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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• PTRNCohort2023Identifying patterns of kinesiophobia trajectories among COPD patients: A longitudinal study.Nursing openFear of movement fell over six months in COPD patients, but 25.2% were in a high-fear group. Older age, female sex, low education, longer disease, severe pain, fatigue or breathlessness marked the high-fear group.
• RNQualitative2023Perspective on advanced directives among older adults in Shanghai: A qualitative study.International journal of nursing sciencesOnly one older adult had heard of advanced directives, but after seeing the Five Wishes form all said they would sign. They wanted family involved and saw directives as a guide, not a command.
• RNNarrative Review2023Do the parents of the youth abusing substances need to be supported? A literature review study.CurationisParents of youth admitted for substance abuse report high stress, guilt and fear, driven largely by poor information from staff. Nurses can help by giving timely updates, asking what parents need to learn and offering brief family meetings rather than leaving parents feeling neglected.
• RNCohort2023Clinical study of complications of a peripherally inserted central catheter in cancer patients.Nursing openEarly PICC removal because of complications occurred in 29.3% of cancer patients. Multiple passages, double-lumen catheters, catheter type, high CRP, and low platelets at removal were reported alongside complications.
• RNOther2022Effectiveness of the application of an educational program based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) in Adopting.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaWomen who took part in four 45-minute health education sessions reported less self-medication after three months. Pain relievers, cold tablets and antibiotics were the most common drugs whose use fell in the intervention group.
• RNSystematic Review2022Efficacy of Motivational Interviewing and Brief Interventions on tobacco use among healthy adults: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaBrief advice and motivational interviewing reduced tobacco use in seven of twelve trials, but other trials showed no clear advantage and the review could not reach a specific conclusion.
• RNCohort2022Factors associated with the duration of breastfeeding in mothers of babies cared for in a kangaroo family program.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaContinued breastfeeding at six months corrected age was associated with mothers living with their partner and babies already breastfeeding when admitted to a kangaroo care program. Nurses can ask about these factors during kangaroo care support.
• RNSystematic Review2022"Comprehensive Care" Concept in Nursing: Systematic Review.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaAcross 14 studies, nurses and patients described comprehensive care as needing to cover spiritual, psychological and social needs, not just the reason for admission. But psychosocial and spiritual care is often left out, and family is rarely included in the care plan.
• RNRCT2022Effect of Benson's relaxation technique on caregiver burden in caregivers of hemodialysis patients. A Randomized Controlled Trial.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaFamily caregivers who learned Benson relaxation, received a CD and pamphlet, and were followed up for one month had an average burden score of 14.46 of 88, versus 34.96 in controls.
• RNCohortEffectiveness of an External Urinary Device for Female Anatomy and Trends in Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyA female external urinary device diverted 85.5% of urine on average, and catheter use fell after introduction alongside catheter-removal protocols. Urinary infection rates and skin irritation among incontinent patients also fell, but the study could not confirm those changes.
• RNOther2023Construct elaboration and validity of the Pregnancy Depression Risk Scale.Revista brasileira de enfermagemThe new Pregnancy Depression Risk Scale is easy for pregnant women to understand and shows good overall reliability and validity. It is a screening tool to identify risk factors, not a diagnostic instrument, so it cannot replace a clinical mental health assessment.
• RNSystematic Review2023Risk factors for the development of surgical site infection in bariatric surgery: an integrative review of literature.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemHigh BMI, diabetes or high blood sugar around surgery, female sex, and antibiotic prophylaxis were the main risk factors for surgical site infection after bariatric surgery. The review did not test a prevention bundle.
• RNSurvey2023Relationships among disease knowledge, social support, anxiety and self-efficacy in patients after total knee arthroplasty: A chain mediating effect.Nursing openPatients with better knee arthritis knowledge and stronger social support reported higher self-efficacy and less anxiety. Nurses should extend education time and involve families to boost confidence and reduce worry during post-surgery rehabilitation.
• RNMeta-Analysis2023The impact of distance education on readmission of patients with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Nursing openDistance education interventions, which often included telemonitoring or nurse follow-up, were associated with fewer heart failure readmissions under 12 months, but not at 12 months or more.
