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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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• RNSystematic Review2026Best Evidence Summary for Volume Management of Patients With Heart and Kidney Comorbidity.Nursing openNurses caring for patients with both heart and kidney disease should monitor weight, intake, output and blood pressure, escalate sudden weight gain above 2 kg in 3 days, and use dynamic volume assessment with symptoms, labs and imaging.
• RNSurvey2026Mental Health Outcome Trends in a Nationally Representative Sample of Canadian Migrant Adolescents From 2014 to 2022.The Journal of school healthAdolescent self-reported mental health worsened over time, especially for girls. Gaps between migrant and nonmigrant youth mostly stayed similar; migrant girls reported fewer health complaints and higher confidence than nonmigrant girls.
• RNQualitative2026Gestational syphilis and prenatal care: a study in light of individual, social, and programmatic vulnerabilities.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PWomen diagnosed with gestational syphilis described fear, little understanding, and prenatal care that felt minimal, with late diagnosis and partners sometimes untreated. Nurses should verify testing, treatment, partner care, and follow-up.
• RNSystematic Review2026Health Care Experiences Among LGBTQ+ Adults: A Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis.The journal of nursing research : JNRLGBTQ+ adults delayed or avoided care after stigma, providers assuming they were heterosexual, and being misidentified. Inclusive language, forms, signage, and respectful communication were described as supporting trust and continued care.
• RNCohort2026Racial Differences in Prenatal Cannabis Screening Among Women at Elevated Risk for Substance Use and Sexually Transmitted Infections.Journal of midwifery & women's healthMost pregnant women at increased risk reported no clinician discussion about cannabis use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Black women were more likely than White women to report being asked or talked to.
• RNCohort2026Depressive symptoms and perceived stress in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing intensity-modulated radiation therapy: A longitudinal study.European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing SocietyDepressive symptoms rose to end of IMRT and stayed near baseline after treatment. Perceived stress did not rise at end but fell at 6 and 12 months. Unmarried status and PEG tube use marked higher risk.
• RNSurvey2026Current Status and Associated Factors of Discharge Readiness in Ambulatory-Surgery Patients Based on Transition Theory: A Cross-Sectional Study.Nursing openMost ambulatory surgery patients had moderate discharge readiness, but 17% were unprepared. Quality of discharge teaching was the strongest factor linked to readiness. Older age, living alone, and lower health literacy were associated with lower readiness.
• RNRCT2026Body mass index and baricitinib treatment effect in hospitalized adults with COVID-19: A secondary analysis of ACTT-2.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careBaricitinib plus remdesivir did not show a substantially different recovery benefit across BMI in hospitalized adults with COVID-19. Diabetes and hypertension also did not change the recovery benefit.
• RNOther2026Intravenous Smart Pump Alarms in Everyday Hospital Use: A Real-world Descriptive Analysis.Dimensions of critical care nursing : DCCNBaxter IV pumps produced 5,129,505 alarms over 1,102,303 infusions. Most were downstream occlusion, air-in-line, infusion-complete, or upstream occlusion. 99% of starts generated a completion alarm.
• RNSurvey2026Adolescent Online Gaming in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study on Habits and Health Perceptions Through the Health Belief Model.Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, IncJordanian adolescents averaged 3.1 gaming hours daily. More daily hours and older age were linked with lower self-rated physical and mental health. 28.8% said gaming was not physically harmful. 36.7% had never received counseling about gaming harms.
• RNCohort2026Cost-Savings Realized Using Rabbit Anti-Thymocyte Globulin Ideal Body Weight Dosing for Kidney Transplantation Induction Immunosuppression.Progress in transplantation (Aliso Viejo, Calif.)Ideal body weight dosing of rabbit anti-thymocyte globulin saved a median $3838 per kidney transplant patient. Six-month biopsy-proven rejection rates were similar, but Epstein-Barr virus viremia was more common in the ideal body weight group.
• RNSurvey2026The Relationship Between Health Literacy and Spiritual Well-Being With Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety in Pregnant Women: A Descriptive-Analytical Research.Nursing openIn 200 Iranian pregnant women, higher health literacy and spiritual well-being were linked to fewer depression and anxiety symptoms. These are associations, not proof that improving either helps mental health.
