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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• RNCohort2026Oral Anticoagulant Use Among Residents in VA Long-Term Care With Atrial Fibrillation After the 2014 ACC/AHA Guideline.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationAnticoagulant use, adjusted for age, rose from 31.2% in 2013 to 2014 to 46.6% in 2019 among high-risk VA nursing home residents with AF, but use was lower in older, Black, Hispanic, and functionally or cognitively impaired residents.
• RNSurvey2026The Association Between Lifestyle Factors and Sleep Quality in Haemodialysis Patients.Nursing openIn patients receiving maintenance haemodialysis, 73.4% had poor sleep. Depression and lower self-management were linked to worse sleep even after accounting for age, dialysis duration, nutrition, exercise, smoking, and drinking.
• RNQualitative2026Between Survival and Sacrifice: Marital Experiences of Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis.Nursing & health sciencesMarried dialysis patients described dialysis as reshaping their marriages through fatigue, social isolation, gendered expectations, sexual pressure, and in-law interference. Some felt grateful for family support yet resentful when relatives did not offer kidney donation.
• RNRCT2026Exploring a Facilitator-Enabled Flexible iSupport for Dementia Program: An Internal Pilot Mixed-Methods Study.Nursing openFacilitator-supported dementia program for 84 carers was feasible but hard to recruit: only 10% of eligible carers joined, and 20% dropped out by 6 months. Early outcome trends were mixed and not proof of benefit.
• RNQualitative2026Parents' Views on Family Care at a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - A Qualitative Study.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesParents said NICU staff saved their infants, but unclear communication, feeling overlooked, and poor privacy undermined partnership. They wanted individualized information, recognition of their role, breastfeeding help, and support for parents' mental strain. These are experiences, not evidence of what works.
• RNOther2026Risk of ulceration in people with diabetes mellitus and factors associated with adherence to self-care.Revista brasileira de enfermagemThe overall self-care score was not linked to foot ulcer risk among 769 people with diabetes, and adherence was low. Longer diagnosis time, more visits, and taking five or more medicines related to better testing or medication taking, but links were small.
• RNSystematic Review2026Nurses' Actions of Maintaining Patient Dignity: An Integrative Review.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesIn acute care, patients and nurses reported dignity was maintained when nurses used names, protected privacy, gave choices and truthful information, and were present rather than routine.
• RNCohort2026Thrombus Formation and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter-Related Infection: A Retrospective Observational Study.Nursing openIn PICC patients, recorded thrombus was associated with catheter-related infection. Nurses should monitor for both, but this does not prove thrombus causes infection or that any preventive action works.
• RNCohort2026End-of-Life Care in an Acute Neurological Ward: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Practices During the Last Week of Life.The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience NursesIn acute neurological patients, documented end-of-life care was associated with more opioids and benzodiazepines, while lack of documentation was associated with more oxygen, antibiotics, and feeding tubes.
• PTRNMeta-Analysis2026Efficacy and Safety of Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation in Invasively Ventilated Critically Ill Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Nursing in critical careMechanical insufflation-exsufflation, alone or added to suctioning or physiotherapy, increased sputum clearance in invasively ventilated ICU adults, but did not significantly improve oxygenation, ventilator-free days or ICU stay. Use it as an adjunct for retained secretions, not as a proven way to shorten ventilation.
• RNQualitative2026Walking Together: A Cross-Cultural Study of the Relationship Between Religiosity and Substance Use Disorder.Nursing & health sciencesHomeless people with substance use disorders in Brazil and Portugal described faith as active during drug use. Many felt God protected them from overdose or disease. That could comfort them, but it may also make risky use seem safer.
• SLPRNQualitative2026Exploring the Interactions Between Healthcare Professionals and Parents of Children With Feeding Problems: A Qualitative Study.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesParents and clinicians described paediatric feeding care as a long, emotionally charged journey. They said trust, shared understanding, early referral and continuity mattered; poor coordination made parents feel forced to advocate.
