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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• RNOther2022Cultural adaptation and content validity evidence of the Nutritional Literacy Scale Brazilian version.Revista brasileira de enfermagemThe Brazilian version of the Nutritional Literacy Scale was culturally adapted and tested in 1,197 adults. Five items were removed because they did not discriminate well, leaving a 23-item scale that showed appropriate content and understanding for this population.
• RNOther2022Older Adult Engagement With Facebook® Interventions: A Challenge for Nursing Research.Journal of gerontological nursingFacebook stopped linking group activity to individual caregivers, so the team hand-counted 170 caregivers' posts, comments, likes and reactions. Twenty-four had no engagement; seven were very active.
• RNOther2022Clinical validation of nursing diagnosis fatigue (00093) in women in the immediate hospital postpartum period.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PIn 153 women in immediate postpartum hospital, fatigue was present in 85. Tiredness, pain, and sleep deprivation were reported as validated indicators for identifying fatigue.
• OTRNRCT2022Stroke Family Caregiver Life Changes From the COVID-19 Pandemic.The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience NursesStroke caregivers reported disrupted routines and reduced social contact, but also increased use of videoconferencing and internet ordering. Financial well-being and physical health changed little on average. Individual responses varied widely, requiring personalized support rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
• RNOther2022ONS Guidelines™ to Support Patient Adherence to Oral Anticancer Medications.Oncology nursing forumFor patients taking oral anticancer medications, the guideline suggests adding adherence risk assessment, education, ongoing checks, proactive follow-up, coaching, motivational interviewing, and structured programs. Evidence is very low certainty.
• RNQualitative2022Acceptability of an mHealth Family Self-management Intervention (myFAMI) for Pediatric Transplantation Families: Qualitative Focus.JMIR nursingMost families found the myFAMI app easy to use and valued nurse calls after daily symptom checks. They wanted clearer thresholds, more flexible calls, and support beyond 30 days.
• OTRNSurvey2022Patient perceived needs and experiences of person-centered care in patients with inflammatory arthritis.Journal of the American Association of Nurse PractitionersPatients rated nurse-led arthritis care highly for respect and shared decisions, but felt they had little influence on care. While pain and fatigue were discussed, problems with sex, household chores, and emotions were rarely addressed.
• RNQualitative2022A Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Telephone Support Intervention for Diverse Family Caregivers of Persons With Dementia During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of family nursingFamily caregivers of people with dementia in early lockdown said weekly bilingual phone calls let them talk about fear, receive trusted safety advice, and practice breathing and communication. Their reports describe support, not tested effects.
• PTRNQualitative2022Patients' and Caregivers' Perceptions of Intensive Care Unit Hospitalization and Recovery.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesICU survivors and caregivers described the ICU stay as traumatic and recovery as uneven. Some received home health and physical therapy; most patients wanted more physical therapy, mental health attention, realistic expectations, and care coordination.
• RNSurvey2021Factors Associated With Myocardial Infarction Reoccurrence.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingDepression, poor sleep, fatigue, and two inflammatory markers were associated with recurrent heart attacks, while traditional risk factors were less important. Depression had the strongest link. These symptoms persisted years after the first event.
• RNCohort2021Sex Differences in the Association Between Inflammation and Event-Free Survival in Patients With Heart Failure.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingIn women with heart failure, high inflammation was not associated with higher risk of hospitalization or death. In men, high inflammation was associated with 1.85 times higher risk. The blood marker has no clinical cutoff.
• RNSystematic Review2020Resilience and Depressive Symptoms in Adults With Cardiac Disease: A Systematic Review.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingTen of 13 studies in adults with cardiac disease found higher resilience linked to fewer depressive symptoms. Because the studies only looked at associations, this does not show resilience prevents depression.
• RNOther2022Assessment of Hyperspectral Imaging in Pressure Injury Healing.Advances in skin & wound careIn 30 sacral pressure injuries, hyperspectral imaging showed wound tissue often had higher tissue oxygen saturation than surrounding healthy or scabbed skin. It did not separate stage 1 injuries from healthy skin, and deeper stages were too few to conclude.
