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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• RNCase Report2026Case Studies to Document Strategies Used by Mothers to Overcome Significant Maternal Morbidity Challenges to Successful Breastfeeding.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant AssociationTwo mothers with severe postpartum complications, including surgery and hemorrhage, sustained breastfeeding through hand expression, donor milk, and consistent private lactation support. Hospital staff provided minimal assistance despite the mothers' complex needs. This illustrates strategies for extreme cases but does not prove these methods work for others.
• RNQualitative2026Experiences of Patients, Family Members and Nurses in Outpatient Cancer Care: A Multi-Method Qualitative Study.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesPatients, families and oncology nurses described cancer as a family affair. Families hid worries to protect each other, wanted gradual practical information, and nurses said private space and time for structured family conversations were often missing.
• RNSurvey2026Women's screening preferences shift after being informed about the 2024 USPSTF breast cancer screening guideline.Patient education and counselingAfter reading the 2024 breast cancer screening guideline update, more women preferred starting at their current age and screening every 2 years. They still rated benefits, personal risk, family history, false positives, and overdiagnosis as important to know.
• RNRCT2026The Effect of Preoperative Stoma Education Including a Wearable Dummy Stoma on Postoperative Stoma-Related Anxiety, Adjustment and Self-Efficacy: a Randomised Controlled Trial.International journal of nursing practicePreoperative stoma education using a wearable dummy stoma lowered anxiety at first stoma care and improved self-care confidence and adjustment for 6 weeks compared with routine brochure, verbal, and visual teaching.
• RNCohort2026Spirituality and Happiness in Haemodialysis Patients: The Mediating Roles of Life Attitude and Posttraumatic Growth.Nursing openHaemodialysis patients reported low happiness and posttraumatic growth. Higher spirituality was linked to more happiness, partly through life attitude and posttraumatic growth. This is an association, not proof spiritual care causes happiness.
• PTRNMeta-Analysis2026Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Cough in Patients With Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical nursingNon-drug treatments were associated with lower cough severity in lung cancer patients, especially pulmonary rehabilitation, but the evidence was very low certainty and most trials were high risk of bias.
• RNQualitative2026Co-Creating a Digital Learning Platform for Cross-Sectoral Virtual Consultations: An Action Research Study.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesFor cross-sector virtual consultations, participants identified four competencies: technical setup, patient involvement, meeting leadership, and role clarity with communication. They co-created an eight-module training platform, but no outcomes were tested.
• RNSystematic Review2026Ten-Year Update of Nurse Practitioner Service Impact on Patient and Health Service Outcomes in Emergency Care Settings-A Systematic Review.Journal of advanced nursingEmergency nurse practitioner services in emergency and urgent care showed mixed outcomes: some studies reported faster treatment and shorter stays, others found no difference or longer waits, and no included study measured cost.
• RNSystematic Review2026Scope of Nursing Work and Models of Service Delivery in Australian Primary and Secondary Schools: A Scoping Review.Journal of advanced nursingNurses in Australian schools handle a wide range of health issues, from mental health referrals to chronic disease support. However, service models and scope vary significantly by state and employer, creating inequitable access for students depending on where they live.
• RNSurvey2026Unmet Care Needs and Influencing Factors Among Young and Middle-Aged Kidney Transplant Recipients at Home in China: A Cross-Sectional Study.Nursing openKidney transplant recipients at home reported moderate unmet care needs. Higher illness uncertainty and lower social support predicted greater unmet needs. Patients with complications, those not returned to work, and those with lower education also reported significantly higher unmet needs.
• RNRCT2026Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Intervention on Anxiety and Vital Signs of Patients Before Colonoscopy: A Randomised Controlled Study.Nursing openPatients waiting for colonoscopy who watched a 15-minute VR forest video reported less anxiety and had lower blood pressure than controls. The study did not show a heart rate difference between groups.
• RNSurvey2026Patient Activation in the Postpartum Period by Race, Ethnicity, and Spoken Language.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNMost postpartum women sought help when they needed it, but Spanish-speaking Hispanic women scored lower on patient activation. Nurses should tailor postpartum education and resources.
