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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• PTRNRCT2026The Effect of Peanut Ball Use on the Labour Process and Maternal-Neonatal Outcomes in Parturient Women With High Maternal Body Mass Index: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of nursing practicePeanut ball positioning did not shorten active labour. In high-BMI women without pharmacologic analgesia, upright sitting on a peanut ball lowered end-of-active-phase pain and increased birth satisfaction.
• RNCase Report2026High-Tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication in a Burn Patient With Voicelessness: A Case Study.Nursing in critical careA motion-sensor tablet allowed a voiceless burn patient to communicate specific needs and complex sentences. Nurses reported better care and no increased workload, while the patient and family reported reduced distress and improved connection.
• RNCohort2026Cannabis Use and the Risk of Incident Venous Thromboembolism Among People With HIV: A Longitudinal Cohort Study in the United States.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACIn 13,646 people with HIV, cannabis use was not linked to higher venous thromboembolism risk. Daily, weekly, and infrequent use showed no higher risk.
• SLPRNSystematic Review2026Bridging the Gap: Barriers to Access Autism Support for Immigrant and Refugee Communities in Canada and the United States.Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing SocietyImmigrant families faced language barriers and financial constraints most often, followed by culturally incongruent services and long wait times. Interpreters without autism knowledge still left communication incomplete. Bilingual, autism-trained providers and funded navigation support are needed.
• RNQualitative2026Using the Health Belief Model to Explore Behavior Change in the Community to Improve Blood Pressure Control: A Qualitative Study.Western journal of nursing researchIn rural northern Thailand, people with or at risk of hypertension said busy work, unsafe exercise places, high-salt foods, and distrust of nurses and village health volunteers blocked lifestyle change. High blood pressure often caused no symptoms, so many did not feel at risk.
• RNOther2026Accuracy of Bedside Methods for Preliminary Nasoenteric Tube Tip Localization in Intensive Care: A Prospective Diagnostic Study.Nursing in critical carePalpation, ultrasound and comparing aspirate pH were better than listening or single pH strips for preliminary tube tip checks, but X-ray confirmation remained required.
• RNCohort2026Mothers' Views and Experiences of Digital Maternal Presence Intervention and Skin-to-Skin Contact for Neonatal Pain Relief: A Qualitative Study.Nursing openMothers saw skin-to-skin contact as the best pain relief, though they noted it is slow and requires staff flexibility. Digital maternal heartbeat pads were valued for maintaining a bond when the mother could not be present, despite uncertainty about their analgesic effect.
• RNQualitative2026Domains of Caregiving in Parkinson's Disease: A Framework Developed Through Perspective Mapping.The American journal of hospice & palliative careFormer Parkinson’s carers shaped a caregiving map covering preparedness, care coordination, disease management, physical demands, emotion, spirituality, social/cultural life, decision-making, and preserving self. The map lists areas clinicians can ask about carer needs.
• RNCohort2026Associations between pregnancy-related anxiety and positive health behaviors across pregnancy in a sample of low-income, vulnerable women.MidwiferyAt the first pregnancy interview, higher pregnancy-related anxiety was associated with fewer positive health behaviours. The association was not seen over time and appeared only in women with elevated depression, state anxiety or PTSD symptoms.
• RNOther2026How Can Community Paramedics Help in Addressing Mental Health for Vulnerable Australians?The Australian journal of rural healthRural clients described the community paramedic clinic as helping mental health by connecting them to services and by reducing loneliness, food insecurity and physical health worries. It shows what clients valued, not that the clinic works.
• RNSystematic Review2026Manipulation and treatment of textiles and their relationship with healthcare-associated infections: a scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PHospital linens, towels and curtains carried bacteria and fungi linked to healthcare-associated infections, including Bacillus cereus outbreaks. Laundering, drying, storage and surveillance controls are described, but no single practice was shown to reduce infections.
• RNOther2026Development and Reliability Test of the Intravenous Thrombolysis Intention Scale for Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke.Nursing openA 12-item scale for Chinese stroke patients and high-risk people measured intention for intravenous thrombolysis. It covers personal views, family and staff influence, and perceived ease or difficulty. It is not proof that this improves thrombolysis decisions.
