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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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• RNQualitative2024Thematic Analysis of Alzheimer's Medication Management Discussion in a Non-Moderated Online Forum.Western journal of nursing researchCaregivers of people with dementia described recurring medication problems: not knowing when to take over, doubting whether medicines help, conflict over refusal, and difficulty affording or obtaining them.
• RNQualitative2024Attitudes Toward the Uptake of Combination HIV Prevention Methods Among Young Black and Latino Heterosexual Couples Living in New York City: A Qualitative Study.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACYoung Black and Latino partners said using several HIV prevention methods felt like a super shield, but also too much to manage and wrong for committed relationships. Ask about these barriers before assuming monogamy means no need for prevention.
• RNOther2024Families' situation of caring for a child with a chronic condition: a mixed methods study.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PMost caregivers saw their child's life as normal despite chronic conditions, yet described constant care effort, worry, guilt, and dependence. Ask families about these views before assuming they need less support.
• RNSurvey2024Social determinants and access to health services in patients with COVID-19: a cross-sectional study.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PAmong 968 patients with COVID-19 in northeastern Brazil, reported poorer access was common at age extremes, in non-white patients, and in those with low schooling, low income, or public-service care. It did not test whether addressing these factors improves care.
• RNCohort2024Health information sources and health-seeking behaviours of Filipinos living in medically underserved communities: Empirical quantitative research.Nursing openUnderserved Filipino adults most often got health information from family and friends, and most saw a doctor when ill. Many also used herbal medicine or prayer. Older adults used rural health centres more; women used prayer more.
• RNOther2024High-Intensity Care for Nursing Home Residents with Severe Dementia Hospitalized at the End of Life: A Mixed Methods Study.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationThe most common path to ICU care was family uncertainty (18 of 41); 15 patients received reflexive protocol-based ICU care. Check directives and surrogates before emergency transfer.
• RNQualitative2024Exploring Hesitancy, Motivations, and Practical Issues for COVID-19 Vaccination Among Vaccine-Hesitant Adopter Parents Using the Increasing Vaccination Model.Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & PractitionersHesitant parents who vaccinated their children described safety worries, but they acted when trusted providers gave clear recommendations, family norms supported vaccination, or access was easy.
• RNCohort2024Evaluating Sepsis Bundle Compliance as a Predictor for Patient Outcomes at a Community Hospital: A Retrospective Study.Journal of nursing care qualityAt a community hospital with high sepsis bundle compliance, SEP-1 compliance was not associated with mortality, hospital length of stay, or ICU length of stay. Shock and infection source were linked to outcomes instead.
• RNRCT2024Children's preoperative stress according to the parental presence evaluated by salivary cortisol and mYPAS: quasi-randomized trial.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PSalivary cortisol did not differ between groups. Children whose parents were present at anesthesia induction had higher observed anxiety scores than children whose parents waited outside.
• RNOther2024Factors related to Nursing workload in the Oncology assistance provided to hospitalized women.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemHospitalized women with gynecological or breast cancer required about seven nursing hours daily. Lower admission self-care ability, gynecological cancer, and clinical treatment were associated with more nursing time.
• RNSurvey2024Use of an application on the measles vaccine for Warao indigenous refugees in Brazil.Revista brasileira de enfermagemAll 21 Warao refugees owned cellphones, and 20 wanted an app that stored vaccination-card photos and explained measles signs and how to seek help in Warao, Spanish and Portuguese.
• RNQualitative2024Experiences of women with physical disabilities in labor and delivery assistance.Revista brasileira de enfermagemWomen with physical disabilities described maternity care as sometimes humane and sometimes hostile. They valued family presence and respectful nursing support. They reported inaccessible rooms, poor communication, denied companions, and prejudiced care or procedures without consent.
• RNQualitative2024I-Poems: A Window Into the Personal Experiences of Family Caregivers of People Living With Advanced Cancer.Nursing researchFive family caregivers of people with advanced cancer described how caregiving transformed their sense of self. Themes included past caring informing present practice, finding new purpose, and connecting with nature or art. These narratives offer empathy for clinicians, not evidence of efficacy.