• RNCohort2026Delayed Admission to the Intensive Care Unit Is Associated With Increased Mortality Risk in Critically Ill Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study.Journal of advanced nursingSOFA score differences between delayed and non-delayed ICU admissions were not significant. Delayed admission was associated with higher mortality risk, particularly among patients with higher SOFA scores.
• RNCohort2026Risk Factors for Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhoea in Paediatric Patients With Severe Pneumonia: A Retrospective Cohort.Nursing in critical careIn 306 children with severe pneumonia, 42 developed antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Infants under 1 year, penicillin use, antibiotics for at least a week, ventilation and stays over 14 days were linked with higher risk; probiotics were linked with lower risk.
• RNQualitative2026Defining Cultural Care for Immigrant Women Through Leininger's Sunrise Model: A Qualitative Study.Nursing openImmigrant women in Türkiye described care barriers that go beyond language. They reported feeling judged by staff, needing female caregivers for privacy, and relying on family for support. Nurses should anticipate these cultural and structural needs rather than assuming language fluency solves access.
• RNCohort2026Sleep Quality and Delirium Occurrence in Intensive Care Unit Patients: A Prospective Observational Study.Nursing in critical careICU patients who slept less and woke more often on their first night were more likely to develop delirium the next day. By day three, illness severity and prior delirium outweighed sleep quality. Early sleep protection may matter most in the first 24 hours.
• RNOther2026Day zero of autologous cryopreserved hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: microcosting of care provided by senior nurses.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PDay-zero nursing care for autologous cryopreserved stem cell transplant averaged US$739.81. The stem cell bag infusion cost US$631.62, and nurse time dominated cost in most procedures.
• RNCohort2026Role of Sense of Coherence in Mediating the Relationship Between End-of-Life Caregiving Burden and Bereavement Depressive-Symptom Trajectory.The journal of nursing research : JNRFamily caregivers who felt end-of-life demands were understandable, manageable, and meaningful were more likely to show low or resolving depression after bereavement in this observational study.
• RNSystematic Review2026Informal Coercion Experienced by Adolescents in Mental Health Care-A Systematic Review.International journal of mental health nursingAdolescents in mental health care reported subtle pressures: being silenced, pressured into treatment, threatened with more coercion, and controlled by rigid rules. They described distress, disempowerment and coping such as pretending wellness; one study also saw structure as protective.
• RNSurvey2026Social Support and Family Resilience Among Young and Middle-aged Patients with Coronary Heart Disease: The Mediating Role of Sense of Coherence and Coping Styles.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingYounger adults after a heart procedure who felt more supported by friends and family also rated their family resilience as higher. Higher support was linked to stronger sense of coherence and more adaptive coping, but the study cannot show support caused resilience.
• RNOther2026The Treatment Burden for Multimorbidity Scale: A Development and Psychometric Validation Study.Nursing & health sciencesA 12-item scale for patients managing several chronic conditions scored consistently and matched other burden measures, but its two-part structure did not fit perfectly and needs more testing.
• RNPilot2026Mindfulness meditation for pulmonary hypertension program development: Acceptability and feasibility of technology-assisted complementary health intervention for symptom self-management.Heart & lung : the journal of critical carePatients with pulmonary hypertension found a video-based mindfulness program acceptable and feasible, scoring high on usability. Video engagement was strong initially but declined over eight weeks, while app use for daily practice remained suboptimal.
• OTSLPRNOther2026Psychometric Properties of the Children With Cerebral Palsy (7-18 Years Old) Self-Care Skills Scale-Parent Form: A Turkish Validity and Reliability Study.Nursing openParents of Turkish children with cerebral palsy aged 7-18 can rate 19 self-care items, from feeding to communicating needs. Scores tracked gross motor levels and stayed similar over 2 weeks, but there is no cutoff for low or high.
• PTOTRNCohort2026Identifying Risk Factors for Fall-Related Injuries Among Inpatients at a Tertiary Hospital in China: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Nursing openAmong 145 inpatient falls, improper footwear had higher injury rates (68.10% vs 51.00%), and toileting caused 35.43% of falls. Patients with full mobility had the highest injury rate (66.10%).