• RNCohort2026Post-COVID-19 social determinants of health and quality of life: a longitudinal study.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PAfter confirmed infection, quality of life improved over follow-up, but recovery varied by age, sex, race, lifestyle, housing, income, and social support. This was not a uniform recovery.
• RNQualitative2026Access to public healthcare services for transgender people: experiences in Brazil's capital.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PTransgender adults in Brasília described access as blocked by misrecognition, discrimination, and long referral delays, but some felt safe when staff listened, used chosen names, and supported medication care.
• RNSystematic Review2026Interventions to Reduce Loneliness in Informal Caregivers of People With Dementia: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical nursingMost psychosocial interventions for informal dementia caregivers did not show clear loneliness improvement. One engaged coaching study reported improvement and some stress results were positive, but evidence is small and mixed.
• RNOther2026Leveraging Natural Language Processing for Symptom Identification in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Using Clinical Notes from Electronic Health Records.Cancer nursingA tool that reads AML inpatient notes found symptom terms in most encounters, including GI (97.26%), pain (95.88%), myelosuppression symptoms (95.73%), and cardiovascular symptoms (92.85%). It was not tested to improve care.
• RNSystematic Review2026Effects of Non-Pharmacological Interventions on Degree of Thirst and Oral Mucosal Moisture in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Nursing in critical careIn ICU patients, multi-component bundle care ranked best for reducing thirst intensity, ice water spray for distress, and ice cubes for oral moisture. Because study results varied widely, these rankings should guide choices, not prove one treatment works.
• RNSurvey2026Factors Predicting Depression Among Thai Adolescents During the Transition From the COVID-19 Pandemic to the Endemic Phase.Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, IncIn 605 Thai high school students, perceived stress was most strongly linked with depressive symptoms, and avoidance coping also mattered. Approach coping and social support did not add separate information after stress and avoidance were considered.
• RNQualitative2026Developing implementation strategies for a community-based digital weight management program: A hybrid deductive-inductive thematic analysis grounded in implementation theory.International journal of nursing sciencesImplementers and patients described a dual expectation gap: patients found counseling either too brief or long-winded, while clinicians expected patients to self-manage. Nurses were identified as key implementers for coaching and care coordination.
• RNSurvey2026Investigating the Relationship Between Psychological Well-Being and Social Appearance Anxiety in Adolescents in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Study.Nursing openAdolescents with higher social appearance anxiety reported significantly lower psychological well-being. Those who participated in regular social and physical activities, or attended school, had higher well-being and lower anxiety scores. These associations were independent of age, gender, or socioeconomic status.
• RNQualitative2026Care Partners' Information Needs When Caring for a Family Member With Parkinson's Disease: An Explorative Study.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesFamily carers of people with Parkinson's wanted staged, personalised information about symptoms, medication, diet, sleep, exercise and social life. They also wanted peer contact, a clear person to call, and staff who asked how they were managing.
• OTRNQualitative2026Experiences of older people in Long-Term Care Institutions in light of the theory of Liquid Modernity.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S POlder people in long-term care often described institutionalization as imposed by family, with lost autonomy, loneliness, and rigid routines. They also valued safety, basic care, and staff attention. This reports their experiences, not tested interventions.
• RNSystematic Review2026Comparative effectiveness of various intubation fixation devices for patients undergoing tracheal intubation in the ICU: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.International journal of nursing sciencesIn ICU patients with a breathing tube through the mouth, overall comparisons did not show clear differences in tube movement or facial pressure injuries among ways to hold the tube. Tape-and-strap fixation may reduce discomfort compared with dental pads, but evidence is limited.
• RNCohort2026Mortality among young adults in intensive care unit diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection.Revista brasileira de enfermagemIn 105 young adults treated in ICU for confirmed COVID-19, 27.6% died. Higher lactate and more vasopressor days were linked to death; organ dysfunction, sepsis, ventilation and unstable circulation also occurred more among deaths.
• RNMeta-Analysis2026Quality of Primary Healthcare Services in Kazakhstan: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Patient-Centred Outcomes and Implications for Nursing Practice and Policy.Nursing openAbout 56% of primary healthcare users surveyed in Kazakhstan reported favourable satisfaction, but system-level performance varied widely and the overall figure was too unstable to guide care.
