but high scores are common and many studies used cross-sectional or convenience samples.
• RNQualitative2022'At least there is something in my bra': A qualitative study of women's experiences with oncoplastic breast surgery.Journal of advanced nursingWomen prioritized survival over aesthetics at diagnosis, feeling dependent on physicians. Later, they sought concrete reconstruction plans, finding comfort in having 'something in the bra' to avoid prostheses, though uncertainty about timing caused distress.
• RNCohort2022"Ventilator-free days" composite outcome in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection treated with tocilizumab: A retrospective competing risk analysis.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careIn ventilated ICU patients with COVID-19, tocilizumab was associated with higher chance of being alive and off the ventilator by day 28. Steroids and antivirals were also used in some, so its separate effect is unclear.
• RNOther2022Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on access to online therapeutic education programs for children with sickle cell disease.Journal of pediatric nursingOnline therapeutic education for children with sickle cell disease was associated with more sessions per child, 1.2 to 1.7, mainly through individual sessions. But participation fell from 22.4% to 4.9% in Seine Saint Denis. Access was unequal.
• RNRCT2022Effect of neuro-linguistic programming on COVID-19 fear in kidney transplant patients: A randomized controlled study.Complementary therapies in clinical practiceIn kidney transplant patients with high fear, one phone-based NLP session was associated with lower fear scores, from 22.92 to 14.32 over one week; control scores went from 22.14 to 21.46. No active comparator means benefit uncertain.
• RNQualitative2022Sexual and Reproductive Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Self-Efficacy Among Young Adult Filipino American Women.Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing SocietyFilipino American women described silence about sex at home and school, leading them to rely on friends and the internet. Fear of parents seeing insurance records and cultural shame prevented them from seeking contraceptive care, even when they knew services were available.
• RNQualitative2022Contextual factors influencing patients' experiences of acute deterioration and medical emergency team (MET) encounter: A grounded theory study.Journal of advanced nursingMany patients surprised by acute deterioration judged the medical emergency team by what staff explained and how they were treated. They linked painful procedures or poor communication with fear and distrust, and explanation and reassurance with feeling safe.
• RNOther2022Public awareness for "classic" childhood diseases and inflammatory syndromes in children during the COVID-19 pandemic.Journal of pediatric nursingSearch interest in classic childhood diseases dropped significantly during the early pandemic, while attention to Kawasaki disease and PIMS spiked only after media reports. Low public search volume for serious conditions like PIMS does not mean low risk, so rely on clinical signs rather than parental awareness.
• RNOther2023Prevalence of atrial fibrillation in a regional Victoria setting, findings from the crossroads studies (2001-2003 and 2016-2018).The Australian journal of rural healthAtrial fibrillation prevalence was 1.8% in Crossroads-I and 2.0% in Crossroads-II in rural Victoria, with no significant difference 15 years apart despite higher risk factors.
• RNSurvey2023Maternal food-avoidance diets and dietary supplements during breastfeeding.Nursing open19.8% of breastfeeding mothers reported avoiding foods at 6 months postpartum, most often because of conditions in the child, including suspected intolerance or allergy. 77.8% used supplements, and celiac disease and food allergy were associated with avoidance.
• RNOther2023Didn't put a label on it: Examining intimate partner strangulation within a diagnostic framework.Journal of advanced nursingEight women who sought emergency care after partner strangulation said nurses' detailed assessments and alternate light exams helped document injuries, but records often left strangulation out of diagnoses and later-risk discussions.
• RNSystematic Review2022Motivational interviewing to promote interconception health: A scoping review of evidence from clinical trials.Patient education and counselingMotivational interviewing improved at least one main result in 19 of 37 clinical trials, with no clear benefit from more sessions or strict fidelity. Trials enrolling women near birth or after birth showed more postpartum improvements than prenatal-only trials.
• RNSurvey2022The Mediating Effects of Mindfulness on Perceived Stress From HIV Stigma in People Living With HIV in Myanmar: A Cross-sectional Study.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACPeople living with HIV in Myanmar reported more stress when they felt more HIV stigma. Mindfulness was part of the link between stigma and stress, but the study did not test whether mindfulness reduces stress.
• RNRCT2022Primary palliative care for heart failure provided within ambulatory cardiology: A randomized pilot trial.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careA nurse-led palliative care program for heart failure was feasible in routine cardiology visits. Patients found it acceptable, but the pilot did not compare outcomes with usual care, so it does not show the program improves symptoms or quality of life.
