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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• RNOther2023Sustaining a therapeutic environment within mental health in-patient settings during COVID-19. Results of a Delphi study.Applied nursing research : ANRExperts rated a new framework for balancing infection control with person-centred care in mental health wards as relevant, simple, and clear. It provides templates to guide ethical decisions and tiered interventions, though it lacks patient input.
• RNCohort2023Trends in COVID-19-Related Medication Use in US Nursing Homes, 2018-2022.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationPrescribing of COVID-19 drugs in nursing homes tracked regulatory approvals more than clinical guidelines. Dexamethasone and azithromycin use rose and fell sharply after FDA actions, while remdesivir remained rare until late in the study period despite hospital availability.
• RNOther2023Performance of the Large Language Model ChatGPT on the National Nurse Examinations in Japan: Evaluation Study.JMIR nursingChatGPT passed the 2019 Japanese nurse exam but failed 2020-2023, scoring 75.1% on basic knowledge and 64.5% on general questions. It struggled with complex situations and pharmacology, showing it cannot yet safely replace clinical judgment.
• PTOTRNCohort2023Identifying Comorbid Subtypes of Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesSix distinct patient subtypes were identified among acute respiratory failure survivors using early ICU data. Patients with obesity and severe kidney impairment had the worst functional disability at discharge, while awake and stable patients had the best mobility and lowest impairment.
• RNQualitative2023"I don't just say, Hi! I'm gay": Sexual Orientation Disclosures in Oncology Clinic Settings Among Sexual Minority Women Treated for Breast Cancer in the U.S. South.Seminars in oncology nursingAll participants had disclosed to some family or friends, but half had not told their oncologist. They often disclosed indirectly, by naming a partner, when trust and safety made it seem worthwhile.
• RNOtherImproving Golden Hour Care Coordination: Using Defined Roles to Improve Nurse Confidence and Care Coordination of Neonates Following Admission.The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursingColor-coded lanyards defining team roles during neonatal admissions reduced time to radiography by 14.4 minutes and IVN by 27.7 minutes. Nurses reported greater confidence and clarity, but no significant improvements in infant health outcomes were found.
• RNCohortPrevalence and Correlates of Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Cancer, and Mental Health Comorbidities Among Adults With HIV Who Smoke.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACOver half of adults with HIV who smoke have a smoking-related comorbidity. Mental health conditions are the most common, affecting 49%. This high burden means clinicians must address both the HIV and the comorbidity together when offering cessation support.
• PTOTSLPRNCohortLongitudinal Effects of Sex, Aging, and Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis on Function.Nursing researchMen with MS experienced faster functional decline over time. Women showed greater year-to-year variability in function. Older adults had higher baseline limitation and more diverse trajectories. Sex and age shape how MS progresses differently.
• RNOther2023Information booklet for promoting self-efficacy in childhood asthma: construction and validity.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PA nurse-built booklet on childhood asthma self-management scored highly on expert review for clarity and content. It covers triggers, inhaler technique, and spacer cleaning, but has not yet been tested on parents or shown to improve asthma control.
• RNSystematic Review2023Nursing care directed to burned patients: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemNursing care for adult burn patients centres on wound assessment, pain control, and dressing changes. Evidence for specific interventions like music therapy or enzymatic debridement is limited to a small number of studies, mostly case reports.
• PTOTSLPRNQualitative2023Setting a Patient-Driven Agenda for Cancer Research Priorities in Geriatric Oncology: A Qualitative Study.Seminars in oncology nursingOlder adults with cancer prioritized research into symptom recognition, managing treatment side effects, and frailty over drug development. They reported feeling unheard when clinicians conflated cancer symptoms with normal aging, and highlighted gaps in support for caregivers.
• PTOTSLPRNCohort2023Association of Perceived Neighborhood Environments With Cognitive Function in Older Adults.Journal of gerontological nursingOlder adults who perceived better transit access and sidewalk coverage in their neighborhood scored slightly higher on cognitive tests. These links disappeared for other neighborhood features after adjusting for age and education. The sample was highly educated and mostly cognitively intact, so results may not apply to diverse groups.
• RNOther2023The Relationship Between Sleep and Brain Function in Older Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease and Self-Identified Cognitive Impairment.Journal of gerontological nursingIn older adults with kidney disease and self-reported memory issues, those who slept less than 7.4 hours scored better on attention and memory tests. However, poor sleep continuity was linked to reduced brain blood flow and white matter integrity. These findings are exploratory and do not prove causation.
