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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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• RNQualitative2022Beliefs and willingness towards participating in genetic testing for depression in low-income and racial/ethnic minority mothers at-risk.Archives of psychiatric nursingMany low-income and racial/ethnic minority mothers said they would give saliva for genetic research testing, but they wanted clear explanations about purpose, steps, and privacy.
• RNSurvey2022Identifying Barriers to Advocacy Among Patients With Lung Cancer: The Role of Stigma-Related Interpersonal Constraint.Oncology nursing forumPatients with lung cancer who were uncomfortable disclosing their diagnosis reported less advocacy, including wanting to help others and sharing information. Other stigma aspects were not linked to advocacy.
• RNCohort2022Handgrip strength in older adults and driving aptitude.Revista brasileira de enfermagemHandgrip strength did not predict whether older drivers passed or failed their fitness exams. Low education and poor cognitive scores were the real predictors of unfitness. Do not use grip strength alone to judge driving safety in this group.
• RNSystematic Review2022Communication Between Black Patients With Cancer and Their Oncology Clinicians: Exploring Factors That Influence Outcome Disparities.Oncology nursing forumBlack patients with cancer reported needing more information, trust, psychosocial support, pain discussion, and end-of-life conversations. The review identified communication themes, not tested nursing interventions.
• PTOTRNMeta-Analysis2023A systematic review and meta-analysis: Assessment of hospital walking programs among older patients.Nursing openCombining data from seven studies of older inpatients found no clear link between hospital walking programs and shorter stays. Length of stay varied widely across studies, suggesting it may not be the best measure for judging if these programs actually help patients.
• RNOther2023I see, I learn, I do: Development and evaluation of a video-enhanced nasogastric tube feeding training programme for caregivers.Nursing openThe video, booklet and bedside practice package did not clearly reduce time to competency or knowledge gain, but caregivers did more correct steps at their first attempt, median 7 of 8 versus 5.
• RNSurvey2022Determining the relationship between anxiety levels, stress coping styles, and emotional eating of women in the COVID-19 pandemic.Archives of psychiatric nursingWomen in Turkey with higher emotional eating scores also reported higher coronavirus anxiety, more helpless and submissive coping, and less self-confident or optimistic coping. BMI, weight change, age, and coping styles were linked with emotional eating.
• RNSurvey2022The impact of fear of COVID-19 on the impact of event and indirect trauma.Archives of psychiatric nursingIn adults who never caught COVID-19, fear of the virus partly explains how media exposure to the pandemic causes indirect trauma. Clinicians should ask about news consumption and fear levels when patients report trauma symptoms without direct exposure.
• RNCohort2022A Visual Case-Oriented Analysis of Stress-Related Symptoms in Caregivers of Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation Recipients.Oncology nursing forumCaregivers of bone marrow transplant patients reported stress and symptoms highest before transplant and at the start of transplant. Some worsened after discharge, especially when returning to work or child care.
• RNQualitative2022Psychosocial Difficulties Experienced By Parents Of Babies Treated In A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit During The Coronavirus Pandemic.Archives of psychiatric nursingParents of NICU babies during COVID-19 described anxiety, helplessness and depressive symptoms because they could not touch or visit their infants. They wanted more information, more contact, and psychosocial support.
• RNCase Report2022Case Report: Effects of Sars-CoV-2 on Marfan syndrome with resulting acute aortic dissection.Journal of vascular nursing : official publication of the Society for Peripheral Vascular NursingA patient with Marfan syndrome and prior aortic dissection repair developed acute aortic dissection during SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia and died. This single case cannot prove SARS-CoV-2 caused the dissection or guide treatment.
• RNOther2022Reactive treponemal and non-treponemal tests in pregnant women and associated factors.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PAt one Brazilian maternity hospital, 72 of 2,626 women arriving to give birth had reactive syphilis tests (2.74%). Unmarried status was the only factor linked to these reactive tests once other factors were considered; age, pregnancies, births, miscarriages and prenatal consultations were not.
