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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• RNRCT2023Effect of a mutual goal-based continuous care program on self-management behaviour and health outcomes in patients after percutaneous coronary intervention: A randomized controlled trial.Nursing openNurse-led mutual goal setting and phone follow-ups significantly improved self-management, quality of life, and satisfaction in heart patients after stenting. Unscheduled readmissions dropped to 4.76% in the intervention group versus 22.22% in the control group.
• RNOther2023Secondary prevention in coronary artery disease: development and content validity of educational messages for mobile phones.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PCoronary patients rated information about preventing another heart problem as very important, especially medicines, emergency signs and heart function. Mobile-phone messages were checked by experts, but no patient outcomes were tested.
• RNSystematic Review2023Involvement, topics, and roles of nurses in shared decision-making with patients with dementia in acute hospitals: An integrative review.Nursing openNurses in acute hospitals helped shape decisions for people with dementia about feeding, pain, discharge and palliative care. They gathered information, adapted communication and linked families to clinicians. The review found little evidence about what this changes for patients.
• RNSurvey2023Factors associated with parental COVID-19 vaccine attitudes and intentions among a national sample of United States adults ages 18-45.Journal of pediatric nursingParents already positive about vaccines were more likely to seek information or say they would vaccinate children. More education and comfort with health numbers also linked to higher stated intention. Parents finding written health information hard were less likely. This is not a tested effect.
• RNCohort2023Milk Calcium and Phosphorus in Ugandan Women with HIV on Tenofovir-Based Antiretroviral Therapy.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant AssociationWomen with HIV on tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, lamivudine and efavirenz had higher milk calcium early in breastfeeding, then a steeper fall over the first year. Their milk calcium-phosphorus balance and sodium/potassium markers were similar, and infant bone outcomes were not reported.
• RNQualitative2023A Qualitative Inquiry of Older Afghan Refugee Women's Individual and Sociocultural Factors of Health and Health Care Experiences in the United States.Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing SocietyOlder Afghan refugee women described health as physical function, emotional well-being, family roles, and connection with God. They relied on family to navigate care, and pain, language barriers, and provider mistrust shaped their health experiences.
• RNSystematic Review2023Transition from parents to caregivers of a child with type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemParents of children with type 1 diabetes described grief, fear of hypoglycemia, exhausting vigilance and difficulty learning home care. Health professionals, family and other parents were reported as key supports.
• RNMeta-Analysis2023Prevalence and determinants of medication adherence among patients taking antihypertensive medications in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis 2010-2021.Nursing openAcross African hypertension patients, pooled medication adherence was 58.0%, but study estimates ranged from 8.9% to 96.8%. Forgetfulness, cost, multiple doses, side effects and low knowledge were key barriers.
• RNSystematic Review2023Nonpharmacologic Factors Affecting Milk Production in Pump-Dependent Mothers of Critically Ill Infants: State of the Science.Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal NursesPump-dependent NICU mothers who expressed more often tended to produce more milk. Electric pumping, hands-on techniques, massage, warm compresses, music, and skin-to-skin care showed limited support.
• RNOther2023Decline in Veterans' Admissions to Nursing Homes during COVID-19: Fewer Beds, More Fear, and Finding Alternative Care Settings.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationVeterans' admissions to community nursing homes dropped nearly 35% in 2020. Staff cited strict infection policies, bed shortages from quarantine rules, and fear among families. Many Veterans returned home without adequate support services.
• RNQualitative2023Older people's perceptions and experiences of older people with the Sit-to-stand activity: An ethnographic pre-feasibility study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemBrazilian older people with mobility challenges said they stuck with sit-to-stand exercise when it fit their routine, cost nothing, and felt private. They stopped when pain, fear of falling, or no family support got in the way.
