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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• RNCohort2019Quality of Nurses' Communication with Mechanically Ventilated Patients in a Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaIn a cardiac surgery ICU, ventilated patients initiated most communications, mostly about physical needs or pain; emotions took 1.1%, no aids were used, and both nurses and patients reported low satisfaction.
• RNOther2019Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Behavior Change Protocol for educational practices in Diabetes Mellitus.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemA Brazilian Portuguese version of a diabetes self-care education protocol was understandable to 30 people with type 2 diabetes after confusing questions were reworded. Experts judged it suitable, but no patient outcomes were tested.
• RNCohort2019A Retrospective Study of Transfusion Requirements in Trauma Patients Receiving Tranexamic Acid.Journal of trauma nursing : the official journal of the Society of Trauma NursesTrauma patients given tranexamic acid received more blood products, not fewer. They had more severe injuries, and mortality was lower in a non-randomized comparison.
• SLPRNSurvey2019Symptom distress and interference among cancer patients with osteoradionecrosis of jaw: A cross-sectional study.International journal of nursing sciencesPatients with osteoradionecrosis of the jaw after radiotherapy reported a heavy symptom burden: 97.9% had at least one symptom, and limited mouth opening was the worst. Ask about mouth opening, swallowing, speech, hearing and distress.
• RNQualitative2019Moving from fear to realization: Family engagement in tuberculosis prevention in children living in tuberculosis Sundanese households in Indonesia.International journal of nursing sciencesMothers caring for children in tuberculosis households first feared transmission and stigma. They described nurse information and religious coping as ways they moved toward awareness of the need for child screening and prevention.
• RNQualitative2019Care during Breastfeeding: Perceptions of Mothers and Health Professionals.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaMothers described breastfeeding support as stronger when nurses and other clinicians were close, respectful and willing to listen; distant or pressured care was described as causing more anguish. They said trust in the relationship seemed to increase their confidence in breastfeeding.
• RNSurvey2020Symptom Profile and Technology Use of Persons Living With HIV Who Access Services at a Community-Based Organization in the Deep South.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACPeople living with HIV at a Deep South community organization reported muscle aches or joint pain as the most frequent and bothersome symptom, followed by fatigue, sleep difficulties, neuropathy, and depressive symptoms. Smartphone use was high, but no app was tested.
• RNQualitative2020An Altered Eating Experience: Attitudes Toward Feeding Assistance Among Younger and Older Adults.Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation NursesHealthy adults simulated being fed. Younger adults reacted negatively, focusing on lost independence and autonomy. Older adults reacted neutrally, viewing dependence as an inevitable part of aging. Individualizing care to preserve patient control may ease this transition.
• SLPRNSurvey2020Correlation Between Postoperative Health-Related Quality of Life and Care Needs of Oral Cancer Patients.Cancer nursingTrouble with social contacts, swallowing problems, teeth problems, and feeling ill were associated with higher care needs in postoperative oral cancer patients. Health information needs were highest. This is an association, not proof that treating symptoms lowers needs.
• RNOther2020Building Bridges for Asthma Care Program: A School-Centered Program Connecting Schools, Families, and Community Health-Care Providers.The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School NursesIn a school nurse-led asthma program, school care plans in 382 analysed students rose after enrolment from 62.0% to 84.8%, reliever inhalers from 58.4% to 78.7%, home plans from 41.6% to 61.2%, and technique from 2.9 to 3.9 of 5.
• RNQualitative2020Issues in Recruiting and Retaining Asian American Breast Cancer Survivors in a Technology-Based Intervention Study.Cancer nursingRecruiting Asian American breast cancer survivors into online health studies required matching staff by specific sub-ethnicity, not just broad race. Using native-language coaching, trusted community gatekeepers, and popular apps like WeChat or KakaoTalk was essential for retention.
• RNQualitative2020Smoking during pregnancy, stigma and secrets: Visual methods exploration in the UK.Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of MidwivesWomen hid smoking and judged public smoking to protect a good-mother identity. Midwife interactions were described as moralistic, and a carbon monoxide reading in the low-risk zone was used to argue that occasional smoking was acceptable.
