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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• RNCohort2023Depressive symptoms during the perinatal period by disability status: Findings from the United States Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System.Journal of advanced nursingWomen with disabilities reported depressive symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum at more than twice the rate of women without disabilities, even after adjusting for age, income, and prior depression. Screening tools may need adaptation to ensure accessibility for this population.
• RNOther2023Documentation of pressure ulcers in medical records at an internal medicine ward in university hospital in western Sweden.Nursing openPressure ulcer risk assessments and wound definitions were often missing or vague in the ward's medical records.
• RNSystematic Review2023A systematic review of predictive models for hospital-acquired pressure injury using machine learning.Nursing openMachine learning models predicted hospital-acquired pressure injuries with areas under the curve from 0.68 to 0.99, but none underwent external validation. High risk of bias affected 15 of 23 studies. Current models are not ready for clinical use.
• RNSystematic Review2023Residential parenting services: An integrative literature review of characteristics, service usage and parent and staff perspectives.Nursing openParents admitted to Australian residential parenting services for unsettled infants often had clinically elevated distress and fatigue. Included studies reported improved maternal mood, infant sleep and parenting confidence after 4-5 day stays, but no study was controlled.
• RNOther2023Developing the "Healthcare CEO App" for patients with type 1 diabetes transitioning from adolescence to young adulthood: A mixed-methods study.Nursing openA type 1 diabetes app for adolescents moving into adulthood was built and tested with patients. They completed tasks and rated satisfaction adequate, but the study did not test whether it improves diabetes control.
• RNOther2022The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the urgency of patients admitted to the emergency department.International emergency nursingAt one Italian ED, orange and red triage trends stayed stable after the pandemic outbreak, while blue and green codes rose, especially as restrictions eased. More minor presentations appeared, not fewer serious emergencies.
• RNQualitative2022Conceptual framework for support of caregivers of children diagnosed with intellectual disabilities in Gauteng.CurationisCaregivers of children with intellectual disabilities in Gauteng institutions reported lacking training, resources, and staff, plus poor management. They asked for skills training, more staff, better pay, and emotional support. Mental health practitioners agreed. The resulting framework is a guide for stakeholders, not tested evidence that it improves care.
• RNPilot2022Delirium detection using GAMMA wave and machine learning: A pilot study.Research in nursing & healthIn 13 ventilated older adults, a handheld EEG headband classified delirium status with 87 to 97% accuracy using gamma wave ratios. This is a small pilot, not a validated tool. Nurses should continue using standard delirium screening until cut points are established.
• RNCohortReduction of Infusion Time Using a 10% Intravenous Immunoglobulin Formulation With a 15-Minute Rate Escalation Protocol During Staffing Shortages Due to COVID-19.Journal of infusion nursing : the official publication of the Infusion Nurses SocietyIn 23 home-infusion patients, switching to 10% IVIg with 15-minute rate escalation shortened average infusion time by 0.2 hours per infusion, but 5 had no change and 5 had longer times.
• RNSystematic Review2023Post-migration psychosocial experiences and challenges amongst LGBTQ+ forced migrants: A meta-synthesis of qualitative reports.Journal of advanced nursingLGBTQ+ forced migrants described ongoing discrimination, asylum stress, fear, loneliness and practical barriers after arrival. They also described resilience through peer support, chosen families, self-acceptance, hope and access to affirming services.
• RNOther2023Development of an evidence-based care bundle protocol for preventing falls in hospitalized children: Delphi study and trial test.Nursing openNurses implemented a new paediatric fall-prevention bundle 92.3% of the time in a 45-child trial test, but hourly rounds and labels were hardest; it was revised, not tested for fewer falls.
• RNMeta-Analysis2023Peripheral venous catheter-related phlebitis: A meta-analysis of topical treatment.Nursing openTopical treatments for peripheral venous catheter phlebitis improved symptom scores in most treatment groups, but no active treatment was clearly better than the others once untreated controls were excluded.