• RNNarrative Review2026Quality and Safety Imperatives in the Identification and Management of Hereditary Cancer Syndromes.Seminars in oncology nursingCollecting a detailed family history and pedigree is the first step for nurses to identify patients needing hereditary cancer testing. Selecting the right person, test, and lab, and counseling about uncertain variants are guidance points, not tested interventions.
• RNQualitative2026Maternity Care Experiences Among Birthing Women in Two European-Region Countries During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study.International journal of nursing practiceWomen described feeling stripped of decision-making during birth, with staff ignoring consent for procedures and restricting partners. They reported insufficient breastfeeding support and lactation expertise, noting that early formula use and separation from infants hindered exclusive breastfeeding.
• RNSurvey2026Health literacy of patients hospitalized for digestive surgeries.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PHospitalized digestive surgery patients reported more difficulty getting information for self-care and finding good health information than feeling supported or engaging with providers. Low education was linked to worse scores, suggesting nurses may need to check understanding.
• RNCohort2026Accuracy and Bias of Pulse Oximetry in the Intensive Care Unit: A Prospective Observational Study.Nursing in critical carePulse oximeters showed poor agreement with arterial blood gas reference in ICU patients. Skin tone did not significantly affect measurement error. However, age and low oxygen saturation consistently predicted larger errors, with older patients and those with lower saturation experiencing greater overestimation by oximeters.
• RNSystematic Review2026Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Nursing Clinical Decision-Making: An Umbrella Review.Journal of advanced nursingMost AI tools for nurses were still being developed or tested; only 7% reported real-world benefit, though studies explored delirium, falls, triage and monitoring.
• RNSystematic Review2026The Risk Assessment Tools for Intraoperative Hypothermia in Adults: A Scope Review.Nursing openAdult intraoperative hypothermia risk tools mostly assess age, BMI, baseline temperature, fluids, surgery/anaesthesia time and operating room temperature. Across 20 studies, most were single-centre and their usefulness for patient care is unclear.
• RNNarrative Review2026Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Framework for Culturally Responsive Home Visitation.Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing SocietyOnly 3 of 13 reviewed home visitation models were nurse-led. Nine models focused on parental behavior rather than broader social stressors, and ACEs were rarely measured. The proposed culturally responsive framework is untested.
• RNCohort2026The association between paternal housework and childcare with parents' health in the postpartum period.MidwiferyFathers' domestic labor group was not linked to better maternal stress or sleep. Fathers' housework and childcare stayed moderate across postpartum, and maternal activity differed by group.
• RNOther2026Palliative extubation in intensive care units: scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PPalliative extubation practice varies widely across ICUs, with no evidence that terminal weaning or immediate extubation is superior. Comfort care relied on planned opioid and sedative use, family communication, and team debriefing.
• RNOther2026Educational intervention with a booklet on syphilis for women in situations of sexual vulnerability: a quasi-experimental study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemRiverside women's syphilis knowledge scores rose after a booklet session with individual reading, nurse-led discussion, and take-home booklets, and remained higher seven days later. The study measured knowledge, not infection prevention or treatment outcomes.
• RNQualitative2026Living with type 1 diabetes mellitus: experiences of Colombian teenagers and parents.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PColombian teens with type 1 diabetes and their parents described diagnosis as an emotional shock followed by constant 24-hour vigilance. They reported poor initial education on carbohydrate counting and insulin, unsympathetic healthcare staff, and social stigma at school. Families relied on peer support groups and faith to cope.
• RNMeta-Analysis2026Effectiveness of particulate matter filtration: systematic review and meta-analysis.Revista brasileira de enfermagemHEPA filtration significantly reduced particulate matter exposure and blood pressure in indoor settings. The review found strong evidence for filtration effectiveness, though results varied across studies and the evidence was rated as preliminary.
• RNOther2026Key Insights From the International ICU Diary Conference 2025.Nursing in critical careAttendees rated an ICU diary conference highly, but the report did not test whether diaries improve patient or family outcomes.
