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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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• RNQualitative2023Fear of procedure and pain in individuals considering abortion: A qualitative study.Patient education and counselingPeople searching online for abortion care volunteered fear of procedure, pain, lack of sedation, and cost of pain control as barriers. Some said these concerns affected whether they pursued or completed abortion.
• RNQualitative2023'And I thought having a cancer diagnosis was hard': A descriptive phenomenological study of family caregiver experiences navigating the pre-hospital system during COVID-19.European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing SocietyFamily caregivers of cancer patients in Shanghai described lockdown as adding fear, transport barriers, admission delays and financial strain to cancer care. They valued clear information, policy support and remote contact with clinicians.
• RNSystematic Review2023An integrative review of defining characteristic of the nursing diagnosis "spiritual distress".Nursing openAcross 21 reviewed studies, lack of calm, hope, changes in anger behaviour, meaning in life, changes in fear and crying behaviour, and disorder in values were the most frequent features of spiritual distress. These are assessment cues, not tested treatments.
• RNSystematic Review2023Fragmented care and chronic illness patient outcomes: A systematic review.Nursing openIn US adults with chronic illnesses, fragmented care was associated with more emergency visits, more diagnostic tests, and higher costs; readmission and comorbidity findings were mixed.
• RNRCT2023Postoperative Telenursing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Improving Patient Outcomes.Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia NursesSeptorhinoplasty patients who received telenursing training had significantly lower anxiety scores and shorter hospital stays compared to standard care. Patients reported high satisfaction and comfort with the remote nursing support.
• RNQualitative2023Towards automated risk prediction of persistent pain: Exploring psychosocial factors from electronic health records after breast cancer surgery.Nursing openIn 101 breast cancer surgery records, nurses' free-text notes documented resilience, social factors, emotional factors, anxiety, sleep-related factors and depression, but entries were uneven and sometimes absent. This describes existing documentation, not a tested pain prediction.
• RNSurvey2023Relationship between self-efficacy and physical activity among colorectal cancer patients: A cross-sectional study.Nursing openHigher self-efficacy was weakly associated with more physical activity among colorectal cancer patients, but the link was small. Only 28.37% met the 150-minute weekly guideline.
• RNSystematic Review2023Understanding the role of positive emotions in healthcare communication - A realist review.Nursing openPatients described feeling safe and less alone when providers were present and accessible. They judged genuineness mainly from non-verbal behaviours such as touch, eye contact and smiling. Providers' positive outlook was described as giving hope and reassurance. These are reported experiences, not tested outcomes.
• PTOTSLPRNPilot2023Feasibility of a standardized family participation programme in the intensive care unit: A pilot survey study.Nursing openMost relatives and ICU staff found a standardized menu of family participation activities feasible and applicable in daily practice. Relatives appreciated helping with care like reading aloud or applying lotion, while staff felt adequately trained and motivated to support this involvement.
• RNSurvey2023Self-reported Nonadherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Miami-Dade Ryan White Program Clients During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACAmong Ryan White clients, missing HIV medication doses was linked to harder access to their HIV doctor and pandemic financial hardship. Ask about both when assessing adherence.
• RNCohort2023Medication Discussions With Patients With Cardiovascular Disease in the Emergency Department: An Opportunity for Emergency Nurses to Engage Patients to Support Medication Reconciliation.Journal of emergency nursingPatients with cardiovascular disease reported middling involvement in ED medication discussions. Those who found paying bills very difficult and those with higher medication knowledge reported greater involvement.
• RNQualitative2023Assessing the Acceptability of Home Blood Monitoring for Patients With Cancer Who Are Receiving Systemic Anticancer Therapy From a Patient, Caregiver, and Clinician Perspective: Focus Group and Interview Study.JMIR nursingPatients, caregivers and clinicians accepted the concept of home finger-prick blood testing before cancer treatment, but wanted clinician-controlled timing, clear feedback, training, and backup if the device fails.
• RNSurvey2023Validation of the Chinese version of the kidney transplant understanding tool in Chinese patients.Nursing openA Chinese kidney transplant knowledge questionnaire was usable for screening patients' understanding of immunosuppressants, infection, follow-up and rejection signs. It can help target education, but it has not been shown to improve transplant outcomes.