• RNSurvey2023Knowledge, attitude and practice towards cervical cancer screening among women living with human immunodeficiency virus: Implication for prevention strategy uptake.Nursing openAmong 248 women living with HIV in Lusaka, cervical cancer knowledge was 62.4%, attitude 91.6%, and screening practice 36.5%. Knowledge and attitude went with practice.
• RNRCT2023Sleep-Opt-In: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study to Improve Sleep and Glycemic Variability in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes.The science of diabetes self-management and careAn 8-week sleep coaching program improved sleep regularity and glucose variability in adults with type 1 diabetes, but did not increase sleep duration. The study was a small pilot, so these results show feasibility rather than proven efficacy.
• RNSurvey2023The mediating role of resilience in the relationship between social support and quality of life among patients after radical cystectomy: A structural equation model analysis.Nursing openAmong urostomy patients more than one year after surgery, higher perceived social support and resilience were linked to better quality of life. Family support was strongest, and resilience was associated with part of the social support and quality of life link.
• RNSystematic Review2023Analysis of gender perspective in the use of NANDA-I nursing diagnoses: A systematic review.Nursing openAcross 38 observational studies, gender was rarely considered in NANDA-I nursing diagnoses; only four analysed diagnoses, characteristics and related factors by sex. Nurses using care plans should check whether sex and gender are explicitly recorded.
• RNCohort2023Descriptive Exploratory Study to Understand Postpartum Anxiety Using Multiple Measures.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNAdding the postpartum-specific anxiety scale to the depression scale detected 19 of 71 women with anxiety or depression at 8 weeks, versus 17 with the general anxiety scale. Daily anxiety ratings declined at 2 weeks, leveled between 3 and 6 weeks, and rose again from 6 to 8 weeks.
• RNCohort2023A test of differential susceptibility in behavior trajectories of preterm infants from preschool to adulthood.Research in nursing & healthAfter accounting for sex, socioeconomic status, cognition and maternal depression, medical risk and early protective home environment did not predict child behavior scores. Unadjusted means showed lower scores with protective homes, but this does not prove benefit.
• RNRCT2023Development of a web-based, theory-guided narrative intervention for women at elevated risk for breast cancer.Patient education and counselingA web video series for women at elevated breast cancer risk was built with genetic counselors and patient input. It explains testing, results and next steps, but its effect on care is not known until a trial finishes.
• PTOTSLPRNOther2023Reliability of pictorial Longshi Scale for informal caregivers to evaluate the functional independence and disability.Nursing openUnpaid family caregivers can reliably use a pictorial scale to assess patient disability, matching professional scores for those with secondary education or higher. Caregivers with only primary education showed significant disagreement with professionals, suggesting they need support or different tools.
• RNOther2023Assessing community response to wildfire smoke: A multimethod study using social media.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)Spokane tweets about wildfire smoke rose sharply during poor air quality, and coded posts described staying indoors, masks, HEPA filters, breathing and anxiety symptoms, and pet worries.
• RNSurvey2023The burden and predictors of late antenatal booking in a rural setting in Ghana.Nursing openIn rural Ghana, many pregnant women booked antenatal care late. Older age, inadequate knowledge of antenatal care, and partners without formal education were linked to late booking.
• RNOther2023Being wheelchair-bound and being bedridden: Two concept analyses.Nursing openBeing wheelchair-bound and being bedridden share six attributes but differ in mobility limits and life-space confinement. Passive wheelchair users need help to move, while bedridden people cannot sit up independently. This distinction guides targeted prevention of immobility complications.
• RNSystematic Review2023A Current Review of the Uses of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis in Acute and Chronic Heart Failure Patients: An Under-valued Resource?Biological research for nursingImpedance vector measures can help spot fluid overload and track diuretic response in heart failure, especially when BNP is uncertain. High hydration index and low phase angle also flag worse prognosis.
