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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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• OTSLPRNSystematic Review2022The use of visual methods to support communication with older adults with cognitive impairment: A scoping review.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Photos, pictograms, Talking Mats, and web-based decision aids were used to help older adults with cognitive impairment express preferences, understand information, and take part in decisions. Some studies reported better understanding or communication, but retention and expressing choices sometimes did not improve.
• RNCohort2022There is little association between prehospital delay, persistent symptoms, and post-discharge healthcare utilization in patients evaluated for acute coronary syndrome.Applied nursing research : ANRPrehospital delay showed little association with persistent symptoms or healthcare use after ED evaluation for possible ACS. Some small associations appeared in both groups, but they were weak.
• RNQualitative2022Nurses' Experiences Using an Interactive System to Assess and Manage Treatment-Related Symptoms of Patients With Pancreatic Cancer: Interview Study.JMIR nursingNurses found the Interaktor app helped them spot struggling patients who wouldn't call, but managing it added significant workload without extra staff. Alerts over weekends caused anxiety, and using a separate system for documentation created duplication.
• RNSystematic Review2022Impact of digital social media on the perception of loneliness and social isolation in older adults.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemSeven studies showed positive results, but four reported barriers or need for stronger evidence. Across 11 included studies, evidence is mixed, so do not promise benefit.
• RNCohort2022Characteristics of elderspeak communication in hospital dementia care: Findings from The Nurse Talk observational study.International journal of nursing studiesHospital nursing staff used elderspeak, a patronizing style, in 85 of 88 dementia care encounters, making up 28.7% of their speech. Older staff nurses, delirium, and longer stays were linked to more elderspeak, not dementia severity.
• RNOther2022Implementation of the drive-through strategy for COVID-19 vaccination: an experience report.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PA drive-through vaccination unit in São Paulo gave 9,698 doses over 25 days. Missed doses were 1.8%, and staff used safety huddles, dose checks and cold-chain controls. It describes operations, not proof the model works.
• RNSystematic Review2022Blood pressure variability in individuals with diabetes mellitus: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemBlood pressure variability studies in adults with diabetes mostly used electronic cuff devices, but measurement schedules varied and validation status was not reported for some. This maps monitoring methods, not effects on outcomes.
• RNCohort2022Pain management in hospitalized children: A cross-sectional study.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PIn 1,251 hospitalized children, pain care gaps were common: 481 had pain, 11.2% were not assessed, and only 6 received recorded non-pharmacological measures. Nurses should audit assessment, medication administration, and reassessment.
• OTRNQualitative2022Experiences of Sleep Problems Among Older Korean Immigrants.Research in gerontological nursingOlder Korean immigrants described poor sleep leaving them dizzy, forgetful, anxious and tired. They napped, used devices, prayed, and sometimes tried coffee, alcohol, or sleeping pills. Worry about family, finances, and living alone kept them awake.
• RNSurvey2022Welcoming, supportive care in US birthing facilities and realization of breastfeeding goals.MidwiferyBirthing parents who felt welcomed, supported, and cared for physically and emotionally were more likely to report meeting breastfeeding goals. This survey shows a link, not that the feelings caused success.
• RNOther2022Validation of a patient safety checklist for radiological procedures in hemodynamics.Revista brasileira de enfermagemTwo nurses independently checked an adapted Brazilian Portuguese safety checklist during 30 elective radiological procedures and gave the same answer on 19 of 28 items. The study tested agreement, not whether the checklist prevents complications.
• RNOther2022Acupuncture for perceived stress in pregnant women: an intervention study.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PPregnant women who completed six acupuncture sessions reported lower perceived stress at three weeks. Without a control group, the study cannot show that acupuncture caused the drop.
• RNPilot2022Feasibility and Performance of Hemoglobin A1C Self-Testing During COVID-19 Among African Americans With Type 2 Diabetes.The science of diabetes self-management and careHome A1C self-testing with A1CNow was feasible and repeatable, but 24.7% of attempts failed. Staff A1CNow readings were 0.68% lower than DCA readings. Do not rely on it for major treatment changes.