• RNCohort2026Early Sedation Intensity and Psychological Outcomes in Critically Ill Adults.Nursing in critical careSedation intensity in the first 24 h of mechanical ventilation was not associated with anxiety, depression or PTSD symptoms 3 months after ICU discharge. Agitation during ICU stay was associated with psychological impairment.
• RNOther2026Management of Moderate-to-Highly Exuding Chronic Leg Ulcers With Superabsorbent Wound Dressings Versus Foams Dressings in Polish Settings: An Early-Stage Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation.International journal of nursing practiceSuperabsorbent dressings were cost-saving versus foam dressings in a Polish chronic leg ulcer model: PLN 11144 versus PLN 14685 per patient, with projected healing 34% versus 32%. This is a model, not direct patient evidence.
• RNOther2026Measurement Properties and Quality of Maternal Breastfeeding Instruments: A Scoping Review.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant AssociationSix breastfeeding questionnaires were recommended for use. The rest were not recommended or need more testing. None were checked across different groups, for errors in scores, or for detecting change.
• RNQualitative2026Choosing Virtual Versus In-Person Mental Health Crisis Care: A Theoretical Framework for the Decision-Making Process From the Patient's Perspective.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesPatients described virtual crisis care as a first step or compromise when they feared forced inpatient admission. Most in-person survey respondents still preferred facility-based care, and many had not known virtual was an option.
• RNMeta-Analysis2026The effect of nurse-led interventions on quality of life in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PNurse-led stroke programs improved quality of life on average, but the evidence was weak and results varied widely. Some programs improved only mental or physical domains, so benefits depend on the intervention content and duration.
• RNPilot2026Posttraumatic Growth, Anxiety, Depression, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Intensive Care Unit Survivors.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesThe recovery clinic and usual care did not differ on growth in 60 ICU survivors; more PTSD symptoms tracked with more growth, while ventilation, older age and lower education tracked with less growth.
• RNCohort2026Dislodgement Rates of Tunneled Femoral Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in Pediatric Oncology Patients.Journal of infusion nursing : the official publication of the Infusion Nurses SocietyIn children with cancer, tunneled femoral PICCs had a 12.41% dislodgement rate compared with 40.95% for upper arm PICCs. They also stayed in longer, averaging 181.50 days versus 114.97 days. This supports tunneled femoral placement for reducing catheter loss.
• RNOther2026Development and Preliminary Testing of the Healthy Transition Scale for Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis.International journal of nursing practiceA 19-item questionnaire rates how well patients starting haemodialysis adjust to treatment. Higher scores suggest healthier transition, but it was developed only in Korean in-centre patients and has not been shown to improve care.
• RNSystematic Review2026Tuberculosis in the South America's homeless: a systematic review of social determinants, control strategies and health equity.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PHomeless people with tuberculosis in South America had high treatment abandonment and mortality. Directly observed therapy was reported to increase cure rates, but access and social barriers were uneven.
• RNSurvey2026Interprofessional Competence of Health and Social Care Professionals Working in Specialized Palliative Care: A Cross-Sectional Study.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesPalliative care professionals rated their teamwork competence good, but lowest in communication and generic teamwork. Those with interprofessional education and 5-10 years of palliative experience reported higher competence. Self-assessment may overestimate actual skill.
• RNCohort2026The Trajectory of Activities of Daily Living and Its Influencing Factors in Older Adults: A Longitudinal Study.Nursing openOlder adults' daily living abilities worsened nonlinearly over seven years. Women, older age, and multiple chronic diseases predicted faster decline. Depression and low social activity were linked to worse function, suggesting nurses should screen these factors early to identify high-risk patients.
• OTRNOther2026Effect of Board Games with Mobile Applications on Cognition in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Quasi-Experimental Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyOlder adults with mild cognitive impairment who joined board-game sessions, MCI education and app practice scored higher on a cognitive test than controls who got education and app access. Because groups were assigned by clinic, not randomized, this is promising, not proof.
• RNQualitative2026Exploring How Gerontological Nursing Telephone Support Can Assist Informal Caregivers of Older Adults at Hospital Discharge-A Qualitative Study.Journal of clinical nursingThe linked trial found no significant difference in caregivers' health-related quality of life, the primary outcome. Caregivers described the FECH+ nurse support programme, with calls, a booklet, resources, needs assessment and problem-solving coaching, as helping them plan and feel more confident.