• RNQualitative2024The challenges of nursing care for patients with lumbar discectomy: A qualitative study.Nursing openNurses and patients described postoperative care as routine-driven: analgesia came late, pain was not assessed, and non-drug methods were skipped. Family members were handed positioning and sock tasks without training, while cost and ward shortages were reported barriers to care.
• RNOther2024Trauma- and Violence-Informed Empowering Care for Sexual Assault Survivors.Journal of forensic nursingConcrete trauma- and violence-informed care behaviors for nurses examining sexual assault survivors include asking patients' name and pronouns, asking how they want genitals named, keeping consent ongoing, and following patient goals.
• RNQualitative2024Developing a conceptual model for understanding caregiving experience and their impacts on quality of life for Chinese breast cancer family caregivers: A qualitative study.Nursing openChinese family caregivers of breast cancer patients described cancer as disrupting family roles, finances, work and emotions. They often felt trapped by filial expectations, online misinformation and treatment costs. The study proposes their confidence in managing care as central to how they cope.
• RNSystematic Review2024Resources for health literacy among caregivers of prematurely born children: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemOnly three studies were found for caregiver health literacy after preterm birth. Telephone-based teaching, Kangaroo Mother Care videos and pamphlets, and learning portfolios were the resources mapped. The review maps resources. It does not prove they work.
• RNOther2024The Problem of Pain in Lupus: Epidemiological Profiles of Patients Attending Multidisciplinary Pain Clinics.Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management NursesAmong 1,319 patients with lupus, 60.8% had chronic overlapping pain conditions. Only 77 attended a pain clinic; they were older, had more comorbidities, and were more likely to have mental health diagnoses.
• RNOther2024Non-pharmacological strategies to reduce stress and anxiety in endovascular procedures: A scoping review.Nursing openMusic, patient education, massage and aromatherapy were the common non-drug strategies mapped in studies of adults having cardiac catheterization or angioplasty. Many reported less anxiety or stress, but the review does not prove any single strategy works.
• RNQualitative2024Sex Workers' Experiences of Screening for Intimate Partner Violence.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNWomen who sell sex valued being asked about intimate partner violence, but said stigma, rushed questions, and lack of trust kept them from disclosing. Only 8 of 22 recalled being screened.
• RNSystematic Review2024Factors associated with increased lactate levels in cardiac surgeries: scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemLong bypass times and tissue hypoperfusion drive high lactate after cardiac surgery. Lactate above 4 mmol/L predicts mortality, but this is a warning sign of stress, not proof the heart is failing. Monitor perfusion and bypass duration.
• RNOther2024Cardiovascular Health in Black and Latino Adults With Type 2 Diabetes.Nursing researchFew Black and Latino adults aged 18 to 40 with diabetes reached ideal levels on heart-health measures. BMI ideal was 8%, diet 18%, physical activity 45%, blood pressure 42%. Interviews described family support, pandemic disruption, self-education, depression, and stress.
• RNSurvey2024Who is most vulnerable? Factors associated with presenting to antenatal care without a male partner in Northern Tanzania.MidwiferyWomen without a male partner came to first antenatal care later in pregnancy. Married, younger, Muslim, first-pregnancy and first HIV-testing women were more likely to have a partner present. This does not prove partner presence caused earlier care.
• RNCohort2024Impact of Replacing Fentanyl With Hydromorphone as the First-Line Postoperative Opioid Among Patients Undergoing Outpatient Cancer Surgery.Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia NursesReplacing first-line postoperative fentanyl with hydromorphone did not cause clinically meaningful recovery delays. Overnight recovery patients had unchanged recovery time; outpatient PACU stays increased by 8.5 minutes, still below the 20-minute threshold.
• RNSurvey2024Informal Family Care Partner Well-Being Is Diminished in End-Stage Liver Disease.Nursing researchFamily care partners of outpatients with end-stage liver disease often had high strain, poor sleep, and low quality of life; spouses and younger partners were more likely to be in worse well-being groups.
