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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• RNRCT2025Using an aromatherapy intervention with Citrus bergamia (bergamot) essential oil in adults in treatment for substance use disorder: A randomized controlled trial.International journal of nursing sciencesBergamot aroma inhalers were feasible and acceptable for adults in substance use disorder treatment, but overall comfort and the combined depression, anxiety, and stress score did not differ from standard care. Some ease and separate depression, anxiety, and stress subscale scores differed.
• RNRCT2025Effects of a culture-specific behavior modification program on glycated hemoglobin and blood pressure among adults with diabetes and hypertension: A randomized controlled trial.International journal of nursing sciencesIn 51 adults completing, a 12-week nurse-led Isan culture-specific behavior-change package lowered HbA1c from 8.65% to 7.95% and improved blood pressure control compared with usual care.
• RNOther2025A self-disclosure model for adolescents with perinatally acquired HIV in Eswatini.CurationisA proposed model for nurses in Eswatini frames adolescent HIV disclosure as readiness, education, support, follow-up and feedback, not a one-time event.
• RNQualitative2025Perceptions of stomatherapy graduates regarding in-person and remote education during COVID-19 pandemic.Revista brasileira de enfermagemStomatherapy graduates preferred in-person learning for direct faculty contact and psychomotor skill practice. Remote education reduced travel costs and offered schedule flexibility but introduced home distractions, internet barriers, and increased workload for nurses balancing jobs and family.
• RNOther2025Communication between healthcare professionals and parturients during the childbirth experience: a mixed-methods study.Revista brasileira de enfermagemIn a Brazilian maternity hospital, women reported birth professionals imposing decisions, not introducing themselves, and leaving birth plans unknown. Discharge instructions were understood but still one-way. This describes care experiences, not tested interventions.
• PTOTRNSystematic Review2025Transitional Care for Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis to the Home: A Scoping Review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemPeople with ALS going home need individualized transition plans: multidisciplinary care, discharge planning, telehealth, medication administration support, and caregiver training. This review mapped 7 studies, mostly expert opinion, so it shows what care looks like, not what works.
• RNSurvey2025Cross-national prevalence of mental disorders in older adults exposed to COVID-19 information.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAmong older adults in Peru, Brazil and Mexico, 42.6% met the anxiety screening cutoff and 59.4% met the depression cutoff. Frequent social media exposure, plus television use, were associated with anxiety screening; television and radio exposure were associated with depression screening. This cannot show cause.
• RNSystematic Review2025Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions for the Integration of Automation in Nursing Practice: Discursive Study.JMIR nursingMedication, monitoring, infection control, mobility and documentation are named as nursing tasks most amenable to automation. The same synthesis flags empathy, skill and equity risks, and does not prove patient benefit.
• RNQualitative2025Parenting and stimulation for child development at home: perspectives from Nurturing Care.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemMothers of infants under one year described using screens and medication to manage distress, while limiting outdoor play due to fear of illness. They viewed daycare as beneficial for socialization but feared mistreatment. Fathers' involvement varied, often framed as assistance rather than shared care.
• RNOther2025ICNP® nursing diagnoses and outcomes for community mental health based on the Tidal Model.Revista brasileira de enfermagem426 ICNP nursing diagnosis and outcome statements were constructed for community mental health using the Tidal Model. Most were not already in ICNP 2019/2020, and content validation is still needed.
• RNSystematic Review2025Nursing management of the neurogenic bladder: Evidence map of quality and recommendations from clinical practice guidelines.International journal of nursing sciencesMost neurogenic bladder care guidelines were medium quality, and four core nursing recommendations contradicted each other, including manual-assisted voiding and catheter choices. Check local policy and evidence grades before using them.
• RNSurvey2025Social alienation in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases: A latent profile analysis.International journal of nursing sciencesIBD patients fell into three social alienation groups: low, moderate, and high. The high group had more anxiety, depression, financial stress, and malnutrition risk. This survey did not test whether nursing interventions reduce alienation.
• RNQualitative2025Patient handoff from the perspective of nursing teams in hemodialysis units.Revista brasileira de enfermagemNurses and technicians in hemodialysis clinics reported that handoffs are often rushed and unstandardized, leading to forgotten medication details and vital signs. They relied on shift books and radios, noting that multitasking and lack of time compromise patient safety.
