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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• RNOther2025Remotely Monitored Patients' Experiences of the Interpersonal Patient-Nurse Relationship: A Scoping Review.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesPatients often felt safer and supported when nurses followed up after remote monitoring, but some missed face-to-face contact and feared being a burden. Regular, clear nurse contact appears central.
• RNSystematic Review2025Educational games for self-care of people with intestinal ostomies: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemOnly two studies were found on games for self-care after intestinal ostomy: a small card game with seven adults and an ongoing children's app trial without final results. This shows a gap, not evidence that games improve care.
• RNSurvey2026Gender Identity, Victimization, and Suicidal Ideation: Comparing Risk Factors Among Transgender and Non-Transgender Youth.The Journal of school health47.1% of transgender youth and 17.1% of non-transgender youth reported seriously considering suicide in the past 12 months. Bullying and victimization were also linked to risk, but this survey cannot show cause.
• RNCohort2025Incidents related to the duration of medical devices in Intensive Care: a cross-sectional study.Revista brasileira de enfermagemICU records documented 5,436 devices and 61 clinical incidents. Infections and device-related pressure injury were among the most frequent incidents, and the reported average time to incident was 10 days for ventilation, 9.39 days for central lines, and 8.4 days for urinary catheters.
• RNOther2025Development and assessment of an educational video to promote self-efficacy in newborn care.Revista brasileira de enfermagemCaregivers rated a newborn-care video clear and relevant and said it made them feel more confident. This validates the video as a nurse education tool, not as proof that newborn care improves.
• RNSurvey2025Vaccination Uptake and Patient Perceptions Among Haemodialysis Patients: Insights From a Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of renal careHaemodialysis patients in Greece had high influenza, pneumococcal and hepatitis B vaccination rates, but low meningococcal and Haemophilus influenzae uptake. Older and more educated patients were more likely vaccinated, and positive attitudes linked only weakly to actual vaccination.
• RNRCT2025Cognitive Training Intervention Adherence in Older Women with Cardiovascular Disease: A Secondary Analysis of the MindMoves Trial.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingOlder women with cardiovascular disease completed an average of 1.6 of 3 prescribed weekly cognitive training sessions, dropping to 0.7 later. Higher income, education, and having a partner were associated with better adherence; health, technology, and loneliness were not.
• RNOther2025Cross-cultural adaptation of Family Satisfaction with Care in the Intensive Care Unit 24R - Brazilian version.Revista brasileira de enfermagemThe Brazilian Portuguese ICU family satisfaction questionnaire passed expert review and a 30-family pre-test, with approval above 85%. It is ready for larger testing, not proof that using it improves care.
• RNQualitative2025Construction and assessment of the "Almanac for Women with Breast Cancer": convergent care research.Revista brasileira de enfermagemWomen who helped shape a printed almanac rated it relevant, clear, and useful for guidance. Those who used it for a week assessed it, and all items were considered adequate.
• RNSurvey2025Adherence to Guidance About Complementary Feeding and Vitamin D Supplementation in Infants: The Role of Information Sources.Nursing open54% of parents delayed solid foods until 24 weeks. Health visitor and leaflet use were linked with better adherence, while internet use was common but not linked with vitamin D supplementation.
• RNOther2025Development and Psychometric Testing of the Self-Efficacy for Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors (SE-HeartLife) Scale in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingA new 35-item questionnaire measured confidence in exercise, food choices, avoiding smoking and alcohol, and monitoring heart-health signs among Korean adults. Answers were consistent and stayed similar after 15 days, but it was not tested in patients.
• RNOther2025Maternal and neonatal factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding upon hospital discharge.Revista brasileira de enfermagemIn a tertiary Ecuadorian hospital, 91.55% of discharged newborns were exclusively breastfed. Exclusive breastfeeding was less likely with illicit substance use, tobacco use, hypertension, cesarean, anesthesia, multiple birth, low weight, low 5-minute Apgar, and cleft lip/palate.
• RNOther2025Development and validation of an instrument to verify vaccination hesitancy against COVID-19.Revista brasileira de enfermagemAfter review by 10 expert judges and testing in 225 adults, a COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy questionnaire kept 23 questions across four themes. It measures hesitancy, not vaccine uptake.