• RNSurvey2023Correlates of Psychological Distress Among Filipino Americans and Filipinos Living in Urban Areas in the United States and the Philippines.Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing SocietyFilipino adults in the Philippines reported psychological distress more often than Filipino Americans in the United States (83.2% vs. 57.3%). Work and money stressors were linked to distress, but the study cannot show cause.
• RNSystematic Review2023Palliative care strategies in the management of people with serious cases of COVID-19.Revista brasileira de enfermagemPalliative care teams reported virtual visits, phone calls, recorded messages, reorganization and training to keep families connected during severe illness. Time and device or internet access were main barriers.
• RNSystematic Review2023Adjuvant treatments to invasive mechanical ventilation in the management of acute respiratory distress syndrome secondary to COVID-19.Enfermeria intensivaPooled ICU reports found 44% deaths among 221 ventilated patients with ARDS and COVID-19, and 39% among 117 patients treated with ECMO support. These are observational summaries, not proof ECMO or other supports reduced mortality.
• RNQualitative2023User experience of a self-management WeChat applet for patients with neurogenic bladder: A qualitative approach.International journal of nursing sciencesPatients with neurogenic bladder found a WeChat applet easy to use for learning, voiding diaries, and contacting staff. They also wanted family access. Barriers were low confidence, older age, and privacy or emergency worries.
• PTOTRNQualitative2023Medical staff's perception of factors contributing to accelerated rehabilitation in patients with cervical spinal cord injury: A qualitative research.Nursing openStaff cited inconsistent messaging and heavy workloads as barriers to Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in cervical spinal cord injury. Nurses reported delaying catheter removal on night shifts due to staffing shortages. Patients' belief that rest aids healing reduced compliance with early mobilization.
• RNQualitative2023Deep health: A qualitative, woman-centered perspective of health during pregnancy.MidwiferyPregnant women defined health as an integrated experience of emotional energy, healthy behaviors, and material stability. Low-income women prioritized housing and job security over lifestyle advice, while first-time mothers focused on managing emotional changes.
• RNCohort2023Nursing Home to Nursing Home Transfers during the Early COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationDuring the early Michigan nursing home pandemic, long-term residents were transferred to another nursing home more often, especially those with recorded COVID-19, Black residents, and residents with severe cognitive impairment.
• RNOther2022Openreuma Consensus on the role of nursing in the care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and diffuse interstitial lung disease.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaNurses managing rheumatoid arthritis with interstitial lung disease have 12 consensus recommendations, covering screening, education, treatment safety, smoking cessation and frailty. Only head-of-bed elevation was evidence-based, and that evidence was very low.
• RNQualitative2022Adaptive modes of adult men during COVID-19: qualitative analysis under Roy's model.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaBrazilian men described pandemic shifts in sleep, eating, exercise, emotions, family roles and phone use. Some adopted self-care and study habits, while anxiety, insomnia and marital isolation persisted. Use as context for assessing men's health behaviors, not proof of an intervention.
• RNSurvey2022Effect of Fear, Concern, and of Risk Factors for Complicated Covid-19 on Self-Care in People in Pre-elderly and Elderly Stages.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaAmong adults aged 45 and older, higher fear and concern about COVID-19 were linked to less self-care. More risk factors were linked to more fear, concern and self-care. Fear and concern together accounted for 14% of self-care.
• RNNarrative Review2023A State-of-the-Art Review of Teach-Back for Patients and Families With Heart Failure: How Far Have We Come?The Journal of cardiovascular nursingTeach-back was often combined with nurse-delivered education, written materials, videos, scales, or diaries, so its independent effect is unclear. Heart failure knowledge improved fairly consistently, but readmission and self-care effects were unclear.
• RNCohort2023Factors associated with acute kidney injury in patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: retrospective cohort.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PMost ECMO patients developed acute kidney injury: 98 of 122. Higher nursing workload at ICU admission, vasopressin use, and lower admission kidney filtration were associated with AKI. These were associations, not proven causes.