• RNOther2026The Best Practice Spotlight Organization® Model: An integrated guideline implementation methodology.International journal of nursing sciencesThis paper describes the Best Practice Spotlight Organization model, a system for implementing guidelines through governance, knowledge mobilization, and measurement. It specifies how these functions fit together but reports no patient outcomes or effectiveness data.
• RNSystematic Review2026Stigma and Borderline Personality Disorder: An Umbrella Scoping Review of Existing Reviews.International journal of mental health nursingAcross 15 reviews, clinicians consistently held negative attitudes toward people with BPD, viewing them as manipulative and untreatable. Nurses showed more stigma than other staff. Educational interventions had mixed results, and structural barriers persisted.
• RNSystematic Review2026Comparative efficacy of group versus individual reminiscence therapy for depression in older adults: A network meta-analysis stratified by severity.International journal of nursing sciencesIndividual and group reminiscence therapy work equally well for reducing depression in older adults overall. Group therapy ranked highest for mild cases, while individual therapy ranked higher for moderate-to-severe cases and showed greater benefits for anxiety and cognition.
• RNQualitative2026Making Sense of the Final Moments: A Qualitative Study of Informal Caregivers' Perception of Good Death in the Bereavement Process.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesFifteen bereaved relatives described a good death in the ICU as painless, peaceful, and marked by brief conscious farewells and family presence. Spiritual rituals and community support provided meaning and relief. Physical exhaustion and visiting restrictions were major burdens.
• RNSystematic Review2026Hospital-Based Robotic Applications in Nursing Practice: A Scoping Review.Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing33 of 40 included studies described robots used in direct nursing care, mainly emotional support and monitoring. The mapping did not show robots improve care or reduce nurse workload.
• RNOther2026How Does Artificial Intelligence Align With Person-Centred Principles in Mental Health Nursing? A Scoping Review.International journal of mental health nursingAI may support mental health nursing by expanding access, monitoring symptoms and safety checks, but it cannot replace empathy, trust and shared decisions. Nurses must keep oversight and co-design.
• RNCohort2026Post-discharge evaluation of patients with hospital-acquired pressure injuries: prospective cohort study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemStroke was associated with slower early healing of hospital-acquired pressure injuries after discharge. Among those interviewed at day 60, 48 of 57 improved or healed, but 22.1% of the group died and 10.6% to 16.8% were readmitted within 60 days.
• RNSurvey2026Factors associated with fear of childbirth in pregnant women in a University Hospital in Southern Brazil.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PPregnant women with very high fear of childbirth reported significantly more fear of panicking, losing control, intense pain, prolonged labor, and uncertainty about labor duration. Screening for these specific anticipatory fears in the third trimester can identify women needing extra emotional support.
• RNCase Series2026Evaluation of Continuous Z-Plasty Technique for Linear Scar Repair on the Face: A Retrospective Analysis.Advances in skin & wound careIn 21 patients with stable facial linear scars, continuous Z-plasty was followed by lower Vancouver Scar Scale scores, narrower scars, and 18 patients reported satisfaction. This was a small retrospective series without a control group.
• RNCohort2026Psychometric Validation of the PHQ-9 in Ostomy Patients and Their Informal Caregivers: Evidence From A European Multicenter Study.Nursing openThe PHQ-9 was supported as a brief depression screen in ostomy patients and their informal caregivers, and scores can be compared between the two groups. Use the total score for screening; physical and mental symptom groups are not separate clinical scales.
• RNRCT2026Acceptability and Fidelity of a Cognitive Rehabilitation Intervention During and After Intensive Care: A Feasibility Evaluation.Nursing in critical careICU patients and nurses rated mindfulness and brain training as relevant, but use was uneven and depended on energy, timing and support. This shows feasibility, not that the intervention improved cognition.
• RNOther2026Morning Stiffness Assessment Scale for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Turkish Adaptation and Validity and Reliability.Nursing openThe Turkish Morning Stiffness Assessment Scale gives nurses a 10-item, two-part tool to measure morning stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis beyond just how long it lasts. It captures how stiffness limits daily activities and affects quality of life, and it held up over 15 days.