• RNQualitative2024A qualitative exploration of the use of telehealth for opioid treatment: Implications for nurse-managed care.Journal of clinical nursingTelehealth for opioid medication visits helped patients keep appointments by removing travel, work and childcare barriers, but poor connections and audio-only visits raised safety concerns. Patients and providers preferred a hybrid model, with nurses using calls for follow-up and medication coordination.
• RNCase Report2024Two Case Reports on Financial Toxicity and Healthcare Transitions in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors.Clinical journal of oncology nursingAdolescent and young adult cancer survivors described financial strain, billing stress, and poor transitions to primary care. The paper suggests nurses screen costs and connect patients to navigation, but does not show this improves outcomes.
• RNSystematic Review2024Use of podcasts for health education: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemEvidence from 11 studies of podcasts used to teach adults and older people health topics is limited and mixed. Some studies reported satisfaction or behavior changes, but weight and pregnancy outcomes often did not differ.
• RNSystematic Review2024Nursing care for parents who have experienced fetal demise: integrative review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemParents bereaved by fetal loss need nurses to validate their grief rather than minimize it. Care should include both parents, allow time for goodbyes and memories, and use clear, empathetic communication. Nurses need training to support families through this traumatic event.
• RNOther2024Validity and reliability of the self-care behaviour scale for patients with left ventricular assist device.Nursing openA Korean self-care checklist for patients with an LVAD was usable and scored consistently, but only 32 patients were studied. It covers device care, wound care, symptoms, contacting the team, and daily habits, not treatment effectiveness.
• RNOther2024Sentiment Analysis of Patient- and Family-Related Sepsis Events: Exploratory Study.JMIR nursingSepsis narratives from 170 patients and families showed more fear and sadness words when mentioning hospital, ICU, medical terms and organ failure. Medical terms also showed more anger and trust. This reports emotional tone, not tested care effects.
• RNPilot2024Mixed-Methods Study of Disability Self-Management in Mexican Americans With Osteoarthritis.Nursing researchDisability self-management in Mexican Americans with osteoarthritis involves advocacy, family reciprocity, and creative solutions. While correlated with inflammation and social support, the new scale showed only weak associations with disability outcomes, suggesting further testing is needed before clinical use.
• RNOther2024Developing the questionnaire of general population knowledge, attitudes and practices towards the COVID-19 outbreak.Nursing openThe practice section of a new public COVID-19 questionnaire was the most usable, but some knowledge and vaccine-attitude parts did not hang together well. It may help nurses guide education, but was not tested for outcomes.
• RNQualitative2023Transphobia as a social disease: discourses of vulnerabilities in trans men and transmasculine people.Revista brasileira de enfermagemTrans men and transmasculine people in Brazil said transphobia pushed them to hide, avoid care, use testosterone without prescription, miss exams, and abandon treatment after being denied their name.
• RNCase-ControlBenefits of Collaboration Between the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse and Orthopedic Surgeon When Treating Skin Defects After Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection: A Retrospective Case-Control Study.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyWound healing duration did not differ, but hospital stay was shorter in the WOC nurse group: 38.3 days versus 47.1 days.
• RNCohortParastomal Hernia Following Ileal Conduit: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Health-Related Quality of Life.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyForty-three of 219 patients with an ileal conduit developed a parastomal hernia, associated with overweight, prior hernia, and chronic cough, constipation, or abdominal distension. Quality of life did not differ between those with and without a hernia.
• RNCohortThe Prevalence of Incontinence and Its Association With Urinary Tract Infections, Dermatitis, Slips and Falls, and Behavioral Disturbances Among Older Adults in Medicare Fee-for-Service.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyOlder adults with diagnosed incontinence had higher recorded rates of UTIs, dermatitis, slips and falls, and behavioral disturbances than those without incontinence. Claims likely undercount incontinence.
• RNCohort2024Assessment of socio demographic factors on termination of pregnancy in Ghana.Nursing openIn Ghana, older age, urban residence, working status, and higher wealth were associated with higher odds of terminating a pregnancy. Women with tertiary education had lower odds than those with no education. These socio-demographic patterns can help nurses target reproductive health education and support.