• OTRNQualitative2023The self-care process of community-dwelling older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.Revista brasileira de enfermagemOlder adults changed self-care routines during COVID-19 using health professionals, media and technology, but unapproved practices appeared only in those diagnosed. Loss of daily activities and risk-group stigma brought fear, discouragement and loneliness.
• RNQualitative2023Assistance to families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Perceptions of the multiprofessional team.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemMultiprofessional teams caring for families of children with autism reported focusing on the child’s acute needs and behaviors, often leaving families feeling unheard. Nurses were seen as the primary link between team members, yet staff shortages and lack of clear protocols fragmented care and hindered family support.
• RNOther2023A Text-Mining Analysis to Examine Dominant Sources of Online Information and Content on Continuous Glucose Monitors.The science of diabetes self-management and careMost online CGM information came from news and praised device benefits. It did not explain reimbursement changes or practical ways to use CGM data, so online readers may find little about access or self-management.
• RNQualitative2023Contraceptive decision-making through the lens of social determinants of health among female sex workers: A qualitative descriptive study.Journal of advanced nursingWomen in street-based sex work said they wanted to avoid pregnancy, but drugs, violence, clients refusing condoms and healthcare barriers made that hard. Ask about partner type and violence, not just a pregnancy-intention question.
• RNSystematic Review2023Nursing protocols to reduce urinary tract infection caused by indwelling catheters: an integrative review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemNurse-driven catheter protocols were associated with lower catheter-associated UTI rates in some US ICU studies. One study reported a reduction from 5.1 to 2.0 infections per 1,000 catheter-days, but evidence was limited.
• RNSystematic Review2023Addressing health disparities of individuals experiencing homelessness in the U.S. with community institutional partnerships: An integrative review.Journal of advanced nursingCommunity partnerships delivering care in shelters increased health service use and screenings while decreasing hospitalizations. Nurses often led these teams. However, evidence relies on short-term outcomes and program descriptions, so long-term health impacts remain unproven.
• RNQualitative2023The pandemic changes daily life and ways of living: technosociality and user/families experiences.Revista brasileira de enfermagemDuring COVID-19, users of Brazil's Family Health Strategy described isolation, changed eating, and remote work stress. They reported spending about 4.67 hours daily on social networks and internet technologies and used WhatsApp and spirituality to cope.
• RNCohort2023End-of-Life Care Transitions in Assisted Living: Associations With State Staffing and Training Regulations.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationAmong assisted living residents who died, hospice enrollment was associated with fewer last-week end-of-life moves. More specific staff training rules linked to fewer moves, but more specific staffing rules linked to more.
• PTRNSurvey2023Prevalence of characteristics associated with sarcopenia in elders: a cross-sectional study.Revista brasileira de enfermagemIn primary care elders, 25.52% had probable sarcopenia, 11.8% had sarcopenia, and 9.90% had severe sarcopenia. Calf under 31 cm, male sex, dyslipidemia, polypharmacy and obesity were linked to higher prevalence. Cross-sectional data show association, not cause.
• RNCohort2023Circadian aspects of mortality in hospitalized patients: A retrospective observation from a large cohort.Nursing openAmong 3300 hospitalized deaths, more occurred daytime than night, with peaks 07:00-12:00 and 15:00-20:00 and lowest 04:00-05:00; sudden cardiac death showed a similar pattern.
• RNSystematic Review2023A mixed methods systematic review of midwives' clinical practices related to prenatal care of women with obesity.MidwiferyMidwives reported lacking confidence, training, and clear guidelines to manage obesity in pregnancy. While they counseled on risks like diabetes and hypertension, weight bias and resource gaps hindered care. No interventions were tested, so effectiveness remains unknown.
• RNQualitative2023"They Would Lift My Spirits": Sources of Support for Family Surrogate Decision-Makers at the End of Life.Journal of hospice and palliative nursing : JHPN : the official journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses AssociationSurrogates valued advance directives and informal conversations not for their precision, but because they allowed them to feel they were honoring the patient's wishes. Medical teams should explicitly validate that surrogates are doing a good job, as affirmation from staff and friends was a key source of support.
