THE INDEX

Every paper we have read

Each one summarised from the full article, not its abstract, and kept only if it speaks to physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology or nursing. Newest first.

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• RNOther2022Evaluation of the condition of inpatients in acute care hospitals in Japan: A retrospective multicenter descriptive study.Nursing & health sciencesIn Japanese acute care hospitals, 30.3% of patient-days met criteria for medical/nursing care need. ECG monitoring was common, and many patients needed help with dressing, turning, oral care, and transfer.
• RNCohort2022A Multicenter Retrospective Evaluation of Specialized Laboratory Investigations in the Workup of Pediatric Patients With New-Onset Supraventricular Tachycardia.Journal of emergency nursingAmong 621 children with first-time SVT, 97 had laboratory studies. Thyroid tests were most common. Abnormal results were reported in 23.1% of thyroid and 22.9% of cardiovascular categories. After stabilization, these children may not need extensive diagnostic testing.
• RNSystematic Review2022Effectiveness of mobile application-based perinatal interventions in improving parenting outcomes: A systematic review.MidwiferyMobile app packages for parents during pregnancy and after birth showed mixed results: some studies reported improvements in parenting confidence, depression, anxiety, social support and bonding, but many studies found no difference.
• RNCohort2022The marital relationship and health-related quality of life of prostate cancer patients and their spouses: A prospective, longitudinal study.International journal of nursing practiceOver the first year after prostate cancer diagnosis, patients' marital relationship scores did not change, while spouses reported small decreases in cohesion, satisfaction and total marital satisfaction. Spouses' emotional well-being was linked to these changes.
• OTSurvey2022Tobacco Smoke Exposure, School Engagement, School Success, and Afterschool Activity Participation Among US Children.The Journal of school healthIn US school-age children, home tobacco exposure was linked to lower school engagement, more school-to-home contacts about problems, and less afterschool activity participation. Grade repetition differences disappeared after adjustment. This is association, not proof smoke caused outcomes.
• RNCohort2022Patterns of physical activity and sedentary behavior before and during pregnancy and cardiometabolic outcomes.MidwiferyPregnant women reported sitting more and moving less than before pregnancy. Some activity and sitting patterns were linked to weight gain and early blood pressure, but blood pressure and glucose outcomes often showed no clear relationship.
• RNSurvey2022Challenges to Telehealth: What Was Learned from Families of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders.The Nursing clinics of North AmericaFamilies of children with neurodevelopmental disorders reported telehealth improved access, but portal logins, video calls, and finding a quiet place were common challenges.
• PTCohort2022Physical Activity at School Recess: A Key Element in Balancing Social Disparities.The Journal of school healthGirls were more sedentary and less active than boys during school recess, especially older girls. Children from ethnic minorities or lower socioeconomic status were more active at recess, but less active after school and on weekends.
• RNCohort2023Delayed Management of Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus in Children.Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners18.8% of children admitted for new insulin-dependent diabetes had delayed diagnosis, including misdiagnosis as breathing, stomach or urinary problems. DKA occurred in 49%, more often in young children and type 1 diabetes.
• RNCohort2023Health situation and perceived health status among women experiencing homelessness: A longitudinal study in Spain.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)Over three years, homeless women in Madrid reported similar perceived health: 41.2% good at baseline and 38.8% at 36 months. Pain and diagnosed severe or chronic illness were common.
• RNOther2023'Replace uncertainty with information': shared decision-making and decision quality surrounding catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.European journal of cardiovascular nursingPatients after atrial fibrillation ablation often felt uninformed and uncertain about risks, benefits, medication stopping, and recurrence. Clinicians described thorough counseling, but no routine decision aids. Participants recommended accessible, translated decision aids.
• RNSurvey2023Family support in intensive care units during COVID-19 visit ban: A multinational Delphi Study during first COVID-19 wave.Intensive & critical care nursingICU staff, patients and families agreed that during visiting bans, regular phone or video calls, clear information, documented contact, and allowing visits for dying patients are essential. These are expert recommendations, not tested patient outcomes.