• RNQualitative2023Thoughts on the end of life in patients with oxygen-dependent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A qualitative interview study.Nursing openPatients on long-term oxygen for COPD want clinicians to initiate end-of-life discussions, as they find it too difficult to raise these topics themselves. They fear dying alone and worry about burdening family, seeking reassurance that their loved ones are supported.
• RNSystematic Review2023Sickness Symptoms in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Scoping Review.Western journal of nursing researchDepressive symptoms, anxiety and fatigue are common after kidney transplant, but prevalence varied widely by symptom and instrument. Nurses should ask about them; the review does not show treatment works.
• RNSystematic Review2023An integrative review exploring the impact of Electronic Health Records (EHR) on the quality of nurse-patient interactions and communication.Journal of advanced nursingNurses using electronic health records often let checklists and screens interrupt patient conversation, but some turn the screen toward the patient to share information. Effects on person-centred care were mixed.
• RNCohort2023Sex differences in the prognostic value of troponin and D-dimer in COVID-19 illness.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careIn hospitalized COVID-19 patients, higher peak D-dimer was associated with severe illness more strongly in men than women. Troponin was associated with severe illness similarly in both sexes. A lower initial D-dimer in men should not reassure clinicians.
• RNNarrative Review2022Controversies in Osteoporosis Treatment of Nursing Home Residents.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationVitamin D plus calcium may help ambulatory residents, but prescription osteoporosis drugs have limited fracture evidence in nursing homes. Treatment should weigh mobility, life expectancy, swallowing burden, and goals of care.
• RNOther2022Tuberculosis from the perspective of men and women.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PMen and women with tuberculosis described gendered roles shaping care: men as providers delayed treatment when work was threatened, women as caregivers prioritized family, and both valued home visits, listening, and supervised treatment.
• RNSurvey2022Perceived Stress Associated Factors in Workers at a Public University.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PAdministrative university workers reported moderate perceived stress. Younger age, male sex, technical or higher job levels, and higher depression and anxiety scores were associated with increased stress. Meditation showed a non-significant protective trend. Alcohol and tobacco use were not associated with stress scores.
• RNCohort2022Influence of early hemodialysis on the septic acute kidney injury outcome.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PIn 40 ICU patients with sepsis and acute kidney injury, early hemodialysis did not change death or kidney recovery compared with late hemodialysis. The study did not show that dialysis timing affects septic acute kidney injury outcomes.
• RNSurvey2022Attitudes toward Alzheimer's disease and dementia caregiving and health outcomes: Racial and ethnic differences.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Midlife women caring for relatives with Alzheimer's disease showed racial/ethnic differences: Asian caregivers had the lowest quality of life and higher symptom severity than White caregivers. Positive caregiving attitudes were linked to lower stress, better quality of life, and fewer symptoms.
• RNQualitative2022Experiences of cancer care in COVID-19: A longitudinal qualitative study.European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing SocietyCancer patients and one caregiver described hospital visits as safe and appreciated no treatment delays, but felt isolated, missed family and support services, and found telephone follow-up often felt brief and unsupportive.
• OTRNQualitative2023Everyday challenges following hospital discharge. A multi-method study identifying and describing areas of concern for patients during the first month after colorectal cancer surgery.Nursing openSeven patients after colorectal cancer surgery described pain, difficulty dressing and doing housework, poor appetite, and worries about bowel function. These first-month themes can guide nurse-led discharge education.
• RNCohort2023Person-centred and task-centred care: Impact on mealtime behaviours in nursing home residents with dementia.International journal of older people nursingPerson-centred talking was linked to both cooperation and resistance, while task-centred care showed no link to either. Staff used more physical support when residents struggled with eating mechanics.
• RNSurvey2023Associations between frailty, sociodemographic characteristics and quality-of-life among community-dwelling older adults: A cross-sectional study.Nursing openFrailty was linked to lower overall quality of life, physical symptoms and sickness impact in community-dwelling older adults in China. Fun activities and friendships had the lowest scores, while income, exercise, insurance and age related differently across domains.
