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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• RNSurvey2026Anxiety, Social Support and Coping Strategies in Patients Undergoing Maintenance Haemodialysis.Nursing openHaemodialysis patients who reported more social support and problem-focused coping had lower trait anxiety. Emotion-focused coping was associated with higher trait anxiety. The study cannot show which factor came first.
• RNSystematic Review2026Nursing interventions promoting parenting during child hospitalization: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemNursing actions mapped for parents during child hospitalization include teaching care skills, validating emotions, encouraging skin-to-skin contact and parental presence, and linking families to community resources. The review did not test whether these actions improve outcomes.
• RNOther2026Development and Validation of Self-Management Infographics for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Rural Kenya.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)Rural Kenyan patients and healthcare workers helped simplify diabetes self-management infographics until 28 images were judged comprehensible. Local language text, familiar images, side-by-side comparisons, and pointer position mattered more than red-green color coding.
• RNOther2026Women and TB/HIV coinfection in Brazil: regional inequalities and trends in a scenario of vulnerability.Revista brasileira de enfermagemTB/HIV coinfection in Brazilian women did not rise or fall in any region from 2012 to 2023. Cases concentrated in younger, less-educated women; Black women were most often reported in four regions, and the South had the highest treatment abandonment and drug resistance.
• RNOther2026Loneliness in caregivers of people with chronic illnesses: conceptual analysis according to Walker and Avant.Revista brasileira de enfermagemLoneliness in caregivers of people with chronic illness was characterized as emotional and social suffering: feeling unsupported, isolated, and solely responsible, even when living with others. This concept analysis maps risk factors and consequences but does not test an intervention.
• RNPilot2026DNA Methylation of SLC6A4 and NR3C1 in Term and Preterm Infants: A Pilot Study of NICU-Associated Stress.Biological research for nursingAverage total methylation did not differ between term and preterm infants, although NICU stress scores were linked to changes at specific sites of stress-related genes. This small pilot is not a clinical test or proof of harm.
• RNSurvey2026Exploring Mental Health Literacy and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Study.The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience NursesPeople with MS had knowledge and beliefs about mental health that were higher in women and more educated patients. Quality of life linked weakly to mental health knowledge only, and nursing care ratings were mostly unrelated.
• RNQualitative2026Qualitative study on experiences reported by people with complex wounds In Primary Health Care.Revista brasileira de enfermagemPeople with long-standing lower-limb wounds described distress beyond pain: lost social life, communication gaps, and faith that could sustain hope or fuel fear of punishment. Ask patients about these meanings.
• RNQualitative2026The Work of Faith Care: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis on the Role of Spirituality and Religion in Diabetes Self-Management Among Black Older Adults in the Greater Toronto Area.The science of diabetes self-management and careBlack older adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes described faith, prayer, worship music, and family-centered spiritual practices as helping them manage stress and carry out daily diabetes care.
• RNOther2026Exploring the Quality of TikTok-Based Diabetes Self-Management Education in English and Spanish: A Digital Health Study.The science of diabetes self-management and careMost popular type 2 diabetes TikTok videos in English and Spanish were low quality and covered few self-management topics. Healthy eating dominated; coping was rare, especially in English. Professional creators scored higher than personal or company videos.
• RNRCT2026Comparing the Effects of Diabetes-Specific and Overall Medication Regimen Complexity on Diabetes Distress.The science of diabetes self-management and careIn adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, diabetes-specific and overall medication complexity were not associated with overall diabetes distress. A secondary subscale finding linked high overall complexity to lower regimen-related distress, but this does not prove more medications reduce distress.
• RNMeta-Analysis2026Machine Learning in Assessing Intraoperative Blood Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International nursing reviewAcross 12 studies, machine-learning tools estimated surgical blood loss closely against reference methods. Accuracy varied widely, was weakest in cesarean sections, and did not prove better patient outcomes.
• RNCohort2026App Versus Logbook for Weight Monitoring and Help-Seeking Behavior in Heart Failure: A Single-Group Quasi-Experimental Study: A Single-Group Quasi-Experimental Study.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingHeart failure patients using a weight app recorded weight for a median of 346.5 days versus 315 days with a logbook, and sought help sooner after weight gain. App use fell to 30.1% late, and length of stay did not change.