• RNQualitative2023Nurses' healing presence: A panacea for the comfort of acute coronary syndrome patients in CCU, A qualitative study.Nursing openPatients with acute coronary syndrome said comfort in the cardiac intensive care unit depended on nurses' healing presence: kind respectful talk, understandable explanations, checking lines and condition, and quick help for pain, thirst, or requests.
• RNRCT2022Stroke Counseling Intervention for Young Adult African Americans: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Nursing researchPhysical activity did not improve. A nurse-led stroke prevention program improved self-reported diet and accuracy of perceived stroke risk in young African American adults.
• RNCohort2022Social Determinants of Health and Symptom Burden During Cancer Treatment.Nursing researchYounger age, social isolation, low income, and living in populated areas were linked to higher symptom burden in cancer survivors. Race alone did not predict symptoms once these social factors were considered. Screening for isolation and financial strain may identify patients needing more support.
• RNRCTAssociation of Symptoms and Mode of Transportation to Emergency Department in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome.Dimensions of critical care nursing : DCCNOnly 44% of 278 ACS patients used EMS. Symptom clusters beyond chest pain were linked to higher odds of EMS use, but clusters were not linked to delay; EMS arrival was linked to 68.5 minutes less delay.
• RNSurvey2023Living as a Survivor: Sleep Disturbance, Fatigue, Depressive Mood, and Cognitive Dysfunction After Breast Cancer Treatment.Cancer nursingPoor sleep was common and linked with fatigue and depressive mood in breast cancer survivors. In 81 women, 85% had sleep disturbance, 67% fatigue, 46% were at risk for clinical depression, and 29% cognitive dysfunction.
• RNRCT2023The effect of video visitation on intensive care unit patients and family members outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic: A randomised controlled trial.Intensive & critical care nursingOnce-daily ICU video calls did not lower patients' anxiety, depression, delirium or family anxiety. Patients and families were more satisfied with the way visits happened.
• RNCohort2023Evaluation of the use of a Renal Health application by kidney transplant recipients.Revista latino-americana de enfermagem146 of 225 registered kidney transplant app users entered no data, and most who did used it for only one day. Those who entered data mainly recorded weight, creatinine, blood pressure, medications and appointments.
• RNOther2023Development and content validity of a website for patients with coronary artery disease.Revista brasileira de enfermagem13 professionals and 8 patients with coronary artery disease rated a free-access education website as clear and useful. This does not show it improves outcomes.
• RNSurvey2023Anxiety subtypes in rural ischaemic stroke survivors: A latent profile analysis.Nursing openRural stroke survivors fell into three anxiety groups: low and stable, moderate but unstable, and high and stable. Female sex, low education, low income, chronic disease, poor daily-living ability and depression were more common in the higher-anxiety groups.
• RNSurvey2023Care transitions among oncological patients: from hospital to community.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PParticipants rated hospital to community care transitions as satisfactory overall, but care plans and preference inclusion were weakest. Discharge work should check those, not assume medication understanding solved it.
• RNSurvey2023HIV Continuum of Care Among People Who Inject Drugs in Iran: A Cross-sectional Study.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACOf 2,663 people who inject drugs tested, 95 were diagnosed with HIV; among them 57% were linked to care, 57% started ART, 49% were retained, and 15% had viral suppression.
• RNQualitative2023Family functioning of families experiencing intensive care and the specific impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: A grounded theory study.Intensive & critical care nursingFamilies of ICU patients during the pandemic described sudden shifts in priorities, with togetherness becoming the main focus. They valued mutual consideration and relied on telephone updates from physicians to manage anxiety. The unpredictable nature of the illness forced families to adapt their roles and communicate openly about existential fears.
• RNQualitative2023Thematic analysis of intensive care unit diaries kept by staff: insights for caring.Intensive & critical care nursingICU staff diaries written during COVID-19 recorded daily care, communication, family contact, and farewells. Nurses wrote most entries. Entries described first movements, hygiene, delirium, and end-of-life moments.