• RNSurvey2022Individual hygiene behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PSelf-reported hygiene scores averaged 94.62 on a scale from 27 to 135 in 439 Turkish adults. Younger adults had higher hand hygiene scores than those over 50, and women had higher mask and hand hygiene scores than men.
• RNSurvey2023Fear of COVID-19 and social distancing on the health behavior of coronary heart disease patients.Applied nursing research : ANRFor coronary artery disease patients, fear of COVID-19 was not associated with health behavior, but social distancing compliance was associated with better health behavior. Exercise and stress management were weakest.
• RNOther2023A registry study of oral health problems and preventive interventions among older persons receiving municipal healthcare - PROSENIOR.Nursing openMost older people in municipal care with oral health risk had an intervention planned (97.4%), but fewer than half with voice, saliva or swallowing problems had related plans.
• RNOther2023Expanding pediatric services to include adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.Journal of pediatric nursingPediatric units safely managed 88 adults aged 19 to 33 during a surge. Average stay was 4.17 days. No rapid responses were called and adverse safety events did not significantly change.
• RNCohort2023Postdischarge Nausea and Vomiting and Co-occurring Symptoms in Women Following Breast Cancer Surgery.Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia NursesTwo days after breast cancer surgery, 25.1% of women reported nausea; many said it began during the drive home. Pain, fatigue, opioid use, surgery type, and motion sickness history were associated with it.
• PTRNQualitative2023"Second set of eyes:" Family caregivers and post-acute home health care during the COVID-19 pandemic.Patient education and counselingFamily caregivers of older adults discharged home after COVID-19 described being cut off from hospital information, then overwhelmed at home. Home health visits were seen as needed support, but delays and reduced hours left gaps.
• RNOther2023Patient perceptions of care quality and discharge information following same-day cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures: A mixed-methods study.Nursing openPatients rated same-day cardiac catheterization care highly, especially staff trust and explanations. Interviews showed discharge information varied, with some unsure what to watch for at home or how to arrange follow-up.
• RNRCT2023The Effect of Palm Pollen Extract on Sexual Disorders in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyDaily 300 mg palm pollen extract did not improve sexual function more than placebo in postmenopausal women with sexual disorders over 4 weeks. It does not show benefit.
• RNOther2022Facilitating access to pneumococcal vaccine for people living with HIV: an experience report.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PNurses at an HIV outpatient service screened arrivals, explained PCV-13, and gave it to 814 eligible people without requiring a prescription. Most were referred by nursing orientation rather than a doctor's order.
• RNOther2022Development and validation of a mobile application for heart failure patients self-care.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PA heart failure self-care app prototype was judged clear and appropriate by 6 nurses and 13 patients. It tracks weight, symptoms, medicines and appointments, but was not tested for improved clinical outcomes.
• RNCohort2023Validity Properties of a Self-reported Modified Frailty Phenotype Among People With HIV in Clinical Care in the United States.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACA four-question self-report frailty screen matched a longer screen in 522 adults with HIV and was linked with more falls, especially in those 55 and older. It needs no grip or gait tests, but may miss some frail patients.
• RNCohort2023Cognitive Decline Before and During COVID-19 Pandemic Among Older People With Multimorbidity: A Longitudinal Study.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationDuring the pandemic, older adults with two or more chronic conditions showed faster drops in memory and thinking than those with none. Their risk of new dementia was higher, but the dementia finding was tied to hypertension and diabetes.
• RNSurvey2023Comparison of Newest Vital Sign and Brief Health Literacy Screen scores in a large, urban Hispanic cohort.Patient education and counselingIn English and Spanish, self-reported health literacy scores weakly matched interviewer-scored NVS scores and poorly identified low NVS categories. Do not treat BHLS as a stand-in for NVS when assessing Hispanic adults.