• RNCohort2025Breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic and associated factors: a risk to sustainable development.Revista brasileira de enfermagemBreastfeeding lasted 5.2 months total and 3.2 months exclusively among São Paulo mother-baby pairs during the pandemic. Early pacifier use, first-month feeding difficulty, and early formula introduction were linked to shorter breastfeeding.
• RNOther2025Development and validity of a booklet on myocardial revascularization for patient and caregiver education.Revista brasileira de enfermagemA booklet for people having cardiac surgery and their caregivers was judged by experts to be appropriate and relevant. It was not tested for improving recovery, self-care, or complications, so use it as an education aid, not proven therapy.
• RNOther2025Families of adolescents and young adults with complex chronic conditions: socioeconomic impact after ten years.Revista brasileira de enfermagemAmong 24 families, household income did not change significantly over ten years, but household size rose by 18% and public-private health coverage fell by 50%.
• RNRCT2025Influence of therapeutic play on salivary cortisol levels in children undergoing venipuncture.Revista brasileira de enfermagemPreparing children for a needle with a doll did not lower their stress hormone more than no preparation. There was no clear difference in cortisol after the blood draw.
• RNSurvey2026Health Outcomes of Women on Community Supervision in South Central Texas During the Perinatal Period.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNSixty Texas women on community supervision reported high rates of unplanned pregnancy, partner violence, depression or anxiety, and limited birth support. Longer supervision was linked to more adverse perinatal outcomes, but not with gestational age.
• RNSurvey2026A Sexual Affiliation Network of Men Who Have Sex With Men Practicing Risk Sexual Behaviors and Chemsex: A Two-Mode Approach.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)In 32 Madrid men who have sex with men using dating apps, all formed a single connected network, with Grindr linking everyone. Men reporting chemsex, poppers, group sex, or alcohol occupied more central positions.
• RNRCT2026Investigating the effectiveness of mobilisation alarms to prevent hospital falls using disinvestment: A randomised clinical trial.International journal of nursing studiesReducing mobilisation alarms on hospital wards did not increase falls beyond an agreed limit, but eliminating them did not meet that limit. Patients in eliminated wards reported less sleep disturbance. Reduce carefully rather than remove.
• RNPilot2026Culturally Adapted Lifestyle and Mental Health Intervention for Low-Income Pregnant Women: A Feasibility Study.Western journal of nursing researchAdapted COPE was feasible and acceptable for low-income pregnant women. Lifestyle beliefs, lifestyle behaviors, and anxiety improved, while perceived stress did not change significantly. Online retention was higher, but depression scores rose again postpartum in online participants.
• RNOther2026Discrimination Against Immigrant Latina Mothers Associated With Pro-Inflammatory Gene Expression in Their Preschool-Aged Children.Biological research for nursingPreschool children whose mothers reported frequent discrimination had higher expression of pro-inflammatory genes. This association persisted after adjusting for maternal depression and child body mass index, suggesting a biological link between maternal stress and child immune activity.
• RNRCT2026Influence of Social Determinants of Health on Adherence to Lifestyle Modifications in Individuals With Prediabetes: A Mixed Methods Study.Journal of advanced nursingOlder adults and unemployed or retired people adhered more to prediabetes lifestyle advice. Sex, social class and education did not predict adherence. Women and lower social class participants described more time, money and support barriers.
• RNSystematic Review2026The Illness Narratives of Children and Young People With Spinal Muscular Atrophy: A Scoping Review.Journal of advanced nursingParents and caregivers tell most stories about children with SMA; children's own voices are rare. Clinicians should ask patients directly, not rely only on parents, and address information, coordination, and treatment-access barriers.
• RNCohort2026Dyadic Patterns of Patient and Caregiver Engagement in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Care: A Multicenter Observational Study.Journal of clinical nursingAmong 251 type 2 diabetes patient-caregiver pairs, three engagement patterns were found. Low joint self-care was linked to poorer monitoring and management. More patient-led or shared engagement was associated with lower HbA1c.