• RNOther2020Reliability and Validity of the Checklist for Function-Focused Care in Service Plans.Clinical nursing researchChecklist scores for assisted living service plans did not reflect residents' actual function or activity. The checklist was consistent across evaluators, but scores only matched observed care that encouraged residents to do tasks themselves.
• RNPilot2020A Pilot Study Exploring Treatment Burden in a Skilled Nursing Population.Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation NursesTreatment burden was similar before discharge and 30 days after, averaging 39.06 and 37.01 on a 0 to 150 scale. Six people went from no burden to some burden.
• RNSystematic Review2019Symptom Map of Endocrine Therapy for Breast Cancer: A Scoping Review.Cancer nursingWomen taking endocrine therapy for breast cancer commonly reported joint or muscle pain, hot flashes, fatigue, low sexual interest, and joint stiffness. Some symptoms, such as cramps or eye irritation, came from very few studies.
• RNRCT2019Aurix Gel Is an Effective Intervention for Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial.Advances in skin & wound careIn Medicare patients with chronic diabetic foot ulcers, adding Aurix gel to usual care helped 48.5% of patients heal within 13 weeks, versus 30.2% with usual care alone.
• RNSurvey2019Oral health and oral care in short-term care: prevalence, related factors and coherence between older peoples' and professionals' assessments.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesMost older people in short-term care felt satisfied with their oral health, yet dental assessments found problems in 77% of them. The two views agreed in only 34% of cases. Relying on patient satisfaction alone misses widespread oral care needs.
• RNRCT2019Sex Hormones in Women With Elevated Breast Cancer Risk Undergoing Weight Loss.Western journal of nursing researchIn 13 women, blood estrone and estradiol were lower at 9 months after a 6-month diet, exercise and mindfulness programme than in controls. Urinary estrone was higher at 6 months. Other hormone changes did not differ.
• RNSurvey2019Physical Activity Correlates in Middle School Adolescents: Perceived Benefits and Barriers and Their Determinants.The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School NursesStudents who perceived high barriers to physical activity were less likely to meet 60-minute, strength-training, and sports-team recommendations. Girls and students with overweight or obesity reported more barriers. High benefits were associated with daily activity only.
• RNSurvey2019Decisional Balance for Insulin Injection: Scale Development and Psychometric Testing.The journal of nursing research : JNRA new 13-item scale measures both the pros and cons of insulin injection for patients. It distinguishes between those who have started insulin and those who have not, and higher scores for pros predict willingness to begin treatment.
• RNRCT2019Outcomes of a Problem-Solving Medication Management Intervention for Informal Caregivers.Western journal of nursing researchProblem-solving coaching for caregivers of people with memory loss did not beat usual care with a dementia pamphlet and baseline medication review. Both groups reported fewer medication deficiencies over 24 weeks.
• RNPilot2019Pilot Trial of an Acceptance-Based Behavioral Intervention to Promote Physical Activity Among Adolescents.The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School NursesIn 12-year-olds with low activity, a school-based counseling, exercise, and Fitbit program was feasible and acceptable. Fitbit data showed more steps and moderate activity over 12 weeks, but accelerometers found increases in both groups.
• RNSurvey2019Safety concerns with human papilloma virus immunization in Japan: Analysis and evaluation of Nagoya City's surveillance data for adverse events.Japan journal of nursing science : JJNSHPV vaccination in young Japanese women was not consistently linked to most self-reported symptoms. Memory problems and involuntary movements appeared higher in some comparisons, but the study did not prove the vaccines caused them.
• RNPilot2019Photojournalism-Based Intervention Reduces Caregiver Burden and Depression in Alzheimer's Disease Family Caregivers.Journal of holistic nursing : official journal of the American Holistic Nurses' AssociationIn 10 family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease, a four-session photography program with instruction, discussion, camera use, and photo display significantly lowered self-reported burden, while depression decreased but not significantly. This pilot cannot show which parts caused the change.
• RNCohort2019Hospital Readmissions Among Post-acute Nursing Home Residents: Does Obesity Matter?Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationObesity was not a simple readmission risk factor. Among oldest old nursing home residents, obesity was linked to higher 30-day readmissions, especially after surgery, but the association weakened after accounting for other conditions.
