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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• RNSystematic Review2017Effects of the application of therapeutic massage in children with cancer: a systematic review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemTherapeutic massage may reduce pain, anxiety, and depression in children with cancer, but results are inconsistent. Some studies showed no benefit for nausea or pain. Effects depend on technique and duration, and evidence is limited by small sample sizes.
• RNOther2017Trends in Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Among US Nursing Home Residents, 2006-2014.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationInfluenza vaccination coverage in US nursing homes reached 75.7% in 2014-15, and pneumococcal coverage stayed about 78-80% through 2014. Most unvaccinated residents had been offered vaccine and declined, though unvaccinated non-white residents were less often offered vaccine.
• RNSystematic Review2017A state of the science on influential factors related to sun protective behaviors to prevent skin cancer in adults.International journal of nursing sciencesSun protection behaviour in adults was linked to self-efficacy, habit, attitude and social influences. Some interventions did not improve protection, so education should not be assumed to work.
• RNSystematic Review2017Risk factors for unstable blood glucose level: integrative review of the risk factors related to the nursing diagnosis.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemNurses assessing people with type 2 diabetes should watch for updated risk factors for unstable glucose, including diabetes management, mental status, comorbidities, weight loss, insulin therapy, and exercise. The review did not test whether this improves outcomes.
• RNOther2017Clinical and epidemiological aspects of cornea transplant patients of a reference hospital.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemKeratoconus was the leading cornea transplant diagnosis. Endothelial disease clustered with older age, glaucoma, prior surgery and graft failure, and elective waiting time was long.
• RNOther2017Visits to Registered Nurses: An Opportunity to Increase Contraceptive Access in California.Nursing researchCalifornia RN visits for contraception reached 13,410 clients but only 7% of public family planning sites. At sites using RN visits, birth control claims rose, while they fell overall. This is association, not proof RN visits caused the rise.
• RNCohort2017Clinical and Economic Burden of Peristomal Skin Complications in Patients With Recent Ostomies.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyPeristomal skin complications appeared in 36.7% of 128 ostomy patients within 90 days. Those with complications had higher 120-day billed charges, longer index hospital stays, and more readmissions.
• RNOther2017Spatial distribution of tuberculosis in a municipality in the interior of São Paulo, 2008-2013.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemGeocoded TB cases in São Carlos clustered in the south and southeast, mostly men with pulmonary TB. New cases had 77.60% cure and 12.38% dropout, missing WHO targets.
• RNOther2017Factors associated with the risk of fall in adults in the postoperative period: a cross-sectional study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemPostoperative patients with hypertension, diabetes, or cancer had much higher fall risk. Older age and lower surgical recovery scores also predicted high risk. Pain presence was not associated with fall risk.
• RNQualitative2017Organization of professional practices against intrafamily violence against children and adolescents in the institutional context.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemProfessionals reported that power dynamics and rigid institutional routines override clinical judgment in child abuse cases. Nurses described having their assessments interrupted by doctors, while staff across sectors noted that high caseloads and bureaucratic reporting demands leave insufficient time to build trust with victims.
• RNOther2017Adaptation and validation of the Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale to Brazilian Portuguese.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemA Brazilian Portuguese diabetes self-care confidence scale was understood by adults with type 2 diabetes and gave consistent scores. It helps nurses assess confidence in self-care, not prove that any treatment works.
• RNOther2017Psychometric evaluation of the Thai translation of the Diabetes Self-management Questionnaire in type 2 diabetes.International journal of nursing sciencesThe Thai version of the Diabetes Self-management Questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool for assessing self-care in Thai adults with type 2 diabetes. It accurately measures glucose management, diet, activity, and healthcare use, making it suitable for clinical assessment and research.
• RNSurvey2017The Mediating and Moderating Effect of Volunteering on Pain and Depression, Life Purpose, Well-Being, and Physical Activity.Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management NursesIn older women, more volunteering was linked to less depression and higher life purpose. The study did not show volunteering reduced pain or caused improvement.