• RNSystematic Review2023Prevention of unplanned endotracheal extubation in intensive care unit: An overview of systematic reviews.Nursing openPsychological care, root cause analysis, and continuous quality improvement are supported for reducing unplanned extubation in ICU patients. Restraint alone is not proven, and no best tube fixation method exists.
• RNNarrative Review2022Applying Cultural Intelligence to Improve Vaccine Hesitancy Among Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.The Nursing clinics of North AmericaVaccine hesitancy among BIPOC patients stems from structural racism and historical medical abuse, not ignorance. Nurses can build trust by using cultural intelligence and mindfulness to acknowledge these fears, rather than labeling patients as irresponsible.
• PTQualitative2022Nursing home directors of nursing experiences regarding safety among residents with obesity.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Directors of nursing described caring for residents with obesity as needing two or more staff, bariatric equipment, and extra time for transfers and skin care. They also reported staff injuries and difficult home discharges. This is their experience, not tested outcomes.
• RNQualitative2022A qualitative study of the experiences of relatives to brought in dead persons in an emergency department.Journal of advanced nursingRelatives of unexpectedly dead people described their ED goodbye as chaotic, with waiting, unclear explanations, and a basement room making grief harder. Nurses could reduce chaos by clear communication, timely access, and a private, dignified space.
• RNQualitative2022A qualitative study of pregnant women's opinions on COVID-19 vaccines in Turkey.MidwiferyPregnant Turkish women described fear of catching COVID-19 as a reason to vaccinate, while fear of harming their baby, guilt, and conflicting vaccine information held them back. Family, friend, and clinician support were described as important to confidence.
• RNQualitative2022'Doing the best we can': Registered Nurses' experiences and perceptions of patient safety in intensive care during COVID-19.Journal of advanced nursingIntensive care nurses reported that pandemic surges forced fragmented, task-focused care. They described missed turns, delayed extubations, and rationed oxygen as safety compromises. Nurses felt professionally unsafe delivering 'bare minimum' care while supporting redeployed staff.
• RNProtocol2022Sleep disruption and delirium in critically ill children: Study protocol feasibility.Research in nursing & healthFeasibility of monitoring sleep, light, sound, caregiving and delirium in 10 PICU children was mixed. Recruitment was 48%, retention was 100%, and short stays shortened the planned endpoint to 10 hours. This tested measurement methods, not whether sleep or delirium were caused.
• RNSurvey2022Body Image, Depression Symptoms, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Black Women With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.Nursing for women's healthBlack women with SLE reported more body image disturbance and depressive symptoms than general population norms. Higher body image disturbance was linked to more depression and worse role functioning due to physical health.
• RNSurvey2022Difficulties With Executive Function Are Associated With Risky Health Behaviors Among Young Adult Congenital Heart Defect Survivors.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingYoung adults with congenital heart defects who self-reported more trouble inhibiting impulses also self-reported more tobacco use and higher saturated fat intake. These were links only; executive function was not linked to insufficient physical activity.
• RNQualitative2023Care experiences of older people with mental health needs and their families in emergency medical services settings.International journal of older people nursingOlder people with mental health needs and carers described emergency care as frightening when waiting, noise, poor privacy and stigma were present. Many hid mental health history until necessary. Staff who were caring and helpful were valued.
• RNQualitative2023Family caregivers' experiences of caring for neonates undergoing enterostomy in China: A qualitative study.Nursing openParents of babies with temporary intestinal stomas described panic, guilt, uncertainty, and low confidence in stoma care. They wanted continuous professional guidance and more contact with their infants. Nurses can plan stoma-care teaching and follow-up.
• RNSurvey2023eHealth literacy and socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of parents of children needing paediatric surgery in Sweden.Nursing openParents of children needing paediatric surgery in Sweden rated most eHealth literacy domains around 'agree', but scored lowest on accessing digital services that work. Higher monthly wages were linked to understanding health information and motivation to use digital services.
• RNSurvey2023Influencing factors of care dependence in patients with coronary heart disease after percutaneous coronary intervention-A cross-sectional study.Nursing openPost-PCI patients with frailty or low cardiac self-efficacy were more likely to depend on nursing care. The association was seen in those with anxiety or depression symptoms. Assess these factors during discharge planning, but do not assume fixing them reduces dependence.
