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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• RNSurvey2019Comparing questionnaires across cultures: Using Mokken scaling to compare the Italian and English versions of the MOLES index.Nursing openA skin self-examination motivation questionnaire did not measure the same things in Italian and English respondents. Only one question was shared, so the two versions should not be combined or treated as interchangeable.
• RNRCT2019Randomized Controlled Trial of Motivational Interviewing to Support Breastfeeding Among Appalachian Women.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNA brief prenatal motivational interviewing did not improve planned feeding, initiation, or exclusive breastfeeding, but mothers were more likely to report any breastfeeding at one month. Attitudes improved only among first-time mothers.
• RNSurvey2019An exploration into the quality of life of women treated for cervical cancer.CurationisWomen treated for cervical cancer reported better global health at 12 months, but social functioning was low, insomnia and urinary frequency were the most troublesome symptoms, and swelling of feet was higher in the 12-month group. Nurses should assess these problems during treatment and follow-up.
• RNNarrative Review2019Economic Burden Associated with Cancer Caregiving.Seminars in oncology nursingCancer caregivers often lose work and income, especially parents and low-income families. Oncology nurses can ask about work strain, explain leave protections, and connect families to financial support, though this review does not test those steps.
• RNSurvey2019Examining Prevalence and Risk Factors of Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis Using the International Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Survey.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyAmong 13,615 incontinent patients, 18% had incontinence-associated dermatitis. Fecal incontinence and fecal management systems had the highest rates. Bed mobility, weight, longer stay, and linen layers were associated with risk.
• RNNarrative Review2019Innovative Tools to Support Family Caregivers of Persons with Cancer: The Role of Information Technology.Seminars in oncology nursingTechnology may help cancer caregivers with symptom reporting, education, medication support, telehealth, and peer groups, but evidence is early and mixed. Do not assume it improves caregiver outcomes.
• PTOTRNSurvey2019Impact of Diabetes on the Symptoms of Breast Cancer Survivors.Oncology nursing forumBreast cancer survivors who also had diabetes reported worse physical function, attention function, sleep disturbance and fatigue. Depression, anxiety, sexual function and peripheral neuropathy did not differ. This does not prove diabetes caused the symptoms.
• RNSurvey2019Exploring associations between older adults' demographic characteristics and their perceptions of self-care actions for communicating with healthcare professionals in southern United States.Nursing openOlder men were less willing to list healthcare issues or share care ideas than women. Separated older adults reported less ability to share care ideas than married ones. Most older adults rated these communication self-care actions as important, desirable, and within their ability.
• RNOther2019Comparing the Effects of Single- and Multiple-Component Therapies for Insomnia on Sleep Outcomes.Worldviews on evidence-based nursingSleep restriction therapy had the lowest post-test perceived insomnia severity, but the group difference was small. Stimulus control and sleep restriction had better remission than sleep education and hygiene or the combined therapy.
• PTOTRNPilot2019Exploring the Adaptability of Tai Chi to Stroke Rehabilitation.Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation NursesCommunity stroke survivors in a 12-month adapted group program attended 72% of classes, had no intervention-related falls or adverse events, and reported better balance, flexibility, and confidence. The program included many components, so the contribution of any single component cannot be separated.
• RNSurvey2019Self-Management Through Social Support Among Emerging Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease.Nursing researchEmerging adults with IBD who received more informational support were more likely to report medication adherence. Biological medication, recent diagnosis, more symptoms, and feeling less in-between were associated with adherence; support did not predict diet changes.
• RNCohort2019Process and outcome of prenatal care according to the primary care models: a cohort study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemNewborn outcomes did not differ between prenatal care models in Botucatu, although mothers in Family Health Strategy units received more health education and postpartum visits.
• RNNarrative Review2019Dyadic Interventions for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers: State of the Science and New Directions.Seminars in oncology nursingSupport for cancer survivors and caregivers as a pair shows mixed benefits, mostly in small studies. Nurses can screen both partners for distress and relationship strain before planning supportive care.
• OTRNOther2019The use of the concept of transition in different disciplines within health and social welfare: An integrative literature review.Nursing openAcross 350 health and welfare papers, the concept of transition described health-illness and situational changes, not tested patient outcomes. Nursing studies often viewed transitions from the professional's perspective; occupational therapy focused more on daily life, and social work on the person's perspective.
• PTOTRNOther2019Analysis of two questionnaires on quality of life of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease patients.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemA short COPD quality-of-life questionnaire (CAT) matched the longer SGRQ in hospitalized exacerbations and caught cough and sputum more clearly. It can be used for patient assessment, but it does not show better outcomes.
• RNOther2019Comorbid mental health disorders in persons living with HIV: Adherence to antiretroviral therapy.Archives of psychiatric nursingAmong people with HIV and mental health or substance use conditions, reliable housing was linked to better adherence to HIV medication. Social support and employment pointed the same way but the study did not confirm them. The 41-participant study was small.
• RNQualitative2019The Needs and Barriers of Medication-Taking Self-Efficacy Among Poststroke Patients: Qualitative Study.JMIR nursingPoststroke patients said they needed confidence to actively learn about stroke and its preventative medication, not just receive advice. Barriers included limited reliable information, poor communication, low motivation, family and media influence, dependency and disability.
