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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• RNOther2020Vaccipack, A Mobile App to Promote Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake Among Adolescents Aged 11 to 14 Years: Development and Usability Study.JMIR nursingParents and adolescents found the Vaccipack app easy to use and intended to use it to track HPV vaccines. However, this was a usability test, not a trial, so it does not prove the app increases actual vaccination rates.
• RNPilot2020Experiences of Complex Patients With Telemonitoring in a Nurse-Led Model of Care: Multimethod Feasibility Study.JMIR nursing17 of 26 patients with complex chronic conditions completed 6 months of nurse-led telemonitoring, and participants said it was helpful. This is feasibility, not proof of better health.
• RNCohortAssociation of Delivery Outcomes With the Number of Childbirth Education Sessions.The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursingOverall cesarean delivery was not associated with childbirth education sessions. Three or more sessions were linked to higher shared decision-making and lower planned cesarean birth, a secondary outcome.
• RNOther2021Enabling Nurse-Patient Communication With a Mobile App: Controlled Pretest-Posttest Study With Nurses and Non-English-Speaking Patients.JMIR nursingNurses using a phrase app with images and audio for non-English-speaking patients rated interactions as more successful and felt more confident, and reported less frustration, than when they did not use it. Interviewed patients found it helpful, but the study was observational.
• RNSurvey2021Association between sleep quality, anxiety and depression among Korean breast cancer survivors.Nursing open72.2% of breast cancer survivors were poor sleepers. Daytime dysfunction and not feeling refreshed on waking were sleep factors associated with anxiety and depression.
• RNSystematic Review2021Nursing-sensitive indicators for nursing care: A systematic review (1997-2017).Nursing openAcross 39 studies, higher patient-to-nurse ratios consistently linked to increased mortality and failure to rescue. However, findings for nurse education and experience were mixed. The sheer variety of staffing definitions used makes comparing results across hospitals difficult.
• RNOther2021Developing an Outpatient Pediatric Pre-Procedure COVID-19 Testing Model.Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia NursesPediatric preprocedure COVID-19 testing screened 1,707 patients, found five positive tests, and weekly volume grew from 10 patients in the first week to over 250 by week 10.
• RNOther2021A cross-sectional study on the relationship between meditation training and emotional intelligence in women.Nursing openMidlife women who had meditated for years reported better recognition and management of emotions than non-meditators. This is an association, not proof that meditation causes emotional or sleep benefits.
• RNSurvey2021Quality of life among frail older persons (65+ years) in nursing homes: A cross-sectional study.Nursing openNo clear differences in quality of life were found between men and women or between younger and older residents. Residents rated autonomy and physical health lowest, social relationships and death/dying highest.
• RNSurvey2021Factors associated with chemsex in Portugal during the COVID-19 pandemic.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemPortuguese men who have sex with men reported chemsex in 20.2% during social distancing. Group sex, condomless sex, using PrEP to prevent COVID-19, and COVID testing were associated with chemsex.
• RNNarrative Review2021Intensive Care Unit Scoring Systems.Critical care nurseICU severity scores like APACHE and SOFA compare patient groups, not individuals. They should not predict one patient's death or justify denying care. Use them to track organ dysfunction and unit quality, but let clinical judgment override the number.
• RNSystematic Review2020Predicted Influences of Artificial Intelligence on the Domains of Nursing: Scoping Review.JMIR nursingLittle direct evidence describes how AI may influence compassionate nursing care. Robots dominated included work. Potential benefits were more nurse time and comfort; risks included deception, tension, infantilization, privacy harm, and unclear accountability.
• RNRCT2020Effect of a Smartphone-Based App on the Quality of Life of Patients With Heart Failure: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR nursingIn heart failure, adding a smartphone app to routine care improved quality of life at 3 months. The app was bundled with training, reminders, and researcher support, so its separate contribution is unclear.
