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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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• RNQualitative2023"Fear and anxiety is what I recall the best.": A phenomenological examination of mothers' pregnancy experiences during COVID-19 in the United States.MidwiferyMothers described a pandemic pregnancy defined by fear, isolation, and restricted support. They faced vaccine uncertainty and no-visitor policies that caused distress. However, some found working from home and fewer visitors beneficial for rest and bonding.
• OTRNQualitative2023Repercussions of sickle cell disease and sickle cell ulcers for men inserted in the world of work.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PMen with sickle cell leg ulcers said staff often dismissed their pain and wound needs, so some avoided emergency care. They relied on nurse teaching, family, prayer and self-care to keep working.
• PTOTRNCohort2023Accumulated incidence of falls in people hospitalised with cancer and related factors.Nursing openMost falls in hospitalised cancer patients happened at night, in the bathroom, or while walking, with the patient unaccompanied. Weakness or loss of balance caused nearly half. Age and psychotropic drugs were linked to injuries, but most falls caused no harm.
• RNCohort2023Hospice Aide Visits among Nursing Home Residents During the Early Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationLong-stay nursing home residents on hospice had far fewer aide visits in 2020. Starting April 2020, the chance of no aide visit exceeded 50%, compared with around 10% in 2019.
• RNCohort2023Evaluation of premature ventricular complexes during in-hospital ECG monitoring as a predictor of ventricular tachycardia in an intensive care unit cohort.Research in nursing & healthIn 445 ICU patients, none of six premature ventricular complex alarm types measured 24 hours before ventricular tachycardia were associated with VT once other patient factors were considered. PVC alarms may not predict VT, but the study was too small to rule out a link.
• RNSystematic Review2023Factors influencing the quality of sexual life in the older adults: A scoping review.International journal of nursing sciencesOlder adults' sexual quality of life is shaped by bodily changes, stigma, health conditions, medications, partner availability, and little guidance. Nurses can ask directly, correct myths, and offer individual sexual health education.
• RNCohort2023Mental health, substance use, and risky sexual behaviors among women living with HIV.Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of NursingReproductive-age women living with HIV in Florida reported risky sex more often than non-reproductive-age women. Alcohol-related problems, binge drinking, and marijuana use were associated with risky sex; depression was not associated; severe anxiety was associated only in reproductive-age women.
• RNCase Report2023Exclusive breastfeeding after breast cancer. Case study.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaA nurse-led care plan supported one breast cancer survivor in breastfeeding exclusively from her remaining breast. The mother gained confidence and improved her body image, but this single case cannot prove the approach works for others.
• RNSurvey2023The effects of parents' vaccine hesitancy and COVID-19 vaccine literacy on attitudes toward vaccinating their children during the pandemic.Journal of pediatric nursingParents' lack of confidence and perceived vaccine risk were linked to attitudes about vaccinating children. Vaccine literacy was not linked to them. Nurses should target confidence and safety concerns, not just information.
• RNSurvey2023Predictive factors based on the health belief model on cancer screening behaviour in first degree relatives of patients with Lynch syndrome-associated colorectal cancer.International journal of nursing sciencesOnly 23% of high-risk relatives of patients with Lynch syndrome-associated colorectal cancer had undergone screening. Older age, being male, married, having higher disease knowledge, and believing in screening benefits and self-efficacy predicted this behaviour.
• RNSurvey2023Validation of the Portuguese version of the social isolation scale with a sample of community-dwelling older adults.International journal of nursing sciencesThe Portuguese version of the Social Isolation Scale reliably measures both objective contact and subjective belonging in community-dwelling older adults. Nurses working in community settings can use this brief tool to identify isolation risks more accurately than by assessing social networks alone.
• RNOther2023Psychotropic Medication Use and Changes During Hospitalization for Older Adults Living With Dementia.Clinical nursing researchPsychotropic medication use did not decrease during hospitalization for older adults with dementia. Antipsychotic use increased significantly from 16% to 21%, while other drug classes remained stable. There was little evidence of deprescribing or dose reduction during the stay.
• RNSurvey2023Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward disease prevention among a high-risk population for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A cross-sectional study.International journal of nursing sciencesHigh-risk COPD patients recognized smoking harms lungs but did not act on prevention. Vaccination, lung function checks, and early-life risk factors were weak spots in COPD prevention.