• RNSystematic Review2017Quality of Life among Family Caregivers of Patients on Hemodialysis and its Relevant Factors: A Systematic Review.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyFamily caregivers of hemodialysis patients report significantly lower quality of life than the general population, with mental health most affected. Nurses should assess caregiver burden and social support, as poor caregiver well-being directly impacts patient care.
• RNRCT2017Safety and Acceptability of Patient-Administered Sedatives During Mechanical Ventilation.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesSelected mechanically ventilated patients could self-administer dexmedetomidine without self-extubation; 92% of those answering were satisfied, 29% had blood pressure or heart rate events that resolved, and anxiety showed no clear change over 5 days.
• RNSystematic Review2017Computer-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation Interventions for Traumatic Brain Injury: A Critical Review of the Literature.The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience NursesComputer-based cognitive training showed modest benefits in small, mixed studies of brain injury, but evidence for mild traumatic brain injury specifically is too weak to recommend it. Nurses cannot yet confidently advise patients these tools will improve their recovery.
• RNPilot2017Feasibility of Continuous Actigraphy in Patients in a Medical Intensive Care Unit.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesContinuous wrist and ankle actigraphy was feasible in medical ICU patients, but the devices disagreed about sleep and activity. Treat it as a monitoring feasibility result, not as evidence that actigraphy improves patient care.
• RNCohort2017Declines Noted in Cognitive Processes and Association With Achievement Among Children With Leukemia.Oncology nursing forumChildren with leukemia declined in verbal working memory during treatment, especially if diagnosed before age 5. Girls also declined more on visual matching. A combined working memory score could hide this because the visual-spatial part did not decline.
• RNOther2017Deconstructing Decisions to Initiate, Maintain, or Discontinue Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Mixed-Methods Study.Oncology nursing forumBreast cancer survivors decided to continue or stop adjuvant endocrine therapy based on side effects, perceived recurrence risk, and their doctor recommendation. Many stopped when symptoms were severe, unexpected, or unresolved, even when fear of recurrence remained.
• RNOther2017Diagnostic labels of NANDA-I in a southern region of Spain.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemNursing records from 9,928 care episodes most often labelled anxiety, willingness to improve knowledge and risk of infection. Anxiety was labelled in 15% of cases and appeared in all age groups.
• RNOther2017Cognitive Status of Older Adults on Admission to a Skilled Nursing Facility According to a Hospital Discharge Diagnosis of Dementia.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationA hospital discharge dementia diagnosis did not always match cognitive testing at skilled nursing facility admission. Among beneficiaries with that diagnosis, 17.9% were cognitively intact and 25.8% were mildly impaired.
• PTOTSystematic Review2017Mobilization of prolonged mechanical ventilation patients: An integrative review.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careMost studies in prolonged mechanical ventilation patients found mobilization improved function and ventilation time, but protocols and outcome definitions varied, and low-quality evidence means benefit is not proven. No harms were reported.
• PTOTCohort2017Perceptions of Workload Burden and Adherence to ABCDE Bundle Among Intensive Care Providers.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesUnits whose providers reported more workload burden were less likely to complete the ABCDE bundle. Units whose providers found it harder to carry out were less likely to do early mobility. Attitudes about safety, confidence and evidence were not linked.
• RNSurvey2017Anxiety and Depression Associated With Burden in Caregivers of Patients With Brain Metastases.Oncology nursing forumCaregivers of patients with brain metastases who said caregiving disrupted their daily schedule were more likely to screen positive for anxiety or depression. Other burden areas did not show the same link.
• RNCohort2017Prospective State and Trait Predictors of Daily Medication Adherence Behavior in HIV.Nursing researchHigher daily motivation and lower mood were linked to better next-day medication adherence in adults with HIV, while baseline perceived control was linked to adherence. Different factors mattered at daily and long-term levels.
• RNRCT2017Improving Self-Efficacy and Self-Care in Adult Patients With a Urinary Diversion: A Pilot Study.Oncology nursing forumNo change in self-efficacy or self-care was found after a one-hour bedside education session in eight patients with a urinary diversion. The study was small and mainly showed the session was feasible to test in a larger trial.