• RNCohort2022Clinical indicators, nursing diagnoses, and mortality risk in critically ill patients with COVID-19: a retrospective cohort.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PIn 57 ICU patients who died from COVID-19, nursing diagnoses of ineffective protection, ineffective tissue perfusion, contamination, ineffective breathing pattern, impaired spontaneous ventilation, acute confusion, frailty, obesity, and decreased cardiac output were reported as the highest mortality risk. Monitor these diagnoses.
• RNSystematic Review2022Complementary therapies in the control of male lower urinary tract symptoms: A systematic review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemPhytotherapy lowered urinary symptom scores in six of eight male trials, but effects differed by herb and dose. Electroacupuncture evidence came from four trials, only one low risk of bias.
• RNOther2022Cardiopulmonary resuscitation for lay people: Evaluation of videos from the perspective of digital health literacy.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemIn 121 Portuguese YouTube CPR videos for lay people, no video met all 16 American Heart Association items, and many omitted authorship or references. Do not recommend these videos for lay CPR education; use guideline-based materials.
• RNCohort2022Factors Affecting SARS-CoV-2 Test Discordance in Skilled Nursing Facilities.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationIn skilled nursing facilities, negative rapid antigen tests were more often followed by positive PCR tests during outbreaks and in symptomatic residents. Positive antigen tests were rarely followed by negative PCR tests.
• RNRCT2022The Comparison of the Effects of Training Self-awareness and Problem-solving Skills on Marital Satisfaction of Married Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyTraining self-awareness or problem-solving skills in married women did not show a clear difference in marital satisfaction compared with a control group. Problem-solving training raised satisfaction scores one month after the course; self-awareness training raised conflict-resolution scores.
• RNQualitative2022Inflammatory Bowel Disease Self-Management: Exploring Adolescent Use of an Online Instagram Support Community.Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and AssociatesAdolescents with IBD posted in an anonymous Instagram support account about diet, school, work, relationships, treatment side effects, symptoms, and wanting a normal life.
• RNOther2022Network care: relationship between prenatal care adequacy and hospital obstetric care in a cross-sectional study.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PInadequate prenatal care among pregnant women was linked to more hospital obstetric visits that were not appropriate for that level of care. This cross-sectional study cannot prove prenatal care caused the visits.
• RNOther2022Development and validation of a rapid psychosocial well-being screening tool in patients with metastatic breast cancer.International journal of nursing sciencesA short 8-item survey for metastatic breast cancer patients showed reasonable accuracy but inconsistent reliability over time. Use it to spot psychosocial needs, but do not treat a single score as a definitive diagnosis without further clinical assessment.
• PTRNSurvey2022Persistent/Late-Onset Complications of COVID-19 in General Population: A Cross-Sectional Study in Tehran, Iran.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyFour weeks after symptom onset, 345 of 447 Tehran patients reported persistent complications, especially cardiopulmonary symptoms, hair loss, and fatigue; female sex, inadequate rest, and psychological distress were associated.
• RNQualitative2022Modeling of adult patient falls and the repercussions to Nursing as a second victim.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemTwelve moderate to severe hospital falls were modeled with nurses' accounts: absent companions, sedating or strength-changing drugs, night shift, and inability to accompany movement were described as recurring problems. Nurses reported guilt and fear after patient harm.
• RNQualitative2022Exploring Sexual Life Experiences and Perceptions of Women with Diabetes: A Qualitative Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyWomen with diabetes described sexual life threatened by physical changes, medication burdens like insulin pump stigma, and relationship strains. They highlighted a critical need for spouse understanding regarding diabetes effects on arousal and the emotional impact of treatment.
• RNOther2022Self-care model and body image in adults after a bariatric surgery.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAfter bariatric surgery, body dissatisfaction, depression and obsessive-compulsive symptoms were linked to poorer self-care. Nurses may need to assess mood, appearance concerns and self-efficacy, not just weight loss.