• RNQualitative2022Coerced Choice: Resigned Contraceptive Usership Among Individuals Affected by Reproductive Coercion.Journal of midwifery & women's healthSurvivors of reproductive coercion described being pushed into contraception they did not want, such as implants or IUDs, because partners refused condoms. They kept methods despite pain or side effects, and participants reported no clinician support at placement for less desired long-acting methods.
• RNSurvey2022Polychoric Correlation With Ordinal Data in Nursing Research.Nursing researchA different way of checking a family-support questionnaire fit the data better than the common method. This is about analysis, not evidence that nurses gave better support.
• RNQualitative2022The effectiveness of ūloa as a model supporting Tongan people experiencing mental distress.International journal of mental health nursingTongan participants described culturally informed mental health care as needing harmony, family and collective decision making. They said the person experiencing distress should be central to choices. The study reported themes, not tested outcomes.
• RNQualitative2022Understanding antibiotic-seeking behaviour: A qualitative case study of mothers of children aged 5 and under.Journal of advanced nursingMothers of children under five saw antibiotics as safe and trusted. When unsure or anxious, they wanted prescriptions even without a diagnosis, and family pressure and being a good mother also influenced requests.
• RNRCT2022Patient Education Regarding Fasting Recommendations to Shorten Fasting Times in Patients Undergoing Esophagogastroduodenoscopy: A Controlled Pilot Study.Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and AssociatesA bundled nurse-delivered fasting education package was linked to shorter fasting, better comfort and a clearer endoscopic view, but lower satisfaction with preparation care.
• OTRNOther2022Promoting sleep in low-income older adults with disabilities: Comparing CAPABLE with a social engagement control.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Both a multidisciplinary home program and a social engagement control improved sleep efficiency and reduced sleep onset latency in low-income older adults with disabilities. However, the multidisciplinary program was not superior to the social engagement control.
• RNCohort2022Reducing health disparities: Adherence to referrals for further diagnosis among asylum seeking children.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)Asylum-seeking children in Israel adhered to nurse referrals for further diagnosis at the same rate as native Israeli children, even though most lacked health insurance. However, they were significantly less likely to adhere to developmental referrals compared to physical or growth referrals.
• RNQualitativeExamining Stigma and Disclosure Among Women With HIV in the Southern United States: Qualitative Study Guided by the Adaptive Leadership Framework for Chronic Illness.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACWomen with HIV described fear of rejection and mistrust as central barriers to disclosure. Providers were described as able to help by checking HIV misconceptions, encouraging, connecting to support groups, and discussing who needed to know.
• RNQualitative2023'Never once was I thinking the c-word': Parent perspectives on the facilitators and barriers to getting a childhood cancer diagnosis.Journal of clinical nursingParents of children later diagnosed with cancer often noticed symptoms first but rarely suspected cancer. Families described quicker diagnosis when providers agreed symptoms were unusual; daily-life context and provider dismissiveness delayed care.
• RNSurvey2023Factors associated with posttraumatic growth among spouses of women diagnosed with gynaecological cancer: A cross-sectional study.Nursing openChinese spouses caring for women with gynaecological cancer reported more posttraumatic growth when they perceived more social support and used more dysfunctional coping. Lower growth was seen in younger spouses and when partners had surgery only.
• RNCohort2023Associations between Paternal Co-residence and Child Health among African American Children.Western journal of nursing researchLiving with their father was not associated with better asthma, obesity, or blood pressure outcomes in 250 African American preschoolers. The study was underpowered to detect small effects, so clinicians should not assume co-residence alone guarantees physical health benefits.
• RNQualitative2023Barriers and facilitators of experiencing pregnancy and motherhood with congenital heart disease: A secondary qualitative analysis.Nursing openWomen with congenital heart disease described fears of passing the condition to children and anxiety about their own mortality as key barriers. Support from partners, trusting relationships with clinicians, and involving children in care helped them cope.
• RNOther2022Mystery Shopper Assessment of PrEP Service Delivery Quality for Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Kenya: A Cross-sectional Study.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACProvider guideline adherence averaged 31.4, while communication averaged 72.8, in mystery shopper encounters where young women sought PrEP. In 36.5% of encounters, shoppers said they would not seek care from that provider again.
• RNQualitative2022Alpha Test of the Donor Conception Tool to Empower Parental Telling and Talking.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNParents and clinicians rated the TELL Tool prototype as highly helpful for supporting disclosure about donor conception. Feedback focused on improving navigation, clarifying medical terms, and adding content on family emotions and cultural diversity.