• RNRCT2026Impact of Self-Management Education on Self-care Behaviors, Quality of Life and, Readmission in Heart Failure Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyHeart failure patients who received four weekly self-management videocasts with routine care had better self-care scores, better quality of life, and no readmissions during follow-up than routine care alone.
• RNSurvey2026The Effects of Social Support on Newborn Hygienic Care and Breastfeeding Intentions in Primigravid Pregnancies: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesAmong 360 first-time pregnant women, higher perceived social support was associated with greater readiness for hygienic newborn care and stronger intention to breastfeed. Most had low or moderate intention to exclusively breastfeed, and none had high or very high intention.
• RNSystematic Review2026Enjoyment in Preterm Infants: Exploring Clinical and Research Perspectives in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.Neonatal network : NNEnjoyment in preterm infants is rarely described and has no agreed direct measure. Nurses can look for calm alertness, steady heart rate and breathing, and engagement, and use skin-to-skin, scent, and care paced to cues to support connection.
• RNQualitative2026From the perceived risks to the preventative actions: analysis of adolescents' behaviors facing Covid-19.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PAdolescents in Brazil linked fear, risk, and concern for family to masks, hygiene, and distancing. Nurses doing adolescent health education can use these beliefs, not just facts, to shape risk conversations.
• RNCohort2026Risk Profiles in Hospitalized Adults Based on Functional Capacity, Pressure Injury Risk, and Fall Risk: A Cluster and Multiple Correspondence Analysis.Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of NursingHospital admission assessments grouped adults into low, moderate, and high combined risk profiles for dependency, pressure injuries, and falls. Older patients, women, and urgent medical admissions were more likely to be high risk.
• RNCohort2026Factors Associated With Postsurgical Pain in Children and Adolescents With Cognitive Dysfunction.Journal of clinical nursingIn children with cognitive dysfunction who could not verbally report pain, 12.1% of assessments showed moderate to severe pain, with higher scores in girls after analgesia and in autism or neurodegenerative disease before analgesia.
• RNOther2026Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Complications: A Comparative Analysis of 6 Reference Documents.Journal of infusion nursing : the official publication of the Infusion Nurses SocietySix peripheral IV catheter guidance documents vary in terminology and coverage. Important complication prevention topics were missing from all documents, especially thrombophlebitis, thrombosis, and infiltration.
• RNSystematic Review2026Adults' Experiences and Perceptions of Electronic Devices for Diabetes Self-Management: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis.Nursing & health sciencesAdults with type 1 diabetes described glucose monitors, pumps and apps as helping them feel more in control and making daily life less intrusive, but technical failures, alarms and limited support reduced trust and added burden.
• RNOther2026Rural Indigenous Experiences of Healthcare Services: A Scoping Review.The Australian journal of rural healthRural Indigenous patients and families described long travel, costs and appointment delays causing missed care, plus racism, unexplained tests and restrictions on whānau. Telehealth and family-centred, plain-language care were described as helpful.
• RNQualitative2026The Experiences of Family Caregivers Whose Relative Is Relocating From a Regular Nursing Home to an Innovative Living Arrangement: A Qualitative Study.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesFamily caregivers of older adults with dementia described relocation as stressful and uncertain, especially about communication with staff. They liked the homelike, green new settings but worried about safety and the new way of working.
• RNOther2026Robustness in Older Adults: A Concept Analysis Using Rodgers' Evolutionary Approach.Nursing & health sciencesRobustness in older adults is more than non-frailty. It combines multidimensional vitality, resilient stability, and functional autonomy, and is linked to resources, lifestyle, and social networks.
• RNOther2026Identifying DASH Adherence Patterns and Their Association With Dietary Behaviors Among Adults With Hypertension.Research in nursing & healthAt baseline, adults with hypertension fell into three DASH diet groups: low, mixed, and relatively high adherence. Intuitive eating habits differed, but blood pressure did not, so this analysis cannot link diet patterns to blood pressure.
