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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• RNCohort2023Factors Associated With the Quality of Life of Nursing Home Residents During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationResidents in nursing homes with recent COVID-19 outbreaks or high staff emotional exhaustion had lower quality of life. Lack of access to geriatric specialists was also linked to poorer outcomes, though this finding relied on a single facility.
• RNCohort2023A National Audit of Pancreatic Enzyme Prescribing in Pancreatic Cancer from 2015 to 2023 in England Using OpenSAFELY-TPP.Seminars in oncology nursingThe pandemic did not cause a sustained drop in primary-care pancreatic enzyme prescribing for adults with unresectable pancreatic cancer. Rates were 48% by 2022 against a 100% target.
• RNQualitative2023Receiving antenatal care via mobile clinic: Lived experiences of Jordanian mothers.International journal of nursing sciencesJordanian mothers said free mobile antenatal clinics mattered because they saved money, offered a female doctor, and supplied care items. They also said campaigns were too rare and information often missed women who could not leave home.
• RNQualitative2023Challenges regarding sexual health communication with secondary school learners in Limpopo Province: Parents views.CurationisParents in Limpopo avoided discussing sexuality due to cultural taboos, embarrassment and uncertainty about the right age. They shifted responsibility to schools and churches, leaving adolescents to learn from social media. Parents lacked the knowledge and confidence to initiate proactive conversations.
• RNOther2023Validation of post-traumatic growth inventory in mothers with the experience of having the NICU-Hospitalized newborns "validation of post-traumatic growth inventory".Nursing openA Farsi questionnaire about growth after NICU stress kept its five parts and gave consistent scores in 250 Iranian mothers. It may help nurses assess coping, but it does not show growth improves care.
• RNSurvey2023Inconsistent use of male condoms among HIV-negative men who have sex with other men.Revista latino-americana de enfermagem85% of HIV-negative men who have sex with men in Brazil reported inconsistent condom use, and it was associated with having a steady partner or prior STI. Ask about these and discuss combined prevention.
• RNCohort2023Pain Assessment Disparities by Race, Ethnicity, and Language in Adult Hospitalized Patients.Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management NursesAsian, Latino, multiracial, and limited English proficiency patients were less likely to receive numeric pain ratings. Asian patients with limited English proficiency received the fewest opioids. Pain assessment and opioid use varied by race, ethnicity, and language.
• RNOther2023Factors associated with demand for emergency medical services by people with hypertension and diabetes.Revista brasileira de enfermagemMost people visiting emergency services repeatedly for high blood pressure or diabetes had no record of these conditions in primary care. Men, younger adults, and those with low education were significantly more likely to be missing from these records.
• RNCase ReportYou're Not Who You Used to Be: A Case Report of a Family Living with Heart Failure and Vascular Dementia.Home healthcare nowA nurse with heart failure and vascular dementia found standard education insufficient due to cognitive decline, while her disabled husband struggled with anxiety and information gaps. The case highlights the need for tailored communication and early assessment of caregiver health in home care.
• RNOther2023Trend in hospitalizations due to ambulatory care-sensitive conditions in the Federal District.Revista brasileira de enfermagemHospitalizations for conditions treatable in primary care remained stable overall in the Federal District from 2009 to 2019. While admissions for hypertension and diabetes fell, those for epilepsy and ear, nose, and throat infections rose.
• RNSystematic Review2023Paternal perinatal depression: A concept analysis.Nursing openFathers' perinatal depression may show as irritability, substance use, risk-taking, sleep and appetite changes, and withdrawal from parenting, not only sadness. Existing depression screens may miss these, so ask about behaviour and family stress.
• PTOTSLPRNQualitative2023Parents voice their experiences of caring for children with special healthcare needs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Journal of pediatric nursingParents said pandemic closures and missed therapy made children lose ground, while parents became teachers, nurses and therapists at home. Supply problems, fear of clinics and lost routines were major stressors, even when family time helped.
• PTOTSLPRNSystematic Review2023Loneliness and Functional Decline in Aging: A Systematic Review.Research in gerontological nursingLoneliness is consistently linked to functional decline in older adults, but the direction of this relationship remains unclear. Some studies suggest decline causes loneliness, while others indicate loneliness drives decline. The evidence is mixed, with 7 of 47 studies finding no association.