• RNOther2023Development and validation of dynamic nomogram of frailty risk for older patients hospitalized with heart failure.International journal of nursing sciencesAn online calculator using 11 patient factors accurately predicted frailty risk in hospitalized older adults with heart failure. It flagged half the patients as frail, with strong accuracy in both training and validation groups.
• RNOther2023Developing and testing inter-rater reliability of a data collection tool for patient health records on end-of-life care of neurological patients in an acute hospital ward.Nursing openA tool designed to extract end-of-life care data from neurological patients' records showed high reliability. Abstractors agreed on 89% of items overall. Agreement was strongest for treatments and weakest for interpreting clinical signs from free text.
• RNSurvey2023Condom Use Among Male Sex Workers With Their Male Clients in Mombasa, Kenya: Results of a Sub-analysis of a Pilot, Multilevel, Structural, HIV Risk-Reduction Intervention.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACConfidence in condom use was linked to reported always using condoms in the past week and past month among 158 male sex workers. HIV prevention knowledge was linked only to past-month use. These are associations, not proof that counselling works.
• RNRCT2023Comparison of the effects of three kinds of hand exercises on improving limb function in patients after transradial cardiac catheterization.International journal of nursing sciencesAfter transradial cardiac catheterization, nurse-led handgrip exercise with a dynamometer reduced hand and finger swelling and pain more than finger exercises or acupoint massage by 4 h, with no difference in bleeding or skin temperature.
• PTOTRNSystematic Review2023The relationship between experience of knee pain and physical activity participation: A scoping review of quantitative studies.International journal of nursing sciencesEvidence linking knee pain to physical activity is inconsistent. Pain may reduce moderate activity but not light activity. Psychological factors like catastrophizing and specific painful movements interfere with participation more than pain intensity alone.
• RNRCT2023Effects of pre-operative education tailored to information-seeking styles on pre-operative anxiety and depression among patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: A randomized controlled trial.International journal of nursing sciencesTailoring pre-operative education to whether patients seek or avoid medical information reduced anxiety and depression before PCI compared with routine education.
• RNCohort2023Factors Associated With the Quality of Life of Nursing Home Residents During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationResidents in nursing homes with recent COVID-19 outbreaks or high staff emotional exhaustion had lower quality of life. Lack of access to geriatric specialists was also linked to poorer outcomes, though this finding relied on a single facility.
• RNCohort2023A National Audit of Pancreatic Enzyme Prescribing in Pancreatic Cancer from 2015 to 2023 in England Using OpenSAFELY-TPP.Seminars in oncology nursingThe pandemic did not cause a sustained drop in primary-care pancreatic enzyme prescribing for adults with unresectable pancreatic cancer. Rates were 48% by 2022 against a 100% target.
• RNQualitative2023Receiving antenatal care via mobile clinic: Lived experiences of Jordanian mothers.International journal of nursing sciencesJordanian mothers said free mobile antenatal clinics mattered because they saved money, offered a female doctor, and supplied care items. They also said campaigns were too rare and information often missed women who could not leave home.
• RNQualitative2023Challenges regarding sexual health communication with secondary school learners in Limpopo Province: Parents views.CurationisParents in Limpopo avoided discussing sexuality due to cultural taboos, embarrassment and uncertainty about the right age. They shifted responsibility to schools and churches, leaving adolescents to learn from social media. Parents lacked the knowledge and confidence to initiate proactive conversations.
• RNOther2023Validation of post-traumatic growth inventory in mothers with the experience of having the NICU-Hospitalized newborns "validation of post-traumatic growth inventory".Nursing openA Farsi questionnaire about growth after NICU stress kept its five parts and gave consistent scores in 250 Iranian mothers. It may help nurses assess coping, but it does not show growth improves care.
• RNSurvey2023Inconsistent use of male condoms among HIV-negative men who have sex with other men.Revista latino-americana de enfermagem85% of HIV-negative men who have sex with men in Brazil reported inconsistent condom use, and it was associated with having a steady partner or prior STI. Ask about these and discuss combined prevention.
