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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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• RNOther2024Family Caregiving of Patients With Heart Failure and Vascular Dementia in Rural Appalachia: A Mixed-Methods Study.Western journal of nursing researchFamily caregivers of people with heart failure and vascular dementia reported high burden and poor health. Thirty percent had moderate to high burden, and caregivers said they lacked guidance on progression, medications, safety, and palliative care.
• OTRNQualitative2024The Strategies Used to Balance Health and Work Across the Solid Organ Transplantation Trajectory.Progress in transplantation (Aliso Viejo, Calif.)Fifteen transplant workers described telling supervisors early, asking for reduced load, flexible hours, remote appointments, and using clinicians’ language to explain limits and infection risks. These are reported strategies, not tested interventions.
• RNCohort2024Intimate Partner Violence Among Rwandan Women With HIV: A Cross-Sectional Study.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC26.6% of Rwandan women with HIV who had been in a dating relationship in the past year reported lifetime intimate partner violence, mostly psychological. It was linked with higher HIV stigma and lower self-esteem and coping, not depression.
• RNSystematic Review2023Effect of Digital applications on maternal as well as neonatal outcomes in Young pregnant girls: A Scope Review.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaDigital apps for pregnant teens showed mixed effects in nurses' maternity care: some improved stress, sleep, antenatal/postnatal care and breastfeeding, but one study found lower self-esteem and less exclusive breastfeeding.
• RNOther2023Vulnerability to physical inactivity: evidence of content validity and response processes.Revista brasileira de enfermagem13 specialists and 46 adults helped refine 97 questions about vulnerability to physical inactivity. The questions were made understandable, but this is early instrument development, not evidence that using them improves care.
• RNQualitative2024The experience of Thai adolescents with depression: A qualitative study.Nursing openFourteen Thai adolescents with depression described confusion, withdrawal, thoughts of self-harm, and delaying therapy because stigma, parents, and absent school nurses made help-seeking a last resort.
• RNOther2024In-Home Respite Care Services Available to Families With Palliative Care Needs in Quebec: Novel Digital Environmental Scan.JMIR nursingFamilies seeking in-home palliative respite in Quebec face only 52 identified services, concentrated in Montreal, with sparse rural coverage, missing fees and eligibility details, and language barriers.
• RNQualitative2024A feeling of not being alone - Patients' with COPD experiences of a group-based self-management education with a digital website: A qualitative study.Nursing openPatients with COPD described combining group education with a digital website as reducing feelings of loneliness and supporting continuous learning. They valued the website for looking up information before and after sessions, but noted it could not replace the shared experience and reflection that only a physical group provides.
• RNCohort2024Race and Ethnicity Are Related to Undesirable Home Health Care Outcomes in Seriously Ill Older Adults.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationSerious illness home health outcomes were not equal across race and ethnicity. Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaskan Native patients had worse breathing or cognition, and Hispanic patients with an existing ulcer were more likely to leave with it. Review referral and support needs.
• OTRNCohort2024Trajectories of self-management and independence in youth with spina bifida: Family-related predictors of growth.Research in nursing & healthHigher observed family cohesion was linked to higher self-management at age 18, and more family stress events were linked to faster growth. Other family variables were not linked at age 18.
• RNQualitative2024Perceptions of quality of care in Midwife-led Birth Centres (MLBCs) in Uganda: Why do women choose MLBCs over other options?Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of MidwivesWomen in four Ugandan midwife-led birth centres valued respectful, private, non-discriminatory care, companionship, and continuity. Midwives described home-like, responsive maternity care. These are perceptions, not proof that the centres improve outcomes.
• RNQualitative2024"Diabetes is really simple on paper, but really complicated when you actually have it": Understanding the daily stressors of adolescents living with Type 1 diabetes.Journal for specialists in pediatric nursing : JSPN20 adolescents with type 1 diabetes described constant mental load, blood sugar monitoring, school and public management stress, and pandemic isolation. Family and peer support, physical or calming activities, and growing acceptance were described as helping them cope.
• RNCohort2024Dementia-Related Disparities in Adult Day Centers: Results of a Bivariate Analysis.Journal of gerontological nursingIn adult day centers, non-English speakers had higher emergency visits and medication mismanagement risks. However, they appeared to have fewer behavioral problems and less self-neglect than English speakers, a finding the authors attribute to assessment bias and missing data rather than better health.
