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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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• RNQualitative2020Peer support among parents of children with congenital heart defects: A qualitative analysis of written responses submitted via an online survey.Journal of advanced nursingParents of children with congenital heart defects said peer support gave emotional relief, practical information and hope, but also reported exclusion, distressing messages and withdrawal.
• RNCase Report2020Rapid Deterioration of Hospital-Acquired COVID-19 in a Patient on Extracorporeal Left Ventricular Assist Support.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careA 55-year-old man with advanced heart failure on LVAD support was found positive for hospital-acquired COVID-19 during routine screening, then developed severe hypoxemia and died 3 days later. This single case cannot prove how common this is.
• RNSurvey2020Psychometric Testing of an Indonesian-Version Diabetes Self-Management Instrument.The journal of nursing research : JNRAn Indonesian translation of a diabetes self-management questionnaire is reliable for assessing how patients manage their condition. It covers five key areas, from diet to medication adherence, allowing clinicians to identify specific gaps in patient self-care and tailor education accordingly.
• RNSurvey2020HIV/AIDS related perception and behavior: A comparative study among college students of different majors in China.International journal of nursing sciencesMedical students had the best HIV knowledge, while education and minority students had the least. Music and fine arts students were the most sexually active but had the strongest intention to use condoms. Only about half of all students knew mosquitoes do not spread HIV.
• RNCohort2020Breastfeeding self-efficacy in adult women and its relationship with exclusive maternal breastfeeding.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemBreastfeeding confidence did not predict exclusive breastfeeding duration at 30, 60, or 180 days. Vaginal delivery and no postpartum complications were linked to higher confidence; religion was linked to exclusive breastfeeding at 30 and 60 days, and help with baby care at 60 days.
• RNCohortExamining Mother-Reported Poor Sleep and Blood Pressure in Black/African American Mother-Child Dyads.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingIn Black/African American mothers, nighttime awakenings were linked with stage 2 high blood pressure, not with elevated or stage 1 high blood pressure. Mother high blood pressure was also linked with higher child blood pressure readings.
• RNCohort2021Association of Social Behaviors With Community Discharge in Patients with Total Hip and Knee Replacement.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationAfter hip or knee replacement, patients with higher pain, obesity, smoking or substance use were less likely to go home. Alcohol use was linked with greater likelihood of going home. These are associations from records, not proof that changing them alters discharge.
• RNQualitative2021Deciding about the use of a Personal Safety Alerting Device-The need for a legitimation process: A qualitative study.Journal of advanced nursingOlder adults did not adopt personal safety alert devices until they personally saw them as necessary, often after a fall, loss of a partner, health decline, or relative concern. This means nurses can explore critical events and support informed decisions rather than simply supplying devices.
• RNNarrative Review2021A narrative review of peer support barriers and facilitators in kidney care.Journal of renal careUK kidney patients' peer support uptake was limited by low clinician referrals and concerns about supporter relationships or delivery format. Promoting peer support to clinicians and offering flexible access were the main facilitators.
• RNCohort2021Associations Between Single-Family Room Care and Breastfeeding Rates in Preterm Infants.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant AssociationPreterm infants in single-family room NICUs were exclusively directly breastfed far more often at discharge than those in open-bay units. This design did not increase milk volume or maternal self-efficacy, but allowed mothers to be present and breastfeed around the clock.
• RNPilot2021A Feasibility Study of a Volunteer Navigation Program in the Palliative Context.The American journal of hospice & palliative careNine volunteers and eight older adults rated the program acceptable, but 15 of 23 older adults withdrew, so it shows feasibility, not proof of benefit.
• RNSurvey2021Impact of numeracy preferences on information needs for genome sequencing results.Patient education and counselingWomen with early breast cancer who liked numbers wanted more information about genetic test results. Wanting numbers, not feeling able, was linked to this. They mostly wanted treatment, personal and family risk, not technical test details.