• PTOTRNSystematic Review2026Re-Engaging in Activities of Daily Living After Critical Illness: A Qualitative Review.Journal of clinical nursingCritical illness survivors described daily activity recovery as dominated by persistent weakness, fatigue, and memory problems, forcing home adaptations and family help that often felt burdensome. These barriers can persist for months or years.
• RNSystematic Review2026Pain management in complex wounds: a scoping review and analysis using comfort theory.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PPain management evidence for complex wounds mapped into physical and psycho-spiritual comfort interventions, including scales, dressings, virtual reality, analgesics, and relaxation techniques across 27 studies.
• RNSystematic Review2026Mixed Methods Research on Family Caregiving for Stroke Survivors: A Methodological Systematic Review.Journal of advanced nursingStroke caregiver studies that combined numbers and interviews mostly collected both at the same time or used numbers first to guide interviews. They often linked findings only in the discussion, and only three used side-by-side tables.
• RNCohort2026Effect of Substance Abuse on Suicidal Behaviors Among People Living With HIV: 11-Year Cohort Study.The journal of nursing research : JNRPeople living with HIV who also had substance abuse disorders faced nearly twice the risk of suicide compared to those without substance abuse. Sleep disturbances, rather than depression, mediated a significant portion of this increased risk.
• RNQualitative2026Perceptions of dolutegravir-based regimen use among people living with HIV in Limpopo province: A qualitative study.CurationisPeople living with HIV in Limpopo mostly accepted the tenofovir, lamivudine and dolutegravir regimen because they found it tolerable and reported more strength, energy, appetite. Many did not know it was their new regimen. Missed doses were linked to alcohol or work, not side effects.
• RNCohort2026The Changing Landscape of School-Based Health Centers and Other School-Based Clinics in California, 2011-2023.The Journal of school healthSchool-based clinics in California expanded significantly between 2011 and 2023, with mental health services driving growth in non-medical clinics. Access remains concentrated in urban, high-need schools, leaving rural and elementary students with fewer options.
• RNOther2026The Impact of a Home Visiting Program on First-Time Parents' Parental Self-Efficacy in Norway and Associations between Parental Self-Efficacy, Depressive Symptoms and Perception of Sleep.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)Mothers showed no difference between groups in parental confidence. Fathers in districts with nurse home visits added to standard care had a small 3.58-point higher score at six weeks, but not at three months.
• RNQualitative2026Knowing to care: life stories of adolescent survivors of suicide attempts in a Brazilian metropolis.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PTwelve adolescent survivors described attempts as impulsive responses to anger, grief, family conflict, bullying, and feeling misunderstood. Nurses can listen for these themes in care. This is not evidence that listening prevents attempts.
• RNQualitative2026Patients' Experiences and Unmet Needs in Atrial Fibrillation: Implications for Person-Centred Care.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesOlder patients with long-standing atrial fibrillation described a lasting fear of stroke and symptom unpredictability that restricted their daily lives. They asked for clearer information about their condition, predictable follow-up for anticoagulation, and practical help to overcome transport barriers, especially if they live in rural areas.
• RNSystematic Review2026Characteristics of nursing care expanded by anthroposophy: a scoping review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAnthroposophic nursing care was mapped from 12 publications as hands-on therapies such as herbal compresses, wraps, baths, foot baths, and rhythmical massage, often followed by rest. This describes practice, not proof that it works.
• RNQualitative2026Navigating prognostic uncertainty with H.O.P.E.: Caring for elderly patients with chronic kidney disease.Patient education and counselingOlder adults with advanced kidney disease wanted clinicians to ask how much prognostic information they wanted, not assume. Some wanted direct early talk; others wanted delay until they asked. Nurses can offer support, plain language, and hope without forcing disclosure.
• RNOther2026Evaluation of Information Generated by ChatGPT on Preventing Peripheral Venous Catheter-Related Infections.Nursing openNo ChatGPT version clearly beat the others on peripheral venous catheter infection questions. GPT-3.5 and GPT-4o scored 5 of 10; GPT-4 scored 3. All missed hand hygiene and aseptic technique.