• RNOtherA 28-Day Challenge to Help Quit Smoking Using Telephone Follow-Ups Combined With the WeChat App: The Impact of the Humanistic Approach on Smoking Cessation.Journal of addictions nursingSmokers in a WeChat group with phone check-ins reported a 65.7% quit rate. Even those who failed to quit cut their daily cigarettes significantly. No control group or biochemical testing was used.
• RNSurveyThe Contribution of Material, Behavioral, Psychological, and Social-Relational Factors to Income-Related Disparities in Cardiovascular Risk Among Older Adults.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingLower income was linked to higher 10-year cardiovascular risk in Korean adults aged 65 to 74 years. Social-relational factors were more closely associated with this gap in men of that age, and material factors in women.
• RNSurvey2021Development and validation of the self-stigma scale in people with diabetes.Nursing openA 16-item Korean diabetes self-stigma scale measured four aspects in 399 adults with type 2 diabetes, but results were mixed, so use cautiously.
• RNSurvey2021Cultural adaptation and validation of the Survivor Unmet Needs Survey Short-Form among cancer patients in China.Nursing openA 30-item Chinese survey for cancer survivors gave consistent answers and went along with depression and quality-of-life scores in 428 patients, so it may help nurses ask about unmet information, work, care access, and emotional needs.
• RNRCT2022Infant stimulation reduces weight loss and increases breastfeeding: a randomized controlled trial.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaBasic sucking counts and timing did not differ, but milk volume, exclusive breastfeeding at week 5, and weight gain were higher after home sensory stimulation.
• RNMeta-Analysis2021Predictive validity of the braden scale for pressure injury risk assessment in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Nursing openThe Braden Scale flagged 78% of adults who later developed pressure injuries and correctly cleared 72% who did not. Cut-off values ranged from 10 to 20; the authors recommended 18, but accuracy varied by setting, age and ethnicity.
• RNCohortExploring Depressive Symptoms and Anxiety Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and/or Flutter at the Time of Cardioversion or Ablation.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingPatients awaiting or just after cardioversion or ablation often reported depressive symptoms or anxiety, and higher scores tracked with worse AF-specific quality of life. Anxiety was not linked to later recurrence.
• RNCohortA Mixed Methods, Observational Investigation of Physical Activity, Exercise, and Diet Among Older Ugandans Living With and Without Chronic HIV Infection.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACMeasured activity and six-minute walk distance did not differ significantly between older Ugandans with and without HIV. Participants described everyday tasks like carrying water as exercise, and BMI was lower in people with HIV.
• RNSurveySexuality After Treatment of Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma: Patients' Experiences and Psychometric Testing of the Sexual Adjustment Questionnaire-Swedish Version II.Cancer nursingPatients treated for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma often said sexual interest and relationship closeness had declined. Nurses can ask survivors which area matters and whether they want support.
• OTRNNarrative Review2022A research agenda for promoting continence for people living with dementia in the community: Recommendations based on a critical review and expert-by-experience opinion.Journal of clinical nursingHome continence care for people with dementia is under-researched. The review found no robust evidence for most interventions, yet clinicians should assess causes, discuss continence, and avoid defaulting to containment alone.
• RNRCT2022Comparison of the effectiveness of home visits and telephone follow-up on the self-efficacy of patients having un-dergone coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) and the burden of their family caregivers: A randomized con-trolled trial.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaFour weeks of nurse-led home visits or phone calls raised CABG patients' confidence in managing their recovery and lowered their family caregivers' burden. Phone follow-up matched home visits in effectiveness, offering a practical option when travel or distance is a barrier.
• RNSystematic Review2022Social Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic. A Systematic Review.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaSchool disruption, family stress, domestic violence, reduced marriage, sexual difficulties, transport problems and misinformation were reported during COVID-19 restrictions. This review maps harms, not tested interventions.
• PTRNRCT2022Effect of a multimedia training programme for pain management on pain intensity and depression in patients with non-specific chronic back pain.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaMultimedia pain training showed no clear difference from routine care at each measured time for pain or depression. Change over time differed between groups, and baseline depression was higher in the multimedia group.