• PTOTRNQualitative2026Community-Dwelling Older Adults' Experience With Activity Trackers: Effects of Monitoring Physical Activity.Journal of gerontological nursingOlder adults in a community exercise program said tracking with a Fitbit helped them set goals, feel more active, manage fear of falling, and describe changes in memory, social connection, and function. These were self-reported experiences, not proof the tracker caused change.
• RNSurvey2026Prevalence and factors associated with anxiety and depression after COVID-19.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAmong 381 adults at least four months after PCR-confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis, screening suggested possible or probable anxiety in 46.45% and depression in 22.31%; fear of reinfection and previous history of mental disorders were strongly linked to both.
• RNQualitative2026Family Caregivers' Understanding, Expectations, and Emotional Responses During Transition to a Palliative Care Unit: A Qualitative Study.Nursing openAt PCU admission, family caregivers saw palliative care as comfort and support, but some linked it to death, felt unprepared, and wanted clear prognosis talks. Expect fear, myths, and relief.
• RNCohort2026Analgesia in trauma patients treated by advanced life support nursing units: a retrospective pre-post intervention observational study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemIn 164 adults treated after trauma, Verbal Numerical Rating Scale pain fell from 8.48 to 4.09 after IV analgesia prescribed by physician via telemedicine in nursing-led units. No immediate adverse events were recorded.
• RNOther2026Exposure to Drugs Related to Injurious Falls Risk and to Bisphosphonates in Nursing Home Residents With Recent Fracture.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationNursing home residents with recent fracture rarely used oral bisphosphonates, only 4.2%, while 72.8% used at least one medication linked to injurious falls. Residents on bisphosphonates did not have fewer high-risk medications.
• RNCohort2026Quality of life of people with and without respiratory complications in post-COVID-19 syndrome: a retrospective study.Revista brasileira de enfermagemAmong 300 people, those with respiratory complications after COVID-19 self-reported worse quality of life than those without, especially in pain, physical function, and daily roles.
• RNQualitative2026Caregivers' perceptions of digital screen use by children from different strata of social vulnerability.Revista brasileira de enfermagemCaregivers of preschoolers reported their children used screens two to three hours daily, often to keep them quiet, with passive use and limited content monitoring. Many felt guilty and wanted change, but screen habits were common across families.
• RNQualitative2026Meaning of informal caregivers in the care of people with chronic conditions.Revista brasileira de enfermagemCaregivers of people with chronic illness described family teamwork and faith as sources of strength, while unpaid care forced job loss and long waits for medicines and therapies made them lose hope.
• RNCohort2026Mortality prediction using the Shock Index and Modified Shock Index in the Emergency Department.Revista brasileira de enfermagemIn 365 emergency patients with shock, the Modified Shock Index predicted in-hospital death better than the Shock Index in septic, mixed and cardiogenic shock. In hypovolemic shock, both performed similarly.
• RNSurvey2026Prevalence and factors associated with fear of childbirth: national online survey of Brazilian adults.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemFear of childbirth was reported by 71.6% of 528 Brazilian adults; 26.9% had high fear. Older age and men had lower scores, while previous pregnancy experience had higher scores.
• RNSystematic Review2026Contextual analysis of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in outpatients.Revista brasileira de enfermagemOutpatient stem cell transplant was mapped as feasible, with shorter stays, lower costs and fewer infections. Readmissions, caregiver burden and patient selection remain central. Nurses are described as central to chemotherapy, monitoring, education and care coordination.
• PTOTRNCohort2026Distinct Health-Related Quality of Life Recovery Trajectories Among ICU Survivors: A Multicentre Prospective Cohort Study Using the EQ-5D-5L.Nursing in critical careTwo years after ICU discharge, 58.3% of survivors stayed near normal quality of life, 31.7% remained suboptimal and 10.0% stayed persistently low. Mobility and pain problems persisted in poorer groups; older age, delirium, multimorbidity and facility discharge were associated with poorer recovery.
• RNOther2026Unidentified women in emergency services: care provided in public hospital emergency services.Revista brasileira de enfermagemUnidentified women in a Brazilian ER were mostly young, mixed-race, and arrived with trauma or assault. Many stayed anonymous, and only 37.9% were identified by hospital outcome; ER outcomes differed by identification status.