• RNSurvey2024The Feasibility and Acceptability of Using Mobile Applications for HIV Testing, Prevention, and Treatment Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Study.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACIn Yaoundé, 572 of 637 young women were willing to use mobile apps for HIV testing, PrEP, or treatment; most had smartphones, but cost, privacy, and digital access were barriers.
• RNSystematic Review2024A Systematic Review of Oral Pre-exposure Prophylaxis HIV Adherence Interventions.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACAcross 15 PrEP adherence studies, 10 reported improved adherence and 5 found no difference; mobile reminders were common, but evidence was too heterogeneous for pooled conclusions.
• RNSystematic Review2023Nursing Sensitive Outcomes evaluation in the Emergency Department: An Umbrella Review.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaThirty-five patient outcomes were identified as sensitive to ED nursing care, mostly waiting time, satisfaction, length of stay and analgesia timing. Physical function was rarely measured. This is an evidence map, not proof treatments work.
• RNSystematic Review2023Nursing guidelines for caregivers of children with congenital heart disease after discharge: Integrative Review.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaNurses are key to preparing caregivers for home care after heart surgery, but guidelines are lacking. Caregivers need practical training on medication, wound care and complex treatments to reduce anxiety and manage the burden of looking after a child with congenital heart disease.
• RNSurvey2024Translation and Psychometric Validation of the German Version of the Iceland-Family Perceived Support Questionnaire (ICE-FPSQ): A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of family nursingThe German version of an ICU family support questionnaire was understandable and scored consistently, but only 77 families completed it. It can help nurses see support gaps, not prove better care.
• RNOther2024Psychosocial intervention programme based on the needs of women undergoing termination of pregnancy for foetal anomalies: A modified Delphi study.Nursing openExperts and women affected by foetal anomaly termination agreed a four-period support programme with 27 indicators, including acceptance and commitment therapy. It was not tested for effectiveness, so it is a care plan to try, not proof it helps.
• RNCohort2024Factors associated with antepartum pilgrimage at a reference maternity hospital in Ceará.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S POver a third of postpartum women searched multiple facilities for delivery. Not knowing the assigned maternity hospital and not living close to it were the key factors driving this antepartum pilgrimage, highlighting gaps in prenatal care coordination.
• RNCohort2024Predisposing, Precipitating, and Perpetuating Factors of Insomnia in Cancer Survivors.Oncology nursing forumIn cancer survivors, anxiety, depression, and dysfunctional beliefs about sleep were strongly linked to clinical insomnia. Being female appeared protective, while being a person of color increased risk. Alcohol, caffeine, and napping showed no significant association with insomnia severity.
• RNOther2024Comparative Investigation of Genital Self-image and Sexual Function in Women with and Without a History of Female Genital Cosmetic Procedures: A Cross-sectional Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyWomen who had female genital cosmetic procedures reported similar genital self-image and sexual function to women who had not. The procedures were not associated with better outcomes, and most participants in both groups reported sexual dysfunction.
• RNOther2024Contributions of representing the elements of nursing practice in the ISO 18.104:2023 standard: a theoretical study.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PThe updated ISO 18.104:2023 standard clarifies how to record nursing practice in electronic systems. It defines how to link nursing diagnoses to specific actions and outcomes, and states that a nursing diagnosis can indicate the complexity of care required.
• RNOther2024Patient navigation in women's health care for maternal health and noncancerous gynecologic conditions: a scoping review.Women's health nursing (Seoul, Korea)Fourteen studies described seven patient navigation programs for perinatal or family planning care, mostly in the United States and mostly with low-income or minority women. No programs were found for noncancerous gynecologic conditions, and the review did not show that navigation improves care.
• RNOther2024The association between patient engagement and quality of care interactions among acute care patients with dementia.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Hospitalized patients with dementia were more likely to be actively engaged when staff care interactions were more positive. Pain and poorer cognition also made active engagement less likely.