• PTOTSLPRNCohort2023Pain and Associated Factors in Nursing Home Residents.Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management NursesNursing home residents with intact cognition, arthritis, depression, anxiety, or contractures were more likely to report severe or persistent pain. Residents with Alzheimer’s disease reported less pain, likely due to assessment difficulties rather than lower pain levels.
• RNCohort2023Early warning scores and trigger recommendations must be used with care in older home nursing care patients: Results from an observational study.Nursing openOlder home nursing care patients with suspected decline had median MEWS 1, so most scores would not trigger referral, yet nurses referred many. Use MEWS with clinical judgement, not alone.
• RNCohort2023Psychosocial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic among settled women: A longitudinal study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemWomen in rural settlements who viewed their social environment positively maintained better physical health and fewer mental disorder symptoms during the pandemic. Those with negative perceptions experienced worsening physical health, though overall psychological quality of life improved across the group.
• RNOther2023The Role of Filial Piety in Dyadic Recruitment of Chinese American Parents With Type 2 Diabetes and Their Adult Children.Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing SocietyAdult children recruited hard-to-reach Chinese American parents with diabetes, especially parents with little English, low education, and recent U.S. arrival; family concern motivated participation.
• PTOTRNOther2023Virtual Fracture Care in Long-Term Care Homes Avoiding Emergency Department Visits.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationIn 17 long-term care referrals, all residents avoided emergency department transfer, and 47% avoided fracture clinic transfer. Trained LTC nurses and physiotherapists stabilized injuries on site, but this is a small quality improvement report, not proof the pathway works.
• RNSurvey2023Examining the Association Between Parental Factors and Childhood Obesity.Journal of community health nursingChild internet time was associated with higher BMI in low-income families, and children with overweight or obese parents were more likely to be overweight or obese. Parent diet was associated with parent weight, and child diet was not measured.
• RNSurvey2023Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the supportive care needs survey for caregivers of children with Paediatric cancer (SCNS-C-Ped-C).Nursing openThe Chinese Supportive Care Needs Survey for caregivers of children with paediatric cancer reliably measures six domains: healthcare information, daily care communication, psychological spiritual, medical service, economic, and emotional needs. It takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
• RNRCT2023Study on the effect of intervention on postpartum psychological improvement and body recovery of caesarean section women based on information-motivation-behavioural skills model.Nursing openAdding an IMB nursing programme to routine caesarean care was linked to lower anxiety, depression and fatigue, higher self-efficacy and fewer complications. It was a bundle of education, support and exercises, so no single part can be credited.
• RNProtocol2023"KARER" intervention on care ability and burden for caregiving relatives of disabled patients with cardiocerebrovascular diseases: EMICARE mixed randomized clinical protocol.Nursing openThis paper describes the plan for a trial testing the 'KARER' intervention for caregivers of disabled cardiovascular patients. It details the training modules and measures but reports no results, so there is no evidence yet that the intervention improves care ability or reduces burden.
• RNSurvey2023Associations of dual use of tobacco cigarettes and e-cigarettes, sleep duration, physical activity and depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older Korean adults.Nursing openKorean adults aged 40 to 88 who used both cigarettes and e-cigarettes reported sleeping less than 7 hours and moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms more often than non-smokers. Nurses can ask about smoking type, sleep and mood when planning cessation support.
• RNRCT2023Effect of motivational interviewing on treatment adherence and self-efficacy of adolescents with asthma: A randomized controlled trial.Nursing openAdolescents with uncontrolled asthma who received motivational interviewing reported higher self-efficacy and adherence than controls at 3 months. After accounting for demographic differences, asthma-control scores did not show a clear difference.
• RNOther2023Validation of the tablet-based Turkish-PAINReportIt® for lung cancer patients after thoracotomy in Turkey.Applied nursing research : ANRLiterate Turkish patients after thoracotomy could use a tablet to report pain location, intensity, quality and pattern. Pain scores fell as expected over the first 4 days and by 2 weeks. The tool tracked expected pain recovery.