• RNOther2026Evaluating the Accuracy, Empathy, and Readability of Generative AI Versus Registered Nurses in Discharge Planning: A Vignette-Based Study.Nursing openAI-written discharge instructions were more comprehensive but less safe, empathetic and readable than nurse-written ones. Nurses should review AI drafts for medication warnings and simplify language before giving them to patients.
• RNQualitative2026The Lived Experiences of Parents of Children Diagnosed With Congenital Heart Disease: Challenges, Emotional Responses, and Sources of Strength.Nursing openParents of children with congenital heart disease described constant vigilance, medication and feeding struggles, financial hardship, stigma and fear. They also described family support and faith. Nurses should ask about these burdens and provide clear communication, practical guidance and psychosocial support.
• RNSystematic Review2026Self-compassion interventions for family caregivers of people with dementia: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemSome mindfulness, compassion, yoga, ACT, or mentalization programs for family caregivers of people with dementia were associated with better emotional well-being, quality of life, or lower anxiety. Self-compassion improved in only some studies.
• PTRNCohort2026Therapeutic support and functional disability after ischemic stroke: a cohort study.Revista brasileira de enfermagemDisability did not change significantly from 90 days to two to three years after ischemic stroke. Physiotherapy follow-up was linked to more moderate or severe disability, likely because more impaired patients were referred.
• RNSystematic Review2026Artificial Intelligence in Addressing Interpersonal Violence Against Vulnerable Populations: A Scoping Review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemSome studies reported AI tools with 75% to 97% success in identifying or predicting violence cases. Trauma, privacy, and bias risks remained. Clinicians should not assume these tools are proven safe or effective.
• RNRCT2026The Effect of Maternal Lullaby Singing, Affectionate Touch, and a Developmental Support Program on Comfort and Development in Premature Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Nursing openMost comfort and developmental differences in premature infants did not hold up after checking many outcomes. Only Week 2 comfort and one early expressive language result did.
• RNOther2026Medicaid Claims-Based Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Utilization in Adults With Diabetes: Sociodemographic and Geographic Assessments.The science of diabetes self-management and careOnly 5.6% of Medicaid adults with diabetes ever used diabetes self-management education during 2016 to 2023. Use was lower in men, adults in other age groups, Hispanic beneficiaries, non-Hispanic Black beneficiaries, American Indian/Alaska Native groups, and high social vulnerability counties.
• RNSurvey2026Caregiver Perceptions of the Transition From Paediatric Intensive to Acute Care.Nursing in critical careParents rated care quality higher in the paediatric ICU than in acute care. They also rated care higher when they said transfer information and preparation were adequate. Nurses can make transfer communication explicit before moving a child out of intensive care.
• RNCohort2026A One-Year Study Using Digital Biomarkers From Sensing Technologies to Assess Changes in Physical Activity Levels and Sleep Quality in Nursing Home Residents With Dementia: Observational Study.JMIR nursingIn 9 nursing home residents with dementia, contactless radar sleep measures tracked changes over a year, but wrist activity readings were not reliable over time. Device wear was high.
• RNCohort2026Analysis of Factors Influencing Downtime During Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients and Construction of a Prediction Model.Nursing in critical care39.0% of continuous renal replacement therapy days exceeded the 2.4-hour downtime standard in 145 ICU patients. Catheter problems, transport, plasma exchange, filter changes and agitation were linked to this, and a bedside tool flagged high-risk days.
• RNSurvey2026Associations of Illness Perception, Resignation Coping, and Social Support With Self-Regulatory Fatigue in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study.Nursing openIn 302 adults with type 2 diabetes, more negative illness beliefs, more resigned coping, and lower social support were linked to more fatigue in self-control. This one-time survey does not show cause or that treatment helps.
• RNSystematic Review2026Tuberculosis and social aspects in a Brazilian state of high vulnerability: a systematic review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemTB in Maranhão clustered in vulnerable territories and was more frequent among men of working age, low schooling, alcohol use, diabetes, HIV coinfection and food insecurity. Better primary care was associated with greater case detection; social benefits were linked to improvement and adherence.