• RNOther2017The Impact of Spiritual Care Education on the Self-Efficacy of the Family Caregivers of Elderly People with Alzheimer's Disease.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyFamily caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease who took five weekly spiritual-care education sessions reported higher self-efficacy scores after three weeks than caregivers who received no such education. The study analysed 54 caregivers in Rafsanjan, Iran.
• PTOTRNOther2017Assessment of Fall Characteristics From Depth Sensor Videos.Journal of gerontological nursingMost falls in senior housing videos came from incorrect transfers or shifts of body weight, not slips. Check mobility aid use, because aids were present but unused in 20% of falls and in use in 40%.
• PTOTRNMeta-Analysis2017The effect of Tai Chi exercise on motor function and sleep quality in patients with stroke: A meta-analysis.International journal of nursing sciencesTai Chi added to usual care improved balance and daily activities in stroke patients, but did not improve walking speed or sleep quality. The evidence is weak due to high variability between studies and short follow-up, so it should not replace standard rehab.
• RNOther2017Evaluation of Compatibility of a Gum Mastic Liquid Adhesive and Liquid Adhesive Remover With an Alcoholic Chlorhexidine Gluconate Skin Preparation.Journal of infusion nursing : the official publication of the Infusion Nurses SocietyA gum mastic liquid adhesive or adhesive remover applied over chlorhexidine-alcohol skin prep did not weaken bacterial control at 3 or 7 days versus prep alone in healthy volunteers.
• RNPilot2017Integrating a Nurse-Midwife-Led Oral Health Intervention Into CenteringPregnancy Prenatal Care: Results of a Pilot Study.Journal of midwifery & women's healthPregnant women in the nurse-midwife-led oral health group had less plaque, less bleeding on gum probing, and fewer 4mm or greater gum pockets about 9 weeks later.
• RNSystematic Review2017Measurement of Hyperglycemia and Impact on Health Outcomes in People With Cancer: Challenges and Opportunities.Oncology nursing forumIn adults with cancer, studies used very different blood glucose thresholds and measurement methods. Hyperglycemia was linked to toxicity and survival in the studies that assessed those outcomes, but findings for infection, mortality, and length of stay were inconsistent.
• RNPilot2017Family-centred care in cystic fibrosis: a pilot study in North Queensland, Australia.Nursing openNo significant difference was found between parent and staff perceptions of family-centred care in a small cystic fibrosis pilot. Both groups gave the lowest scores for support, including whether staff understand the child's individual needs and the family's situation.
• RNCohort2017Delirium After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesDelirium occurred in 20% of patients after aortic valve replacement. Rates were similar in TAVR and SAVR patients. After accounting for age and other factors, TAVR patients were less likely to have delirium. Delirium was linked to higher 6-month mortality.
• RNCase Series2017Strategies to engage older adults with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in exercise: A multiple case study.Applied nursing research : ANRThree people with dementia and behavioral symptoms attended 83% to 100% of exercise sessions. Staff managed agitation by learning each person's triggers, using distraction, and framing instructions as shared rules. Strategies that worked for one person often failed for another.
• RNCase Report2017Experiences and Concerns of Lesbian, Gay, or Bisexual Survivors of Colorectal Cancer.Oncology nursing forumEight lesbian, gay, or bisexual colorectal cancer survivors described economic strain, isolation, and providers assuming heterosexuality. They disclosed identity more to nurses than doctors, and relied on chosen networks rather than spouses.
• RNQualitative2017Mothers' Experiences about Febrile Convulsions in Their Children: A Qualitative Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyMothers described febrile convulsions as a terrifying threat, fearing death or mental retardation. They responded by aggressively seeking information and overprotecting their children. While some eventually adjusted, others remained anxious and unable to return to normal life.
• RNCohort2017End-of-Life Transitions and Hospice Utilization for Adolescents: Does Having a Usual Source of Care Matter?Journal of hospice and palliative nursing : JHPN : the official journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses AssociationOnly 10% of adolescents enrolled in hospice before death, and their average stay was 1.77 days. Having a regular primary care provider was associated with more hospice enrollment and longer stays, but also more end-of-life care transitions.