• RNQualitative2020The Art of Living With Symptoms: A Qualitative Study Among Patients With Primary Brain Tumors Receiving Proton Beam Therapy.Cancer nursingPatients with brain tumors described managing symptoms by adapting to limited abilities, learning their body's signals, and creating strict routines. They reported that ignoring fatigue led to increased symptoms like seizures, while planning days carefully helped maintain a satisfactory life.
• RNCohort2020Smokers with children with asthma: Parental perceptions about prototype intervention messages focused on reducing child tobacco exposure and use.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityParents who smoke and have a child with asthma rated feedback about child smoking risk as similarly motivating and helpful as other messages. Personalized wording did not beat generic wording. All child-directed messages were acceptable.
• PTOTSLPRNCohort2020Childhood Trauma Predicts Cancer Treatment-Related Pain in Breast Cancer Survivors.Cancer nursingWomen who experienced childhood trauma without confiding in others reported significantly higher pain severity and interference 12 months after breast cancer surgery. However, trauma history did not predict neuropathic symptom severity once other factors were included.
• RNCohort2020Positive Emotions During Infant Feeding and Breastfeeding Outcomes.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant AssociationPositive emotions during feeding at two months were linked to longer exclusive human milk feeding and a better overall breastfeeding experience, but showed no association with the total duration of any human milk feeding.
• RNOther2020Design and Usability Testing of the Stroke Caregiver Support System: A Mobile-Friendly Website to Reduce Stroke Caregiver Burden.Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation NursesStroke caregivers found a mobile-friendly support website easy to use and acceptable, with useful resources for stress and caregiving. It was not compared with usual care, so it cannot yet be said to reduce caregiver burden.
• RNSurvey2020Parent Communication and Bullying Among Hispanic Adolescent Girls.The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School NursesTalking more often with Hispanic daughters about physical bullying did not reduce their self-reported victimization or perpetration. Parents almost universally reported having these conversations, but frequency showed no association with bullying outcomes in this sample.
• RNQualitative2020Like Prisoners in a War Camp: Adolescents and Young Adult Cancer Survivors' Perspectives of Disconnectedness From Healthcare Providers During Cancer Treatment.Cancer nursingAdolescent and young adult cancer survivors described providers making them feel disconnected by talking down, ignoring requests, rough or careless care, and failing to protect privacy or rest. These memories persisted after treatment.
• RNRCT2019Caregiver outcomes of the REACH-HF multicentre randomized controlled trial of home-based rehabilitation for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.European journal of cardiovascular nursingCaregivers of people with heart failure showed no clear difference from usual care on anxiety, depression, burden or quality of life; only confidence in supporting self-care was higher. Interviews described use of symptoms, emergency and medication guidance.
• RNQualitative2019Regular Mammography Screening Among African American (AA) Women: Qualitative Application of the PEN-3 Framework.Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing SocietyAfrican American women described fear of pain, distrust, fatalistic beliefs, cost, and rude staff as barriers to mammography. Family stories shaped screening; provider recommendation and knowing what to expect were reported as supports.
• RNOther2019Demographics, Psychological Distress, and Pain From Pressure Injury.Nursing researchIn 454 pressure-injury patients, injury stage was not associated with distress or pain. Older age was associated with lower pain and less advanced injury. Female sex, White race, and more comorbidities were associated with more distress medications.
• RNCohort2019Evaluating the Effectiveness of Interventions on Increasing Participation in Cervical Cancer Screening.The journal of nursing research : JNRWomen who received a home visit with training plus a brochure attended cervical screening at 55.9%, compared with 31.9% and 25.2% for those given a brochure or an invitation alone. All groups also heard the screening was free.
• RNCohort2019Children's fears 2-13 months after sibling NICU/PICU/emergency department death.Journal of the American Association of Nurse PractitionersChildren whose sibling died reported many fears, especially fear of being left alone, dark places, strangers, bugs, animals, and medical examinations. Fears were most often reported at 4 and 6 months. Girls reported more fears than boys, while boys feared violent situations.
