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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• RNRCT2023Connecting Dementia Caregivers to Recommended Services: Care to Plan.Journal of gerontological nursingAdding a web-based needs assessment to routine phone support did not improve dementia caregiver outcomes at 3 or 6 months. Caregivers found the tool easy to use but cited time constraints and cost as barriers to acting on its recommendations.
• RNOther2023COVID-19: Association of risk classification with the Modified Early Warning Score and hospital outcomes.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemNurses' color-based triage at a Brazilian emergency unit aligned with MEWS severity: red-category patients had higher MEWS, more early deterioration, and more deaths. MEWS may help monitor high-risk COVID-19 patients, but this is a link, not a treatment effect.
• PTOTRNSystematic Review2023Health effects of social connectedness in older adults living in congregate long-term care settings: A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative evidence.International journal of older people nursingLower social connectedness in nursing homes and assisted living was linked with more depression, poorer quality of life, and faster death. Most evidence was from one-time comparisons, so it cannot prove connectedness causes better health.
• RNCohort2023Predictors of care burden among caregivers of patients with COVID-19.Nursing open66.3% of caregivers of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Iran reported severe or very severe burden. Lower income, caring for more than three patients, poor caregiver health, and caring for a parent were associated with higher burden. Causality was not tested.
• RNQualitative2023Experiences of parents whose school-aged children were treated with therapeutic hypothermia as newborns: A focus group study.Nursing openParents of children treated with therapeutic hypothermia as newborns still recalled chaotic births, vague information and exclusion from care, but NICU nurses gave them security and hope. Years later they worried about school and said post-discharge support was needed.
• RNQualitative2023Impact of an STI Diagnosis on People Living With HIV in La Romana, Dominican Republic: A Cross-Sectional, Qualitative, Descriptive Study.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACPeople living with HIV described more STI awareness and some safer-sex changes linked to an STI diagnosis, but all said HIV remained the bigger concern. Testing found reinfections.
• RNQualitative2023Spiritual coping behaviors among injured urban black men in Philadelphia.Archives of psychiatric nursingTen injured urban Black men described prayer, fasting, family ties, and everyday activities as spiritual coping. Psychiatric nurses could ask about these practices and connect patients with trusted spiritual supports.
• OTRNCohort2023Resilience, activities of daily living, and well-being in patients with chronic kidney disease.Nursing openWell-being did not show a clear change over six months in 105 CKD patients; daily living scores fell while resilience rose. Resilience was associated with better well-being, but no intervention was tested.
• RNSurvey2023The association of resilience with self-care and quality of life in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A cross-sectional study.Nursing openIn adults with COPD, higher resilience was linked to greater confidence in self-care and better quality of life, but not to maintenance, monitoring, or management behaviours.
• RNSurvey2023Quality of health care in Primary Care: perspective of people with Diabetes Mellitus.Revista brasileira de enfermagemPeople with type 2 diabetes in Rio de Janeiro primary care said they were rarely involved in setting their own care plan or followed up by the team. Their overall score was 2.5 on a five-point scale.
• RNQualitative2023Patient and Provider Decision Making About HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis Following Sexual Violence: A Qualitative Analysis.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACPatients focused on side effects, trauma, stigma, and daily reminders, while providers focused on HIV risk facts and medication access. Patients noted providers could better address their concerns about the 28-day HIV PEP course.
• RNOther2023A Mixed-Methods Study of Social Determinants and Self-care in Adults With Heart Failure.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingAdults with heart failure who reported more money and resource problems had better self-care maintenance and symptom perception scores. Interviews tied self-care to insurance, upbringing, and social connections.
• RNOther2023Patient safety with covid-19 in hospital units: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemHospital units mainly reorganised beds, rooms and operating rooms, and isolated or distanced patients and staff for covid-19 care. Outcomes were mostly positive, but some measures increased coughing or failed to relieve overcrowding.
• RNSystematic Review2023Assessing the needs of informal caregivers of patients with chronic non-communicable diseases: A systematic review of self-assessment tools.Nursing openSeventeen questionnaires assess informal caregivers' needs, most often psychological, information, communication and healthcare support. Many lack proof that scores are consistent or catch changes over time, so match the tool to your patient group.
• RNSystematic Review2023Self-care guidelines for patients in the post-hematopoietic stem cell transplantation period: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemPost-transplant self-care guidance nurses provide covers nutrition and food hygiene, hydration, hand hygiene and skin care, medications, temperature and symptom checks, vaccines, isolation, and when to seek help. The review maps topics, not tested outcomes.
• RNOther2023A scoping review of the concept of resilience among African American women.Archives of psychiatric nursingResilience in African American women is multidimensional, heavily relying on spirituality, social support, and cultural resources like John Henryism. Standard measures often miss these factors, suggesting clinicians need culturally specific assessments rather than generic scales.
• RNSystematic Review2023Forensic Nursing competencies in disasters situations: scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PForensic nursing competencies in disasters are mapped across 28 publications, covering pre-incident, incident, and post-incident phases. Key areas include risk diagnosis, evidence collection, and trauma care. However, the review found no studies defining specific competencies for this context.