• RNOther2023Comparison of the Effect of Education Using Team-based Learning Method and Lecture Method on Controlling Diabetes in the Elderly: A Quasi-Experimental Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyTeam-based diabetes education lowered fasting blood sugar and HbA1c in older adults, while standard lectures only lowered systolic blood pressure. Both methods reduced systolic blood pressure, but only team-based learning improved overall glucose control.
• RNCohort2023Impact of caregivers' psychological and caregiving status on recruitment, conversion, and retention in stem cell therapy trials for cerebral palsy: A prospective survey analysis.Nursing openCaregivers who stayed in the stem cell trial had higher resilience scores than those who dropped out. Families with more money, better-educated caregivers, clearer diagnoses, and fewer other conditions were also more likely to complete the trial.
• RNCohort2023Primary care in supplementary health: assessment of costs in the care of older adult patients with heart diseases.Revista brasileira de enfermagemAdding primary care for older heart patients did not significantly cut total annual costs. However, it significantly reduced hospitalization costs and admission frequency. Emergency room visits also dropped for the most frail patients. The service costs were included in the total.
• RNSystematic Review2023Barriers to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) use for HIV: an integrative review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemPeople who stopped taking PrEP cited stigma, cost, and health system failures more often than forgetfulness or side effects. Nurses should assess these external barriers early, as they drive unintentional discontinuation.
• RNQualitative2023Experiences of a Novel Structured Foot Examination Form for Patients With Diabetes From the Perspective of Health Care Professionals: Qualitative Study.JMIR nursingHealth care professionals found a new paper foot examination form helpful for structure and patient education, but emphasized that it cannot replace professional judgement. Risk categories were initially confusing, and the form required a running-in period before becoming useful.
• RNOtherInternational Consensus Recommendation Guidelines for Subcutaneous Infusions of Hydration and Medication in Adults: An e-Delphi Consensus Study.Journal of infusion nursing : the official publication of the Infusion Nurses SocietyExperts agreed on 42 guidelines for subcutaneous infusions in adults, covering assessment, device placement, and monitoring. They recommend using this route to preserve veins when IV access fails, with specific limits on rates and volumes. No patient outcomes were tested.
• RNNarrative ReviewPegloticase in Uncontrolled Gout: The Infusion Nurse Perspective.Journal of infusion nursing : the official publication of the Infusion Nurses SocietyInfusion nurses should check serum uric acid before each pegloticase dose, stop treatment if levels stay above 6 mg/dL, monitor for reactions during and 1 hour after infusion, and counsel patients about flares and reporting symptoms.
• RNOther2023Effects of Husband Involvement in Prenatal Care on Couples' Intimacy and Postpartum Blues in Primiparous Women: A Quasi-Experimental Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyAfter husband attendance at prenatal visits plus WhatsApp education, the final couples' intimacy score was not different between groups; intimacy improved more than controls, and postpartum blues were less common (15.20% vs 72.20%).
• RNQualitative2023Weight Management Challenges in Nulliparous Women Being Overweight or Obese Due to Pregnancy: A Qualitative Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyNew mothers with obesity described failing to lose weight because family pressure, breastfeeding concerns, and lack of time blocked dieting. They also cited cost, postpartum pain, and pandemic restrictions as barriers to exercise, alongside a lack of support from health providers.
• RNSystematic Review2023Breastfeeding prevalence in newborns of mothers with COVID-19: a systematic review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemExclusive breastfeeding was more common than artificial feeding in newborns of mothers with COVID-19, but rates were lower than pre-pandemic norms. Recent studies show artificial feeding dropping as clinical practice adapted to safe breastfeeding with precautions.
• RNMeta-Analysis2023The Effect of Salvia Officinalis on Hot Flashes in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferySage extract significantly reduced the frequency of hot flashes in postmenopausal women compared to placebo, but did not significantly reduce their severity. The evidence comes from only four small trials, so the finding on frequency is not definitive.
• RNOther2023Risk of depression during pregnancy in usual risk antenatal care.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemMost pregnant women in routine care scored at high risk for depression. Unemployed women were twice as likely to be at high risk. Screening during prenatal visits can identify these women early, especially if they lack employment or income security.
