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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• RNSurvey2023A quantitative, multicentre, longitudinal study of patient experiences after gynaecological day surgery.Nursing openWomen after gynaecological day surgery rated recovery lower at four weeks than the day after surgery, but reported positive care experiences. Nurses should expect lower recovery ratings later and review discharge information.
• RNQualitative2023Participants teach nurses how to facilitate forgiveness through lived experiences with media: A qualitative study.Nursing openParticipants described books, songs, plays, films and religious passages that helped them acknowledge hurt, choose forgiveness, understand others or forgive themselves. Nurses could use these lists to explore options with patients, but the study did not test whether media improve forgiveness or health.
• PTOTQualitative2023Actual experience of the training effect of Baduanjin on patients with hemiplegic limb dysfunctions after cerebral infarction: A qualitative study.Nursing openAfter Baduanjin training, patients with one-sided weakness after stroke said their limbs felt stronger, steadier and more usable, and tasks like stairs, standing and holding a cup became easier. They also said the exercises felt hard at first, then manageable.
• RNQualitative2023Relatives experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study set in Spanish locked-down nursing homes.Japan journal of nursing science : JJNSFamilies of nursing home residents with dementia said lockdown broke close ties with reference nurses as staff changed and workload rose. Nurses used video calls to sustain contact, but families wanted physical touch and feared their relative might die alone.
• PTOTOther2023Using consensus methods to prioritize modifiable risk factors for development of manifestations of frailty in hospitalized older adults.Nursing open14 clinical and academic experts agreed 44 modifiable risk factors for frailty in hospitalized older adults, from pain and medication to mobility, elimination and call bells. This is a care planning list, not tested evidence that targeting them improves outcomes.
• RNOther2023An intervention study of a combined intervention of positioning and hand massage in patients undergoing radiofrequency catheter ablation.Nursing openHead elevation plus hand massage after radiofrequency catheter ablation showed mixed results: the treated group did not show a clear change in total back pain or discomfort, but it had less pain and discomfort than the control group.
• RNRCT2022Body dissatisfaction, drug use, and associated factors among adolescents in three Brazilian cities.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemMost Brazilian adolescents were dissatisfied with their bodies, mostly wanting to be thinner. Girls and higher-income students were more likely to feel overweight. Marijuana users were more likely to feel underweight. Alcohol and smoking showed no significant link to dissatisfaction in the final model.
• RNCohort2022Factors for the change in frailty status during the COVID-19 pandemic: A prospective cohort study over six- and 12-month periods in Japan.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)In community-dwelling older adults, reporting difficulty chewing tough foods or weaker legs was associated with worsening frailty at six months; weaker legs remained associated at twelve months.
• RNOther2022Caregiving experiences of older family caregivers of persons with heart failure: A mixed methods study.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Older family caregivers of people with heart failure described worry, sleep loss, and reduced activity, yet most embraced the role and managed distress through family support and shared activities. They also reported low burden and high quality of life.
• SLPRNSystematic Review2022Decision Aid Interventions for Family Caregivers of Persons With Advanced Dementia in Decision-Making About Feeding Options: A Scoping Review.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationDecision aids for families choosing feeding options in advanced dementia improved caregiver knowledge and reduced decisional conflict. They did not clearly change tube feeding preferences or actual tube feeding use.
• RNRCT2022Effects of online antenatal education on worries about labour, fear of childbirth, preparedness for labour and fear of covid-19 during the covid-19 pandemic: A single-blind randomised controlled study.MidwiferyAmong 23 first-time pregnant women assigned to online antenatal education and 21 controls, the combined childbirth, coping, breathing/relaxation and COVID-19 education was followed by less labour worry, less fear of birth, less COVID-19 fear and greater labour preparedness.
• RNQualitative2023Vaccination hesitancy: To be vaccinated, or not to be vaccinated, that is the question in the era of COVID-19.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)Italian vaccine-hesitant adults described a perceived lack of control as the main barrier to vaccination. Anxiety about side effects and family influence were prominent. Participants who vaccinated despite hesitation did so primarily to remove social restrictions rather than due to changed beliefs.