• RNCohort2023Pain Assessment Disparities by Race, Ethnicity, and Language in Adult Hospitalized Patients.Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management NursesAsian, Latino, multiracial, and limited English proficiency patients were less likely to receive numeric pain ratings. Asian patients with limited English proficiency received the fewest opioids. Pain assessment and opioid use varied by race, ethnicity, and language.
• RNOther2023Factors associated with demand for emergency medical services by people with hypertension and diabetes.Revista brasileira de enfermagemMost people visiting emergency services repeatedly for high blood pressure or diabetes had no record of these conditions in primary care. Men, younger adults, and those with low education were significantly more likely to be missing from these records.
• RNCase ReportYou're Not Who You Used to Be: A Case Report of a Family Living with Heart Failure and Vascular Dementia.Home healthcare nowA nurse with heart failure and vascular dementia found standard education insufficient due to cognitive decline, while her disabled husband struggled with anxiety and information gaps. The case highlights the need for tailored communication and early assessment of caregiver health in home care.
• RNOther2023Trend in hospitalizations due to ambulatory care-sensitive conditions in the Federal District.Revista brasileira de enfermagemHospitalizations for conditions treatable in primary care remained stable overall in the Federal District from 2009 to 2019. While admissions for hypertension and diabetes fell, those for epilepsy and ear, nose, and throat infections rose.
• RNSystematic Review2023Paternal perinatal depression: A concept analysis.Nursing openFathers' perinatal depression may show as irritability, substance use, risk-taking, sleep and appetite changes, and withdrawal from parenting, not only sadness. Existing depression screens may miss these, so ask about behaviour and family stress.
• PTOTSLPRNQualitative2023Parents voice their experiences of caring for children with special healthcare needs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Journal of pediatric nursingParents said pandemic closures and missed therapy made children lose ground, while parents became teachers, nurses and therapists at home. Supply problems, fear of clinics and lost routines were major stressors, even when family time helped.
• PTOTSLPRNSystematic Review2023Loneliness and Functional Decline in Aging: A Systematic Review.Research in gerontological nursingLoneliness is consistently linked to functional decline in older adults, but the direction of this relationship remains unclear. Some studies suggest decline causes loneliness, while others indicate loneliness drives decline. The evidence is mixed, with 7 of 47 studies finding no association.
• PTOTSLPRNSystematic Review2023An Integrative Review of Sex Differences in Quality of Life and Symptoms Among Survivors of Hematologic Malignancies.Oncology nursing forumWomen with blood cancers report worse physical function, more pain, and greater symptom burden than men. Overall quality of life and fatigue findings are inconsistent. Nurses should assess physical status and pain more closely in female patients.
• RNPilot2023"It helps us say what's important..." Developing Serious Illness Topics: A clinical visit agenda-setting tool.Patient education and counselingPatients and families said an agenda-setting tool helped them bring priorities into serious illness visits; clinicians said it shaped conversations and prompted topics they might otherwise miss.
• PTOTRNOther2023Interactive gerontechnology for fall prevention in the elderly: a descriptive study.Revista brasileira de enfermagemThirty older adults rated a 3D scale model of a hazardous home as highly useful for spotting fall risks like loose rugs and poor lighting. Experts agreed the tool is valid for education, but the study did not test if it prevents actual falls.
• RNRCT2023Sleep Profiles of Caregivers for Persons Living with Dementia: A Qualitative Study.Western journal of nursing researchCaregivers of people with dementia showed three sleep profiles. Some reported worsened sleep with distress, some worsened sleep but felt satisfied, and others had poor sleep that started before caregiving. These groups differ in motivation for behavioral sleep interventions.
• RNSystematic Review2023Perinatal mental health and women's lived experience of the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review of the qualitative literature 2020-2021.MidwiferyWomen described pandemic maternity care as lonely and frightening. Inconsistent information, reduced visitors and remote appointments made pregnancy, birth and early motherhood harder. Some valued more time with partners and online peer support.
• RNOther2023Evaluation of a pregnancy programme to enhance older primiparas' physical and mental health and marital relationships after childbirth: A non-randomized clinical trial.Nursing openFor older first-time mothers, a 2-hour pregnancy programme added to regular maternity classes did not improve postpartum depression scores or marital satisfaction compared with classes alone. Husbands in the programme reported greater awareness of wives' physical burden at 1 month.