• RNCohort2019Female Condom Use and Its Acceptability Among HIV-serodiscordant Couples in China.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACAll 89 couples used female condoms at least once, and 58.4% accepted them after 3 months. Adverse reactions were minor; 13.5% of women and 2.2% of men reported any. Free supply means real-world uptake may differ.
• RNQualitative2019Women's Experiences of Emotional Recovery from Childbirth-Related Perineal Trauma: A Qualitative Content Analysis.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyWomen recovering from perineal tears after childbirth described moving from pain, worry and low mood to regaining daily life as physical symptoms improved. Severe tears took longer, and family or financial worries shaped recovery.
• RNCase Report2019GATA2 Deficiency: Early Identification for Improved Clinical Outcomes.Clinical journal of oncology nursingIn one family with GATA2 deficiency, the father and older son underwent stem cell transplants and were alive and well, while the younger son remained stable on monitoring. The case supports oncology nurses taking detailed family histories and referring relatives for genetic counseling.
• RNRCT2019The Effect of Counseling Based on Sexual Self-Concept via Social Networks on Smartphone in Infertile Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferySmartphone-based sexual self-concept counseling increased positive and decreased negative sexual self-concept scores compared with routine counseling, but situational scores did not differ between groups.
• OTRNPilot2019A Nurse-Led Cognitive Training Intervention for Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes.Research in gerontological nursingAdults with type 2 diabetes and perceived cognitive problems reported better diet, perceived memory, and perceived executive function after four nurse-led classes plus online BrainHQ training. No control group, so gains cannot be separated from time, expectations, or either component.
• RNRCT2019The Effect of Orientation Program based on Activities of Daily Living on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in the Elderly.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyOne month after older adults in nursing homes received a multi-component daily living orientation program, their depression, anxiety, and stress scores were lower than controls. By two months, stress and anxiety stayed improved, but depression improvement faded.
• RNOther2019Acquiring of knowledge about sexual health by blind people: an action research.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemBlind adults improved knowledge of STI signs, symptoms, complications and infections after nurse-led education. The study measured knowledge, not behaviour change.
• RNSystematic Review2019Barriers to patient and family-centred care in adult intensive care units: A systematic review.Nursing openClinicians and families in adult ICUs reported barriers to patient and family-centred care: lack of understanding, heavy workloads, poor teamwork, restrictive visiting policies, and limited time to communicate.
• RNSurvey2019The role of social support in the psychological illness of women.Revista latino-americana de enfermagem43.4% of women had suspected mental disorder. Lower satisfaction with support and being a mother were each linked to about seven times more chances of it.
• RNOther2019Educational interventions on fever management in children: A scoping review.Nursing openMost of 37 fever education studies reported improved caregiver and clinician knowledge, but methods were too varied to show which format works best or changes long-term care.
• RNOther2019Validity and Reliability Evaluation of the Persian Version of the Heart Failure-Specific Health Literacy Scale.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyA 12-item Persian heart failure health literacy scale was found to measure what it intended in 100 hospitalized patients. Nurses can use it to check whether patients can understand HF self-care information before teaching.
• RNCohort2019Co-occuring symptoms in older oncology patients with distinct attentional function profiles.European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing SocietyOlder chemotherapy patients with worse self-reported attention had more severe anxiety, depression, sleep problems, fatigue and pain, and were more likely to have low income, higher comorbidity, and higher chemotherapy toxicity.
• RNSurvey2019The Japanese version of the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire: Reliability and validity assessment.Nursing openA Japanese five-question sleep survey agreed moderately with objective sleep measures in non-ventilated ICU patients, but sleep depth and awakening questions did not. Use it for bedside screening in lucid patients, not as a full sleep study.
• PTOTRNSystematic Review2019Effects of weight-lifting or resistance exercise on breast cancer-related lymphedema: A systematic review.International journal of nursing sciencesResistance exercise did not increase arm swelling in women with or at risk of breast cancer-related lymphedema. While some studies showed reduced volume, others found no difference. Exercise is safe to perform but should not replace standard lymphedema care.
• RNSurvey2019Ready for Transfer to Adult Care? A Triadic Evaluation of Transition Readiness in Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease and Their Parents.Journal of family nursingTeenagers with congenital heart disease rated themselves more ready for adult-care transfer than their parents did. Readiness rose with age and linked to empowerment and less threatening illness views. Age alone should not decide transfer timing.
• RNOther2019Factors influencing the pace of food intake for nursing home residents with dementia: Resident characteristics, staff mealtime assistance and environmental stimulation.Nursing openResidents with dementia averaged 1.63 bites or drinks per minute. Faster pace was linked to better eating independence, visual cues, full physical feeding, and environments that actively involved residents, not age, verbal prompts, or partial physical help.
• OTRNOther2019Health-related quality of life and related factors among a sample of older people with cognitive impairment.Nursing openOlder adults with mild cognitive impairment self-reported quality of life close to reference values for a general Swedish geriatric population. Low physical quality of life was linked to dependence in daily activities, pain and informal care; low mental quality of life was linked to loneliness.