• RNSurvey2022The effect of COVID-19 uncertainty on internet addiction, happiness and life satisfaction in adolescents.Archives of psychiatric nursingAdolescents who felt more uncertain about COVID-19 reported more internet addiction and lower happiness. Uncertainty was not associated with life satisfaction. These single-city self-report links do not show cause.
• RNOther2022Epidemiological behavior of suicide attempt in Colombian adolescents years 2016-2019: An ecological study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemReported suicide attempts among Colombian adolescents rose from 11.7 to 19.0 cases per 10,000 population between 2016 and 2019, and girls accounted for 76.7% of cases.
• RNCohort2023Living Alone and Depressive Symptoms among Older Adults in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Role of Non-Face-to-Face Social Interactions.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationOlder adults living alone were more likely to develop depressive symptoms during the pandemic. The link was absent in those with weekly phone or email contact, but living arrangement was not associated with remission or persistence.
• RNOther2023Topical Cannabidiol in the Treatment of Digital Ulcers in Patients with Scleroderma: Comparative Analysis and Literature Review.Advances in skin & wound careIn 45 patients with painful scleroderma digital ulcers, adding topical CBD oil to standard systemic and local wound care was associated with lower pain and more complete healing than standard care alone. All patients received multiple treatments, so CBD alone cannot be credited.
• RNSystematic Review2023Integrative Review of Mental Health and Feeding Styles in Parents of Bottle-Fed Infants.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNEvidence is inconclusive. Depression symptoms in parents of bottle-fed infants may be associated with less responsive feeding. Anxiety was examined in only one study and did not predict feeding style.
• RNSurvey2023Associations between sleep and overweight/obesity in adolescents vary by race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status.Journal of advanced nursingLonger reported sleep was linked with lower adolescent overweight/obesity, but mainly in White, higher-income, and higher-parental-education groups. For Hispanic, low-income, or lower-parental-education adolescents, sleep alone did not show the same association.
• RNQualitative2023Either 'a blessing in disguise', or 'I couldn't get help,': Australian and Aotearoa NZ women's experiences of early infant feeding during COVID-19.Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of MidwivesNew mothers said telehealth and shortened postnatal visits did not allow enough visual feeding assessment or infant weighing. Some found visitor restrictions peaceful. They wanted face-to-face support when breastfeeding difficulties arose.
• SLPRNOther2023Communication with mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units: A concept analysis.Journal of advanced nursingMechanically ventilated ICU patients cannot speak, so bedside providers need to assess and interpret non-vocal and aided communication. The proposed model makes communication assessment, interaction, and documentation an explicit part of care.
• RNRCT2023Exercise capacity and its determinants among postcardiac rehabilitation patients with coronary heart disease.Nursing openAfter cardiac rehab, patients with coronary heart disease who had higher BMI and less confidence about exercising tended to have lower exercise capacity. Older age and being female were also linked to lower capacity.
• RNSurvey2023Linking chronic stress to insomnia symptoms in older adults: The role of stress co-occurrence during the pandemic.Research in nursing & healthFrequent co-occurring upsetting stressors were linked to more reports of difficulty starting sleep, nocturnal awakening, and nonrestorative sleep in older adults. Early morning awakening did not show the same pattern. Ask about multiple stressors.
• RNSurvey2022Examination of individuals' depression, anxiety, and stress levels during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey.Archives of psychiatric nursingIn Turkey, 22.3% of adults had severe depression, 19.0% had severe anxiety, and 14.3% had severe stress. Scores were higher in women, younger adults, single people, unemployed people, and unvaccinated people.
• RNRCT2022Booklet for knowledge and prevention of HIV mother-to-child transmission: a pilot study of a randomized clinical trial.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PCompared with usual prenatal care, the booklet did not raise HIV transmission prevention knowledge more than usual care. Women who received it did improve from baseline at 7 to 15 days and 30 days postpartum.
• RNOther2022Scalar Assessment of the Family Caregiver Activation in Transitions Tool: An Exploratory Factor Analysis.Journal of gerontological nursingA six-item caregiver activation score emerged from a 10-item tool. It reflected current caregiving tasks, was unrelated to patients' health status, and may help nurses tailor emergency discharge teaching.
