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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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• RNQualitative2022Recruitment Strategies to Engage Newcomer Mothers of African Descent in Maternal Mental Health Research in Canada.Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing SocietyPostpartum Black African newcomer women in Canada hesitated to join mental health research because stigma and beliefs about strength made 'mental illness' unacceptable. Community trust-building and wording changes helped recruit 10 women. These are recruitment themes, not clinical evidence.
• OTRNOther2022Symptoms and daily experiences reported by children with cancer using a game-based app.Journal of pediatric nursingPain was reported by all school-age children with cancer using a game app between visits, and on 55.2% of days; fatigue was reported by 78.9% of children. Their diary entries described ordinary play, school and family life alongside treatment bother.
• PTRNQualitative2022Identified gamification opportunities for digital patient journey solution during an arthroplasty journey: secondary analysis of patients' interviews.Nursing openPatients undergoing hip or knee replacement suggested that digital journey tools could include clear goals, checklists, activity tracking, progressive exercises, visual timelines, and supervised peer or staff support. This was not a test of whether such tools improve outcomes.
• RNSurvey2022Development and validation of a self-management behavior questionnaire for Chinese enterostomy patients.International journal of nursing sciencesA 40-item Chinese questionnaire for enterostomy patients' self-management scored consistently and covered diet, symptoms, treatment, information, and social and emotional behavior. It was tested in 200 patients at a Chinese hospital, so use it cautiously.
• RNSurvey2022Barriers to nurse-patient communication in primary healthcare centers in Bahrain: Patient perspective.International journal of nursing sciencesPatients in Bahrain health centers reported that language differences, nurses' low confidence, negative attitudes, unwillingness to communicate, and too few nurses or too much work were barriers to communication.
• PTRNNarrative Review2022Bone Health Issues in the Pediatric Oncology Patient.Seminars in oncology nursingPediatric cancer treatment can damage growing bones. Monitor bone health before, during and after therapy, teach calcium/vitamin D and weight-bearing activity, and refer for a bone density scan or endocrine evaluation when treatment puts children at risk.
• RNOther2022Intersections between rural women's resilience and quality of life: a mixed-methods study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemRural women in Brazil described spirituality, belonging and community support as protective for resilience and quality of life. Quantitative testing linked resilience mainly with social functioning.
• RNQualitative2022Service users' experiences with mobile safety alarms in home care: A qualitative study.Nursing openTen home care users described a mobile safety alarm as giving them the confidence to be alone and go outside, but not as a replacement for human contact. Guidance on its use varied widely. Some found the device too bulky, uncomfortable or fragile to carry.
• RNOther2022Objective Sleep-Wake Characteristics Are Associated With Diabetes Symptoms in Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes.The science of diabetes self-management and careWrist-measured shorter sleep, lower sleep efficiency, longer time to fall asleep, and more variable sleep were linked to higher diabetes distress and symptoms in 46 young adults with type 1 diabetes. This does not show sleep caused symptoms.
• RNQualitative2022A Mixed-Methods Study of Experiences During Pregnancy Among Black Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic.The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursingBlack pregnant women described grief over cancelled showers and classes, plus anxiety about one-person visitor limits forcing them to choose between partners and family. Telehealth felt impersonal. They feared hospital exposure for themselves and newborns, leaving them isolated.
• RNOther2022Nursing Care at End of Life in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesDying children in intensive care often had low average pain, but discomfort came in episodes. Nurses can watch for higher peak pain in children with cancer and more episodic pain or agitation in children with longer stays.
• RNQualitative2021Community and Provider Perspectives on Molecular HIV Surveillance and Cluster Detection and Response for HIV Prevention: Qualitative Findings From King County, Washington.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACCommunity members trusted molecular HIV surveillance more when they already had positive relationships with public health clinics. They feared the word surveillance, disclosure, violence, stigma, and criminalization, and wanted clear, confidential messaging.
• RNQualitative2022Patients' body image after open abdominal surgery of abdominal aortic aneurysm - Perceptions and experiences.Nursing openAfter open aortic aneurysm repair, patients often pictured the graft as a separate tube or spare part, feared it might fail, and felt powerless yet trusting. Their drawings showed gaps in understanding.