• RNQualitative2023Children's understanding and consent to heart surgery: Multidisciplinary teamwork and moral experiences.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityIn paediatric heart surgery teams, nurses and other staff described informing children, using play and models, and sharing small choices to build trust and cooperation. They saw forced holding as a last resort.
• RNRCT2023Does immediate skin-to-skin contact at caesarean sections promote uterine contraction and recovery of the maternal blood haemoglobin levels? A randomized clinical trial.Nursing openAfter scheduled caesareans, immediate skin-to-skin contact was associated with stronger uterine contraction and less haemoglobin drop than usual care. The trial was small, unblinded, and excluded urgent cases.
• RNQualitative2023Spring-infusors: How a simple and small solution can create king-sized complexity.Nursing openFamilies preferred spring-infusors for mobility and silence, but inconsistent nurse knowledge, supply shortages, and safety rumours hindered use. Centralized device management and staff training are required to overcome these barriers.
• RNPilot2023Piloting Smart Home Sensors to Detect Overnight Respiratory and Withdrawal Symptoms in Adults Prescribed Opioids.Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management NursesIn four adults on methadone, room motion sensors matched sleep and wake states in 89.4% of 30-second sleep periods, but missed 116 of 118 apnea episodes and could not track leg movements.
• RNSurvey2023Parents of children with congenital heart defects during the COVID-19 pandemic: An examination of mental health variables, risk factors, and protective factors.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careParents of young children with congenital heart disease reported high anxiety and stress during the pandemic. Low resilience and less support were linked to higher anxiety, depression, and stress. Worry about their child catching COVID-19 in care settings was linked to anxiety and depression.
• RNCase Series2023Nurse practitioner model of care for the initiation of pre-exposure prophylaxis: A case series study.Nursing openMen starting PrEP with a nurse-led model all stayed HIV-negative, but adherence logs were incomplete and some reported missed doses. The model was implemented, not tested against usual care.
• RNSurvey2023The Understanding of Maternal Smoking among Women who were Smoking or had Quit Smoking during Pregnancy.The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieresPregnant and postnatal women with higher understanding of maternal smoking were more likely to have quit. Many had low to moderate understanding, gaps about specific harms, and misbeliefs about cutting down or quitting.
• RNCohort2023Diet variety sup the relationship between appetite and micronutrient intake in patients with heart failure.European journal of cardiovascular nursingPoor appetite drives micronutrient gaps in heart failure mainly by shrinking diet variety. Higher appetite scores linked to eating from more food groups, which lowered the count of insufficient nutrients. Assessing both appetite and variety may identify patients needing dietary support.
• RNOther2023Effect of a fall prevention strategy for the older patients: A quasi-experimental study.Nursing openOlder inpatients who helped assess fall risks and choose prevention steps had no falls during hospital stay, while three falls occurred in routine care. They also scored higher on fall prevention knowledge, attitude, practice, and confidence.
• RNQualitative2023Critically Ill Patients: Family Experiences of Interfacility Transfers From Rural to Urban Centers and Impact on Family Relationships.Journal of family nursingFamily members of rural patients transferred to urban critical care units found the hours without contact during ambulance transport most stressful. Families said being welcomed and receiving up-to-date information helped them cope with fear and isolation.
• RNSurvey2022Factors associated with risk related to the use of psychoactive substances by men deprived of their liberty.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemMany men in a Brazilian prison had moderate-risk use of tobacco and marijuana. Earlier first arrest, living alone and one-parent upbringing were linked to higher substance-use risk.
• RNQualitative2022Experiences of Older Family Care Partners of Persons With Heart Failure 1 Year After the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study.Journal of gerontological nursingOlder family caregivers of people with heart failure described less exercise, social isolation, and reduced access to care during COVID-19, which worsened mood and caregiving burden. They coped by using phone or video calls, following precautions, and getting vaccinated.
• OTQualitative2022Occupational Therapy Practitioner Perspectives of the Role of Caregivers in Video Telehealth.Journal of gerontological nursingOT practitioners said caregivers let patients with technology, sensory, cognitive, mental health, or physical barriers join video telehealth OT sessions. Practitioners said caregivers also helped with set-up, communication, device positioning, measurements, and safety, while absent caregivers, privacy, and caregiver difficulty were barriers.