• RNCohort2023Stronger Impact of COVID-19 in Nursing Homes of a French Region During the Second Pandemic Wave.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationNursing homes in a French region were hit harder by COVID-19 in the second wave than the first. Outbreaks were more frequent in private for-profit facilities than public ones, and death numbers rose significantly in homes located in densely populated areas.
• RNCohort2023Risk of Adverse Events and Delirium after COVID-19 Vaccination in Patients Living with Dementia.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationIn older adults with dementia, CoronaVac and BNT162b2 did not show increased delirium or most adverse events within 28 days; a probable kidney and pancreatitis signal appeared after first BNT162b2 dose.
• RNMeta-Analysis2023Psyllium is a natural nonfermented gel-forming fiber that is effective for weight loss: A comprehensive review and meta-analysis.Journal of the American Association of Nurse PractitionersPsyllium taken before meals for 2 to 12 months reduced body weight by an average of 2.1 kg compared with control. The effect was consistent across six randomized trials in overweight and obese adults.
• RNOther2023Self-Care in Korean Immigrants with Chronic Diseases: A Concept Analysis.Western journal of nursing researchFor Korean immigrants with chronic disease, self-care meant treatment adherence, family meal choices, traditional gender roles, acculturation, and mental health. Nurses may need to plan education around family and cultural expectations.
• PTOTRNQualitative2023Experiencing COMFORT: Perceptions of Virtually-delivered Nonpharmacologic Therapies in Adults Prescribed Opioids for Chronic Pain.Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management NursesAdults with chronic pain prescribed opioids described virtual nonpharmacologic therapies as helpful for education and self-confidence. More than half reported some pain benefit and several reduced opioid use, though themes describe experiences rather than proven effects.
• RNQualitative2023Great Plains American Indians' Perspectives on Patient and Family Needs Throughout the Cancer Journey.Oncology nursing forumPatients and families in Great Plains Tribal communities described needing accompaniment, home health support, and clear education. They faced medication access issues and caregiver strain. Oncology teams should coordinate with Indian Health Service pharmacies and consider Tribal navigators.
• RNOther2023Validity of a booklet to promote the health of people with diabetes in the face of COVID-19.Revista brasileira de enfermagemExperts rated a diabetes and COVID-19 booklet as mostly clear and relevant. They flagged errors in mask guidance, blood glucose information, and font sizes. The material needs these specific corrections before use, and has not yet been tested on patients.
• RNSurvey2023Examining the Role of Resilience, Posttraumatic Growth, and Quality of Life in Women with Breast Cancer: A Serial Multiple Mediator Model Approach.Seminars in oncology nursingAmong 91 breast cancer survivors, more symptom distress was linked with lower quality of life. Resilience helped explain this. Posttraumatic growth did not add.
• RNOther2023Integrative and complementary practices in health, nurses' profile and care provided to people with hypertension: a mixed study design.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemNurses in Brazil who treat hypertension report using integrative practices like auriculotherapy and Reiki to support patient autonomy and adherence. They face stigma and lack of management support, often paying for their own training. The study describes their experience, not the clinical effectiveness of these treatments.
• RNSurvey2023Three Missed Critical Nursing Care Processes on Labor and Delivery Units During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNOne third of labor and delivery nurses reported missing critical care tasks like responding to abnormal fetal heart rates or maternal complications. Nurses who felt they had less time at the bedside were significantly more likely to miss these safety checks. Adequate staffing was associated with fewer missed tasks.
• PTOTSLPRNCohort2023Is family social exclusion associated with child motor and socioemotional development delay? A cross-sectional exploratory study.Nursing openChildren from the most socially excluded families had significantly higher odds of motor and socioemotional development delays compared to the least excluded. Hospitalization in the last year also increased motor delay odds, while breastfeeding was associated with lower odds.
• RNRCT2023When Family Life Contributes to Cancer Caregiver Burden in Palliative Care.Journal of family nursingFamily caregivers of palliative cancer patients named family as a top stressor, not just because of the patient's illness, but due to failed support, relational tensions, denial, and additional care work for other relatives. Generic offers of help were rejected as insincere.