• RNRCT2022The effect of self-management online modules plus nurse-led support on pain and quality of life among young adults with irritable bowel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial.International journal of nursing studiesOnline self-management modules reduced pain in young adults with IBS. Adding nurse-led phone consultations did not reduce pain further but improved quality of life and anxiety more than modules alone.
• RNMeta-Analysis2022Glycaemic control and its associated factors in patients with type 2 diabetes in the Middle East and North Africa: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of advanced nursingSmoking, obesity, longer diabetes duration and higher waist-to-hip ratio were linked to poorer glycaemic control in MENA adults with type 2 diabetes; physical activity and self-management were linked to better control.
• RNQualitative2022Patients' lived experiences of breathlessness prior to prehospital care - A phenomenological study.Nursing openPatients with breathlessness described fear of dying and waiting until control was lost before calling. They feared burdening ambulance staff, so delay may not mean mild symptoms.
• RNOther2022Examining the Clinical Utility of the Brief Interview for Mental Status.Research in gerontological nursingThe BIMS behaved mostly as one cognitive measure, but it could hardly separate patients in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities into two cognitive levels, and 41.9% scored the maximum, so it may miss mild problems.
• RNCohort2022Risk factors for severity and mortality in adults testing positive for COVID-19 in the VI Health Area of Albacete.Enfermeria clinicaOlder age, hypertension and diabetes were each linked to a poor COVID-19 course in 372 adults in Albacete. Sex, BMI and alcohol, tobacco or drug use showed no clear link. These are associations from a retrospective cohort, not proof of cause.
• OTRNQualitative2022Exploring the Impacts of COVID-19 Public Health Measures on Community-Dwelling People Living With Dementia and Their Family Caregivers: A Longitudinal, Qualitative Study.Journal of family nursingCaregivers of community-dwelling people living with dementia described public health measures as adding constant teaching, supply costs and safety monitoring, while day programs closed and home supports were reduced, leaving families isolated and exhausted.
• RNOther2022Associated factors of neonatal near miss among newborns of adolescent mothers in Brazil.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PNewborns of adolescent mothers had similar near-miss rates at ages 12 to 16 and 17 to 19. Risk clustered with inadequate prenatal care, public delivery, trouble finding a maternity hospital, multiple pregnancy, maternal near miss, and previous low birth weight.
• RNSystematic Review2022Oral Microbes in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia: Practice and Research Implications.Critical care nurseHospitalized adults with pneumonia commonly had oral microbes such as Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. Nurses should provide consistent oral care and hand hygiene, but no single oral care regimen was identified for all patients.
• RNOther2022The Implementation of Evidence-Informed Family Nursing Practices: A Scoping Review of Strategies, Contextual Determinants, and Outcomes.Journal of family nursingEducation plus local mentors or champions was the common implementation approach, but family nursing practices were often only partly adopted. Nurse skills sometimes improved, attitudes often did not, and family outcomes were mixed.
• RNNarrative Review2022Role of Telemedicine in Improving Guideline-Directed Medical Treatment for Patients with Heart Failure During a Pandemic.Critical care nursing clinics of North AmericaTelehealth visits lowered no-show rates for heart failure follow-up from 51% to 34.6% and supported medication titration. It removes transport and infection barriers, but evidence for reducing hospitalizations remains mixed and sparse.
• RNQualitative2022Care Partner Support Following a Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Intervention.The science of diabetes self-management and careCare partners who attended a diabetes education program said it helped them understand diabetes, support meals and appointments, and avoid nagging. They wanted shorter, repeated education because diabetes changes over time.
• RNSystematic Review2022COVID-19 and New Onset IgA Vasculitis: A Systematic Review of Case Reports.Journal of emergency nursingIn 13 cases of new IgA vasculitis with SARS-CoV-2, 8 were adults and 7 had renal involvement. Emergency nurses should watch for palpable purpura, abdominal pain, joint swelling, and urine abnormalities, even when respiratory symptoms are absent.