• RNQualitative2022COVID-19 in Brazil: Are there any differences in Mental Health Literacy between young and aged men?Revista latino-americana de enfermagemDuring the pandemic, 87 men in Brazil described mental health literacy. Aged men focused on recognizing distress, seeking help and self-care; younger men described less attention to managing mental health.
• RNSystematic Review2022Control of airborne particles in surgical procedures during the Covid-19 pandemic: scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S POperating-room recommendations for controlling airborne particles during COVID-19 clustered into environment, team, and surgical technique: dedicated rooms, ventilation, PPE, screening, aerosol-reducing procedures. They were mapped mainly from rapid reviews and expert statements, not direct transmission evidence.
• RNQualitative2022Legal abortion in childhood: the official discourse and the reality of a Brazilian case.Revista brasileira de enfermagemBrazilian official documents recognized children's rights but did not protect them in practice. They show how religious and political opposition delayed a 10-year-old's legal abortion after rape, and how adult voices silenced the child.
• RNRCT2022Effects of white noise on procedural pain-related cortical response and pain score in neonates: A randomized controlled trial.International journal of nursing sciencesWhite noise did not reduce pain scores or brain oxygen response during arterial punctures in 60 NICU neonates. The faster recovery trend was not convincing.
• RNSurvey2022Risk of depression in pregnancy among pregnant women undergoing high-risk prenatal care.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PMost pregnant women in high-risk prenatal care showed elevated depression risk, especially those without a partner or previous pregnancies. Screening for these social factors during prenatal visits may help identify women needing mental health support.
• RNQualitative2022Experiences of families of adolescents with gender incongruence in the light of the Calgary Models for Families.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PParents of adolescents in gender transition described anguish over changed gender expectations, pronoun mistakes, and fear of prejudice, but also sought support through therapy and family groups. These are family accounts for nursing assessment, not evidence that these supports work.
• RNQualitative2022Advisory teams on the streets: A nurse's experience report.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PNurses working with São Paulo street teams describe building care for homeless people by mapping where they are, returning to the same places, and offering baths, dressings, medication, TB treatment, and referrals in a single visit.
• RNOther2022Implementation strategies to improve evidence-based practice for post-stroke dysphagia identification and management: A before-and-after study.International journal of nursing sciencesBetter patient swallowing quality of life and satisfaction were reported after nurses received training, standardized dysphagia processes, and weekly audit and feedback; nurse knowledge and adherence also improved.
• RNSurvey2022The associations between resilience and socio-demographic factors in parents who care for their children with congenital heart disease.International journal of nursing sciencesAmong 413 parents of children with congenital heart disease, lower education and lower household income were linked to lower resilience. Other caregiving demands showed no link. This flags families who may need support, but does not prove support works.
• PTOTRNSystematic Review2022Minimizing Post-Intensive Care Syndrome to Improve Outcomes for Intensive Care Unit Survivors.Critical care nurseICU survivors often develop weakness, sleep problems, cognitive deficits, and PTSD. This review recommends nurses treat pain, limit sedation, mobilize early, protect sleep, and engage families.
• RNOther2022Effectiveness of implementing an improvement cycle in the identification of critically ill patients.Revista brasileira de enfermagemA quality improvement programme improved patient identification most at the first re-check, with some slip at the second. Education, protocol changes and new identification resources were delivered together, so their separate effects cannot be isolated.
• RNSystematic Review2022The Impact of Digital Health Transformation Driven by COVID-19 on Nursing Practice: Systematic Literature Review.JMIR nursingNurses reported positive attitudes toward telehealth but struggled with poor connectivity, lack of training, and inability to perform physical exams. Most studies focused on general workflows rather than specific nursing needs, leaving gaps in how digital tools impact patient safety and care quality.
• RNOther2022Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and content validation of the Global Trigger Tool surgical module.Revista brasileira de enfermagemThe Brazilian Portuguese Global Trigger Tool surgical module was judged suitable by experts and used to review 244 records, confirming complications in 31 patients. It helps nurses spot possible surgical complications, but does not prove record review improves safety.