• RNRCT2023Quality of life in caregivers of aged stroke survivors in southern Brazil: Arandomized clinical trial.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemNurse-led home visits improved caregivers' social relationships and autonomy over a year, but did not change overall quality of life. Control group scores dropped significantly over time, while intervention group scores remained stable.
• RNOther2023Profile and characteristics of violence against older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemIn São Paulo, physical and psychological violence against older adults was most common among women aged 60-64 with low schooling. Aggressors were usually adult sons or daughters. Cases were rarely referred to protection councils.
• RNOther2022Latent Class Analysis of Depressive Symptom Phenotypes Among Black/African American Mothers.Nursing research72.9% of Black/African American mothers had low depressive symptoms, but higher stress was linked to a moderate symptom group. That group showed sleep trouble, fatigue, low libido, self-blame, irritability, and loss of interest.
• RNOther2023Implementation of maternal guidelines for gravid teenagers with hypertensive disorders in KwaZulu-Natal.CurationisIn 173 records of teenagers with hypertensive disorders, oedema was not assessed in 170 during labour and 172 after delivery, and postpartum urinalysis was done in 1.
• RNNarrative Review2023Awareness of Disease Status Among Patients With Cancer: An Integrative Review.Cancer nursingAwareness of disease status in cancer patients is inconsistent and poorly defined across studies. While it often leads to less aggressive end-of-life care, its impact on quality of life is mixed. Clinicians should prioritize transparent, iterative communication rather than assuming a single assessment captures patient understanding.
• RNOther2023A Descriptive Study of Treatment of Pain in Acute Care for Patients Living With Dementia.Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management NursesMost patients with dementia received some pain treatment, yet pain scores barely changed by discharge. Comfort measures and acetaminophen were common, but distraction and socialization were rarely used. Nurses should monitor for untreated pain, as 5% of those in pain received no intervention.
• RNQualitative2023Expectations of patients awaiting lung transplantation: A qualitative study.Nursing openPatients awaiting lung transplant described wanting relief from breathlessness, dependence and treatment burden, hoping for a longer, better life. They feared rejection and death, but valued clear information and supportive contact from the healthcare team.
• RNNarrative Review2023Long-Term Care and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned.The Nursing clinics of North AmericaLong-term care residents and families suffered loneliness, depression, delirium, functional decline, and nutritional problems after visitation restrictions. Nurse-led family contact, rounding, activity, and trauma-informed care were reported to help. This is a narrative review, not tested evidence.
• RNMeta-Analysis2023Influencing factors of medical device-related pressure ulcers in medical personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of tissue viabilitySweating increased the risk of device-related skin injury by 23 times, while working in a COVID-19 department raised it by 9 times. Wearing protective equipment for longer periods also significantly increased the likelihood of injury.
• PTRNCohort2023Impact of Food Insecurity and Undernutrition on Frailty and Physical Functioning in Aging People With HIV in the United States.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACIn 48 older people with HIV, food insecurity was linked to poorer balance, chair rise, and mobility scores; undernutrition was linked to frailty and weaker grip. This pilot cannot show these factors caused the impairments.
• RNMeta-Analysis2023Relationship between filial obligation and caregiver depression among adult children: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Nursing openThe link between feeling a stronger duty to parents and caregiver depression was not consistent: three studies found more symptoms, but two studies that compared scores directly did not. Performing duties was linked to fewer symptoms only in Chinese samples.
• RNOther2023Accuracy of the nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance in intensive care unit patients.Revista brasileira de enfermagemIn adult ICU patients, altered respiratory rate and altered respiratory pattern were the best bedside clues to ineffective airway clearance. Nurses can use them to identify patients who need airway assessment.
• PTRNOther2023Continuity of care for children with chronic conditions: mixed methods research.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PCaregivers rated hospital-to-home transition for children with chronic conditions at 89.5 points on a 0 to 100 scale, but interviews found no formal way to confirm primary care followed the child after discharge.