• RNCohort2023Predictors of Healthcare Utilization in Family Caregivers of Persons With a Primary Malignant Brain Tumor.The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience NursesCaregivers of brain tumor patients who reported higher depression, anxiety, or burden were more likely to see their own health worsen. Those with higher mastery were less likely to report worsening conditions. Emotional distress did not predict the number of prescription medications taken.
• RNQualitative2024Prioritizing the Prevention of Diabetic Foot Disease: We Each Have a Role to Play.The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieresPeople with diabetes in this study described skipping foot checks when they felt well, talking about sugars as if they act on their own, and hearing mixed messages from clinicians and workplaces. That leaves foot problems unchecked.
• RNRCT2023A temperature-sensitive, high-adhesion medical tape: a comparative, single-blind clinical trial.Journal of wound careWarming this new high-adhesion tape before removal cut pain by 58% and redness by 45% in healthy adults. It stuck as well as Tegaderm but hurt less to take off. The tape is not yet available for clinical use.
• PTOTRNSurvey2023Stroke severity to determine musculoskeletal symptoms in family caregivers.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemFamily caregivers of stroke survivors reported low back pain most often, and their low back and shoulder symptoms were linked to the patient's disability. Neck, hip, knee and foot pain did not track the patient's condition.
• RNOther2023Intestinal parasitic infections: telephone health literacy with men in areas of poverty in the syndemic.Revista brasileira de enfermagemTelephone education by nurses was followed by fewer incorrect answers about intestinal parasites in men in a Rio de Janeiro favela. The control group, tested before receiving education, gave more incorrect answers later.
• RNMeta-Analysis2023The effect of foot reflexology on fatigue in hemodialysis patients: a meta-analysis study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemFoot reflexology added to usual care reduced fatigue in hemodialysis patients. 10 sessions appeared most effective, but the evidence came from small studies with inconsistent results.
• RNOther2023Translation and validity of the Multidimensional Individual and Interpersonal Resilience Measure.Revista brasileira de enfermagemA Portuguese resilience questionnaire for Brazilian older adults can be used to assess five areas: support network, relationships, self-efficacy, optimism, and perceived resources. It showed acceptable total score agreement and stability, but the five areas alone were not reliable enough.
• RNQualitative2023Experience of the patient regarding their safety in the hospital environment.Revista brasileira de enfermagemHospitalized patients and families tied safe care to daily information and nursing availability. They noticed identification checks for medications and tests, but not at meals, and said discharge teaching was missing.
• RNOther2023Standard Operating Procedure validity on intramuscular vaccine administration in adults: a methodological study.Revista brasileira de enfermagemTwenty-five experienced nurses agreed a step-by-step adult intramuscular vaccine procedure using vibration plus ice for pain relief was clear, relevant and accurate. It is a nurse-rated procedure for vaccination-room care, not evidence the method reduces adult pain.
• RNQualitative2023Women's Childbirth Experiences During COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia.Revista brasileira de enfermagemWomen giving birth in Indonesia during the pandemic described fear of hospital birth, screening and health protocols, limited family presence, and mother-baby bonding concerns. They said support from permitted companions and breastfeeding help were needed.
• RNSystematic Review2023The Association Between Intrapersonal Resilience Resources and Quality of Life Among Older Persons Living With HIV: A Systematic Review.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACAcross 19 observational studies, higher intrapersonal resilience, spirituality, self-efficacy, and coping were consistently associated with better quality of life in older adults living with HIV. These are naturalistic associations, not proof that resilience interventions improve outcomes.
• RNRCT2023Effect of guided imagery relaxation on anxiety in cervical cancer: randomized clinical trial.Revista brasileira de enfermagemWomen with cervical cancer who added guided imagery through virtual reality to radiochemotherapy had falling anxiety scores over time, while control women's scores rose. The difference favored guided imagery.
• RNCohort2023Eating habits: what foods do children between 12 and 36 months consume?Revista brasileira de enfermagemMost toddlers ate five or six meals daily, but many consumed too little vegetables, legumes, fat and water, and too much dairy or meat, fish and eggs. This gives nurses a concrete eating pattern to address in child health consultations.
• RNCohort2024Fear of recurrence in postoperative lung cancer patients: Trajectories, influencing factors and impacts on quality of life.Journal of clinical nursingLung cancer patients with clinically significant fear of recurrence at 1 month after surgery kept it through 12 months. Fear dipped early, rose at 3 to 6 months, then eased. Higher fear tracked with lower quality of life.
• RNRCT2024Efficacy of a Resourcefulness Intervention to Enhance the Physical and Mental Health of Parents Caring for Technology-dependent Children at Home: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & PractitionersParents of children who need home medical technology had lower stress and depressive thinking and better physical health than controls at 9 months after a resourcefulness training program, but depressive symptoms, burden and mental health-related quality of life did not differ.
• OTRNQualitative2023Vulnerability in adolescents' daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PSome families grew closer during the pandemic, but adolescents also described job loss, limited internet, lost school and leisure, and violence or self-harm as daily-life vulnerability.