• RNQualitative2023Willingness to get vaccinated with the first-generation vaccines against SARS-CoV-2.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)Adults in Spain said their vaccine decision hinged on past flu-jab experiences, distrust of media, and fears about rapid development and long-term effects. They trusted clear information from nurses, doctors, and health-service acquaintances more than official messaging.
• PTOTRNCohort2023Poor long-term recovery after critical COVID-19 during 12 months longitudinal follow-up.Intensive & critical care nursingTwelve months after severe COVID-19 ICU care, 46 patients still reported fatigue and functional limitations. Symptoms did not improve between four and twelve months, except slight cognitive gain, while frailty worsened.
• RNSurvey2023The Fear of Surgery and Coronavirus in Patients Who Will Undergo a Surgical Intervention.Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia NursesPatients awaiting heart or chest surgery reported low surgical fear. Surgical fear was higher with chronic disease, coronavirus fear was higher with less education, and the two fears were weakly linked.
• RNOther2022First Testing of Literature-Based Models for Predicting Increase in Body Weight and Adipose Tissue Mass After Kidney Transplantation.Progress in transplantation (Aliso Viejo, Calif.)Kidney transplant patients who quit smoking at transplant and reported better health had higher predicted risk of gaining at least 5% weight in year one. Overweight patients had higher predicted fat mass gain, not total weight. These models were not tested in another group.
• RNOther2022Scoping review of interventions to support families with preterm infants post-NICU discharge.Journal of pediatric nursingPost-NICU discharge support may reduce parental stress and increase confidence, but programs mixed components and long-term cognitive or motor gains were not shown.
• RNQualitative2022Using photovoice to understand and improve healthy lifestyles of people diagnosed with serious mental illness.Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursingPeople with serious mental illness prioritise mental stability over physical health, viewing them as inseparable. Barriers like medication side effects, fatigue, and financial constraints create a vicious cycle that hinders healthy choices. Support, meaningful activities, and specific places help break this cycle.
• RNCohort2023Validation of the French version of the Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire 15 Tools which help nurse for assessing the effect of perceived multiple sclerosis symptoms on sexual activity and satisfaction.Nursing openThis French 15-item self-report can help nurses ask patients with MS about sexual problems. In 99 patients, 71.7% reported sexual dysfunction, and answers were consistent across items.
• RNQualitative2023Experiences of health management among people at high risk of stroke in China: A qualitative study.Nursing openPeople at high risk of stroke described limited knowledge, low confidence and poor adherence, but also used peer groups, apps and staff advice. Nurses may ask about information sources, medication habits and family barriers.
• RNSurvey2023Family caregivers' responses to a visitation restriction policy at a Korean surgical intensive care unit before and during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careFamily caregivers of ICU patients reported worse sadness and anxiety during pandemic visitation restrictions, but quality of life and depressive symptoms did not differ. Most accepted the restrictions, yet only about half felt informed about the patient.
• RNQualitative2023Patients' experiences and perceptions of dignity in end-of-life care in emergency departments: A qualitative study.Journal of advanced nursingPatients with advanced illness viewed dignity as personal autonomy and emotional control, not just respectful treatment. They resisted life-prolonging interventions that threatened their cognitive capacity, prioritizing the freedom to decide the timing and mode of their death over medical protocols.
• RNOther2023Impact of a School-Based Nutrition Intervention in Preventing Overweight and Obesity in Children in Thailand.The Journal of school healthA Thai school nutrition program was associated with very small reductions in children's overweight and obesity, but the phase 1-only overweight effect faded by 2019; schools that continued with supervision had larger reductions.
• RNQualitative2023Challenges in implementation of patient-centred care in cardiac care unit: A qualitative study.Nursing openCCU patients said nurses only spoke when giving medicine or changing tubes, while nurses blamed staffing, task routines and limited training for not being able to educate, listen or follow up. Barriers were organisational, provider and patient-related.