• RNCase Report2023The effect of letter writing on a long-term care resident with loneliness.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)One long-term care resident's loneliness score was 33 of 60 before and 12 of 60 after 10 weeks of weekly letters, artwork, crafts, other creative correspondence and a stamped return envelope. She said she felt more connected. This is one person, not proof it works.
• PTOTRNRCT2023Combining exercise, protein supplementation and electric stimulation to mitigate muscle wasting and improve outcomes for survivors of critical illness-The ExPrES study.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careIn mechanically ventilated older adults, combining electrical stimulation, high-protein supplementation, and extra physical therapy reduced muscle loss and improved nitrogen balance compared to standard care. However, this multimodal bundle did not significantly shorten ICU stays or reduce ventilator days.
• RNQualitative2023Knowledge of young people living with type 1 diabetes and their caregivers about its management.Nursing openYoung people with type 1 diabetes in Ghana knew how to check blood sugar and treat high levels, but struggled with carbohydrate counting and hypoglycaemia. Families relied on peers and internet sources, which sometimes gave unsafe advice like using metformin for type 1.
• RNSystematic Review2023Nurse and pharmacist systemic anti-cancer therapy review clinics and their impact on patient experience and care: A systematic review.Journal of advanced nursingAdvanced practice nurse and pharmacist roles in cancer therapy clinics vary widely and lack standard qualifications. Evidence for improved patient outcomes is limited, with no proof of better holistic care or adherence despite increased reviews.
• OTRNSurvey2023Factors influencing employment rates and states after liver transplantation in China: A multi-centre cross-sectional study.Nursing openAmong Chinese liver transplant recipients, 59% were employed after transplant versus 69.8% before, but 81.6% rated their current work as good. Nurses can assess depression, physical activity, social support, and work ability during follow-up.
• RNOther2022Average direct costs of outpatient, hospital, and home care provided to patients with chronic wounds.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PAverage direct cost per comprehensive chronic wound treatment, including dressings, nursing documentation, and medical consultations, was US$10.28. Outpatient care US$4.25, hospital care US$3.87, home care US$3.47.
• RNOther2022Nursing protocol in chronic kidney disease prevention in older adults in primary care.Revista brasileira de enfermagemA nursing protocol for older adults at risk of chronic kidney disease in primary care specifies possible diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes. It was built, but not tested or used in care.
• RNQualitative2022Impacts of pregnancy among quilombola adolescents.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAdolescent mothers in a quilombola community said pregnancy brought shock, school interruption, new work, family criticism then support, and learning childcare by doing it.
• RNOther2022Environmental factors associated with human papillomavirus vaccine coverage in adolescents: 2016-2020 analysis.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemHPV vaccine second-dose coverage in Minas Gerais remained well below target. First-dose coverage and local violence rates were linked to second-dose coverage. Nurses can track adolescents due for dose two, especially where violence rates are high.
• RNQualitative2022Transition from disease to survival: accounts of adolescents who have experienced cancer.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAdolescent cancer survivors described moving from hospital support to school and social isolation after treatment. They sought normal routines, lived in the present, and found purpose through gratitude, faith, and helping others.
• OTRNQualitative2023Triangulation study of needs assessment of people with severe mental illness in "follow-up" day hospital settings.Nursing openPatients with severe mental illness in day hospitals need structured daytime activities, self-care, work or education support, social connection, continuous treatment, and help after discharge.
• RNOther2023Women's experiences of gestational breast cancer and their interactions with the healthcare system: A scoping review.Journal of advanced nursingWomen diagnosed with breast cancer during pregnancy described fear, conflicting advice, and strain between mother and patient roles. Nurses can expect distress, practical worries, and need clear, coordinated information, not just treatment updates.