• PTRNNarrative Review2022Bone Health Considerations in Breast Cancer.Seminars in oncology nursingBreast cancer endocrine therapy can rapidly reduce bone density. Use bone density screening, calcium, vitamin D, weight-bearing exercise, and consider bisphosphonates when fracture risk warrants.
• RNRCT2022Efficacy of a Self-managed Cooling Intervention for Pain and Physical Activity in Individuals With Recently Healed Chronic Venous Leg and Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyAdding a cooling patch to compression, leg elevation, or therapeutic footwear did not reduce pain or increase physical activity in people with recently healed venous leg or diabetic foot ulcers. Pain was low at baseline, and few completed 6-month activity questionnaires.
• RNOther2022Treatment self-regulation questionnaire across three self-care behaviours: An instrument validation study in Iranian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Nursing openThe Persian Treatment Self-Regulation Questionnaire reliably measures diet, exercise, and medication motivation in people with type 2 diabetes. However, the 'amotivation' subscale fails to separate from 'autonomous motivation', so scores for these two should not be interpreted as distinct factors.
• RNQualitative2022Experiences of At-Risk Women in Accessing Breastfeeding Social Support During the Covid-19 Pandemic.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant AssociationAt-risk postpartum women in Ontario described pandemic restrictions as blocking in-person breastfeeding help. Online groups and resources often felt unhelpful or pressuring, while safety, clear communication, and face-to-face contact mattered.
• RNNarrative Review2022Addressing vaccine hesitancy and resistance for COVID-19 vaccines.International journal of nursing studiesVaccine hesitancy ranges from delay to refusal. Nurses should build trust, tailor conversations, and improve access rather than rely on financial incentives or assume mandates will transfer to COVID-19.
• RNQualitative2022Emotional consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in adolescents: challenges to public health.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PAdolescents interviewed about pandemic isolation described initial relief, then loneliness, anxiety, worsening of existing distress, and an account mentioned suicidal thoughts; increased social media did not relieve distress.
• RNOther2022The quality of life of older adults acutely admitted to the emergency department: A cross-sectional study.Nursing openOlder adults receiving homecare before emergency admission rated their quality of life lower, especially family and health. Quality of life during admission did not differ by 30-day readmission.
• RNNarrative Review2022Barriers and Facilitators Influencing Arab Muslim Immigrant and Refugee Women's Breast Cancer Screening: A Narrative Review.Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing SocietyArab Muslim immigrant and refugee women often avoided breast cancer screening because of language barriers, shame, fatalism, fear, and resettlement demands. Female, Arabic-speaking providers, interpreters, reminders, and mosque-based education were reported to help.
• RNCohort2022Hospice Referral in Advanced Cancer in New Jersey.Journal of hospice and palliative nursing : JHPN : the official journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses AssociationIn New Jersey hospitalizations for metastatic cancer, only 11.4% were referred to hospice. Black, Hispanic, non-English-speaking, Medicaid or private payer patients were less likely to be referred, while pain and depression were linked with higher referral.
• RNQualitative2021Adaptive Challenges, Adaptive Work, and Adaptive Leadership Among Women Living With HIV in the Southern United States: Findings From a Qualitative Study.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACWomen living with HIV described technical problems with getting and taking medication, emotional strain and disclosure fears, and active work to manage care, support family, and collaborate with providers.
• RNSurveyNew Mothers' Perceptions of Pressure to Breastfeed.MCN. The American journal of maternal child nursingMost new mothers felt pressure to breastfeed, mainly from themselves and society. Pressure was linked to poorer breastfeeding experience and confidence, but not to anxiety or depression. Ask about self-expectations.
• OTSLPRNQualitative2022Family caregivers' perceptions and experiences of participating in the learning skills together intervention to build self-efficacy for providing complex care.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Caregivers of people with dementia said this online group training helped their confidence with complex care. They valued plain-language content, expert answers, peer stories, goal setting, and practice at home. It describes experiences, not proof that self-efficacy improved.