• RNOther2026Facilitating Family-Centred Care at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit: Implementation of a Co-Created Bedside Family Board.Nursing in critical careThe paediatric intensive care bedside family board was rated acceptable and feasible, and observed use remained high over six months. Families and professionals said it helped capture child and family needs and shared goals, though most daily goals focused on physical and mental health.
• PTOTRNCohort2026Weekly Walking Attenuates the Association Between Frailty and Depressive Symptoms in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis.Research in nursing & healthIn adults with rheumatoid arthritis, frailty was linked to more depressive symptoms. Walking at least 3.5 days per week appeared to break this link. The association between frailty and depression was no longer significant in those who walked more frequently.
• RNNarrative Review2026Ceramide-Infused Skin Barrier for Use Following Ostomy Surgery: A Narrative Review of Available Data.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyIn ostomy pouching, a ceramide-infused barrier lowered 12-week care costs by $36.46 in a randomized trial. The trial did not show a clear reduction in peristomal skin complication incidence. Nurses and patients reported high satisfaction.
• RNCohort2026Impact of invasive mechanical ventilation support on renal function in critically ill patients.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PIn 51 ICU patients on invasive ventilation, acute kidney injury was common and severe; those with AKI had higher organ-failure and nursing-workload scores. Longer ventilation went with higher ventilator pressure and stay, not more deaths.
• RNPilot2026Phone-based intervention for anxiety management in primary health care users: A feasibility study.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PNurses delivered a brief phone anxiety protocol to primary care adults; 1,171 eligible received it, scores fell 0.45 points immediately but not at 7 days, and no control group.
• PTRNQualitative2026Exploring Patient Experiences of Symptom Support From Healthcare Professionals in Acute and Chronic Illness: A Qualitative Study.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesPatients with serious illness described symptom support as fragmented after acute treatment, with too little continuity and time. They wanted a consistent professional who knew their journey, listened, and gave face-to-face guidance.
• RNSurvey2026Psychosocial Aspects of Caregiving That Influence Stress and Burden Among Parents of Children With Type 1 Diabetes.Nursing openSwedish parents of children with type 1 diabetes felt less stress when they had university education and more satisfaction in caregiving. Feeling pulled by competing demands went with more stress. Ask families about education barriers and role overload.
• RNSurvey2026Prevalence and factors associated with long Covid in older people in the State of Paraná.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P18 months after SARS-CoV-2, 224 of 345 older adults reported long Covid. Current or former smoking and continuous medication use were associated with higher prevalence, while good or excellent sleep was associated with lower prevalence.
• RNCohort2026Care Needs for Patients Screened Positive for Cognitive Impairment and Delirium: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study.Journal of advanced nursingOn one audit day, 42.1% of hospitalised adults had possible cognitive impairment or delirium. Those with higher 4AT scores had more documented need for help with washing, dressing, toileting, eating and moving, and more incontinence, falls, pressure injury and nutrition risks.
• RNOther2026Nurse-Driven Quality Indicators for Neonatal Intensive Care: A Delphi Consensus on Family-Integrated Priorities in NICUs.Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal NursesA Delphi consensus of Chinese neonatal experts narrowed 22 potential nursing quality indicators to nine for NICUs. Family-centered care, lactation, and parental satisfaction were included, while pain assessment and noise incidents were excluded.
• RNQualitative2026"A lot of the times, patients really don't know what questions to ask:" Communication perspectives of Black patients with advanced lung cancer.Patient education and counselingBlack patients with advanced lung cancer said symptom conversations were helped by timely responses, direct honesty, support people, and clear side-effect information. They feared asking questions would be seen as confrontational. The paper suggests prompting questions and checking understanding.
• RNSurvey2026Don't Lose Sleep Over It, Impact of Living With an Ostomy on Sleep Disruptions: Results From a US Survey and Multinational Ostomy Clinical Registry.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyOstomy patients commonly reported pouching-system-related sleep disruptions, often weekly or nightly and bothersome. Ileostomy, peristomal skin problems, and recent ostomy were linked to more disruptions; many did not seek help.
• RNSurvey2026Typologies of Symptoms and Functions Among Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease and Population Characteristics: A Latent Profile Analysis.Nursing openMost patients with chronic kidney disease had low or no symptom distress. Those with diabetes, anaemia or self-pay status were far more likely to have moderate to severe distress and functional impairment. Screen these specific risk factors to identify who needs extra support.