• RNSurvey2019Mental and Physical Quality of Life by Age Groups in People Living With HIV.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACIn 614 people living with HIV, those younger than 50 had better physical quality of life scores but worse mental quality of life scores than those 50 and older. Depression, anxiety and substance use were associated with lower quality of life.
• RNSurvey2019Family Relationships Associated With Communication and Testing for Inherited Cardiac Conditions.Western journal of nursing researchIn families with inherited heart conditions, 52.5% of at-risk relatives were informed about their risk. More frequent contact was linked to relatives being informed and tested; living farther away was not, once contact was considered.
• PTOTSLPRNCohort2019Morning Fatigue Severity Profiles in Oncology Outpatients Receiving Chemotherapy.Cancer nursingHalf of chemotherapy outpatients had severe morning fatigue. Those in the worst group were younger, had higher BMI and more comorbidities, and reported worse anxiety, sleep, and attention. Assess fatigue separately from evening symptoms to catch this high-risk group.
• RNSurvey2019Distance to HIV and Antenatal Care: A Geospatial Analysis in Siaya County, Kenya.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACDistance to the nearest antenatal clinic was not associated with whether women attended antenatal care. For delivery, every additional kilometre from the nearest facility was linked with a 7% lower chance of facility delivery. Travel distance did not differ by HIV status.
• OTSLPRNQualitative2019Typology of Technology-Supported Dementia Care Interventions From an In-Home Telehealth Trial.Western journal of nursing researchDementia experts who reviewed caregivers' home videos mostly taught behavior management, disease expectations and safety skills, plus caregiver support. This maps what to assess and teach, not proof the telehealth programme works.
• RNPilot2019MedManage: The development of a tool to assist medication reconciliation in a rural primary care clinic.Journal of the American Association of Nurse PractitionersStaff-assisted body-map medication lists captured previously unreported medicines in a rural clinic pilot: 82% of patients had an over-the-counter as-needed medication and 28% listed a vitamin not previously recorded. Missed medicines were common, but the pilot did not test if errors fell.
• RNQualitative2020Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Adult Haitian Immigrants: A Qualitative Study.Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing SocietyHaitian immigrants with type 2 diabetes managed their disease alone, relying on personal strength and faith rather than family. They struggled with US food and sedentary life, and felt their providers lacked cultural understanding.
• RNOther2020Perceptions of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Minority Adolescents About Labels.Western journal of nursing researchAmong 66 sexual and gender minority adolescents, labels varied widely, and finding one that fit brought relief. Ask patients which terms they use, accept non-traditional labels, and refer to supports. Do not reduce them to a label.
• RNCohort2020Preliminary Validation of an Unannounced Telephone Pill Count Protocol to Measure Medication Adherence Among Young Adults With Perinatal HIV Infection.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACUnannounced telephone pill counts tracked HIV medication adherence in young adults with perinatal HIV and were associated with low viral load. The method may help check adherence.
• RNOther2020Neuropathic Pain Screening: Construct Validity in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease.Western journal of nursing researchThe PR-NNP subscale of the PAIN Report It tool correlates with established neuropathic pain measures in adults with sickle cell disease. It offers a valid, low-burden screening option to identify neuropathic pain components during routine pain assessment.
• RNQualitative2020"They Don't Trust Us": The Influence of Perceptions of Inadequate Nursing Home Care on Emergency Department Transfers and the Potential Role for Telehealth.Clinical nursing researchFamilies and nursing home staff described transfers to the emergency department as often driven by distrust of nursing home assessments and physician availability. After seeing telehealth, they thought video visits might reassure families, support nurses, and help goals-of-care talks.
• RNRCT2019Technology-assisted nursing for postpartum support: A randomized controlled trial.Journal of advanced nursingPostpartum electronic nurse messages did not improve mothers' depression or parenting stress compared with usual care. The optional nurse call was linked to higher satisfaction than messages alone, and safety alerts prompted contacts.
• RNOther2019Patient-provider perspectives on self-management support and patient empowerment in chronic care: A mixed-methods study in a rural sub-Saharan setting.Journal of advanced nursingChronic patients in rural Malawi reported increased walking, but many did not discuss their records or learn where to access unavailable services.