• PTOTSLPRNSystematic Review2023An Integrative Review of Sex Differences in Quality of Life and Symptoms Among Survivors of Hematologic Malignancies.Oncology nursing forumWomen with blood cancers report worse physical function, more pain, and greater symptom burden than men. Overall quality of life and fatigue findings are inconsistent. Nurses should assess physical status and pain more closely in female patients.
• RNPilot2023"It helps us say what's important..." Developing Serious Illness Topics: A clinical visit agenda-setting tool.Patient education and counselingPatients and families said an agenda-setting tool helped them bring priorities into serious illness visits; clinicians said it shaped conversations and prompted topics they might otherwise miss.
• PTOTRNOther2023Interactive gerontechnology for fall prevention in the elderly: a descriptive study.Revista brasileira de enfermagemThirty older adults rated a 3D scale model of a hazardous home as highly useful for spotting fall risks like loose rugs and poor lighting. Experts agreed the tool is valid for education, but the study did not test if it prevents actual falls.
• RNRCT2023Sleep Profiles of Caregivers for Persons Living with Dementia: A Qualitative Study.Western journal of nursing researchCaregivers of people with dementia showed three sleep profiles. Some reported worsened sleep with distress, some worsened sleep but felt satisfied, and others had poor sleep that started before caregiving. These groups differ in motivation for behavioral sleep interventions.
• RNSystematic Review2023Perinatal mental health and women's lived experience of the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review of the qualitative literature 2020-2021.MidwiferyWomen described pandemic maternity care as lonely and frightening. Inconsistent information, reduced visitors and remote appointments made pregnancy, birth and early motherhood harder. Some valued more time with partners and online peer support.
• RNOther2023Evaluation of a pregnancy programme to enhance older primiparas' physical and mental health and marital relationships after childbirth: A non-randomized clinical trial.Nursing openFor older first-time mothers, a 2-hour pregnancy programme added to regular maternity classes did not improve postpartum depression scores or marital satisfaction compared with classes alone. Husbands in the programme reported greater awareness of wives' physical burden at 1 month.
• RNCohort2023Stronger Impact of COVID-19 in Nursing Homes of a French Region During the Second Pandemic Wave.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationNursing homes in a French region were hit harder by COVID-19 in the second wave than the first. Outbreaks were more frequent in private for-profit facilities than public ones, and death numbers rose significantly in homes located in densely populated areas.
• RNCohort2023Risk of Adverse Events and Delirium after COVID-19 Vaccination in Patients Living with Dementia.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationIn older adults with dementia, CoronaVac and BNT162b2 did not show increased delirium or most adverse events within 28 days; a probable kidney and pancreatitis signal appeared after first BNT162b2 dose.
• RNMeta-Analysis2023Psyllium is a natural nonfermented gel-forming fiber that is effective for weight loss: A comprehensive review and meta-analysis.Journal of the American Association of Nurse PractitionersPsyllium taken before meals for 2 to 12 months reduced body weight by an average of 2.1 kg compared with control. The effect was consistent across six randomized trials in overweight and obese adults.
• RNOther2023Self-Care in Korean Immigrants with Chronic Diseases: A Concept Analysis.Western journal of nursing researchFor Korean immigrants with chronic disease, self-care meant treatment adherence, family meal choices, traditional gender roles, acculturation, and mental health. Nurses may need to plan education around family and cultural expectations.
• PTOTRNQualitative2023Experiencing COMFORT: Perceptions of Virtually-delivered Nonpharmacologic Therapies in Adults Prescribed Opioids for Chronic Pain.Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management NursesAdults with chronic pain prescribed opioids described virtual nonpharmacologic therapies as helpful for education and self-confidence. More than half reported some pain benefit and several reduced opioid use, though themes describe experiences rather than proven effects.
• RNQualitative2023Great Plains American Indians' Perspectives on Patient and Family Needs Throughout the Cancer Journey.Oncology nursing forumPatients and families in Great Plains Tribal communities described needing accompaniment, home health support, and clear education. They faced medication access issues and caregiver strain. Oncology teams should coordinate with Indian Health Service pharmacies and consider Tribal navigators.