• RNCohort2024Influence of Food Security Status and Diet Quality on Maternal Gestational Weight Gain.Journal of midwifery & women's healthFood insecurity did not raise the chance of excess pregnancy weight gain. Food insecure women had lower total weight gain and poorer diet quality; diet quality related to gain only in some food secure women.
• RNSystematic Review2024An integrative review of home care recommendations for women after caesarean section.Nursing openNo evidence-based home-care guideline exists for women after caesarean section, especially in low-resource settings. Nurses can counsel on wound care, hygiene, nutrition, activity and medication, but advice differs by setting.
• RNSurvey2024Exploring COVID-19 patient's dignity and satisfaction: A cross-sectional study.Nursing openIn 385 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, dignity-related distress averaged 1.622 on a 1-5 scale and satisfaction averaged 3.851. Distress and satisfaction were linked, with older, female, less-educated, patients with underlying disease, and longer stays reporting worse dignity.
• RNOther2024Psychometric Properties of the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale in Portuguese Pregnant Women.Western journal of nursing researchThe adapted healthy lifestyle questionnaire for Portuguese pregnant women ended up as a 12-item version. It asks about diet, physical activity, and mental health, but it is a measurement tool, not evidence that using it improves health.
• RNPilot2024Sources of Sound Exposure in Pediatric Critical Care.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesFamily, clinician, and child vocalizations were the main human sound sources in the PICU, while media was the most common environmental source. Medical equipment and clinician activity drove the loudest sound peaks, which occurred mostly during the day.
• RNNarrative Review2024Nursing privilege: A concept analysis.Nursing openThere is no universal definition of nursing privilege. It is described as a professional status granting authority, autonomy, and access to resources, which theoretically improves patient care and job satisfaction, but the concept remains poorly defined in existing literature.
• RNQualitative2024Cancer Survivors' and Care Partners' Audio Diaries on Stress and Social Support Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Seminars in oncology nursingCancer survivors and care partners described shared stressors: cancer, work, family, isolation and finances. Care partners reported less feedback that helps them judge their situation, so ask what reassurance or perspective is missing.
• RNOther2024Lessons learned from conducting a community-based, nurse-led HIV prevention trial with youth experiencing homelessness: Pivots and pitfalls.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)Nurse-led HIV prevention for youth experiencing homelessness required flexible, mostly in-person delivery. Mailed self-testing failed, lost phones blocked contact, and virtual recruitment had lower session completion and follow-up than in-person recruitment.
• RNOther2024Psychometric properties evaluation of the Advance Care Planning Readiness Scale for community-dwelling older adults with chronic diseases residing in suburban counties within the Chinese context.Nursing openA questionnaire for advance care planning readiness appeared dependable among older adults with chronic disease in suburban China. It can help clinicians spot who may be ready to discuss end-of-life preferences, but it has not been shown to improve care.
• RNQualitative2024Characterizing the "HIV Care Adherence Journey" for Persons With HIV in the Philippines: Conceptual Foundation for Person-Centered Intervention.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACFilipinos with HIV described adherence as a dynamic journey shaped by stigma, support, and navigation of care systems, not just pill-taking. They valued nonjudgmental providers and discreet clinic practices. These themes inform person-centered assessment, not tested interventions.
• RNRCT2024Health Trajectories of Skilled Nursing Facility Patients With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: Evidence for Practicing Nurses.Journal of gerontological nursingMost skilled nursing facility patients with dementia returned home or to assisted living and remained stable for 30 days. Those who were readmitted tended to be older than 81, had acute infections, multiple conditions, or recurrent issues from their initial hospital stay.
• PTSLPRNCase Report2024Probable Non-Ventilator-Associated Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia: A Case Report.Critical care nurseProbable non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia developed in one hospitalized older adult after days without oral care, with oral Neisseria rising and oral health score worsening. Daily oral care, accessible supplies, early mobility, and dysphagia screening are prevention points; this case cannot prove they worked.