• RNOther2021Symptoms of Acute Myocardial Infarction as Described in Calls to Tele-Nurses and in Questionnaires: A Mixed-Methods Study.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingIn calls to Swedish tele-nurses, chest pain was the most common MI symptom, but fear and tiredness were described less often than in later questionnaires. Some callers used vague terms, so open questions may capture symptoms that do not fit the template.
• RNCohort2023The relationship between vitamin D deficiency and mortality in older adults before and during COVID-19 pandemic.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careIn older adults, severe vitamin D deficiency was linked to higher death risk, but this association appeared only during the pandemic period and not before. The study cannot prove vitamin D deficiency causes death, as it was observational and did not track who died of COVID-19.
• OTQualitative2023Service Providers' Perspectives: Reducing Intimate Partner Violence in Rural and Northern Regions of Canada.The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieresService providers in rural Alberta described how women’s cultural context, such as Indigenous, immigrant, or LGBTQ identities, creates unique barriers to leaving abuse. They emphasized that safe housing, integrated case management, and trusted informal social networks are critical for supporting women through the transition to safety.
• RNQualitative2023Paradoxical perception of humanistic care in the intensive care unit: A qualitative study.Nursing openICU nurses and families described mutual misunderstanding: families wanted bedside presence and information, but nurses often saw them as disruptive and ignored them. Nurses reported caring stagnation from workload, yet felt satisfaction when patients improved.
• RNOther2023Maternity care during a pandemic: Can a hybrid telehealth model comprising group interdisciplinary education support maternal psychological health?Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of MidwivesAmong 69 first-time mothers, adding small online group education to telehealth maternity care was associated with lower depression scores over time. Stress and anxiety did not differ from standard care.
• RNCohort2023Association of Patient-Centered Elements of Care and Palliative Care Among Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer.The American journal of hospice & palliative carePalliative care was linked to more pain and antidepressant prescriptions, advance care planning, and hospice, but less home health care. Starting palliative care as an outpatient was linked to more pain medication and hospice.
• RNSurvey2023Implementing advanced practice nursing in France: A country-wide survey 2 years after its introduction.Nursing openTwo years after France introduced advanced practice nursing, 70% of surveyed graduates worked in these roles, but many faced barriers like lack of positions, administrative blocks on prescribing, and insufficient income in primary care.
• RNPilot2023Pain Interference in End Stage Kidney Disease is Associated with Changes in Gut Microbiome Features Before and After Kidney Transplantation.Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management NursesPain that interfered with daily life was linked to different gut bacteria in kidney transplant adults. Those with pain had 5-fold lower Akkermansia after transplant. This is a link, not proof that a treatment works.
• RNQualitative2022Postnatal depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic: The needs and experiences of New Zealand mothers and health care providers.MidwiferyMothers described feeling isolated and financially stressed, with postnatal appointments focusing almost entirely on the baby. They reported a lack of practical support and difficulty accessing mental health care, while providers noted gaps in training and service capacity.
• RNRCT2022Movement Patterns of Transient and Prolonged Positioning Events in Nursing Home Residents: Results from the TEAM-UP Trial.Advances in skin & wound careNursing home residents made many brief position changes that repositioning schedules may miss. Movement was highest during the afternoon and evening shift and lowest overnight, but this study did not show these movements prevent pressure injuries.
• RNSystematic Review2022Intravenous therapy device labeling in Intensive Care Units: an integrative review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemICU teams often miss or incompletely label IV lines, syringes and bags. Pre-designed color-coded labels, used with infusion organizers and careful line tracing, help identify infusions, but practice is not standardized.
• RNSurvey2022Vulnerabilities associated with violence against women before entering the prison system.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PIn 272 incarcerated women, younger age (18-29) was associated with lower violence risk, while cocaine, crack, amphetamine, or ecstasy use was associated with 2.2 to 3.3 times higher risk of experiencing violence before imprisonment.