• OTSLPRNCohort2022Incidence and Outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 in Post-Acute Skilled Nursing Facility Care.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationAcross 45,094 post-acute nursing home admissions in 2020, 5.7% tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 within 100 days. Infection risk was highest in residents with significant cognitive and functional impairment, those admitted during community surges, and those staying longer than 30 days.
• RNCohort2022Factors associated with the incidence of pressure wounds in critical patients: a cohort study.Revista brasileira de enfermagemForty-two of 369 ICU patients developed pressure wounds. Staying over four days, a feeding tube, a urinary catheter, and a tracheostomy were linked with higher chance. High risk on the Braden score also raised chance.
• RNOther2022Symptom Clusters and Key Symptoms Among Midlife Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women With and Without Metabolic Syndrome.Nursing researchMidlife women with metabolic syndrome reported distinct symptom clusters compared to those without. Key symptoms like frequent mood change and cold sweat varied by group, suggesting targeted assessment is needed for women with metabolic syndrome.
• OTRNQualitative2022Family Caregiving for People Living With Dementia During COVID-19: A Thematic Analysis.Journal of family nursingCaregivers of people with dementia reported that pandemic restrictions left them guessing about risk, doing more daily and household care, and seeing relatives decline. They wanted specific, centralized information and supports that treat caregiver and relative as a pair.
• RNSurvey2022Women's and Nurses' Perceptions of Visitor Restrictions After Childbirth During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Nursing for women's healthWomen giving birth during visitor restrictions described mixed experiences. Some valued fewer interruptions and bonding; others missed family or siblings. Nurses reported more time for care but noted restrictions can reduce needed support.
• RNOther2022Developing and Testing a Protocol for Managing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19: In Situ Simulation Study.JMIR nursingIn-hospital simulation of CPR for suspected COVID-19 cases identified critical workflow gaps. Two-way radios and a dedicated isolation medication package improved communication and speed compared to phones or bringing the full crash cart into the room.
• RNOther2022Breastfeeding and diseases prevalent in the first two years of a child's life: a cross-sectional study.Revista brasileira de enfermagemIn 401 children, not being exclusively breastfed to six months and not being breastfed to 12 months were associated with more common recorded childhood illnesses. This was not proof breastfeeding prevented them.
• RNSurvey2022Using data visualization to detect patterns in whole-person health data.Research in nursing & healthOlder adults averaged 19.8 strengths on a 42-concept health assessment and 1.4 needs. Those with 21 to 30 strengths reported more needs than other groups. The analysis found patterns, but no care outcome was tested.
• RNOther2022How the COVID-19 pandemic influences the prevalence of pressure injuries in the Czech Republic: A nationwide analysis of a health registry in 2020.Journal of tissue viabilityPressure injuries were recorded in more hospitalizations of patients with COVID-19 than of patients without it: 2.62% vs 0.81% overall, and 3.68% vs 1.42% in ICU. Registry data cannot show why.
• RNOther2022Radiodermatitis: severity, predictive factors and discontinuation of radiotherapy in patients with anal and rectal cancer.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P99.1% of patients with anal or rectal cancer developed radiodermatitis during radiotherapy, and 34.8% had severe grades. Nurses should watch women, age 65 and older, anal canal tumors, cobalt devices and IMRT for skin injury and interruption.
• RNQualitative2022Understanding the pregnant women's experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Macao: A qualitative study.International journal of nursing sciencesPregnant women in Macao described fear of infecting their fetus, financial strain, changed antenatal visits, and compulsive hygiene. They described government support and clear public-health measures as important to their coping, but maternity nurses should watch for distress and information overload.
• RNOther2022Prevalence of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and associated factors in pregnant women in the state of Pará.Revista brasileira de enfermagemAt one referral maternity hospital, HIV prevalence among hospitalized pregnant women was 2.39%, and 20.69% of women living with HIV were first diagnosed on admission. Antenatal care was strongly linked with knowing HIV status.