• RNCohort2023Reusing sterile cotton fabric barriers in the clinical practice: an observational and longitudinal study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemReusing cotton sterile barrier fields caused shrinkage, weight loss, and increased water absorption over 15 months. However, the microbial barrier remained intact, with no significant increase in bacterial penetration compared to new fields.
• RNSurvey2023Independent and combined effects of lifestyle behaviors on adolescent health-related quality of life.Revista brasileira de enfermagemAdolescents who slept 8-10 hours/night or had 2 hours/day or less of recreational screen time reported higher health-related quality of life. Those with three or four healthy behaviors were more likely to report high health-related quality of life.
• RNQualitative2023Spirituality in the uncertainty of illness: the perspective of oncology patients.Revista brasileira de enfermagemAll 11 cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy said religious or spiritual beliefs brought comfort; three said beliefs could influence medical decisions. This is patients' perspective, not evidence that spiritual care works.
• RNOther2023Epidemiology of monkeypox notifications in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.Revista brasileira de enfermagemIn Minas Gerais, confirmed monkeypox cases were overwhelmingly men who have sex with men, with a median age of 33. Most presented with fever and rash, often multiple lesions in the genital region. Over a third of confirmed cases had HIV, and syphilis was the most common co-infection.
• RNSystematic Review2023Nursing theories in the care of stroke patients: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemNine hospital stroke nursing studies used grand theories, mid-range theories, or frameworks to guide care; most had low evidence. No theory built specifically for stroke nursing care was found.
• RNSystematic Review2023Risk assessment instruments for pressure ulcer in adults in critical situation: a scoping review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemFor adults in ICU, pressure ulcer risk tools designed for critical care, especially CALCULATE and EVARUCI, were reported to have better accuracy and usability than generalist tools.
• RNSurvey2023Factors associated with older adults' knowledge, attitude and practice on skin cancer prevention.Revista brasileira de enfermagemMost older adults knew about skin cancer prevention, but only 17% practiced it. Those with lower education or who had worked outdoors were less likely to practice. Nurses should focus education on these groups and on recognizing suspicious skin changes.
• RNSystematic Review2023Interventions for child development based on the Touchpoints Model: scoping review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemTouchpoints-based interventions for child development, mostly delivered by nurses in primary care or home visits, reported increased parental understanding and improved parent-child interaction. However, the interventions varied widely, making it impossible to identify which specific components caused these outcomes.
• RNNarrative ReviewPractical Clinical Guidelines for Natalizumab Treatment in Patients With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis.Journal of infusion nursing : the official publication of the Infusion Nurses SocietyFor natalizumab-treated relapsing MS patients, infusion nurses should complete a preinfusion checklist, monitor for PML symptoms, infuse over 1 hour, and stop for hypersensitivity signs.
• RNSurvey2024Frailty in community-dwelling older people and nursing home residents: An adaptation and validation study.Journal of advanced nursingA Slovenian frailty questionnaire was usable for older people at home and in nursing homes. It took under 15 minutes, and 45% were frail.
• PTRNPilot2023Motivational Interviewing for Fall Prevention (MI-FP) pilot study: Older Adults' readiness to participate in fall prevention.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Of 432 eligible older adults, 200 enrolled (46.3%), below the study's recruitment goal. Participants felt confident about fall risks, but following through varied, especially for ongoing balance actions.
• PTRNSystematic Review2023Ageism directed to older adults in health services: A scoping review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemOlder adults in health services faced age bias in diagnosis, treatment, surgery, communication and care; mapped studies suggested education, training and better communication as responses.
• PTRNSystematic Review2023Impact of Gaming (Gamification) on Diabetes Self-Care Behaviors and Glycemic Outcomes Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes.The science of diabetes self-management and careGame-based diabetes programs did not consistently improve the blood sugar outcome A1C. Some increased physical activity, glucose monitoring, diet adherence, or foot care, but studies were small and varied. Competition may help sustain activity.
• RNOther2023Mediation by Fatalism of the Association Between Symptom Burden and Self-care Management in Patients With Heart Failure.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingPatients with more heart failure symptoms held stronger beliefs that their health was predetermined, which led to poorer self-care. This fatalism fully explained the link between symptom burden and poor management, suggesting clinicians should address these beliefs directly rather than just treating symptoms.
• RNSystematic Review2023Quality of interaction between the nursing personnel and the informal caregivers of people with memory disorders: A systematic review and metasummary of qualitative studies.Nursing openNurses and family caregivers of people with memory disorders described interactions as better when expectations were clear, caregivers were recognised, and information was shared. Emotional burden, staff turnover and no named contact person made interactions harder.
• RNOther2023Elaboration of an educational video for cardiopulmonary resuscitation with chest compressions in adults.Revista brasileira de enfermagemTen laypeople and ten nurses rated a 14-scene storyboard for a layperson CPR video as clear and acceptable. The paper does not show the video improves bystander CPR or survival.
• RNSurvey2023Transition of care of patients with chronic diseases and its relation with clinical and sociodemographic characteristics.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAdults with chronic diseases rated discharge transition overall satisfactory, but care plans scored lowest. Patients without 30-day readmissions reported better preparation for self-management, though this study cannot prove cause.