• RNSystematic Review2026Risk Factors for Postpartum Weight Retention in Postpartum Women: An Integrative Review.Nursing openIn 26 studies, postpartum weight retention at 6 months ranged from 10.6% to 85.5%. Nurses can screen for excessive gestational weight gain, caesarean birth, inappropriate diet, low activity, short sleep, and anxiety or depression.
• OTRNSurvey2026Understanding Differences in Resident Loneliness/Isolation Across US Nursing Homes: A Multilevel Analysis of MDS 3.0 Data.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationOne in five long-stay nursing home residents reported feeling lonely or isolated. Much of the variation was between nursing homes, not counties. Residents with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, hearing or vision impairment, or low CNA care were more likely to report it.
• RNCohort2026Nurse-Led Patient-Reported Outcome Assessment of Symptom Burden and Quality of Life in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: An Observational Study.Nursing openIn 102 patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms, a nurse-led symptom diary review found moderate-to-severe symptoms were linked to lower quality of life, anxiety and depression.
• RNQualitative2026Being an adolescent and living with type 1 diabetes mellitus: A qualitative inquiry.CurationisAdolescents living with type 1 diabetes described stress, anxiety, injection pain, and self-isolation. They felt unsupported and wanted help with emotional well-being and daily diabetes routines.
• RNCohort2026The Systemic Lottery - A Field Observational Study on the Detection and Management of Acute Events in Care Homes.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesIn Danish care homes, falls and sudden deterioration were most often noticed by care staff, but response depended on who was working, familiarity with the resident, and GP or nurse support. Care varied by shift.
• RNOther2026Moderate and severe falls: predictive model based on six years of reports in southern Brazil.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PIn 300 hospital fall reports, longer stay over 14 days, male sex, morning shift, disorientation, chronic disease, and circulatory disease were linked to moderate or severe harm. Previous hospitalization was linked to lower risk of moderate or severe harm.
• RNOther2026Health promotion strategies for adolescents with suicidal behavior: a scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PTwo linked approaches emerged for adolescents with suicidal behavior: build life skills, peer support and mental health literacy; train teachers, community leaders and families; use digital platforms. Most studies were school-based in high-income countries.
• PTRNOther2026Key comorbidities in the development of post-COVID conditions: diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and obesity.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PHypertension and obesity were associated with different post-COVID symptom patterns in 350 adults: hypertensive patients reported weakness more often, obese patients reported diarrhea and upper-limb tingling. No treatment was tested.
• RNQualitative2026Fear of Being Judged: A Phenomenological Hermeneutical Study of Encountering Ambulance Staff When Living in Stigmatized Neighbourhoods.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesPeople in stigmatized Swedish neighbourhoods described ambulance encounters as fear of being judged. Some said they had to prove suffering; others said staff empathy and attention helped them feel safe.
• PTRNSurvey2026Understanding Exercise Facilitators, Preferences, and Goals in Females With Type 2 Diabetes: A Mixed-Methods Analysis.The science of diabetes self-management and careFemales with type 2 diabetes most often wanted weight loss and glucose control, often to reduce medication. They preferred moderate aerobic activity at home, 30 to 45 minutes, with weekly support, and goals were similar across younger and older groups.
• RNCohort2026The Influence of Hospitalization and Nursing Interventions on Inpatients' Sleep Quality: A Multicenter Observational Study.Worldviews on evidence-based nursingSleep quality worsened during hospitalization in 383 noncritical patients, and more night-time nursing intervention days and types were linked to poorer sleep.
• RNQualitative2026Lived experiences of LGBTQI+ persons when accessing primary healthcare facilities in Gauteng, South Africa: An interpretative phenomenological inquiry.CurationisLGBTQI+ adults in Gauteng primary care described mistreatment, discrimination and confidentiality breaches by professional nurses. They also reported more respectful care from some male and younger female nurses.
• PTRNSurvey2026Patients in Every Practice: Health Status and Health Experiences of an International Sample of Adults Born Preterm.Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of NursingMost participants born preterm reported ongoing health concerns, yet 67% had never been asked about preterm birth. Concerns were similar across gestational ages and birth eras, and respiratory, mental health and neurodevelopmental symptoms were common.