• OTRNSystematic Review2026Delivering Palliative Care in Mental Health Nursing Settings: A Systematic Review.Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursingPeople with complex mental illness and dementia had very low access to palliative care, often lacked advance decisions, and needed familiar, continuous settings. Nurses may under-rate dementia symptoms.
• RNCohort2026Proximal Risk of Suicide-Related Behavior in Black Youth With a Parental History of Mood Disorder.Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses AssociationIn Black youth with a parent who has a mood disorder, a current diagnosis of depression and younger age were the strongest predictors of suicide-related behavior. Irritability and suicidal thoughts were also elevated, but only depression and age remained significant in the final model.
• RNCohort2026The Association Between Home-Visit Nursing Use and the Incidence of Potentially Avoidable Hospitalisation and Its Duration Among Community-Dwelling Older People: A 12-Month Prospective Cohort Study.International journal of older people nursingAfter accounting for differences, home-visit nursing use was associated with lower chance of hospital stays that might have been avoided with home care. It was not associated with fewer hospital days.
• RNOther2026Adaptation and Validation of the Indonesian Version of the Problem Areas in Diabetes Scale Among People With Type 2 Diabetes: An Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis.Nursing openA translated Indonesian diabetes distress questionnaire identified emotional and self-management strain, treatment and social support strain, and complication worries among adults with type 2 diabetes. Repeating it after 14 days gave similar total scores.
• RNCohort2026Prognostic Factors of 30-Day In-Hospital Mortality in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy.The journal of nursing research : JNRAmong 613 ICU patients on continuous renal replacement therapy, 52.1% died in hospital within 30 days. Liver failure, worse organ failure, higher sodium, and lower consciousness were linked to death.
• RNQualitative2026Integrating Advanced Practice Nurses in Anesthesia to Tackle Gaps in Current Health Care: A Qualitative Study.Nursing & health sciencesPatients, nurses and doctors in Switzerland all said the same thing about pain. Hospital care was good, but patients went home without instructions on how to manage it. Nurses said their non-technical work is invisible and they are excluded from writing perioperative guidelines.
• RNQualitative2026The Perception of Nurses From Children With Intellectual Disabilities Using the Drawing Method: A Qualitative Study.Nursing openChildren with mild intellectual disabilities mostly drew nurses as smiling women but associated them with large, red syringes. Some omitted facial features or placed themselves far from the nurse. The drawings reflect anxiety about injections and unfamiliar media images, not a lack of understanding.
• RNQualitative2026Family Caregiver Perspectives on Advance Care Planning Discussions for Residents With Dementia Led by Trained Nursing Home Staff: Insights From the APPROACHES Project.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationCaregivers of nursing home residents with dementia often described advance care planning as mainly code status. They valued staff who listened, explained clearly, did not push, and followed through, but vague information and uncertainty made decisions hard.
• RNCohort2026Influence of Social Support and Quality of Life on Mortality Among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis.The journal of nursing research : JNRIn adults on maintenance hemodialysis, higher baseline quality of life and higher reported social support were linked to lower 3-year mortality. Nurses can ask whether patients can actually use available help, not only whether they have family or friends.
• RNOther2026Designing and Psychometric Properties of Self-Care Tool for Adults With Pre-Diabetes: Exploratory Sequential Mixed Method.Nursing openA new 19-item questionnaire measures self-care behaviours in adults with pre-diabetes. It takes about six minutes to complete and scores from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better self-care. It was developed and tested in Iran, so its use in other cultures is untested.
• PTOTSLPRNQualitative2026Adapting to a Shrunken World: A Grounded Theory of Resident Adaptation to Life in Residential Aged Care.Journal of advanced nursingResidents who accepted their need for care viewed the move as a trade-off for safety, allowing them to focus on remaining abilities. Those who resisted saw every assistance as a loss of self, leading to resentment and withdrawal.
• OTRNSurvey2026Dignity Among Older Persons in Long-Term Care Institutions in Taiwan and Related Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study.The journal of nursing research : JNR48.9% of 188 older residents in southern Taiwan long-term care institutions reported low dignity. Fewer or no children, lower daily living independence, inability to walk, higher education, and depression were associated with low dignity.