• SLPRNQualitative2023On a pathway to resigned acceptance: Patients' experiences of living with symptom clusters in oral cancer.European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing SocietyAfter oral cancer treatment, patients described multiple co-occurring symptoms that changed eating, speech, work and social life. Hope for recovery often turned to disappointment, then acceptance that symptoms had become part of daily life.
• RNCohort2023Coping Behaviors and Health Status during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Caregivers of Assisted Living Residents in Western Canada.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationCaregivers of assisted living residents with anxiety or depression were significantly more likely to start alcohol, smoking, cannabis or psychotropic drugs during the pandemic. Few sought counseling, suggesting self-medication replaced professional help.
• RNQualitative2023Continued breastfeeding and work: scenario of maternal persistence and resilience.Revista brasileira de enfermagemContinued breastfeeding after returning to work depended on reliable support, private milk expression, and caregivers who could give expressed milk. Work routines and lack of acceptance made it harder.
• RNQualitative2023Healthcare Providers' Views of Information, Support, and Services Offered to Women in the Postnatal Follow-up Care Period in Oman: A Qualitative Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyHealthcare providers in Oman describe postnatal care as inconsistent and underutilized. They report that women are not given scheduled appointments, leading them to view follow-up as optional. Providers cite heavy workloads and a lack of dedicated postnatal clinics as barriers to providing comprehensive care.
• RNQualitative2023High Risk-pregnant Women's Experiences of Risk Management: A Qualitative Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyHigh-risk pregnant Iranian women described moving between worry, shock and helplessness, and hope, trust in God and practical planning. Some sought information and followed advice; others denied risk, avoided doctors, or became pregnant without assessment.
• RNQualitative2023Positioning patients for robotic-assisted surgery: A qualitative study of operating room nurses' experiences.Nursing openOperating room nurses described positioning patients for robotic surgery as high-stakes because the patient cannot be moved once the robot is docked. They relied on positioning patients while awake to check for pain and called for routines to relieve pressure if surgery runs long.
• RNCohort2023Adverse dermatoneurological events and impacts on daily activities of patients with gastrointestinal neoplasms undergoing chemotherapy.Revista brasileira de enfermagemIn patients receiving chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers, peripheral neuropathy symptoms were associated with daily-activity interference, while grade 1 hand-foot syndrome was not. Nurses assessing these patients should ask about neuropathy.
• RNQualitative2023Women's Concerns and Experiences of Fetal Anomaly Screening Process: A Qualitative Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyPregnant women in Iran described fetal anomaly screening as distressing because they did not understand results, waited too long, and felt poorly supported. They asked for clearer counselling about screening versus diagnosis, timing, costs, and legal limits.
• RNQualitative2023Caregiver Perspectives on Telemedicine for Postdischarge Care for Children With Medical Complexity: A Qualitative Study.Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & PractitionersCaregivers of children with medical complexity found post-discharge video visits helpful for managing care at home. They valued the convenience and direct access to the team, which supported their decision-making and confidence. However, they noted in-person visits remained necessary for physical exams.
• RNQualitative2023Health equilibrium in Korean adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A hybrid concept analysis.Nursing openKorean adults with diabetes described health equilibrium as prioritising health while keeping routines, relationships, self-care and psychological stability despite stigma. The study gives concepts, not evidence that any intervention works.
• RNRCT2022Comparison of the effectiveness of two educational interventions on sleep quality in older adults: a randomized clinical trial.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PBoth verbal nursing guidance and an illustrated booklet improved older adults' sleep quality, reducing time to fall asleep and night awakenings. There was no significant difference between the two methods, so simple verbal advice is as effective as using a booklet.
• RNCohort2022Intersectionality of Socioecological Factors Associated With Cognitive Function Among Older Women With HIV in the United States: A Structural Equation Model Analysis Using Data From the Women's Interagency HIV Study.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACIn older women with HIV, mood, abuse, comorbidities, and substance use were linked to cognitive test scores. Depression and smoking tracked with poorer thinking and speed; abuse unexpectedly tracked with better scores.