• OTRNCohort2022The Effects of the 2020 COVID-19 Lockdown on Mood, Behavior, and Social and Cognitive Functioning in Older Long-Term Care Residents.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationDuring the Dutch lockdown, long-term care residents did not show clinically relevant group-level worsening in mood, behavior, loneliness, cognition or delirium. Only self-reported mood symptoms rose slightly, not judged clinically relevant, and staff saw large individual variation.
• RNSystematic Review2022Scoping review: Scope of practice of nurse-led services and access to care for people experiencing homelessness.Journal of advanced nursingNurse-led services for adults experiencing homelessness were broad, from wound care and vaccination to case management and advocacy. Trauma-informed, consistent, non-judgemental care and practical help with appointments were reported to improve access.
• PTOTRNSystematic Review2022A Systematic Review of Virtual Reality Therapeutics for Acute Pain Management.Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management NursesIn adults, most studies found lower acute pain during VR, but several found no benefit and one found worse pain. Devices, content and study quality varied widely, so results are not consistent.
• RNSurvey2022Multi-tablet, Single-Tablet, or Long-Acting Antiretroviral Treatment for HIV: A Cross-sectional Study of Patient Preferences in the United States and Spain.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACIn Spain, 61.9% preferred a two-month HIV injection; in the USA, 44.4% preferred a once-daily tablet. Preference for injection was linked to recent diagnosis, dissatisfaction with current treatment, and prior injection experience.
• RNNarrative Review2022Definitions, theories, and measurement of stress in children.Journal of pediatric nursingStress in children can be measured by behavior, physiology, or report, but no universal screening tool is established. Clinicians may watch growth, behavior, and family history.
• RNCase Report2022A Case of Acne Fulminans.Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & PractitionersOne adolescent developed sudden severe ulcerative acne with fever and joint pain after COVID-19. A face-to-face exam found widespread lesions, leading to acne fulminans diagnosis and treatment with prednisone and isotretinoin.
• RNCohort2022Use of health care utilization as a metric of intervention success may perpetuate racial disparities: An outcome evaluation of a homeless transitional care program.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)Black and White people experiencing homelessness referred to a transitional care program showed no difference in health care use or mortality, but Black participants who completed the program had fewer 30 and 90 day emergency department revisits than White participants.
• RNSurvey2022Determination of patients' family members' needs and related factors in the intensive care unit with visiting restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.Intensive & critical care nursingFamilies locked out of ICUs by visiting bans wanted most of all to be told the truth and reassured their relative was being well cared for. Women reported lower needs than men, and families with no one to help them at the hospital wanted more support.
• PTOTSLPRNSurvey2022Examining Associations Among Sexual Health, Unmet Care Needs, and Distress in Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Survivors.Seminars in oncology nursingAmong breast and gynecologic cancer survivors, 82.8% reported clinically significant sexual dysfunction. Worse sexual function and greater unmet sexual health needs were independently associated with higher psychological distress, even after controlling for age, treatment type, and antidepressant use.
• RNQualitative2022"Keep It to Yourself": A Qualitative Study of HIV Disclosure Perspectives Among Older Adults Living With HIV in South Carolina Who Are Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACOlder adults living with HIV who had survived childhood sexual abuse described four ways of deciding disclosure: keeping it secret, disclosing regardless, choosing by person, or choosing by circumstance. Fear of stigma drove secrecy.
• RNQualitative2022The experience of fathers during the covid-19 UK maternity care restrictions.MidwiferyFathers described UK maternity restrictions as isolating and disempowering. They felt exclusion from scans and postnatal visits made early bonding harder. Lockdown and working from home also gave more family time, which some linked to better long-term bonding.
• RNQualitative2023Youth Perspectives on Barriers and Opportunities for the Development of a Peer Support Model to Promote Mental Health and Prevent Suicide.Western journal of nursing researchRural youth described financial barriers and isolation as major obstacles to mental health support, but valued community connection and social media. They proposed two conceptual models: a peer support app for virtual access and an integrated care center placing all services under one roof to reduce stigma.
• RNQualitative2023Religion, Spirituality, and Coping During the Pandemic: Perspectives of Dementia Caregivers.Clinical nursing researchCaregivers described faith as helping them and their loved ones with dementia cope during social distancing, but older adults lost in-person services and struggled with virtual options because hearing, writing, or technology limits.