• RNOther2022Development of a medication literacy assessment instrument (MELIA) for older people receiving home care.Journal of advanced nursingMELIA is a proposed nurse-led home-care medication literacy assessment for older patients taking five or more regular medicines, including motor and visual items and items flagged for GP notification, but it has not been tested in practice.
• OTQualitative2022Providers' Perspectives on High-Quality Dementia Care in Long-Term Care.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationLong-term care dementia providers described high-quality care as flexible, person-centered routines: understand why care is rejected, engage families, and shape spaces and communication to residents' needs.
• RNCohort2022Uncertainty and perinatal post-traumatic stress disorder in the neonatal intensive care unit.Research in nursing & healthParent uncertainty fell after NICU discharge, but 36% of parents screened positive for perinatal post-traumatic stress at three months; higher uncertainty then was associated with a positive screen.
• RNSurvey2022Effect of health anxiety on disease perception and treatment compliance in elderly patients during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey.Archives of psychiatric nursingOlder Turkish adults averaged 18.73 of 54 on a health anxiety scale during the pandemic. Scores were higher in those diagnosed with COVID-19 or with a relative diagnosed with it. Anxiety was weakly linked to knowledge about following treatment, not disease perception.
• RNSurveyPatient Support Program and Healthcare Resource Utilization in Patients Using Clean Intermittent Catheterization for Bladder Management.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyPeople using clean intermittent catheterization who were enrolled in a support program reported fewer emergency visits and hospital stays in the first 30 days. The groups were not randomly assigned, so this is an observed link, not proof the program caused the difference.
• RNSystematic Review2023The real experience with women's hysterectomy: A meta-synthesis of qualitative research evidence.Nursing openWomen undergoing hysterectomy described relief from pain and bleeding, but also feared loss of fertility, femininity and partner support. The themes point nurses to assess these concerns before and after surgery.
• RNSurvey2023Perinatal mental e-health: What is the profile of pregnant women interested in online assessment of their emotional state?Nursing openPregnant women interested in online emotional-state assessment were mostly partnered, highly educated, primiparous and generally high-functioning; only 281 of 2,797 registered completed prenatal assessments, and women with prior treatment reported more symptoms.
• RNQualitative2023Infant Feeding Practices and Social Support Networks Among Immigrant Chinese American Mothers With Economic Disadvantage in New York City.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant AssociationImmigrant Chinese mothers filtered advice from family in China and local networks against their US reality. They relied on infant feedback to guide feeding, often stopping practices if the baby cried. Cultural beliefs about 'hot' foods sometimes led to stopping breastfeeding.
• RNQualitative2023Psycho-emotional recovery, the meaning of care in the process of providing palliative care to Iranian people with cancer: A grounded theory study.Nursing openNurses and palliative care teams described trying to reduce cancer patients' anxiety through bedside presence, respecting beliefs, offering real hope, and explaining care. Patients reported inner peace but also feeling a burden; providers described distress.
• PTOTSLPRNOther2023Lagging coverage for mental health services among children and adolescents through home and community-based Medicaid waivers.Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, IncChildren and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance had Medicaid home and community-based waivers with under $7000 per person per year and no covered therapy or skilled nursing services, unlike autism or medical complexity waivers. Clinicians should expect funding gaps.
• RNOther2022Factor analysis of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale in American Indian women.Research in nursing & healthWhen screening for depression in American Indian women, do not rely on the CES-D total score. The scale breaks into four distinct symptom groups, suggesting providers should look at which specific symptoms a patient reports rather than assuming a single overall score tells the whole story.
• RNOther2022Quality Improvement: Implementing Nurse Standard Work in Emergency Department Fast-Track Area to Reduce Patient Length of Stay.Journal of emergency nursingFast-track nurse standard work, supply, patient pulling, registration, order batching, and audit changes were followed by lower average length of stay: 200.2 minutes to 150 minutes.
• RNSurvey2022Psychological distress and internet addiction following the COVID-19 outbreak: Fear of missing out and boredom proneness as mediators.Archives of psychiatric nursingYoung people reporting more distress were more likely to report Internet addiction, fear of missing out, and boredom. These links are not proof that distress caused addiction or that reducing boredom would help.