• RNRCT2017The effect of Self-Management Training on Self-Efficacy of Cirrhotic Patients Referring to Transplantation Center of Nemazee Hospital: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyA six-session self-management training program significantly improved self-efficacy scores in patients with liver cirrhosis compared to routine care. Benefits persisted one month after the intervention ended, with notable gains in stress reduction, decision-making, and positive attitude.
• RNSurvey2017Predictors of diabetes self-management among type 2 diabetics in Indonesia: Application theory of the health promotion model.International journal of nursing sciencesTreatment type, self-efficacy, and situational influences predicted diabetes self-management in 127 Indonesian adults, explaining 20.8% of the variation. Knowledge, social support, and distress did not significantly predict self-management behaviors.
• RNCohort2017The influence of treatment modality on illness perception and secondary prevention outcomes among patients with acute myocardial infarction.International journal of nursing sciencesSix months after heart attack, patients who had emergency PCI described their illness as more acute and felt less personal control; smoking fell in all groups, but BMI and LDL did not change.
• RNCase Report2017Palliative Care and Phase 1 Trials: Intervention to Improve Quality of Life and Provide Education
.Clinical journal of oncology nursingPain scores fell from 6/10 to 2/10 in a Phase 1 trial patient receiving vaccine and gemcitabine, fentanyl, oxycodone, Senekot, Zofran, hydration, stent replacement, chaplaincy, social work, nutrition, and palliative care. This is a single case, not proof it works.
• RNOther2017Development and Psychometric Properties of the Decision Making on the Type of Delivery Questionnaire in Iranian Women.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyAn Iranian questionnaire mapped women's beliefs about vaginal and caesarean birth into seven factors, including fear, social pressure, information sources and prior experience. It was checked in 400 women, but no clinical benefit or reduced caesarean rate was shown.
• RNQualitative2017Living with Hypertension: A Qualitative Research.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyHypertensive patients described fear of recurrence, family and financial strain, sexual and spiritual worries, and mixed views of medication. Some stopped drugs due to side effects or dependence fears, so ask about these barriers.
• RNCohort2017A Retrospective Cohort Study of Traumatic Brain Injury and Usage of Protective Headgear During Equestrian Activities.Journal of trauma nursing : the official journal of the Society of Trauma NursesNone of 28 patients with traumatic brain injury after animal riding were reported wearing protective headgear, and 3 helmeted riders in the larger injury group had no head injury. This is a pattern, not proof that helmets prevented injury.
• RNOther2017Nursing Support of Home Hospice Caregivers on the Day of Patient Death.Oncology nursing forumOn the day of a cancer patient’s death, hospice nurses mostly gave tangible, emotional, and informational support. Spiritual talk was rare, but dyads without a declared religious affiliation had longer spiritual conversations.
• RNSurvey2017The Impact of Parental Reaction to Sexual Orientation on Depressive Symptoms and Sexual Risk Behavior Among Hispanic Men Who Have Sex with Men.Archives of psychiatric nursingParental non-acceptance was linked to more depressive symptoms in Hispanic men who have sex with men, but not to safer sex behavior. Adapting more to U.S. culture was linked to lower depression.
• PTOTRNSurvey2017The Prevalence, Subtypes and Obstetric Risk Factors of Urinary Incontinence in Reproductive Age Women Referred to Community Health Care Centers of Dezful, Iran- 2015.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyOver half of reproductive-age women attending community health centers in Iran reported urinary incontinence, yet only 0.85% sought help. Mixed incontinence was the most common subtype. Vaginal delivery and irregular menstruation were significant risk factors, while regular menstruation was protective.
• RNSystematic Review2017Procedures for measuring and verifying gastric tube placement in newborns: an integrative review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemEvidence supports measuring newborn gastric tubes by nose-ear-mid-umbilicus length rather than nose-ear-xiphoid, and confirming placement by aspirating secretion and checking pH and color; epigastric air-bubble auscultation is unreliable.
• PTOTSLPRNCohort2017Quality of life of patients using intermittent urinary catheterization.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemQuality of life scores were similar in Brazil and Portugal, but Brazilian patients rated their general health higher. Patients who self-catheterized reported better physical and psychological well-being than those needing caregiver help.