• RNNarrative Review2023Current Evidence to Guide Practice, Policy, and Research: COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNThe reviewed evidence says COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy is associated with no reported safety concerns, reduced severe maternal disease, and lower infant hospitalization. Uptake remains low, especially among Black and Hispanic women.
• RNCohort2023The associations of objective and perceived neighborhood disadvantage with stress among pregnant black women.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)Pregnant Black women who perceived the most neighborhood disorder were more likely to report high stress. Objective neighborhood deprivation was not associated. Ask about perceived safety and disorder, not just address-based disadvantage.
• RNOther2022The Association Between Engagement in Activities of Daily Living and Care Interactions for Residents Living With Dementia.Journal of nursing care qualityIn nursing-home dementia care, residents who were actively engaged during care had higher-quality staff-resident interactions than passively engaged residents. Most interactions were positive, but the study did not show engagement caused better care.
• RNSystematic Review2023«Management of nurses specialized in the aero-evacuation of highly infectious critical patients, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Systematic review».Enfermeria intensivaPlanning and operational safety were reported in 100% of included articles, nurse-specific management in 54.5%, and PPE use in 81.8%, but these are what articles reported, not patient outcomes.
• RNRCT2023Self-management program and Black women with hypertension: Randomized controlled trial substudy.Research in nursing & healthAdding text coaching to a self-management program did not improve blood pressure more than the program alone in Black women with hypertension. Both groups had lower blood pressure at 3 months. Coaching did not add a clear blood pressure benefit.
• RNOther2023Translation and psychometric evaluation of a scale to measure the fear of activity in Chinese patients with coronary artery disease.Nursing openA Chinese questionnaire for patients with coronary artery disease appears usable to identify fear of activity, and women reported more fear than men, but it was not tested to show that any treatment reduces fear.
• RNSystematic Review2023Nursing care management concepts: scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemThe paper distinguishes 'Nursing Care Management' as macro-level network coordination from 'Nursing Care Administration' as micro-level unit organization. Both require similar skills, but Management relies on strategic-cognitive competencies while Administration relies on strategic-administrative ones.
• RNOther2023Elements for assistance to patients with hematological malignancies to propose care lines: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemMapped hematological cancer care elements span diagnosis, treatment, supportive care, palliative care and post-treatment care. They show what nursing care lines may include, not proof that any component works.
• RNSurvey2023Association between fear of falling and self-care behaviours of older people with hypertension.Nursing openOlder adults with hypertension who feared falling more reported poorer self-care aimed at maintaining health, such as diet, activity and medication routines. They reported better emotional, social and daily self-care.
• RNCohort2023The Role of Individual-Level Socioeconomic Status on Nursing Home Placement Accounting for Neighborhood Characteristics.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationOlder adults with the lowest housing-based socioeconomic status had higher nursing home admission risk than those with the highest status, even after neighborhood deprivation was considered. They were also more likely to live alone and struggle with daily activities.
• RNSystematic Review2023Cardiovascular manifestations of monkeypox virus outbreak: An overview of the reported cases.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careNine Mpox cases reported heart inflammation or atrial fibrillation; all recovered, three needed ICU. In suspected Mpox with chest pain or breathlessness, ECG and troponin testing may help exclude heart involvement.
• RNSurvey2023Sexuality and its effects on older adults' depressive symptoms and quality of life.Revista brasileira de enfermagemIn older adults, better sexuality experiences were associated with better quality of life. Direct links to depressive symptoms were weak or absent, and the study cannot show that improving sexuality reduces depression.
• RNQualitative2023Family caregivers' itineraries of preschool children who survived leukemia: implications for primary healthcare nursing.Revista brasileira de enfermagemFamily caregivers of children who survived leukemia described noticing behavior change, fever, pain, and purple spots, but holiday access problems and fever and pain medicines delayed care. Narratives described a known pediatrician who took phone calls and coordinated tests as helping move diagnosis forward.