• RNQualitative2026Through a Filter of Empathy and Understanding: Patients' Experiences of Missed Nursing Care.Journal of clinical nursingPatients noticed delays and omissions in nursing care but often excused them because they understood staff were busy. Many held back from asking for help, so their unmet needs could go unseen.
• RNOther2026How to Involve Families in Hospital Care: Development, Content Validation, and Feasibility of a Concise Family Assessment Framework.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesA brief family assessment framework for hospital admission was built from existing tools, validated by 34 experts, endorsed by 10 family members, and judged feasible by 10 nurses. It guides conversations about family roles, needs and burden, not patient outcomes.
• RNRCT2026The Effect of Mental Health Education on the Resilience and Psychosocial Adjustment in Patients with Heart Failure under the Care of Home Counseling and Nursing Services: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyPatients with heart failure who received home care, weekly mental-health education, and follow-up calls showed better resilience and psychosocial adjustment than routine care. The study cannot separate which part helped.
• RNOther2026Lexical analysis of terms related to nursing care for pregnant women with syphilis.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PNursing care terms for pregnant women with syphilis grouped into thematic classes: policy, service, community, bonding, maternal-child care, detection, and diagnosis and treatment. The paper maps prenatal syphilis care language, not patient outcomes.
• RNOther2026Scaling up pre-exposure prophylaxis: A global analysis of processes and challenges regarding the implementation of the pre-exposure prophylaxis guidelines.CurationisTask-shifting PrEP delivery to nurses, lay counsellors and pharmacy workers was reported to improve service availability, but training gaps, stigma, partner opposition, stockouts and paperwork limited access. Same-day initiation and community engagement were reported facilitators.
• RNSurvey2026Development and Validation of Breastfeeding After Bariatric Surgery Scale.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant AssociationA 22-question scale asked mothers after bariatric surgery about breastfeeding support, confidence, family views, and experiences. It measured these areas consistently, but no test showed that using it improves patient care.
• RNQualitative2026The Experiences and Perspective of Partners of Men With Prostate Cancer in Ireland: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.Nursing openPartners of men with prostate cancer in Ireland felt overlooked, unprepared for caregiving, silent about sex and distress, and exhausted. LGBTQ+ partners said staff often misread their relationship. Support was rarely aimed at the couple.
• RNSurvey2026Cervical Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire: Development and Psychometric Assessment With Immigrants in Australia.Western journal of nursing researchThe 17-item Cervical Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire reliably measures attitudes, knowledge, and barriers to cervical screening in Arabic, Chinese, and Vietnamese women in Australia. Scores align with self-reported screening history, supporting its use to identify underserved groups.
• RNMeta-Analysis2026Psychological and Cognitive Sequelae of COVID-19: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursingAnxiety, cognitive problems, sleep disturbance and depression were common after laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 symptoms lasting at least 12 weeks, but frequency varied so widely that combined figures are not reliable individual risk numbers.
• RNCohort2026Symptom Networks in Postsurgical Cancer Pain Across Recovery Stages.Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management NursesHelplessness and sleep disturbance were most connected within 3 months of surgery in cancer pain patients seen in the emergency department; pain interference was the main link later. Overall symptom patterns did not differ.
• RNSurvey2026Examination of the Relationship Between Foot Care Behaviour, Self-Efficacy, and Diabetes Self-Care Among Individuals With and Without Diabetic Foot Wounds.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesFoot care behaviour and overall diabetes self-care scores did not differ between patients with and without diabetic foot wounds, but patients with wounds reported lower confidence in foot care.
• RNSystematic Review2026Determinants of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among LGBTQ+ Populations: A Systematic Review of Empirical Evidence.Nursing openLGBTQ+ adults in 20 studies had higher cardiovascular risk linked to tobacco use, obesity, high blood pressure, HIV, trauma, discrimination and stress. Resilience and mastery were protective. Most evidence is observational and U.S.-based.
• RNOther2026A Theory-Based Nursing Scale for Measuring the Impact of Sleep Disturbance on Quality of Life.Nursing openA 23-item scale for nurses assessing adults with sleep disturbance grouped patient reports into personal and daily-life impacts and appeared consistent, but it has not been tested to guide care or improve outcomes.