• RNCohort2023Sociodemographic profile, diagnoses and nursing care in post-COVID-19 patients in a Brazilian university hospital.Revista brasileira de enfermagemMost nursing diagnoses and care plans for post-COVID-19 patients focused on physical safety and infection risks. Psychosocial and spiritual needs were rarely documented, leaving a gap in holistic care for this population.
• RNQualitative2023Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Data Sharing to Encourage Collaboration Among Older Adults With Type 1 Diabetes and Their Care Partners: Qualitative Descriptive Study.JMIR nursingTen older-adult diabetes/care-partner pairs described moving from seeing diabetes management as one person's job to shared responsibility. They also described alarm nagging and blaming, then discussed ways to monitor and respond to glucose alerts.
• RNRCT2023Treatment topical with silver nanoparticles and Stryphnodendron Adstringens (Mart.) Coville in cervical lesions: randomized clinical trial.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PAdding silver nanoparticles to a barbatimão gynecological ointment did not show a difference from the ointment without them in 43 women without cervical lesions. No adverse effects were reported over 7 weeks. This was a safety pilot, not evidence that it treats cervical lesions.
• RNRCT2023Effect of education based on the Common-Sense Model of Self-Regulation on blood pressure and self-management of hypertensive patients: A clinical trial study.International journal of nursing sciencesHypertensive patients who received five face-to-face education sessions based on the Common-Sense Model plus phone follow-up had lower systolic blood pressure and higher self-management scores than controls who received brief clinic advice. The effect was large enough to move the intervention group's mean systolic pressure from the prehypertensive range into the normal range.
• RNSurvey2023Patient participation in surgical site infection prevention: perceptions of nurses, physicians and patients.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PBoth surgical patients and clinicians agree that patient involvement helps prevent infections, but they disagree on when to start. Clinicians prefer preoperative education, while patients want it postoperatively. They also prefer different follow-up methods after discharge.
• PTRNCase Series2023Jet Lavage Irrigation Resolves Stage 4 Pelvic Pressure Injury Undermining.Advances in skin & wound careIn five nursing home patients with severe stage 4 pressure injuries, low-pressure jet lavage irrigation resolved deep undermining in four cases. The fifth showed improvement but died of COVID-19. No systemic infections occurred, though four patients died during the study.
• RNOther2023Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve the discharge process in a Brazilian intensive care unit.Revista brasileira de enfermagemApplying Lean Six Sigma to ICU discharge reduced mean transfer time from 189 to 75.7 minutes. The process remained unstable, with points outside control limits linked to missing family members and workload, so gains may not hold without continued monitoring.
• RNCohort2023Occurrence and preventability of adverse events in hospitals: a retrospective study.Revista brasileira de enfermagemIn Brazilian public hospitals, 15.7% of adult inpatients experienced adverse events, with 99% deemed preventable. Urgent admissions carried nearly four times the risk of elective ones. Healthcare-associated infections were the most common cause, accounting for nearly half of all events.
• RNSurvey2023The Correlation of Social Support and Fear of Breast Cancer among Women in Northeast of Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyAmong 352 Iranian women over 40, higher perceived social support was weakly linked to lower fear of breast cancer. Family support showed the strongest link, while support from significant others had no association. Income and occupation were key predictors of fear levels.
• RNQualitative2023Parenting of mothers of children in early childhood during the COVID-19 pandemic: qualitative research.Revista brasileira de enfermagemMothers in poverty described childcare during the pandemic as stressful and isolating, with daycare and health access reduced. They valued play and praise but reported yelling, punishment and slaps. Family routines and support were central to young children's daily learning.
• RNSurvey2023Correlation between symptoms of depression, attitude, and self-care in elderly with type 2 diabetes.Revista brasileira de enfermagemElderly patients with type 2 diabetes reported high adherence to medication but poor foot care and blood sugar monitoring. More depressive symptoms were linked to less physical activity and foot care. Negative attitudes were also linked to poorer foot care.
• PTOTSLPRNCase-Control2023Development and validation of a risk prediction model for visual impairment in older adults.International journal of nursing sciencesA risk score using age, blood pressure, physical activity, diabetes, eye history and education separated older adults with and without visual impairment in a Chinese hospital. It was not tested outside that setting, so it cannot yet guide routine screening.
• RNOtherGeriatric Pain Protocol: Impact of Multimodal Pain Care for Elderly Orthopaedic Trauma Patients.Orthopedic nursingA multimodal pain protocol lowered opioid doses on days 1 and 2 after hip fracture surgery without worsening pain. It did not reduce length of stay, complications, or delirium. The protocol combined nerve blocks, acetaminophen, celecoxib, and limited opioids.