• RNCohort2025Analysis of the SOFA score, quick-SOFA, and SIRS criteria in burn patients with infection.Revista brasileira de enfermagemIn burn ICU patients, SIRS, qSOFA and SOFA did not reliably identify infection. Age, burn size and admission SOFA were associated with higher death risk. Do not use these scores alone to rule out infection.
• RNOther2025Support for Recovery in Mental Health: A Delphi Study From the Family's Perspective.International journal of mental health nursingFamily caregivers of mental health service users identified presence, psychological support, communication and guidance as ways to support recovery. They also identified accessible services and caregiver training as key.
• RNOther2025Construction and validation of an educational booklet on prematurity for pregnant women, postpartum women and family members.Revista brasileira de enfermagemA prematurity booklet for pregnant women, postpartum women, and families was rated clear and relevant by 10 nurse judges and 30 family participants. It was validated as an educational resource, not tested for patient outcomes.
• PTOTSLPRNOther2025Brisbane Burn Scar Impact Profile for children aged less than 8 years cross-cultural adaptation.Revista brasileira de enfermagemThe Brisbane Burn Scar Impact Profile translated into Brazilian Portuguese is reliable for assessing quality of life in children under 8 with burn scars. It helps caregivers report itch, mobility, social interaction and emotional impacts after burns.
• RNQualitative2025Representation and social vulnerability to HIV in transgender people.Revista brasileira de enfermagemTransgender women linked HIV vulnerability to prevention, prostitution, prejudice and risky behavior. They also named social vulnerability, internal suffering, lack of job or family support, and fragility in public policies as part of their vulnerability.
• RNOther2025Immunization errors of COVID-19 vaccines in Minas Gerais.Revista brasileira de enfermagem2,724 reported COVID-19 immunization errors were analyzed in Minas Gerais in 2021. The most frequent errors were in the vaccine type used and administration technique, and 68 children under 12 were vaccinated before authorization.
• RNSurvey2025A comparison of native and Syrian immigrant women students' genital hygiene behaviors: a cross-sectional study.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PSyrian migrant students had higher genital hygiene education rates but more razor use, while native students reported more infections. Migrant students washed underwear at high temperatures more often. Social security and nationality influenced hygiene behavior scores.
• RNRCT2025Effects of the "Internet +" nursing model based on user profiling on postoperative recovery in breast cancer: A prospective randomized controlled clinical trial.International journal of nursing sciencesIn 104 postoperative breast cancer patients, a nurse-led bundle of postoperative care, psychological support, activity, nutrition, social support, crisis intervention, and monitoring lowered fear of progression and recurrence and improved quality of life over one month. No single part can be credited.
• RNOther2025Development of a Knowledge Base for an Integrated Older Adult Care Model (SMART System) Based on an Intervention Mapping Framework: Mixed Methods Study.JMIR nursingA new home-care decision support system was built using interviews with 26 older adults and expert reviews. It maps 141 care problems to 457 interventions. No patient outcomes were tested, so it offers no evidence that the system improves care.
• RNQualitative2026Improving Community-Based Palliative Care Explanations: Insights From Persons Declining Services.The American journal of hospice & palliative carePatients and caregivers who declined community palliative care often confused it with hospice or knew only part of it. They wanted clear, tailored explanations that explained how it differs, what it offers, and how services work.
• RNQualitative2025Within the Walls: Experiences of Admission to Psychiatric Hospital in Ireland Prior to 2001.International journal of mental health nursingSix people who were psychiatric inpatients in Ireland before 2001 described the hospital as isolating and confusing. They felt stripped of their identity as mothers or individuals, struggled to understand their treatments, and carried lasting trauma from electroconvulsive therapy and medication.
• RNCohort2025COVID-19: association of the National Early Warning Score with triage categories, severity and outcomes.Revista brasileira de enfermagemHigher NEWS2 and NEWS Age scores in adults with COVID-19 in a Brazilian emergency department were linked with red or orange triage, early deterioration, acute respiratory failure, ventilation and death.