• RNQualitative2022The Patient Experience of an Inadequate-Quality Bowel Preparation During the Colonoscopy Process: A Qualitative Study.Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and AssociatesPatients who had inadequate bowel preparation described higher anxiety than those who did not, plus embarrassment and anger when told to repeat it. They also rated verbal prep instructions less clear, and repeat preparation added cost, time off work and health burden.
• RNCase-Control2022Relationship of Cognitive and Social Engagement to Health and Psychological Outcomes in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.Nursing researchLower cognitive and social engagement in community-dwelling older adults was associated two years later with poorer self-rated health and higher surgery rate, but not depression, cognitive status, or hospitalization.
• RNSystematic Review2022Domains of Structured Oral Anticancer Medication Programs: A Scoping Review.Oncology nursing forumStructured oral anticancer medication programs commonly combine education, counseling, follow-up, clinician contact, toxicity and adherence monitoring, drug supply, cost help, technology, and risk assessment. The review does not show which parts improve adherence.
• RNCase-Control2022Relationship Between Environmental Air Quality and Congenital Heart Defects.Nursing researchNo overall link was found between estimated maternal PM 2.5 or ozone exposure in early pregnancy and babies born with critical congenital heart defects. Pollution levels were low, and week-by-week differences did not support a consistent effect.
• RNRCT2022Risk factors for peripheral intravenous catheter-related phlebitis in adult patients.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PPain at the IV site, back-of-hand insertion, reduced mobility, family history of clots, and IV amoxicillin-clavulanate or omeprazole sodium were linked to more frequent catheter-related phlebitis. Treat insertion-site pain as a warning even without redness.
• RNRCT2022The Impact of Aromatherapy with Citrus Aurantium Essential Oil on Sleep Quality in Pregnant Women with Sleep Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyPregnant women with sleep disorders who inhaled bitter orange essential oil twice daily for one month had better sleep quality scores than placebo, but the oil's smell made blinding difficult.
• RNRCT2022Educational technology for primigravidae: a quasi-experimental study.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PFirst-time pregnant women answered more questions correctly about labor signs and obstetric risk after watching a five-minute animated video. They rated the video important, but there was no comparison group.
• RNOther2022Tools for the investigation of adverse events: scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PThis scoping review maps tools for investigating patient adverse events. It highlights that root cause analysis is widely used but often inconsistent, relying too heavily on interviews. The authors suggest combining interviews with observation techniques and accountability matrices to better identify systemic failures.
• RNOther2022Breastfeeding in times of COVID-19: a scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PPandemic care both helped and disrupted breastfeeding. Some mothers had more time and support, while separation, less lactation help, misinformation and stress led others to formula or to stop. Rooming-in, clear safety advice and remote support matter.
• RNRCT2022The Effects of Virtual Directed Painting Therapy on Anxiety, Depression, and Self-efficacy of Children with Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyChildren with type 1 diabetes who added WhatsApp painting therapy to routine care had lower depression scores than routine care alone. Anxiety was lower in the painting group than in routine care, but did not change within either group, and self-efficacy did not differ.
• RNCohort2021Depressive Symptoms and Blood Pressure in African American Women: A Secondary Analysis From the Intergenerational Impact of Genetic and Psychological Factors on Blood Pressure Study.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingDepressive symptoms were not associated with higher blood pressure in African American women followed over time. Age, body mass index, marital status, and household income were linked to hypertension. Do not assume mood alone explains blood pressure differences.
• RNSystematic Review2021Comparative Effectiveness of Behavioral Interventions for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Latinos: A Systematic Review.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingDiet and knowledge improved after group education or community health worker programs for Latino adults, but physical activity, weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol were not consistently improved.
• RNCohort2022Short- and Long-Term Mortality and Mortality Risk Factors among Nursing Home Patients after COVID-19 Infection.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationNursing home patients with confirmed COVID-19 had significantly higher death rates at 30 days and 6 months compared to those who tested negative. However, patients who survived the first 30 days did not face higher mortality risks in the subsequent five months than uninfected residents.