• RNSystematic Review2024The status of intimate partner violence against pregnant women in contemporary China: a scoping review.Women's health nursing (Seoul, Korea)IPV during pregnancy in China was reported in 20 studies, often psychological, and linked to maternal mental health, bleeding, preterm birth, breastfeeding difficulty and child neglect. Victims rarely told professionals, so nurses may need to ask about IPV.
• RNQualitative2024Factors promoting and hindering resilience in youth with inflammatory bowel disease: A descriptive qualitative study.Nursing openYouth with inflammatory bowel disease identified acceptance, strict self-management, and family support as key to resilience. Stigma, economic pressure, and lack of understanding hindered it. These themes guide nursing interventions but do not prove efficacy.
• RNRCT2024The Effect of Happiness Educational Program of Fordyce on the Sense of Coherence and Psychological Well-being of Adolescents with a Parent with Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferySix weekly happiness education sessions improved adolescents' sense of coherence and psychological well-being immediately after treatment. Median scores rose from 45 to 55.5 and from 81 to 95. Effects were self-reported and short-term.
• RNSurvey2024A sense of coherence (SOC) among the fathers of children with chronic illnesses.Nursing openFathers of children with chronic illness who had lower sense of coherence, a measure of flexible stress response, had poorer mental health when stressors were high. Social support was linked to higher sense of coherence.
• RNQualitative2024Real emotional experience of family members of patients transported within hospital in neurosurgical intensive care unit: A descriptive qualitative study.Nursing openFamilies of neurosurgical ICU patients described fear, urgency and helplessness during in-hospital transfers. They wanted clear, timely information and emotional support from staff, especially when transport was sudden.
• RNOther2024Research hotspots and nursing inspiration in research of older adults with subjective cognitive decline from 2003 to 2023: A bibliometric analysis.International journal of nursing sciencesBibliometric analysis of 1,436 studies identifies research hotspots like physical activity, depression, and early screening in subjective cognitive decline. It maps influential authors and institutions but offers no evidence on patient outcomes or treatment efficacy for clinicians.
• RNPilot2024Implementation of Listening Visits with Parents of Preterm Infants in an Italian Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.MCN. The American journal of maternal child nursingNICU parents accepted psychologist-led Listening Visits: 76% of eligible families agreed, 12 of 16 families completed six or more sessions, and satisfaction was high. Fathers attended fewer sessions than mothers.
• PTRNMeta-Analysis2024Effectiveness of mobile health applications on clinical outcomes and health behaviors in patients with coronary heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of nursing sciencesFor patients with coronary heart disease, app-based programs reduced major adverse cardiac events and hospital readmissions. They also improved medication adherence, exercise capacity, total cholesterol, triglycerides, anxiety and depression; blood pressure, weight and smoking did not change.
• RNNarrative Review2024Overview of the Epidemiology and Clinical Care Considerations for Adolescents and Young Adults Living with or at Risk of Human Immunodeficiency Virus.The Nursing clinics of North AmericaHIV testing among AYAs is only 6%, many are unaware of their status, and PrEP coverage is the lowest of any age group. Nurses should screen, support adherence, and know state consent and confidentiality laws.
• RNPilot2024Feasibility and Preliminary Impact of a Web-Based Mind Body Intervention for Older Dementia Caregivers.Western journal of nursing researchMost dementia caregivers found a 12-week web-based chair yoga and breathing programme acceptable and safe, but their mood, loneliness, support, quality of life and physical function showed minimal change.
• PTOTSLPRNRCT2024Feasibility of In-Home Virtual Reality for Chronic Pain in Sickle Cell Disease.Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management NursesIn-home virtual reality for chronic pain in sickle cell disease was feasible but had high dropout. Daily diary completion was 43.6%, and follow-up surveys dropped to 21%. Users reported slight cybersickness but no nausea. This is a test of logistics, not proof the treatment works.
• RNRCT2024Booklet and Motivational Interviewing to Promote Self-efficacy in Parents/Caregivers of Children with Asthma: A Clinical Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyThe booklet plus motivational interviewing did not produce higher parents' asthma self-efficacy scores than the booklet alone after 30 days. Both groups' scores rose, but the trial had no untreated control.
• RNOther2024The education of experience: Mixed methods evidence demonstrates the benefit of multiparity.MidwiferyMultiparous parents reported better functioning and less anxiety than first-time parents. Experience helped by building practical skills and disproving catastrophic fears. First-time parents may need more early support to normalize initial doubts and fears.