• RNRCT2025Preliminary Efficacy of a Self-Management Programme to Improve Quality-of-Life in Patients With Obesity and Osteoarthritis Awaiting Arthroplasty: A Randomised Trial.International journal of nursing practiceNurse-led self-management support improved mental health, coping and social functioning in obese patients waiting for joint replacement. Physical pain and overall quality of life scores did not differ from usual care. The intervention was feasible and delivered mostly by phone.
• RNOther2025Adherence to antiretroviral treatment in adults with HIV: knowledge translation in website creation.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemA website to help adults with HIV stick to their medication was built from evidence on self-efficacy, social support and quality of life. Twenty experts judged the text and images relevant and clear. The site itself has not yet been tested with patients.
• RNSystematic Review2025Educational technologies on signs of gestational risk and/or labor for pregnant women: a scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PMost Brazilian prenatal educational tools bury warning signs in general content rather than focusing on them. Only five of eighteen technologies addressed risk and labor signs exclusively, limiting their usefulness for rapid decision-making.
• RNSurvey2025Assessing the Use of Welfare Technology in Social Care for Older Adults Through Assistant Nurses' Perceptions of Upskilling and Care Delivery Outcomes: Cross-Sectional Study.JMIR nursingAssistant nurses reported that technologies requiring active patient interaction, like video calls or activity apps, helped with care continuity, participation, and loneliness. Digital documentation and locks were linked to lower patient participation. Training consistently improved perceptions of both care quality and skill development.
• RNSurvey2025Factors associated with the willingness of young people in higher education to adhere to syphilis screening.Revista brasileira de enfermagemStudents with less knowledge, lower perceived risk, and fewer partners were more willing to take a syphilis rapid test. This counterintuitive pattern suggests fear or misunderstanding may drive testing more than informed caution.
• RNOther2025Sustainable development and women's empowerment in vulnerable communities: an experience report.Revista brasileira de enfermagemTwenty-nine women entrepreneurs in vulnerable Brazilian communities attended workshops on business and health topics, including domestic violence and family planning. Participants reported increased self-esteem and self-care. The initiative helped formalize a seamstress cooperative and attracted local business partnerships.
• RNSurvey2025Antimicrobial Stewardship Program: actions and education in Brazilian pediatric intensive care units.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemIn 219 Brazilian pediatric ICUs, educational activities on antimicrobial use were basic, while prescribing actions were more consolidated. Public hospitals reported more patient education, but private, larger hospitals had more prescribing audits and protocols. Overall scores did not differ significantly by hospital type or size.
• RNMeta-Analysis2025The Effect of Nutrition Education on Intradialytic Weight Gain in Haemodialysis Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Nursing openStructured nutrition education reduced intradialytic weight gain by 0.42 kg in haemodialysis patients. The benefit was strongest at one to four months and faded by five to six months, so nurses should schedule booster sessions rather than relying on a single teaching event.
• RNQualitative2025Exploring well-being and self-care from the heart failure patient perspective for sustainable living.Revista brasileira de enfermagemHeart failure patients described self-care as eating whole foods, walking, and following advice, but struggled due to cost and low health literacy. They valued understanding their disease severity to maintain autonomy and cope with stress.
• RNOther2025Chronic kidney disease patient safety in hemodialysis: evidence of scale validity and reliability.Revista brasileira de enfermagemThe revised 15-item scale for observing hemodialysis safety practices scored up to 45. A proposed cutoff above 34 flags stronger safety practices; below 34 flags greater vulnerability. Some items were not consistently scored.
• RNSystematic Review2024Cardiovascular Health Disparities in Adults of Color Aged 18 to 50: A Systematic Review.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingYoung and middle-aged adults of color in the United States have lower cardiovascular health scores than White adults. Non-Hispanic Black adults had the lowest scores. Psychological stress was associated with reduced odds of optimal cardiovascular health in two studies.
• RNQualitative2025Care for ill-housed persons: access and professional proactivity in primary care.Revista brasileira de enfermagemPrimary care staff in areas without street outreach teams described relying on spontaneous, crisis-driven demand. Intersectoral links with social services and professional proactivity were essential to navigate barriers and provide care to homeless persons.