• RNCohort2022Factors associated with COVID-19 severity among Brazilian pregnant adolescents: a population-based study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemPregnant adolescents with COVID-19 in Brazil who lived in the Southeast region, had oxygen saturation below 95%, or had a comorbidity were associated with needing intensive care. Check oxygen levels and pre-existing conditions in prenatal care.
• RNOther2022Construction and validation of podcast for teen sexual and reproductive health education.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemFour validated teen sexual and reproductive health podcast episodes were created with adolescents and rated relevant by nursing specialists. They are free online, but their effect on teens was not tested, so use them as an educational aid, not a proven benefit.
• RNRCT2022Loss and Grief in the Context of Dementia Caregiving.Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health servicesFamily caregivers whose relatives with dementia lived in long-term care described worsened loss during pandemic restrictions. They reported no control over visits or information, and acceptance ranging from refusal to spiritual comfort. This is preliminary transcript analysis, not proof an intervention works.
• RNCohort2022Characterization of adolescent sexual practices.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAmong 85 Brazilian school adolescents, 34.1% reported penetrative sex and 21.2% oral sex. Both were associated with alcohol, tobacco and drug use. Oral sex was reported mostly by girls.
• RNOther2022Recurring violence against adolescents: an analysis of notifications.Revista latino-americana de enfermagem46.4% of adolescent violence notifications in Espírito Santo were recurring. Girls aged 10 to 14, adolescents with disability, and cases involving psychological violence/neglect or home setting had higher recurrence prevalence. Nurses should ask about repeated harm.
• RNSurvey2022Bullying among Brazilian adolescents: evidence from the National Survey of School Health, Brazil, 2015 and 2019.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemIn 2019, 23.0% of Brazilian students reported being bullied twice or more in the last 30 days, and 13.2% reported cyberbullying. Bullying a colleague fell from 20.4% in 2015 to 12.0% in 2019.
• RNCohort2023The Association of Avoidance Coping with Gestational Weight Gain among Pregnant Black Women.Western journal of nursing researchAmong pregnant Black women, higher avoidance coping in mid-pregnancy was linked to excessive weight gain. In late pregnancy, the association was in the opposite direction. Avoidance coping was not linked to inadequate weight gain.
• RNSurvey2023Cigarette Smoking Cessation Counselling in Pregnant Smokers with Mental Illness/Substance Use Disorders.Western journal of nursing researchPregnant smokers with mental illness were more likely to receive cessation advice than those without, but substance use disorder did not predict receipt. First-trimester counselling was lower than third-trimester counselling for women with these disorders.
• RNPilot2023Effectiveness of an eHealth intervention to improve subjective well-being and self-efficacy in cardiovascular disaease patients: A pilot non-randomized controlled trial.Nursing openIn 42 adults with cardiovascular disease, patients receiving a 1-hour self-efficacy session plus 14 daily WhatsApp messages reported higher positive feelings and confidence than usual care, but not less negative feelings, and the same differences were not seen in women.
• RNCohort2023Evaluation of the effect of a Nursing System Framework on Nurse Sensitive Indicators, mortality and readmission in an NHS Trust.Nursing openThe nursing system framework was not shown to reduce in-hospital deaths or 30-day emergency readmissions. Nurse-sensitive indicators were mostly unremarkable, with slight descriptive improvements in falls, infection, pressure sores and satisfaction.
• RNQualitative2023Patient experience of negative pressure wound therapy: A qualitative study.Nursing openHospitalized Japanese patients on negative pressure wound therapy reported pain, especially at dressing changes, and stress about cords, odour, noise, toilet transfers, and being unable to go out. They valued rapid healing but worried about disturbing others.
• PTOTRNCase Report2023A case report of an 18-year-old receiving nebulized lidocaine for treatment of COVID-19 cough.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careIn one adolescent with severe COVID cough, nebulized lidocaine was started with albuterol, gabapentin, and ipratropium. The team reported less propofol use afterward, but multiple treatments changed together and this single case cannot show lidocaine worked.
• PTSurvey2023Physiotherapy practices when treating patients with COVID-19 during a pandemic: A survey study.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careHospital physiotherapists treating COVID-19 worked a middle value of 12 hours per 24 h, used chest X-ray and arterial blood gas tests, and often used auscultation or non-invasive ventilation despite guideline cautions.