• RNNarrative Review2026Sickle Cell Disease: Treatment Options of the Past, Present, and Future.The American journal of nursingSickle cell care now has more drug and curative options, but nurses should expect barriers: cost, access, frequent monitoring, infusion burden, and uncertain long-term safety.
• RNSurvey2026Resource Factors Associated With Avoidable Transfers in Nursing Homes.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationNursing home transfers were more often judged avoidable when staff were uncomfortable with the resident's change in condition or an advanced practice registered nurse or RN was unavailable. Onsite clinician and equipment gaps were more often linked to transfers judged unavoidable.
• RNSystematic Review2025Digital Health Interventions for Cardiometabolic Health Outcomes in Rural and Remote Australia: A Systematic Review.The Australian journal of rural healthIn rural and remote Australia, digital diabetes care lowered HbA1c in some studies, a telestroke study reported reduced mortality, but weight results were mixed and engagement gaps persisted.
• RNSystematic Review2025Video Conversation Aids to Assist in Goals-Of-Care Discussions With Older Adults in a Medical Setting: A Systematic Review.The American journal of hospice & palliative careVideo aids were often acceptable to older adults and sometimes improved goals-of-care knowledge or shifted preferences toward comfort care, but effects were inconsistent and did not always change documented decisions.
• RNOther2025Intrinsic Motivation Inventory for Heart-Healthy Lifestyle (IMI-HeartLife) in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: A Validation Study.Nursing openA 16-item questionnaire measured motivation for heart-healthy lifestyle in 703 Korean adults without cardiovascular disease. It gave stable scores over two weeks and worked the same for men and women. Nurses could use it to assess motivation before prevention education.
• RNQualitative2025Navigating the Complexities of Implementing Evidence-Based Respiratory Muscle Training in Post-Mechanical Ventilation Care: A Qualitative Study.Nursing openNurses and doctors described respiratory muscle training as underused due to unclear roles, lack of standardised protocols, and heavy workloads. Patients cited pain and weakness as barriers. Staff noted that dedicated respiratory therapists and leadership support helped integrate training into care.
• RNSurvey2025The Impact of Symptoms Multidimensionality, Social Support, and Self-Efficacy on Quality of Life in People Living With HIV Based on the Least Absolute Shrinkage Selection Operator Algorithm: A Cross-Sectional Study in China.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACAmong 568 adults with HIV in China, higher symptom severity and distress, especially cognitive and psychological symptoms, were linked to lower quality of life; confidence managing chronic disease and perceived social support were linked to better quality of life.
• PTRNRCT2025The Effects of a Technology-Assisted Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilitation (TecHCR) Program for Adults With Coronary Heart Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Worldviews on evidence-based nursingA nurse-led hybrid cardiac rehab program improved exercise self-efficacy more than center-based rehab at 12 and 24 weeks. It also improved health-promoting behaviors and anxiety, but not exercise capacity, depression, or cardiovascular risk factors.
• RNQualitative2026A Qualitative Inquiry Into Sarcopenia Among Formerly Homeless Older Thais.Nursing openFormerly homeless older adults in Thai supportive housing and staff described sarcopenia risk as related to poor knowledge, inadequate protein, tooth loss, little exercise, and no on-site nurses, plus too much rice and rest. These themes identify care gaps, not tested fixes.
• RNQualitative2026Experiences of Family Members Supporting Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study.The science of diabetes self-management and care13 family members described learning to support adults with type 1 diabetes by first seeking information, then applying it to daily routines, balancing help to avoid conflict, and gradually reading subtle warning signs over time.
• RNOther2026Developing and Testing Electronic Versions of the Advance QoL Tools for Collecting Self-Reports of Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents With Advanced Cancer.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesChildren and adolescents with cancer found electronic quality-of-life questionnaires easy, clear, quick and motivating, but some preferred paper because typing was hard. Nurses can offer both formats and check timing, setting and ability to self-report.
• RNSystematic Review2026Evidence on the Reasons and Factors Influencing Contraceptive Nonutilization Among Women of Childbearing Age in Suburban Setting in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review.Nursing & health sciencesAcross seven studies, women's contraceptive nonuse was reported alongside fear of side effects, misinformation, partner or cultural pressure, provider attitudes, and access barriers. Nurses in suburban reproductive care can ask about these concerns directly.