• OTSLPRNSystematic Review2022Repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic for people with autism and their family members: A scoping review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemPeople with autism spectrum disorder and their families reported disrupted routines, reduced service access, behavior and mental health concerns, and caregiver stress during pandemic restrictions. Some also described benefits, such as reduced sensory and social demands and more family time.
• PTRNRCT2022Effects of multidisciplinary exercise management on patients after percutaneous coronary intervention: A randomized controlled study.International journal of nursing sciencesAfter two months, patients after PCI who received a nurse-led multidisciplinary exercise package plus routine care walked farther, exercised more regularly, and reported better knowledge, confidence and support than routine care alone.
• RNSystematic Review2022Educational technologies to guide pulmonary tuberculosis sputum collection: a systematic review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PStructured guidance using lectures, brochures, or videos improved sputum sample quality, volume, and appearance compared to unstructured advice. This led to better bacteriological confirmation of pulmonary tuberculosis. Nurses delivering these standardized educational interventions can enhance diagnostic yield for respiratory symptomatic patients.
• RNQualitative2022Health beliefs toward lung cancer screening among Chinese American high-risk smokers: Interviews based on Health Belief Model.International journal of nursing sciencesChinese American high-risk smokers said exercise, diet, good air, and quitting made them low risk, despite smoking. They feared diagnosis, stigma, cost, and uncertainty about screening CT, but trusted doctors, family, and Chinese social media cues.
• RNOther2022Stability of vancomycin hydrochloride employed in antimicrobial seal solutions of central intravenous catheters.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemVancomycin-heparin seal solutions formed precipitate at three hours at both temperatures. The authors recommend not using this combination in central catheter seals.
• RNOther2022Hospital indicators and inpatient behavior in a psychiatric hospital that implemented the smoking ban.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemIn a psychiatric hospital, the smoking ban was followed by fewer verbal and physical aggressions and lower costs for psychotropic drugs and expectorants. Hospital admissions and stays also dropped, mainly in public male units, contradicting fears that bans increase aggression.
• RNCase-Control2022Risk factors associated with a high incidence of sexually transmitted infections in Beitbridge, Zimbabwe.CurationisIn a Zimbabwe border town, STI cases were 22 times more likely to trade sex for money, 7.56 times more likely to have multiple partners, and 3.7 times more likely to skip condoms than controls. Unemployment and living in the high-density suburb also raised risk.
• RNQualitative2022Sexual and reproductive health risk behaviours: higher education students' perceptions.Revista brasileira de enfermagemStudents said they value condoms but often skip them due to embarrassment buying them, alcohol use, or trust in long-term partners. They found family conversations difficult and relied on peers for information, highlighting gaps in current health education.
• RNSurvey2022The relationship between acceptance of illness and quality of life among men who have sex with men living with human immunodeficiency virus: A cross-sectional study.International journal of nursing sciencesMen who have sex with men living with HIV in a Chinese clinic reported only moderate acceptance of their illness. Higher acceptance tracked with better quality of life, and lower education, seeing HIV as more threatening, and less controllable were linked to poorer acceptance.
• RNOther2022Optimal Emergency Department Care Practices for Persons Living With Dementia: A Scoping Review.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationIn ED dementia care, pain documentation improved with PAINAD, but time to pain medicine did not. A fall prevention program did not reduce falls. Home hospital care reduced agitation and antipsychotic use.
• RNOther2022Artificial intelligence and end user tools to develop a nurse duty roster scheduling system.International journal of nursing sciencesAn open-source scheduling tool generated nurse rosters in under two minutes, meeting all hard constraints and most staff requests. It outperformed manual planning in speed and optimization, potentially freeing managers from days of administrative work.
• RNQualitative2022The perceptions on good death of the older adults in the semi-urban community: A qualitative study.International journal of nursing sciencesOlder adults who had cared for dying relatives described a good death as painless, free of burdensome life-saving devices, prepared spiritually and practically, and surrounded by family at home. These were community perceptions, not tested outcomes.