• RNOther2019Development of an educational mobile application for patients submitted to orthognathic surgery.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemPatients rated an orthognathic surgery education app as easy to use and satisfying. The study measured usability and satisfaction, not patient outcomes, so it is a teaching aid, not proven care.
• RNQualitative2019Patient Understanding of "Flare" and "Remission" of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and AssociatesPatients with IBD mostly meant symptoms, not inflammation, when they said 'flare' or 'remission'. Ask what the terms mean before triage or teaching.
• RNOther2018Effectiveness of Relaxation Breathing Exercise on fatigue in gynecological cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.International journal of nursing sciencesIn patients with gynaecological cancer undergoing chemotherapy, doing relaxation breathing 30 minutes four times daily for 7 days reduced fatigue more than doing it twice daily. Both groups improved, and nurses can teach this hospital and home routine.
• RNOther2019Families of patients in ICU: A Scoping review of their needs and satisfaction with care.Nursing openFamilies of adult ICU patients most often reported unmet needs for information and assurance, and staff often underestimated those needs. Some studies reported improvements in satisfaction or anxiety, but evidence varied and did not establish a single effective component.
• RNQualitative2019Uncertainty and self-efficacy in parents of a child with congenital cataract-New implications for clinical practice.Nursing openParents of children with congenital cataract reported uncertainty swinging between shock and acceptance. Seeing their child make progress, clear guidance, and confirmation from clinicians were described as helping them keep patching; setbacks and vague instructions increased doubt.
• RNOther2019Widespread pain and pain intensity in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis. A cross-sectional comparison between smokers and non-smokers.Nursing openIn newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis, smoking status does not predict pain intensity or spread. More than half of patients report unacceptable pain regardless of whether they smoke, and pain levels correlate with disease activity rather than smoking history.
• RNQualitative2019Patient and community nurse perspectives on recruitment to a randomized controlled trial of urinary catheter washout solutions.Nursing openPatients and community nurses worried a catheter washout trial would stop helpful washouts or add weekly bladder interruptions. Nurses saw randomization as the main barrier; patients who agreed did so when they expected personal benefit or helping others.
• RNOther2019Hypoglycaemic treatment adherence and the association with psychological, self-management and glycaemic characteristics in adults with type 1 diabetes.Nursing openNearly half of adults with type 1 diabetes overtreated hypoglycaemia beyond recommended carbohydrate limits. Those who overtreating had significantly higher stress and depressive mood scores than adherent participants, but no difference in glycaemic control or variability was found.
• RNSurvey2019Assessment of nurse-patient communication and patient satisfaction from nursing care.Nursing openBurn patients rated nurse communication and their own satisfaction with nursing care as low. Poor communication was strongly linked to lower satisfaction. Men and those with longer hospital stays reported the most dissatisfaction.
• RNQualitative2019The use of mobile technology to facilitate self-management in adults with type 1 diabetes: A qualitative explorative approach.Nursing openEight adults with type 1 diabetes described needing mobile apps that link blood glucose, insulin and carbs to show trends, use colour to flag highs and lows, and let them share data with clinicians quickly. They rejected apps that were slow or complex.
• PTRNQualitative2019Struggling to be seen and understood as a person - Chronic back pain patients' experiences of encounters in health care: An interview study.Nursing openNine chronic back pain patients described struggling to be seen and understood. They felt disbelieved, shuttled between providers, and obliged to adapt to care routines. They wanted time, honest answers, and continuity.
• OTRNCohort2019Toileting difficulties in older people with and without dementia receiving formal in-home care-A longitudinal study.Nursing openOlder people receiving formal in-home care had more toileting difficulties over 36 months. Baseline dementia was associated with more than twofold higher toileting difficulties at the last assessment, and later nursing home admission with more than ten times higher toileting difficulties.
• RNQualitative2019An interview study of the care manager function-Opening the door to continuity of care for patients with depression in primary care.Nursing openPatients already receiving CBT, interpersonal therapy and/or antidepressants described added nurse care-manager contact as supportive continuity, but rigid calls and overreliance on a depression self-rating form felt unhelpful.
• RNSurvey2019Predictors of breastfeeding self-efficacy among women attending an urban postnatal clinic, Uganda.Nursing openHaving a partner and receiving breastfeeding support from health workers were linked to higher maternal confidence in breastfeeding. Over a third of mothers had low confidence. Social support and professional guidance appear key to sustaining breastfeeding.
• RNSurvey2019Factors associated with patients' and companions' satisfaction with a hospital emergency department: A descriptive, cross-sectional study.Nursing openEmergency department patients and companions rated satisfaction 7.6 of 10. Scores were higher when perceived waits felt short, pain was controlled, and approximate wait time was given. Presence of pain alone was not linked to lower satisfaction.
• RNSurvey2019A psychometric analysis of the Caring Assessment Tool version V.Nursing openIn 476 hospital patients, a survey of nurses' caring did not work as one single score. It split into nurse-patient communication and feeling cared for, and both were consistent.