• PTOTRNMeta-Analysis2023Effect of exercise on rehabilitation of breast cancer surgery patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Nursing openAerobic exercise reduced pain and improved shoulder flexion, internal rotation, arm symptoms and strength. Shoulder and elbow exercise reduced lymphedema incidence. Resistance exercise did not reduce pain, and manual lymphatic drainage and aerobic exercise did not show a reduction in arm volume.
• RNCohort2023A longitudinal study on the changes in the self-efficacy of breast cancer patients during adjuvant chemotherapy.Nursing openPatients starting breast cancer chemotherapy reported lower confidence before the first cycle than before later cycles. Confidence rose after the first cycle and stayed similar before the final cycle.
• RNOther2022Geospatialization of tuberculosis and income transfer programs among Indigenous peoples in an endemic territory.Revista brasileira de enfermagemNew tuberculosis cases among Indigenous villagers in Pará clustered in Belém and Marajó. The spatial analysis found a direct relationship between TB incidence and Indigenous income-transfer beneficiary proportions.
• RNQualitative2022Experiences of family members caring for a sibling with mental illness in Giyani, Limpopo.CurationisCaring for a sibling with mental illness was described as overwhelming, frightening and financially draining. Family members asked for home visits, clearer information, emergency support and a safe place after discharge.
• RNQualitative2022Syphilis in pregnancy and congenital syphilis: women's experiences from the perspective of symbolic interactionism.Revista brasileira de enfermagemMothers of infants with congenital syphilis described shock, shame and guilt after syphilis diagnosis, then frustration when their child was diagnosed. Hospital procedures and follow-up visits helped them reframe care as healing for child and themselves.
• RNOther2022Spirituality as a Mediator Between Social Support and Benefit Finding Among Advanced Cancer Patients.Cancer nursingPerceived social support and spirituality were both positively linked to benefit finding in Chinese patients with advanced cancer. Spirituality mediated the relationship between social support and benefit finding, suggesting that supportive interactions may help patients find meaning through spiritual beliefs.
• RNQualitative2022Integral health care for transgender adolescents: subsidies for nursing practice.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemGuardians of transgender adolescents reported that health services are centralized and unprepared, forcing them to navigate long waits and seek private or informal care. They described nurses as largely absent from their support network, with only one participant mentioning nursing care.
• RNSurvey2022Vaccination against human papillomavirus in Brazilian schoolchildren: National Survey of School Health, 2019.Revista latino-americana de enfermagem62.9% of Brazilian adolescents aged 13 to 17 years reported HPV vaccination, with 76.1% of girls and 49.1% of boys vaccinated. Among those unvaccinated, the most common reason was not knowing they needed it.
• RNQualitative2022Remote consultation with people with eating disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic.Revista brasileira de enfermagemPeople with eating disorders found remote care important for staying connected to support during the pandemic, but some preferred in-person care and worried about weight monitoring and prescriptions.
• RNCohort2023Neither Race nor Ethnicity Impact the Mortality of Residents of Veterans Affairs Community Living Center With COVID-19.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationAfter accounting for age and other factors, Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic VA community living center residents did not have higher 30-day mortality after a positive SARS-CoV-2 test. Age and high comorbidity burden were associated with higher mortality.
• RNSurvey2023Postnatal mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: Impact on mothers' postnatal sense of security and on mother-to-infant bonding.MidwiferyQuestionnaire scores for bonding, security and depression did not differ before and during the pandemic. Mothers' comments still described contamination fears, isolation, masks, restricted partner visits and delayed family introductions that affected security and bonding.
• RNSurvey2023Clinical factors influencing knowledge and self-care practice among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Nursing openAdults with type 2 diabetes on insulin or combined oral agents and insulin had higher knowledge scores; longer clinic attendance was linked to better self-care. Diabetic foot and hypertension were linked to lower self-care scores. These are associations, not proof.
• PTOTRNQualitative2023Patients' motivation to undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement. A phenomenological hermeneutic study.International journal of older people nursingOlder patients chose TAVR primarily to avoid becoming dependent on others or entering a nursing home. Despite severe physical limitations, they maintained a strong desire for independence and hope for the future. This suggests preoperative discussions should focus on realistic expectations for daily life.