• RNMeta-Analysis2021Quantitative systematic review: Sources of inaccuracy in manually measured adult respiratory rate data.Journal of advanced nursingManually counted respiratory rates are frequently wrong. Short counts underestimate breathing, patients slow down when watched, and staff often skip recording or just write down normal numbers like 18 or 20. Treat recorded rates as unreliable unless you measured them yourself.
• RNQualitative2021The experiences of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey: A qualitative study.Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of MidwivesPregnant women in Turkey said fear of infection and unclear information led them to skip or delay prenatal visits; phone or online guidance from doctors, midwives or nurses helped them feel safer.
• RNOther2021Vaccine Hesitancy in Rural Pediatric Primary Care.Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & PractitionersNine of eleven vaccine-hesitant caregivers moved to non-hesitant after a presumptive language and motivational interviewing intervention. The study lacked a control group, so it shows what happened in this clinic, not that the intervention caused the change.
• RNCohort2020Concerns of women regarding pregnancy and childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic.Patient education and counselingPerinatal women in one high-risk community reported widespread concern, stress, and risk-reduction actions, while some changed birth plans, infant sleep practices, and social support. Nurses can ask about these during maternity visits.
• RNQualitative2020Smoking-Related Social Interactions as Experienced by Persons Who Smoked Long-term.Clinical nurse specialist CNSLong-term smokers described seven types of social interactions, from subtle judgment to overt shaming. They resented being told to "just quit" or blamed for illnesses, but accepted direct risk discussions if offered with respect and cessation support.
• RNRCT2020Economic and epidemiological evaluation of text message-based interventions in patients with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemWeekly HIV care text messages lowered viral load more than appointment reminders alone; biweekly messages did not. A 20-year model projected fewer infections and lower treatment costs, but that long-term saving is not directly observed.
• RNRCT2020The Impact of Nurse-Led Cardiac Rehabilitation on Quality of Life and Biophysiological Parameters in Patients With Heart Failure: A Randomized Clinical Trial.The journal of nursing research : JNRPatients with heart failure who received nurse-led cardiac rehabilitation reported better quality of life at 3 months, and disease-specific quality of life at 1 month, than control patients. The program bundled teaching, a booklet, a walk test, and phone calls.
• RNMeta-Analysis2021The association of D-dimers with mortality, intensive care unit admission or acute respiratory distress syndrome in patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): A systematic review and meta-analysis.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careHospitalized patients who died, needed ICU care or developed ARDS had markedly higher D-dimer levels than those who did not. A very high D-dimer is a red flag for severe disease, but this cannot replace clinical assessment.
• RNQualitative2021Effective provider-patient communication of a rare disease diagnosis: A qualitative study of people diagnosed with schwannomatosis.Patient education and counselingPatients with schwannomatosis said good diagnosis communication meant understandable education about cause, prognosis and options; belief in their pain; and a trusting team relationship. Poor explanation left them distressed and unable to seek care.
• RNOther2021Detecting dementia among older, ethnically diverse residents of rural subsidized housing.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Geriatric nurse practitioners did home memory assessments for older residents who screened positive, and 25 of 28 referred residents completed primary care visits. Screening, home assessment, and provider referral happened together, so no single step can be credited.
• PTRNOther2021Older adults' social network and support and its association with physical activity.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Perceived support did not show a clear link with diary exercise minutes, but older adults with knee osteoarthritis and hypertension named many potential helpers. A nurse-led support session increased confidence in 60 of 72.
• RNSurvey2020Factors affecting cancer patients' electronic communication with providers: Implications for COVID-19 induced transitions to telehealth.Patient education and counselingCancer survivors who already sought health information online or tracked health data were more likely to message providers. Better past communication also mattered, but age, gender, race and health status did not once technology use was considered.
• RNRCT2020The effectiveness of telegram-based virtual education versus in-person education on the quality of life in adolescents with moderate-to-severe asthma: A pilot randomized controlled trial.Nursing openTelegram-based asthma education did not improve adolescents' quality of life more than in-person education. In both groups, quality-of-life scores rose after five weeks, but the two groups ended up similar.