• RNRCT2022Promoting health literacy through the teach back method among Iranian health ambassadors: A randomized controlled trial.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaHealth ambassadors who learned through teach-back scored higher on health literacy than those given routine education. The intervention group's mean score rose to 69.13 while the control group stayed at 58.76. Teach-back requires learners to explain information back in their own words.
• RNRCT2022The effect of Teach-back method education on the control of asthma and family care pressure of patients in Iran.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaAsthma patients who received a teach-back education package with sessions, booklet, and phone follow-up had higher asthma control scores at 8 weeks than controls, and caregivers reported lower care pressure.
• RNCase Series2022Characteristics, treatment, and nursing care of patients infected by Sars-CoV-2 hospitalized in intensive care units: multicenter study of colombian hospitals.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaColombian ICU patients with severe or critical SARS-CoV-2 ARDS who died were older, had more cardiopulmonary comorbidities, and received more pronation, ventilation, vasopressors, renal replacement, and enteral feeding; survivors had more oral hygiene and family video calls.
• RNOther2022Evaluation of Indicators of a Vascular Access Device Program led by Nursing Professionals in a High-complexity University Hospital in Colombia.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaIn a nursing-led vascular access program, first-attempt success was 65.7% and infection rates were low, but PICC dwell time exceeded standards. The program showed safe practice but highlighted delays in referral and catheter maintenance.
• RNSurvey2022Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness among HIV-Positive People from Buenos Aires, Argentina.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaAmong HIV-positive adults, poor medication adherence was linked to worse self-reported adjustment, especially around health care and extended family. Use these areas for assessment and education, not as proof of cause.
• RNOther2021A Cross-Sectional Exploration of Cytokine-Symptom Networks in Breast Cancer Survivors Using Network Analysis.The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieresAmong breast cancer survivors, perceived cognitive impairment and the cytokine IL-2 were the most connected variables linking symptoms and inflammation. Higher IL-2 was associated with lower stress, loneliness, fatigue and cognitive impairment. This is descriptive, not proof of cause.
• RNCohort2021Missed Work Among Caregivers of Children With a High Body Mass Index: Child, Parent, and Household Characteristics.The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School NursesCaregivers missed work more often when their child visited a health provider two or more times in the past year or when parents rated the child's health as good, fair, or poor. Child obesity status itself was not associated with missed work.
• RNSurvey2021Brief Underage Alcohol Use Screener Scores Predict Health Risk Behaviors.The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School NursesHigher scores on a brief teen alcohol screener were linked to riding with an impaired driver, cigarette use, marijuana use, and unplanned sex, but not sex without a condom. The screener may help school nurses identify students at wider risk.
• RNRCT2021Mothering in the Context of Mental Disorder: Effect of Caregiving Load on Maternal Health in a Predominantly Hispanic Sample.Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses AssociationMothers receiving mental or substance use services had more fatigue, pain, and higher BMI when caregiving load was higher. Nurses can ask how many children they care for and whether any have emotional or medical problems.
• RNSurvey2021Characteristics Associated With School Health Services for the Management of Chronic Health Conditions.The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School NursesSchools with a nurse were 51.5% more likely to provide all four key chronic health services. Access to a consulting physician was also linked to more services. Schools with majority minority students provided fewer services.
• RNCohort2021Association between malnutrition risk and pain in older hospital patients.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesOlder hospital patients with severe or unbearable pain had a 1.439 times higher probability of malnutrition risk than those without pain. Mild to moderate pain showed no significant association. Screen nutrition status carefully in patients reporting severe pain.
• RNSystematic Review2021Physical restraint of children and adolescents in mental health inpatient services: A systematic review and narrative synthesis.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityRestraint in child and adolescent mental health inpatient services was associated with younger age, male gender, aggression, self-harm, diagnoses, emergency admissions and longer stays. No study reported children’s own psychological harm.