• RNRCT2026Exploring the Effects of a Yoga Intervention on Stress and Coping Self-Efficacy on People Living With HIV: A Randomized Controlled Trial.The journal of nursing research : JNREight weeks of live online Hatha yoga lowered perceived stress in people with HIV versus usual care, and gains partly remained one month later. It also improved confidence in coping, though the trial was small and single-site.
• RNCohort2026Evaluation of a Shift Model Doula Program During Labor and Birth at a Large Volume, Safety-Net Teaching Hospital.Journal of midwifery & women's healthIn-hospital doula support was associated with a 31% lower adjusted risk of cesarean birth. NICU admissions were lower (2.8% vs 5.1%), but the study did not show a clear difference. Doulas were accepted 94.7% of times offered.
• RNSystematic Review2026The effects of multimedia education tools on patients' health knowledge.British journal of community nursingEleven of 15 studies found multimedia patient education increased knowledge, but four did not show clear benefit and no study measured long-term clinical outcomes.
• RNOther2026Australian Women's Knowledge of Perimenopause and Menopause.Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing SocietyMany Australian women knew menopause basics but were unprepared for symptom intensity. More learned online than from health professionals, and fewer knew cardiovascular risk than osteoporosis risk.
• RNOther2026Continuity of care for people with hypertension in primary health care: a scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PContinuity of care for hypertension in primary care was associated with better blood pressure control, adherence, and fewer hospitalizations, but barriers included medication shortages, incomplete records, long waits, and staff turnover.
• RNRCT2026Effectiveness of auriculotherapy and laser acupuncture in hyperemesis gravidarum: a randomized clinical trial.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemIn pregnant women with mild or moderate nausea and vomiting, auriculotherapy and laser auriculotherapy lowered symptom scores and improved quality of life scores versus control or placebo. Laser versus control quality of life did not hold up after adjustment.
• PTSLPRNCohort2025Maternal Racial Differences and Socioeconomic Status in Preterm Infant Neurodevelopment, Feeding, and Growth.Nursing researchPreterm infants born to Black mothers had lower birth weight, younger gestational age, and higher neonatal risk scores; ZIP-code poverty, family size, and income were also linked with neurodevelopment, feeding, and growth outcomes.
• RNQualitative2026Comfort Needs of Renal Transplant Recipients: A Qualitative Analysis Guided by Kolcaba's Theory of Comfort.Journal of clinical nursingRenal transplant recipients described comfort as moving beyond pain relief to include freedom from dialysis, financial stability, and spiritual support. While physical discomfort was transient, long-term well-being relied heavily on social networks and the autonomy gained by no longer being tied to a machine.
• RNOther2026Maternal stress in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A concept analysis.Japan journal of nursing science : JJNSFor NICU nurses, maternal stress includes guilt, feeling stuck and vague anxiety about the future, not only anxiety or depression. Staff communication and support can ease or worsen it, so assessment should cover separation, alarms and parental-role barriers.
• RNCohort2026Validation of a Swahili Pediatric Pain Scale in Tanzania: An Observational Study.Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management NursesSwahili instructions for the Facial Pain Scale-Revised and Color Analog Scale accurately measured pain in Tanzanian children. Both scales worked well, but the face scale was preferred by most children and caregivers. Nurses can use these tools to assess pain consistently.
• RNSurvey2026Gender Difference in the Caregiving Burden and Psychological Distress of Family Caregivers of Liver Transplant Recipients.Nursing openBurden did not differ by gender, but women reported higher distress; burden was linked to distress, and men's depression and stress rose more as burden increased.
• PTOTRNCohort2026Lagged effects of risk factors on the disability of older adults: A distributed lag non-linear model approach.International journal of nursing sciencesRisk factors for disability in older adults follow three distinct timelines. Functional limitations like walking difficulty cause immediate harm within one year, while conditions like depression and hospitalization exert a cumulative burden over three to four years.
• RNOther2026Moral Distress Among Family Caregivers: A Concept Analysis.Journal of advanced nursingFamily caregivers of people with dementia or cancer described moral distress as internal conflict, guilt or regret, and powerlessness. This concept analysis names those features, but it does not test whether caregiver support reduces them.