• RNSystematic Review2025Social determinants of adherence to antiretroviral therapy among adolescents and young people living with HIV: a scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PAdolescents with HIV adhere to treatment when they understand it, have stable routines, and receive family or peer support. Barriers include stigma, fear of disclosure, depression, forgetfulness, and distance to clinics. Adherence is not just about motivation.
• RNOther2025Construction and validation of an educational booklet on HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis.Revista brasileira de enfermagemExperts and current PrEP users judged a new 16-page educational booklet clear, relevant and easy to understand. Users still wanted details on where to access PrEP in public and private services, so the final version added that.
• RNQualitative2025Transitional experiences of mothers of children with special health needs in breastfeeding.Revista brasileira de enfermagemMothers of children with special health needs described breastfeeding as a complex transition hindered by NICU separation, delayed milk production, and social judgment. Support from milk banks and practical guidance on pumping and latch were critical facilitators that helped them maintain feeding despite emotional distress.
• RNOther2025Effectiveness of the Educational Technology "Sophia's Story" in Transitional Care and Stimulation of Preterm Infants.Revista brasileira de enfermagemFamilies given the educational book 'Sophia's Story' at discharge provided more home stimulation for preterm infants than those who were not, scoring higher on environmental assessment. This was a non-randomized trial, so the result is suggestive, not proven.
• RNCohort2025Use of a risk-based intervention bundle to prescribe and implement interventions to prevent pressure injury: An observational study.Journal of advanced nursingMost pressure injury interventions were prescribed for 341 inpatients, but implementation was often undocumented or not observed. Check that prescribed skin checks, nutrition referrals, patient education, and equipment are actually delivered.
• RNSystematic Review2025Cultural considerations at end-of-life for people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds: A critical interpretative synthesis.Journal of clinical nursingAustralian end-of-life care for culturally and linguistically diverse people faced barriers: poor interpreter access, jargon, English-only services, and staff cultural competence gaps. Ask each person and family about language, beliefs, rituals, and decision-making preferences.
• RNSystematic Review2025Consequences of the Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on child and adolescent mental, psychosocial, and physical health: A scoping review and interactive evidence map.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityAcross 826 pandemic articles, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, and isolation were the most commonly reported child and adolescent outcomes. Physical harms and tested treatments were rare, so this maps what has been studied, not proven interventions.
• RNCohort2024Evaluating Social Determinants of Health Related to Cancer Survivorship and Quality of Care.Cancer nursingAmong 1135 cancer survivors, White participants were more likely than Black participants to report better quality of care for testing, diagnosis, and treatment. Those with higher education also reported better treatment quality. Geographic residence did not significantly affect these perceptions.
• PTRNSurvey2025Psychological wellbeing among parents of a child living with a serious chronic illness: A cross-sectional survey study.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityAbout half of 106 parents of children with serious chronic illness reported low distress, but parents of children with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy reported higher distress and poorer coping than parents of children with cystic fibrosis. Many also reported unmet support needs.
• RNQualitative2025Exploratory study of fathers providing Kangaroo Care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.Journal of clinical nursingFathers in a neonatal unit described skin-to-skin care as moving from nervousness to calm, connection and confidence. Seven had not known fathers could do it, so nurses may need to introduce it explicitly.
• RNSystematic Review2025Family Resilience as an Emerging Concept in Neonatology: Evidence From a Metasummary Review.The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursingParents of preterm infants in NICUs described resilience through positive outlook, making meaning, and peer support. The themes suggest nurses may help parents stay involved, share information, and connect with other families.
• SLPRNQualitative2025Parents' experiences of their child's best interests during a hospital stay in Australia.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityParents described their child's best interests as collaboration and trust built through open, age-appropriate communication. They valued professionals who asked the child's permission, tailored explanations, and let the child help with care tasks.
• RNQualitative2025Parents' Experiences of Communication With School Nurses About Their Child's Weight Development in Sweden.The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School NursesParents described school nurse health visits as unclear, with little feedback and no access to growth charts. They wanted a digital channel, child-centered talks, and collaboration around their child's weight and context. This is experience, not proof.