• RNCohort2024Otitis media with effusion in preschool children with adenoid hypertrophy: Risk factors and nursing care.Nursing openPreschool children with adenoid hypertrophy are at higher risk for otitis media with effusion if they are under 3 years old or have had the hypertrophy for 12 months or more. Nurses should watch for subtle hearing loss in these groups and escalate for audiology assessment.
• RNRCT2024Mediation of Psychological Capital in Youth Experiencing Homelessness.Nursing researchIn 602 young people experiencing homelessness, psychological capital did not mediate links between risk factors and safer sex or life satisfaction. The model fit poorly. Do not assume hope, resilience or optimism explain behavior change here.
• RNSystematic Review2024Efficacy and safety of continuous nursing in improving functional recovery after total hip or knee arthroplasty in older adults: A systematic review.International journal of nursing sciencesPost-discharge nursing follow-up after hip or knee replacement was reported to improve joint function and pain. It did not show a clear advantage in complications or readmission. The added care often included exercise, telehealth, or medication, so its separate effect is unclear.
• RNQualitative2024Highly Educated Mother's Perception of Childhood Vaccination Hesitancy in Kazakhstan: A Thematic Analysis.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyHighly educated Kazakhstani mothers who were vaccine-hesitant described four reasons: misconceptions about vaccines, fear of harm, distrust of health services, and misinformation from social media or family. They wanted clearer pre-vaccination assessment and explanation.
• RNOtherTheoretically Based Factors Associated With Stroke Family Caregiver Health.Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation NursesStroke family caregivers who reported more depressive symptoms also reported more days when their own health was poor. Depression was the only factor independently linked to caregiver poor-health days after other factors were considered. Task difficulty, optimism and threat appraisal were also associated.
• RNOther2024"Advocates for Each Other": The creation and evaluation of a pragmatic peer navigation program for black patients in primary care with uncontrolled hypertension.Patient education and counselingBlack patients with uncontrolled hypertension who received a phone-based peer navigation program had systolic blood pressure fall from 155.9 to 142.4 mmHg. Comparison patients with paired records fell from 139.1 to 137.1 mmHg. Only 17 of 53 enrolled patients had paired data.
• RNSystematic Review2024Nursing interventions to promote dyspnea self-management of complex chronic patients: An integrated review.International journal of nursing sciencesSelf-management support for chronic breathlessness may help patients use oxygen, inhalers, breathing exercises, symptom monitoring and action plans. Evidence was mixed, with many studies moderate or low quality.
• RNQualitative2024A nursing intervention based on the Zentangle® method: Experiences of patients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.International journal of nursing sciencesFifteen women with borderline personality disorder described Zentangle drawing as a way to focus. Some also reported calm, acceptance of mistakes, and group connection. Others reported early frustration, time pressure, and dissatisfaction.
• PTOTRNSystematic Review2024Perspectives and experiences of community-dwelling older adults who experience falling: A qualitative meta-synthesis.International journal of nursing sciencesOlder adults after falls described pain, fear, less activity and independence, and social withdrawal. Some blamed themselves, denied falls, or saw them as inevitable; others used walking aids, home changes, and slowing down.
• RNQualitative2024Mothers' perception of the care of newborn in the home environment.Revista brasileira de enfermagemMothers caring for low-risk newborns at home described emotional and sleep disorder, breastfeeding and bathing difficulties, and uncertainty from too much information. They wanted to be heard and supported in their decisions, not given only protocols.
• RNOther2024Children and adolescents hospitalized with chronic conditions: sleep patterns, resilience and quality of life.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PHospitalized children and adolescents with chronic conditions slept about 3.7 hours on average. Sleep was less efficient with genetic conditions and medication-only treatment. No link was found between sleep and quality of life.
• RNQualitative2024Advance Care Planning: Perspectives of People Living in Prison.Journal of hospice and palliative nursing : JHPN : the official journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses AssociationPeople living in prison described advance care planning as a routine health conversation, not a sign of imminent death. They wanted trusted staff to explain chronic conditions clearly and asked for written wishes to be honored, including post-death arrangements.