• RNCohort2020The Effect of Contextualized Racial and Gendered Stressors, Social Support, and Depression on Hypertension Illness Perceptions and Hypertension Medication Adherence in Young African American Women With Hypertension.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingAmong 85 young African American women with hypertension, overall beliefs about hypertension, stress, support, and depression were not associated with medication adherence. Adherent women had lower systolic BP and believed hypertension affected their life and symptoms less.
• RNSurvey2020Suicidal thinking, depression, and religiosity in a freedom-deprived population.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemIn a Brazilian prison, 48 of 228 people reported suicidal thoughts since incarceration. Women, those without a partner, and people with higher depression scores were more likely to report them; religiosity was not linked to them.
• RNRCT2020Effect of cryotherapy in preventing mucositis associated with the use of 5-fluorouracil.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemCryotherapy did not reduce mucositis more than saline mouthwash. At the third assessment, mucositis was 3.3% with cryotherapy and 13.3% with saline, but the trial did not show a clear difference between the groups.
• RNQualitative2020Experiences of parents who give pharmacological treatment to children with functional constipation at home.Journal of advanced nursingParents giving oral and rectal constipation treatment at home described feeling like the bad parent. They questioned whether forcing a child to cooperate was abuse, and needed clear information and affirmation from healthcare staff.
• RNOther2020Relations of Mindfulness and Illness Acceptance With Psychosocial Functioning in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer and Caregivers.Oncology nursing forumCaregivers' nonjudging, acting with awareness, and acceptance were linked to better relationship quality for both. Patients' and caregivers' own mindfulness and acceptance were linked to less anxiety and depression, but not their partner's.
• RNQualitative2020Communication experiences of family caregivers of hospitalized adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities-A qualitative study.Nursing openFamily caregivers of hospitalized adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities described needing to be at the bedside, teach staff how to communicate, and watch for medication and care delays. Some staff listened and spoke directly to the patient.
• RNSystematic Review2021An Integrative Review of Return to Driving After Concussion in Adolescents.The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School NursesNo evidence-based guideline tells adolescents when to drive after concussion. Clinicians use varied time, symptom, or test-based advice. School nurses can monitor recovery, relay symptoms and assessments, and coordinate gradual return with families and providers.
• RNSurvey2020Development of a social activities scale for community-dwelling older people requiring support.Nursing openA 15-item questionnaire about how often older people needing support socialise, interact with family or use activity programmes was developed. It gave consistent scores and matched another activity measure, but its total score did not separate people needing support from healthy older people.
• RNSurvey2020Family composition and living arrangements-Cross-sectional study on family involvement to self-managed rehabilitation of people with coronary artery disease.Nursing openPeople with coronary artery disease who lived alone reported fewer family issues hindering rehabilitation than those living with grown children, but less support for daily recovery. Men and those with children in the family reported more rehabilitation challenges.
• RNQualitative2020Exploring the barriers of adherence to dietary recommendations among patients with type 2 diabetes: A qualitative study in Iran.Nursing openPeople with type 2 diabetes described ignoring recommended diets to please guests, match family meals, hide their diagnosis, or cope with work fatigue. Nurses can screen for these social barriers before giving dietary advice.
• RNOther2020Factors contributing to reported medication administration incidents in patients' homes - A text mining analysis.Journal of advanced nursingThe most common reported home care medication incidents were missed doses or patients not taking drugs. The most common contributing factor was information not reaching staff. 40.1% caused mild harm.
• RNSystematic Review2020Single-room maternity care: Systematic review and narrative synthesis.Nursing openMost clinical outcomes did not differ between single-room and traditional maternity care; mothers reported higher satisfaction, but the evidence came from weak, uncontrolled studies.