• RNOther2026Assessment of Fall Risk in Oncology Patients: A Scale Development Study.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesA new 19-item checklist for cancer patients lists chemotherapy balance problems, dizziness, drowsiness, four or more medications, bone metastasis and home hazards. It has not been tested for predicting future falls.
• RNPilot2026Feasibility and Acceptability of a Patient- and Family-Oriented Approach to Pain Assessment in the Intensive Care Unit.Nursing in critical careFamily caregivers in the ICU could reliably assess patient pain using simple questions and scales. They agreed with patients on pain presence and intensity. This approach is feasible and acceptable, offering a way to include families in care without disrupting clinical workflow.
• RNQualitative2026Health needs and access of homeless people.Revista brasileira de enfermagemHomeless men in a Brazilian shelter described primary health care as supportive but emergency services as disappointing. Alcohol, drugs, violence and health problems shaped daily life. Only 12 men were interviewed, so this captures their experiences, not all homeless people.
• RNOther2026Correlation between folic acid and hemoglobin in pregnant women: cross-sectional study from 2017 to 2019.Revista brasileira de enfermagemIn 950 pregnant women, folic acid levels were only weakly related to hemoglobin. Low hemoglobin was associated with more folic acid deficiency, but this cannot show supplementation changed levels.
• RNOther2026Implementing the Virtual Integrated Practice (VIP) Program to Support Rural General Practice Viability in Australia.The Australian journal of rural healthRural practices ran a virtual GP service with 8309 episodes of care, mostly video. Practice staff supported 39% of episodes, mostly nursing. It describes implementation and workflow needs, not better patient outcomes.
• RNQualitative2026Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Fathers' Experiences of Early Parenting: A Qualitative Study.Journal of advanced nursingFathers described feeling excluded by maternity care, left without father-specific information, and overwhelmed by online searches. They wanted continuity from midwives or doctors, plain explanations, paid leave, and peer forums tailored to their language and culture.
• RNSurvey2026Factors Influencing Self-Care Among Patients With Heart Failure Based on the Situation-Specific Theory: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of nursing practiceIn 134 Korean patients with heart failure, low self-care was common; self-efficacy, health literacy, social support, symptoms, age, religion and employment were associated with self-care. Assess these before education.
• RNOther2026Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic violence, 2019-2022.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemReported domestic violence in Maputo fell 42% during the pandemic, but authors warn this likely reflects underreporting, not safer homes. Adult women had the highest rates; girls showed sexual violence and older women abuse.
• RNSurvey2026The impact of fear of recurrence and progression on mental health after spontaneous coronary artery dissection: the role of illness uncertainty.European journal of cardiovascular nursingAmong SCAD survivors, fear of recurrence was linked to depression and cardiac distress, and illness uncertainty was linked with stronger relationships for those outcomes. It did not show a stronger relationship for anxiety in the main analysis.
• RNOther2026Exploring the Experiences of Families Impacted by the 2022 Commercial Milk Formula (CMF) Food Insecurity Crisis in the United States of America: A Scoping Review.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant AssociationParents struggled to feed infants during the U.S. formula shortage, with anxiety, guilt, and unsafe practices such as diluting formula or rationing feeds. Nurses should ask about formula access and feeding changes at postpartum and newborn contacts.
• RNSurvey2026Factors Associated With Transition of Care in Patients With Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases: Cross-Sectional Study.Nursing openSurgical patients, white patients, women, and those discharged with medical devices reported better care transitions. Patients with no income also scored higher, though the authors suspect gratitude bias. Mid-income patients reported the worst continuity of care.
• RNCohort2026Effects of risk management plus predictive nursing on adolescents with non-suicidal self-injury behavior.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PIn hospitalized adolescents with non-suicidal self-injury, adding risk management and predictive nursing to routine ward care was associated with fewer self-injury incidents and better mood, quality of life, and social function over 12 months.
• RNSurvey2026The Role of Family Care on the Quality of Life of Patients With Permanent Enterostomies: A Chain-Mediated Effect of Inner Strength and Patient Activation.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesAmong 304 patients with permanent stomas, family care was linked to better quality of life through patients' inner strength and confidence in self-management. The survey cannot show family care caused improvement.