• RNOther2023Validity of a booklet to promote the health of people with diabetes in the face of COVID-19.Revista brasileira de enfermagemExperts rated a diabetes and COVID-19 booklet as mostly clear and relevant. They flagged errors in mask guidance, blood glucose information, and font sizes. The material needs these specific corrections before use, and has not yet been tested on patients.
• RNSurvey2023Examining the Role of Resilience, Posttraumatic Growth, and Quality of Life in Women with Breast Cancer: A Serial Multiple Mediator Model Approach.Seminars in oncology nursingAmong 91 breast cancer survivors, more symptom distress was linked with lower quality of life. Resilience helped explain this. Posttraumatic growth did not add.
• RNOther2023Integrative and complementary practices in health, nurses' profile and care provided to people with hypertension: a mixed study design.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemNurses in Brazil who treat hypertension report using integrative practices like auriculotherapy and Reiki to support patient autonomy and adherence. They face stigma and lack of management support, often paying for their own training. The study describes their experience, not the clinical effectiveness of these treatments.
• RNSurvey2023Three Missed Critical Nursing Care Processes on Labor and Delivery Units During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNOne third of labor and delivery nurses reported missing critical care tasks like responding to abnormal fetal heart rates or maternal complications. Nurses who felt they had less time at the bedside were significantly more likely to miss these safety checks. Adequate staffing was associated with fewer missed tasks.
• PTOTSLPRNCohort2023Is family social exclusion associated with child motor and socioemotional development delay? A cross-sectional exploratory study.Nursing openChildren from the most socially excluded families had significantly higher odds of motor and socioemotional development delays compared to the least excluded. Hospitalization in the last year also increased motor delay odds, while breastfeeding was associated with lower odds.
• RNRCT2023When Family Life Contributes to Cancer Caregiver Burden in Palliative Care.Journal of family nursingFamily caregivers of palliative cancer patients named family as a top stressor, not just because of the patient's illness, but due to failed support, relational tensions, denial, and additional care work for other relatives. Generic offers of help were rejected as insincere.
• RNSurvey2023A cross-sectional study on factors affecting the intention to quit smoking among female call centre employees.Nursing openMost female call centre smokers did not plan to quit soon. Those who had tried quitting in the past year, had higher social support, and feared cravings less were significantly more likely to intend to quit within six months.
• RNPilot2023A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study: Eliciting ICU Experiences and Measuring Outcomes of Family Caregivers of Patients Who Have Undergone Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.Journal of family nursingRecruiting HSCT caregivers in the ICU was feasible, but repeating data collection after transfer was not. Caregivers reported severe distress and felt disconnected from the ICU team compared to the transplant team, struggling with conflicting information and lack of support.
• RNQualitative2023Upward bound students' experience with bias in healthcare: An application of critical race theory.Nursing openStudents described healthcare bias through three themes: communication barriers where they felt unheard, invisibility when cultural practices or wait times were ignored, and a belief that patients must know their rights to get care. These experiences highlight how language, culture, and age intersect to create mistrust.
• RNRCT2023Effect of the coughing technique during subcutaneous heparin injection on pain severity and individual satisfaction.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemPatients who coughed moderately during subcutaneous heparin injections reported less pain and higher satisfaction than with standard injection. The coughing technique is simple, free, and requires no extra equipment, offering a practical non-pharmacological option for nurses.
• RNQualitative2023Professional caregivers' participation in the International Caregiver Development Programme: A qualitative study of psychosocial care in nursing homes.Nursing openCaregivers reported noticing residents' non-verbal cues and adjusting their approach to reduce agitation. Some described avoiding sedatives by engaging residents in conversation or activities. Time pressure and stress remained major barriers to maintaining this person-centred focus.
• RNQualitative2023Developing a conceptual model for understanding nutritional problems and their negative impacts on quality of life among Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes: A qualitative study.Nursing openChinese patients with type 2 diabetes reported nutrition advice was too brief, theoretical, or inaccurate to use at the dinner table. Family duties and religious customs often overrode dietary rules. Fear of low blood sugar led some to avoid going out or eating normally.
• RNOther2023Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the traditional Chinese Food Allergy Quality of Life-Parental Burden questionnaire into simplified Chinese for use in mainland China.Nursing openThe simplified Chinese Food Allergy Quality of Life-Parental Burden questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool for assessing parents of children aged 0-5 with food allergies in mainland China. It accurately measures two dimensions: limitations in life and emotional distress.