• RNSurvey2020Factors Influencing Received Social Support Among Emerging Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study.Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and AssociatesYounger, married, employed emerging adults with inflammatory bowel disease reported more total support. Those on immunomodulators or biologics reported more tangible support. Emerging adulthood factors were not linked to support.
• RNPilot2020Diary for self-observation: A self-management tool for recipients of lung transplantation-A pilot study.Nursing openEleven lung transplant questionnaire responders used a printed diary regularly, but some stopped when stable and nurses did not consistently ask about it at follow-up.
• RNSurvey2020The predictive role of marital satisfaction on the parental agreement.Nursing openIn 617 Iranian couples, higher marital satisfaction was linked with parents agreeing on parenting style. This is a cross-sectional association, not proof that improving marriage changes parenting.
• RNRCT2020The effectiveness of healthy lifestyle interventions on weight gain in overweight pregnant women: A cluster-randomized controlled trial.Nursing openOverweight pregnant women who received individual diet and exercise counselling gained less weight during pregnancy than those receiving routine prenatal care. The counselling did not improve gestational diabetes, birth size, caesarean delivery or neonatal jaundice.
• RNRCT2020Illness Uncertainty and Its Antecedents for Patients With Prostate Cancer and Their Partners.Oncology nursing forumIllness uncertainty remained stable over 12 months for prostate cancer patients and their partners. Partners reported significantly higher uncertainty than patients. Uncertainty was linked to symptoms, rising PSA, and low social support, but did not change with time since diagnosis.
• RNQualitative2020Young Adults and Their Families Living With Mental Illness: Evaluation of the Usefulness of Family-Centered Support Conversations in Community Mental Health care Settings.Journal of family nursingSeven families living with a young adult's mental illness described three structured conversations as a chance to share beliefs and see each other's everyday struggles. The format was unfamiliar, and families wanted continued conversations.
• RNOtherAlternate Light Source Findings of Common Topical Cosmetics and Three Removal Methods.Journal of forensic nursingCommon make-up products applied to skin produced alternate light absorption or fluorescence, including settings used to assess bruising. Soap and water, alcohol wipes, and make-up wipes removed them with similar success.
• RNOther2021Cost-effectiveness of a telehealth intervention for in-home dementia care support: Findings from the FamTechCare clinical trial.Research in nursing & healthIn-home dementia caregiver support using videorecording and expert review cost $48.43 per dyad per week over 12 weeks and improved caregiver depression and competence more than phone support alone.
• RNQualitative2021Understanding of Health-related Decision-making Terminology Among Cancer Caregivers.Western journal of nursing researchFamily caregivers of adults with advanced cancer often did not understand terms such as palliative care, advance directive or Living Will. They saw treatment choices as routine support and relied heavily on doctors, oncology nurses, family and the internet.
• PTOTRNQualitative2021Parents' experiences of VOICE: A novel support programme in the NICU.Nursing in critical careParents of extreme premature infants described structured NICU meetings as helping them feel involved in care, understand their baby's cues, and gain confidence as parents. They valued personalized information and emotional support.
• RNRCT2021Financial Hardship and Health Related Quality of Life Among Older Latinos With Chronic Diseases.The American journal of hospice & palliative careDifficulty paying for treatment and money worries were linked to lower physical, functional, and social/family quality of life in older Latinos with chronic disease. Medical cost concerns and emotional well-being showed no link.
• RNOther2021Development of practice guidelines for daily oral care in care-dependent older adults to complement the InterRAI suite of instruments using a modified Delphi approach.International journal of older people nursingExperts agreed on practical oral-care items for nursing assistants to use with care-dependent older adults, covering brushing, dentures, tongue cleaning, assistance and resistant behaviour. The guidelines were not tested in patients.
• RNQualitative20203 Dimensions of Treatment Decision Making in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer.Cancer nursingAdolescents and young adults with cancer shift from passive to active roles in treatment decisions as they gain experience. They readily lead minor supportive care choices but prefer collaboration with parents and clinicians for major, life-altering decisions.