• PTOTSLPRNSystematic ReviewWhat Is Important to the Younger Person (≤50 Years) When Having a Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Literature Review.Orthopedic nursingNo existing study has directly asked adults under 50 what outcomes matter most to them after hip replacement. Current knowledge relies on data from mixed-age groups or older patients, so clinicians cannot yet confirm if younger patients' priorities differ from those measured by standard tests.
• RNOtherComparing Cesarean Birth Utilization Between US Hospitals: A Demonstration of the Robson Ten-Group Classification System for Use in Quality Improvement and Benchmarking.The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursingAcross 12 US birth sites, overall cesarean rates ranged from 20.5% to 44.3%. Robson groups separated variation by spontaneous labor, induced labor, previous cesarean, and preterm birth.
• RNCohort2023Factors associated with the time to treat breast cancer in the pandemic period: an observational study.Revista brasileira de enfermagemDuring the pandemic, women referred to a mastology clinic with a prior diagnosis faced longer treatment delays than those diagnosed at the clinic. Higher education was protective for referred patients, while neoadjuvant therapy helped those diagnosed on-site start treatment sooner.
• RNSurvey2023Influencing factors associated with oral health among older hospitalized patients with ischemic stroke: A cross-sectional survey.International journal of nursing sciencesMost older stroke inpatients had poor oral health, with 91.7% of those with natural teeth having decay. Brushing less than two minutes and rarely replacing toothbrushes were strongly linked to worse scores. Nurses should assess hygiene and support longer brushing.
• PTOTSLPRNOther2023A concept analysis of routines for improving health behaviors.International journal of nursing sciencesThe paper defines routines for improving health behaviors as repeated, controllable, goal-oriented activities integrated into a patient's lifestyle. It identifies antecedents like age and motivation, and consequences including improved physical and family wellbeing.
• RNOther2023Causal relationships among self-management behaviors, symptom control, health-related quality of life and the influencing factors among Thai adolescents with asthma.International journal of nursing sciencesAsthma self-management did not directly improve quality of life, but it improved symptom control, which then improved quality of life. Depression and health literacy, family support, peer support, and trust in providers were key drivers of this self-management.
• RNSystematic Review2023Mobile applications as a strategy to support parents in the care of newborns: a scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PNurses can guide parents to existing newborn care apps for daily care and breastfeeding, but most lack evidence of effectiveness. Only 4% include audiovisual resources, and many parents find video demonstrations of procedures disturbing rather than helpful.
• RNCohort2023Establishment and implementation of a nurse-led interdisciplinary management strategy for central line maintenance: A single-center experience.International journal of nursing sciencesPatients whose central lines were managed by a senior nurse-led interdisciplinary team reported higher self-care ability, compliance, and satisfaction than those managed under usual care. The strategy involved coordinated catheter placement and maintenance by nurses, doctors, and technologists.
• RNOther2023Caregiver Burden and Workplace Productivity Among Hospice Cancer Caregivers.Oncology nursing forumAmong working family caregivers of hospice cancer patients, higher perceived burden was linked to greater impairment in daily activities, presenteeism, and work productivity loss. Burden was not linked to absenteeism. This is a small exploratory analysis of 30 people.
• RNOther2023Interaction between body mass index and blood pressure on the risk of vascular stiffness : A community-based cross-sectional study and implications for nursing.International journal of nursing sciencesIn older adults, higher BMI was associated with lower pulse wave velocity only after taking blood pressure into account. Higher blood pressure was associated with stiffer arteries. This does not show weight loss changes stiffness.
• RNSurvey2023Patients' perceptions of caring behaviors at referral hospitals in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional survey.International journal of nursing sciencesHospitalized patients in Ethiopia rated physical nursing tasks like giving medications on time as the highest indicator of caring. They valued emotional connection and including them in care planning less. Patients who spent more time with nurses and had higher satisfaction rated caring behaviors higher.
• RNCohort2023Longitudinal impact of volunteering on the cognitive functioning of older adults: A secondary analysis from the US Health and Retirement Study.International journal of nursing sciencesVolunteering increased older adults' physical, social, and cognitive activity. However, only the rise in cognitive activity predicted better cognitive functioning later. Social and physical activity changes did not improve cognition in this model.