• PTOTRNOther2023Levels of Accelerometer-Based Physical Activity in Older Adults With a Mismatch Between Physiological Fall Risk and Fear of Falling.Journal of gerontological nursingOlder adults whose fear of falling did not match their actual balance risk did significantly less moderate to vigorous physical activity than those whose perception matched reality. This mismatch may contribute to inactivity and increased fall risk in community-dwelling seniors.
• RNOther2023Digital educational technology content production and validity about Japanese bathtub (ofurô) in neonatal unit.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PFifteen nursing experts judged a digital manual on Japanese bathtub care for preterm infants as valid for training. They agreed the content, structure, and relevance were appropriate. No infants were studied, so this confirms the manual is ready for use, not that the care works.
• PTOTSLPRNCohortFactors Associated With Function-Focused Care Among Hospitalized Older Adults Living With Dementia.Critical care nursing quarterlyHospitalized older adults with dementia who performed more daily activities and had less delirium reported less pain. Positive staff interactions also correlated with lower pain scores. These associations were cross-sectional, so causation is not proven, but they highlight functional engagement as a key factor.
• RNSurvey2023Inadequate number of staff and other reasons for implicit rationing of nursing care across hospital types and units.Nursing openNurses in Czech hospitals identified inadequate staffing and unexpected patient admissions as the primary reasons for missing care. Medical unit nurses rated these resource issues as more significant than surgical nurses, while university hospitals reported higher staffing shortages than non-university sites.
• RNQualitative2023Treatment adherence and associated factors in older people with type 2 diabetes: A qualitative study.Nursing openOlder adults with type 2 diabetes described adherence as depending on three things: understanding their disease, having family and community support, and taking personal responsibility. They struggled with complex written instructions and relied heavily on family reminders to maintain their new lifestyle.
• RNSurvey2023Psychosocial Health Factors Among Men Reporting Recent Sexual Assault.Journal of forensic nursingMost men who sought care after sexual assault started HIV prevention pills, but nearly all reported side effects. High rates of depression, PTSD, and binge drinking were common. Forensic nurses should prepare patients for side effects and arrange follow-up for mental health support.
• RNCohort2023Risk of violence and frailty syndrome among older adults treated at a hospital service.Revista brasileira de enfermagemHospitalized older adults who felt depressed or lacked social support were significantly more likely to be at risk of violence. Frailty scores correlated with violence risk, suggesting that assessing mood and support networks during hospital admission helps identify vulnerable patients.
• RNRCT2023The Impact of an Intervention to Improve Caregiver Contribution to Heart Failure Self-care on Caregiver Anxiety, Depression, Quality of Life, and Sleep.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingAdding caregivers to a heart failure self-care intervention did not worsen their anxiety, depression, quality of life, or sleep compared to standard care or patient-only intervention. Scores improved slightly over time in all groups, with no significant differences between arms.
• RNSystematic Review2023Patient engagement practice within perinatal eHealth: A scoping review.Nursing openPerinatal eHealth programs consistently provide access and personalization, but commitment and therapeutic alliance are missing in 11 of 56 programs. Nurses were involved in all neonatal programs but only 16 of 42 maternity programs.
• RNCohort2023Reproductive Coercion Among Women With Disabilities: An Analysis of Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring Systems Data.Journal of forensic nursingWomen with disabilities reported reproductive coercion at 6.2%, compared to 1.7% for women without disabilities. These women had four times the odds of experiencing coercion, where a partner tried to prevent birth control use. Screening must be done privately, separate from any support persons.
• RNRCT2023Auriculotherapy for reducing chronic spinal pain in health workers: a clinical trial.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAuriculotherapy reduced chronic spinal pain in health workers, but true points and sham points had similar effects during treatment. True points showed better pain reduction at follow-up, alongside improved vitality and reduced medication use.
• RNSurvey2023Problematic media use and psychological adaptation in children in the COVID-19 pandemic: A descriptive cross-sectional study.Archives of psychiatric nursingHigher parent-reported problematic media use and more screen time were linked with more psychological adaptation problems in 685 Turkish children aged 6 to 11. This is an association at one time point, not proof screen time caused the problems.