• PTOTSLPRNSystematic Review2023Cultural influences on shared decision-making among Asian Americans: A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.Patient education and counselingMany Asian American patients want to be involved in discussions but prefer the provider to make the final decision. Clinicians should ask separately about involvement in the process versus the final choice, and actively include family members in consultations.
• RNSystematic Review2023An integrative review of supportive relationships between child-bearing women and midwives.Nursing openMidwives and maternity nurses built supportive relationships with child-bearing women through trust, respect, partnership and communication, but workload, documentation and cultural mismatch strained them. Continuity of care helped; little evidence shows how to build relationships without it.
• RNSurvey2023Self-care in migrants with type 2 diabetes, during the COVID-19 pandemic.Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of NursingMigrant patients with type 2 diabetes changed self-care during the pandemic, especially activity and diet. Many still took medicines, but wanted letters, more contact, home blood-sugar checks, and tools for foot care and glucose monitoring.
• RNCase-Control2023Impact of terminal tip location of midline catheters on catheter-related complications and indwelling duration in elderly patients.Nursing openIn older patients with midline catheters, a deeper tip near the clavicle stayed in longer and had fewer complications than a shallower tip, but the comparison was not randomised.
• OTRNQualitative2023Exploring experiences of loneliness among Canadian long-term care residents during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study.International journal of older people nursingResidents described loneliness as grief for lost friends and isolation from family. They found brief staff connection, virtual visits, and modified recreation helpful. Staff perceived the impact of isolation on residents' physical and mental decline as more severe than residents reported.
• RNCohort2022A wound alkalinity measurement to predict non-healing wound outcomes.Journal of wound careAt the second visit, alkalinity testing best predicted non-healing in 45 diabetic patients. An alkaline result was linked to a 96.9% chance of not healing by 12 weeks. The test was not used to guide treatment.
• RNOther2022Health inequalities among homeless adolescents.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemHomeless adolescents in Brazil faced barriers to care because they lacked ID documents. Many slept on the street to avoid violence, leading to poor hygiene and hunger. These social conditions, not just medical needs, drove their health inequalities.
• RNOther2022Emotional and behavioral problems in adolescents in the context of COVID-19: a mixed method study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagem61.17% of adolescents in Brazilian schools were classified as having emotional and behavioral problems during the pandemic, especially girls. They described loneliness, anxiety, sadness, lost friendships, and distraction from smartphones.
• RNSurvey2022Association of health literacy, COVID-19 threat, and vaccination intention among Brazilian adolescents.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemBrazilian adolescents with higher health literacy felt more threatened by COVID-19. Health literacy was not associated with intention not to be vaccinated once income, education, and region were considered.
• RNSurvey2022Anxiety in Mexican adults throughout the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross sectional study.Archives of psychiatric nursing43.5% of Mexican adults surveyed reported moderate to severe anxiety symptoms; women, adults aged 18 to 30, people without a partner, and people with psychiatric diagnoses were more likely to report them.
• RNQualitative2022Adolescents' understanding of chemotherapy-related adverse events: a concept elicitation study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAdolescents with cancer could self-report chemotherapy adverse events in their own words, naming nausea, pain, fatigue, mucositis, and emotional changes, and linking symptoms to drugs and timing. This supports asking them directly. It is not a treatment-effect study.
• RNSystematic Review2023Parental perceptions and experiences of infant crying: A systematic review and synthesis of qualitative research.Journal of advanced nursingParents of crying infants described exhaustion, guilt, anger, isolation, and desperate searching for a cure. They valued health professionals who listened and reassured them, and they used coping strategies such as taking a break.
• RNSurvey2023Health Literacy, Perceived Stigma, Self-Efficacy, and HRQOL in Sickle Cell Disease.Western journal of nursing researchIn adults with sickle cell disease, perceived stigma linked to worse physical health and pain. Self-efficacy partially explained this link for physical health only. Health literacy showed no relationship with any outcome in this highly educated sample.