• RNCase-Control2022Analysis of factors associated with hematopoietic stem-cell retransplantation: a case-control study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAmong 84 transplant patients, disease relapse was the main reason for retransplantation. Sepsis and bile acid medication use were linked to retransplantation in the analysis. These are associations from records, not proof of cause.
• PTRNOther2022The effect of slow deep breathing relaxation exercise on pain levels during and post chest tube removal after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.International journal of nursing sciencesAfter chest tube removal after bypass surgery, patients who added slow deep breathing to usual care had lower pain scores at 5 and 15 minutes than those receiving usual care with analgesics.
• RNSurvey2022Quality of life related to functional dependence, family functioning and social support in older adults.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PIn older adults in Mexico, greater independence in daily activities, better family functioning and stronger perceived social support were associated with higher quality of life. These cross-sectional links cannot prove that changing any one factor improves quality of life.
• RNCohort2022The association between frailty of older stroke patients during hospitalization and one-year all-cause mortality: A multicenter survey in China.International journal of nursing sciencesFrailty assessed in hospital was linked to higher one-year mortality among 530 older stroke patients. A five-item frailty screen may help nurses identify patients at higher mortality risk.
• RNQualitative2022Patient Pain Experiences and the Emergency Department Encounter: A Qualitative Analysis.Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management NursesED patients said pain assessments often did not change medication, and opioid restrictions made them feel judged. After discharge some took fewer pills to avoid addiction; others ran out and sought street opioids.
• RNOther2022Distress management in cancer patients：Guideline implementation based on CAN-IMPLEMENT.International journal of nursing sciencesStandardized distress screening and nurse-led management reduced positive distress rates in gastric cancer patients from 22.7% to 9.3% and lowered distress scores. This was a historical comparison, not a randomized trial, so other factors may explain the improvement.
• RNQualitative2022The social determinants of health influencing obesity for the aged in the Pakpoon community context: A qualitative study.International journal of nursing sciencesParticipants in a Thai community described obesity in older adults as tied to easy access to fatty foods, family-supplied meals, cultural beliefs that overweight means dignity, and eating large amounts before bed.
• RNOther2022Application of rational emotive behavior therapy in patients with colorectal cancer undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy.International journal of nursing sciencesAdding a 6-week bundle of counseling, education, WeChat, group talks, relaxation, music and homework to routine nursing care was associated with lower anxiety, depression, symptom burden and sleep problems during chemotherapy for colorectal cancer. No single component can be credited.
• RNOther2022The Chinese version of the revised Diabetes Distress Scale for adults with type 2 diabetes: Translation and validation study.International journal of nursing sciencesA Chinese 17-item diabetes distress questionnaire appeared usable for adults with type 2 diabetes. It covered the same distress areas as the original and was understood by patients, but it does not prove any treatment works.
• RNQualitative2022Health needs of women victims of sexual violence in search for legal abortion.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemWomen seeking legal abortion after sexual violence described distress, sleep and eating problems, work and child-care pressures, fear of judgment, and need for confidential, clear information and support.
• RNOther2022Adaptation and validation of pediatric peripheral intravenous catheter insertion and care practices audit tools.International journal of nursing sciencesIndonesian versions of three pediatric peripheral IV catheter tools were translated and rated as relevant by experts and understandable by nurses and parents. They are available for use in Indonesian audits, not tested to improve patient outcomes.
• RNCohortImplementation of Pressure Injury Prevention Strategies in Acute Care: Results From the 2018-2019 International Pressure Injury Prevalence Survey.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyPrevention strategies were reported more often in acute care patients with hospital-acquired pressure injuries than in those without, but repositioning, heel elevation, moisture management and nutrition support still had gaps.
• RNOther2022Adverse events in critically ill patients: a cross-sectional study.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PIn a Brazilian adult ICU, 52.3% of 88 patients had adverse events, most often infection and pressure injury. Longer stay, higher nursing care need, and higher severity were associated with events; staffing was below calculated need.