• RNSystematic Review2021The predictors, barriers and facilitators to effective management of acute pain in children by emergency medical services: A systematic mixed studies review.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityEffective pre-hospital pain management in children is predicted by younger age, male sex, traumatic pain and analgesic administration. Qualitative data show clinicians fear side effects and lack paediatric training, while parents feel excluded from care, creating barriers to effective treatment.
• RNSystematic ReviewBody Image, Sexuality, and Sexual Functioning in Women With Gynecologic Cancer: An Integrative Review of the Literature and Implications for Research.Cancer nursingWomen with cervical or uterine cancer report problems with body image, sexuality, and sexual function after treatment, especially with radiation or surgery. Many said providers did not ask or explain long-term side effects.
• RNOtherDeveloping a Next-of-Kin Involvement Guide in Cancer Care-Results From a Consensus Process.Cancer nursingA cancer care panel suggested involving next-of-kin by documenting their observations, clarifying their role, training them, and using discharge checklists. This guide is a consensus suggestion, not tested evidence that it improves care.
• RNCohortIdentification of Cardiovascular Patient Groups at Risk for Poor Medication Adherence: A Cluster Analysis.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingYounger employed cardiovascular patients using a small number of medicines and having unhealthy lifestyles had the poorest self-reported adherence. Older patients using more medicines were not the least adherent group.
• RNRCTThe Effect of Rehospitalization and Emergency Department Visits on Subsequent Adherence to Weight Telemonitoring.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingAfter heart failure hospitalization, daily weighing adherence fell nearly 20% in the next two weeks. Emergency department visits did not change adherence. Neither event prompted patients to weigh themselves more.
• RNOther2022Development and semantic validation of an instrument for the assessment of knowledge and attitudes towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation in adolescents.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaExpert review and adolescent wording checks showed CPR knowledge and attitude tools may be usable for 11-13 year olds, but further testing is needed.
• RNSurvey2022The relationship between obesity and nursing care problems in intensive care patients in Austria.Nursing in critical careObese ICU patients did not have significantly more nursing care problems than non-obese patients. Pressure-ulcer risk was numerically lower in obese patients, but the main group differences were not significant.
• RNSystematic Review2022Challenges for maintaining surgical care practices in the COVID-19 pandemic: an integrative review.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaDuring COVID-19, surgical services had to move staff and beds to intensive care, postpone elective operations, follow delayed-surgery patients, and counter misinformation and distress. This review maps service challenges, not evidence that a treatment works.
• RNPilot2022Sustained Effects From a School-Based Intervention Pilot Study for Children With Asthma and Anxiety.The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School NursesIn 32 schoolchildren with asthma and anxiety symptoms, a school-based asthma education and coping-skills program improved anxiety, confidence in managing asthma, and asthma control. It did not change emergency visits or school absences. No control group means effects are uncertain.
• RNSurvey2022Psychometric Evaluation of the TIC Grade, a Self-Report Measure to Assess Youth Perceptions of the Quality of Trauma-Informed Care They Received.Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses AssociationYouth who completed the TIC Grade rated trauma-informed care mostly positively, and a single letter grade tracked the fuller questionnaire. It gives clinicians quick client feedback, not proof that care improves health.
• RNSurvey2022Sports- or Physical Activity-Related Concussions and Feelings of Sadness or Hopelessness Among U.S. High School Students: Results From the 2017 Youth Behavior Risk Survey.The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School NursesHigh school students who reported a sports-related concussion were more likely to report persistent sadness or hopelessness than those who did not. This association was significant for female and White students, but not for Black, Hispanic, or 11th-grade students.
• RNOther2021Associations Among Maternal Adiposity, Insulin, and Adipokines in Circulation and Human Milk.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant AssociationAt 1 month postpartum, mothers' serum adiponectin was positively associated with human milk adiponectin, with one outlier. The study examined maternal fat mass and serum hormones as predictors of milk insulin and leptin, but measured no infant outcomes.