• RNOtherEffectiveness of a Smart Urinary Continence Care Assessment System for Nursing Home Residents: A Quasi-Experimental, Sequential Quantitative-Qualitative Methods Trial.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyIn nursing home residents, an electronic pad assessment, staff training, and individualized care planning helped more residents reduce 24-hour pad absorbency than usual care. Staff reported fewer unnecessary wet checks and more tailored care.
• RNQualitative2023Experiences of Adolescent Daughters in Beginning to Live With Their Mothers' Cancer: A Qualitative Study.Clinical nursing researchDaughters of mothers newly diagnosed with breast cancer were shocked, feared hereditary risk, and hid their worries about school and costs. They said they felt supported when family talked openly and trusted people listened.
• RNQualitative2023Coping Experiences of Nigerian Women during Pregnancy and Labour: A Qualitative Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyThirty Nigerian mothers described coping with pregnancy and labour through relatives’ advice, antenatal information, prayer, exercise, positive imagination, and family or nurse support. These are experiences, not proof of pain relief.
• RNRCT2023Early growth trajectory is associated with psychological stress in parents of infants with congenital heart disease, but moderated by quality of partner relationship.Journal of pediatric nursingParents of infants with congenital heart disease who never recovered weight after surgery faced much higher stress and trauma symptoms. Poor partner relationship quality worsened this risk, but parents whose infants never recovered remained at high risk for severe trauma symptoms regardless of their relationship quality.
• RNOther2023Acculturation, Dietary Behaviors, and Macronutrient Intake Among Mexican Americans With Prediabetes: The Starr County Diabetes Prevention Initiative.The science of diabetes self-management and careSpanish-preferring adults with prediabetes reported higher calorie, carbohydrate, fat, and saturated fat intakes. Country of origin, years in the county, food preferences, depression, and eating confidence showed little or no clear links.
• RNOther2023The genogram as a recruitment tool for identifying primary caregivers of youth living with sickle cell disease preparing for transition.Journal of advanced nursingGenograms drawn with 50 young people with sickle cell disease identified who in the family actually shared disease-management decisions. A short family map can show whether the caregiver present is the appropriate person for transition education.
• PTRNCohort2023Pain, Anxiety, and Quality of Life of COVID-19 Survivors with Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A cross sectional study.Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management NursesAdults with chronic trapezius myofascial pain who had PCR-positive symptomatic COVID-19 within 3 months reported worse pain, neck disability, anxiety, and quality of life than those without COVID symptoms. The study cannot show COVID caused this.
• RNCohort2023Psychometric Properties of the Prenatal Opioid Use Perceived Stigma Scale and Its Use in Prenatal Care.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNBirth mothers using opioids who feared being judged reported avoiding talking about opioid use and delaying prenatal care. More stigma was linked to inadequate prenatal care. The eight-item POPS scale showed initial promise for identifying this barrier.
• RNOther2023Remote assessment of surgical site infection (SSI) using patient-taken wound images: Development and evaluation of a method for research and routine practice.Journal of tissue viabilityMost wound images that patients sent were judged clear enough to assess for surgical site infection, but only 52 of 89 patients took an image and 46 sent one. This tested image quality, not diagnosis.
• RNSurvey2023Association between psychosocial factors and satisfaction with communication in family members of intensive care unit patients during COVID-19 pandemic: An exploratory cross-sectional study.Intensive & critical care nursingMore frequent calls, higher social support, and lower stress linked to better family satisfaction with ICU communication. College-educated families reported lower satisfaction. The number of calls mattered, not the length. This helps staff identify families needing tailored communication approaches.
• RNSurvey2023Stress response and influencing factors among fever outpatients and children's families during normalisation of the COVID-19 epidemic: A cross-sectional study.Nursing openFever-clinic patients and children's families reported stress higher than Chinese norms, mainly physical and emotional. Adult outpatients had higher stress than families. Low income, comorbidities, religious beliefs, lower tenacity and less positive coping were linked to higher stress.
• RNOther2023Factors associated with leakage in patients with an ostomy: A cross-sectional study.Nursing openLeakage was associated with ostomy placement not matching guidelines, convex baseplate, oval shape, non-cancer diagnosis, no colostomy, poor knowledge, strained relationships with clinicians, and needing help with care.