• RNCohort2026Navigation program: comparison of diagnosis-treatment times among breast cancer patients.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemIn all 359 breast cancer patients, nurse navigation did not shorten overall diagnosis-to-treatment time. Navigated patients waited longer for surgery. When split by insurance, navigated patients had shorter times to any treatment and neoadjuvant treatment.
• RNQualitative2026'A Moment for Me': The Role of Respite in Sustaining Mental Health Carers.International journal of mental health nursingCarers of adults with mental illness said respite was only restful when the person they cared for came home safe, happy and well supported. Guilt, cost, poor access and untrained staff kept them mentally on duty.
• RNOther2026Accuracy and Documentation of Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale Assessments in a Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit: A Prospective, Cross-Sectional Audit.Nursing in critical careNurses' RASS sedation scores matched expert scores in 75% of cases, but only 33% of hourly documentation was complete. All inaccuracies occurred at auditor-rated negative RASS scores, and confidence did not track accuracy.
• RNQualitative2026Using Social Media Listening to Understand the Pressure Injury Experience: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.JMIR nursingPeople posting about pressure injuries blamed missed care, poor knowledge, equipment shortages and delayed discharge, and asked for clear education and ongoing support. Most posts came from observers and caregivers, not patients themselves.
• RNQualitative2026Transition and Transfer in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood in Type 1 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study of Parents' Experiences.Nursing openParents of young adults with type 1 diabetes described feeling abruptly cut off from healthcare at transfer, losing relationships with trusted paediatric nurses and any role in adult visits. They wanted a bridge and individualised handover.
• RNSystematic Review2026Allyship in Psychiatric and Mental Health Services: A Scoping Review and Thematic Analysis.Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursingAllyship in mental health services meant listening more than speaking, acknowledging systemic injustice, and supporting patients to speak for themselves. This review mapped those ideas; it did not show that allyship improves patient outcomes.
• RNSystematic Review2026Tracing the Satisfactory Care of the Chronically Ill in Emergency Departments: A Scoping Review.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesFor adults with chronic illness, ED care was considered satisfactory when pain relief, communication, respect and follow-up were timely. Waiting, fragmented discharge and stigma undermined it. Team-based transition support may help, but effectiveness was not tested.
• RNSurvey2026Health literacy and its sociodemographic and health determinants.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PEmergency care users rated social support and judging health information as strengths, but understanding clinician advice and getting enough information as weaknesses. Older adults, higher education, reading habit and treatment adherence had higher health literacy scores.
• RNSystematic Review2026Continuous Insulin Infusion System and self-care in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: scope review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemFrequent glucose checks, regular insulin pump boluses, and bolus calculator use were linked to lower HbA1c in type 1 diabetes, but many pump users reported inadequate education and support.
• RNOther2026The Psychometric Properties of the Caregiver Feeding Style Questionnaire: A Cross-Cultural Validation in Spanish Parents.Research in nursing & healthSpanish version of a caregiver feeding style questionnaire may be usable, but the shorter 13-item version seems most practical. Two items were confusing and did not work well, and the evidence was mixed rather than strong.
• RNSurvey2026Self-Esteem and Coping Modes as Mediators of the Social Support-Stigma Relationship in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: A Multicentre Cross-Sectional Study.Nursing openHigher social support and self-esteem were linked with lower stigma in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Confrontation coping was linked with lower stigma; avoidance and acceptance coping were linked with higher stigma.
• RNCase-Control2026Retreatment after loss of follow-up in adolescent and young adult patients living with HIV: a case-control study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAdolescents and young adults with HIV who did not practice religion were more likely to return to care after dropping out. Those who were female, used alcohol, lived in institutions, were diagnosed at counseling centers, or had missed appointments were less likely to return.
• RNQualitative2026Coping Strategies and Experiences of Patients With Crohn's Disease During the COVID-19 Epidemic: A Descriptive Phenomenology Study.Nursing openMost participants with Crohn's disease delayed care under isolation, and 7 participants had acute flare-ups. Two elderly and two remote-area patients gave up hospitalization due to cost. Only 2 found masks made going out easier. Patients wanted clear vaccine guidance.