• RNCohort2022Written discharge communication of diagnostic and decision-making information for persons living with dementia during hospital to skilled nursing facility transitions.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Among dementia patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities, 81.9% of documented power of attorney for health care records, 88.0% of activated records, and 70.4% of code status records were omitted from discharge summaries. Dementia diagnosis was omitted in 21.5%.
• RNSystematic Review2022Literature Review of Mothers Diagnosed With COVID-19 and the Impact on Breastfeeding Their Newborns.Nursing for women's healthAmong 3,872 breastfed newborns born to mothers diagnosed with COVID-19, 2.35% tested positive, mostly asymptomatic, and all recovered. The review cannot show breastfeeding caused infection.
• RNSurvey2022Age, motor dysfunction and neuropsychiatric symptoms impact quality of life in multiple sclerosis.Revista brasileira de enfermagemPeople with mild to moderate multiple sclerosis had lower quality of life than controls, especially in physical and mental domains. Age, motor dysfunction and anxiety or depression were associated with poorer quality of life, not only disease severity.
• RNCohort2022Mortality of Care Home Residents and Community-Dwelling Controls During the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020: Matched Cohort Study.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationCare home residents had much higher mortality than matched community controls. In April 2020, after accounting for the underlying difference and the April increase in controls, their mortality rate rose a further 76%.
• RNSurvey2022Understanding Whole-Person Health and Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond: A Cross-sectional and Descriptive Correlation Study.JMIR nursingAdults at a state fair reported more strengths than challenges on average, but over half had emotional challenges, especially tiredness and stress. Those with emotional challenges had fewer strengths, more challenges and needs, and their strengths were less often reported together.
• RNOther2022A letter is not enough: Women's preferences for and experiences of receiving breast density information.Patient education and counselingMost women wanted breast density information from a provider (80%), but low literacy women more often wanted a letter (21% versus 10%). Offer written information plus a chance to ask questions.
• RNOther2022Patient demographics and clinical characteristics influence opioid and nonopioid pain management prescriptions of primary care NPs, PAs, and physicians.Journal of the American Association of Nurse PractitionersPatient traits, not provider type, were linked to opioid and nonopioid prescriptions in 39,936 veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain. White, age 41-64, no postsecondary education, fair/poor health, and 5+ comorbidities had higher opioid odds; Black, younger than 65, and female patients had higher nonopioid odds.
• RNSurvey2022Caregiver Preferences and Barriers Toward Accessing Pediatric Dermatology Care for Childhood Atopic Dermatitis.Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & PractitionersMost caregivers of children with atopic dermatitis wanted earlier dermatology care. Many were referred by their primary care provider. Appointment wait was the most reported barrier, though most denied major barriers.
• OTRNQualitative2022Experiences of Women of Short Stature During the Perinatal Period.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNNine women of short stature, all with cesarean births, said clinicians lacked disability-specific maternity knowledge, so they learned pregnancy needs from disability groups and social media, and faced inaccessible tables, beds, bassinets, and baby equipment.
• RNOtherUse of a Convex Pouching System in the Postoperative Period: A National Consensus.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyNo studies tested whether convex pouching is safe or effective in the postoperative period. Ten experts agreed it can be used to secure a seal, reduce leakage, and protect peristomal skin, based on consensus rather than evidence.
• RNNarrative ReviewMoisture-Associated Skin Damage: Expanding Practice Based on the Newest ICD-10-CM Codes for Irritant Contact Dermatitis Associated With Digestive Secretions and Fecal or Urinary Effluent From an Abdominal Stoma or Enterocutaneous Fistula.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyIrritant dermatitis around stomas and fistulas is common and is now coded by the moisture source. Nurses should assess effluent type, protect skin, secure tubes, fit pouches, and avoid upsizing leaking tubes.
• RNMeta-Analysis2022Effect of thermometry on the prevention of diabetic foot ulcers: a systematic review with meta-analysis.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemPeople with diabetes who used a home infrared foot thermometer and diary recording, sometimes with counseling and a pedometer, had fewer new foot ulcers than standard foot care, with moderate certainty evidence.