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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• RNCase Report2023Eschar Dermabrasion in Deep Dermal Partial-Thickness Burn: A Case Report.Advances in skin & wound careIn one man with a deep partial-thickness forearm burn, eschar dermabrasion removed necrotic tissue and resulted in mild scarring and full elbow flexion at 10-month follow-up. This single case cannot establish efficacy or guide routine practice.
• RNQualitative2023Narratives of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients regarding the influence of social issues on diabetes self-management: Implications for patient care.Nursing openPatients with type 2 diabetes in Ghana described hiding their diagnosis and skipping hospital visits because weight loss was mistaken for AIDS, causing stigma and isolation. Low income forced some to skip medication. Stress led others to drink alcohol despite knowing it was harmful.
• RNMeta-Analysis2023Effect of intensive care unit diary on quality of life of intensive care unit survivors and their relatives: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Nursing openICU diaries improved survivors' overall quality of life, with moderate effect. Benefits were seen in global health and social function, but not for relatives. The evidence is limited by high variability between studies and small sample sizes.
• RNOther2023Smartphone-Based Remote Monitoring for Chronic Heart Failure: Mixed Methods Analysis of User Experience From Patient and Nurse Perspectives.JMIR nursingPatients and heart failure nurses found smartphone remote monitoring convenient and reassuring, but nurses reported workload and patients reported information overload. Blood pressure and heart rate fell over 3 months; weight did not.
• RNCohort2023The Burden and Treatment of Chronic Constipation Among US Nursing Home Residents.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationChronic constipation is highly prevalent in US nursing homes, affecting 71.8% of residents in electronic health records and 37.5% in Medicare claims. Treatment relies heavily on over-the-counter laxatives, while newer prescription options are rarely used despite significant associated costs.
• RNOther2023Using machine-learning methods to predict in-hospital mortality through the Elixhauser index: A Medicare data analysis.Research in nursing & healthThe Elixhauser comorbidity index predicts in-hospital death well in Medicare patients. Adding patient demographics and admission source did not improve prediction. Machine learning models identified weight loss, neurological disorders, and metastatic cancer as the highest risk factors.
• RNSystematic Review2023A Scoping Review: Do instruments measuring genomic competence in nursing incorporate ethics?Nursing openMost nursing genomics tools ignore ethics or bury it in vague questions about 'advantages' or 'rights'. Only three instruments asked direct ethical questions. Nurses reported low confidence in resolving ethical issues, but current assessments fail to measure this specific competence accurately.
• RNSurvey2023Quality of child and adolescent care transitions considering the presence of chronic disease.Revista brasileira de enfermagemCaregivers of children with chronic diseases rated their hospital-to-home transition as higher quality than those of children without. The weakest area for everyone was understanding medication side effects. Discharge plans must explicitly explain adverse effects and how to act.
• RNSystematic Review2023Information and Communication Technologies to Support the Provision of Respite Care Services: Scoping Review.JMIR nursingMost respite care technology research focuses on caregivers and managers, not patients. Families rarely used apps to find services, preferring clinician recommendations. No studies tested whether these tools actually improved patient outcomes.
• PTOTSLPRNCohort2023Trajectories of Functional Decline in Older Adults: A Latent Class Growth Curve Analysis.Western journal of nursing researchMost older adults stay independent until age 85, but 10% decline rapidly from age 65 and 11% start with high disability. Comorbidities drive decline more than race or sex. Identify these groups early to target care.
• RNPilot2023A Nurse-Led Telehealth Program for Diabetes Foot Care: Feasibility and Usability Study.JMIR nursingA nurse-led telehealth program for diabetes foot care was feasible and well-liked by patients. After three video sessions, participants reported significantly better knowledge and more frequent foot self-care behaviors, though the study did not measure actual health outcomes.
• RNQualitative2023Quality of life from women's perspective in the exercise of sex work: a study of social representations.Revista brasileira de enfermagemSex workers defined quality of life through income that funds family survival, health access, and safety from violence. Stigma forced secrecy from family and society. Faith in God was cited as a key tool for emotional balance and resilience against daily adversities.
• RNSurvey2023Implications of the COVID-19 pandemic in monitoring health and cardiovascular diseases: survey study.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PDuring the pandemic, many people with heart conditions missed appointments and cancelled tests. More worryingly, dozens ignored chest pain and hypertensive crises, likely due to fear of contagion, leaving potentially life-threatening symptoms untreated.
• RNCohort2023Staffing Shortages, Staffing Hours, and Resident Deaths in US Nursing Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationFacilities reporting staffing shortages had more resident deaths. Weeks with shortages saw 10.5% more total deaths and 39.8% more COVID deaths per 100 residents. Shortages lasting up to 3 weeks showed cumulative increases, with total deaths rising by 17%.
• RNCohort2023The ability of Psychosocial Care Centers specialized in Alcohol and Drugs to handle crises.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemIn two São Paulo alcohol and drug crisis centers, 13.4% of 67 users who completed follow-up were referred elsewhere, below the study's 20% threshold for handling crises. Most stayed 14 days and said needs were met.
• RNSystematic Review2023Methodologies used by Nursing professionals in the production of educational videos: An integrative review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemMost nursing educational videos followed a three-stage process: pre-production, production, and post-production. However, many studies did not use a formal methodological framework or validate the final video with the target audience, which can compromise the quality and safety of the educational material.
• RNOther2023Elaboration and implementation of a protocol for the Golden Hour of premature newborns using an Implementation Science lens.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemImplementing a Golden Hour protocol for premature newborns increased care record completeness and reduced hypothermia rates. Team training was the main facilitator, while lack of knowledge and poor adherence from other sectors were key barriers to sustained use.
• RNQualitative2023Experiences of healthcare staff in forensic care facilities supporting sexual violence survivors, in Tshwane, South Africa.CurationisForensic care staff described providing essential psychological support and acting as a refuge, not just performing clinical exams. However, they faced severe barriers including lack of privacy, insufficient follow-up resources, and emotional burnout from trauma exposure.
• RNOther2023The Benefits of Nursing Home Air Purification on COVID-19 Outcomes: A Natural Experiment.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationAir purifiers in nursing homes did not significantly reduce resident COVID-19 cases or deaths. The observed drop in cases was too small and uncertain to prove the devices worked. Do not change infection control practices based on this pilot.
• RNMeta-Analysis2023Effects of educational technologies on the prevention and treatment of diabetic ulcers: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemEducational technologies reduced the risk of diabetic ulcers and amputations compared to usual care. However, the evidence is very weak due to study flaws and inconsistent results, so these interventions should not be assumed to work reliably without further high-quality research.
• RNOther2023Telenursing in mental health: effect on anxiety symptoms and alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemTelephone nursing calls reduced anxiety scores right after the call, but not 7 days later. Alcohol-risk scores fell at 90 and 180 days. With no control group, the study cannot show the calls caused these changes.
• PTOTSLPRNQualitative2023Violence in rural areas against disabled people from the perspective of their families.Revista brasileira de enfermagemFamilies reported disabled relatives in rural areas faced physical, psychological, and sexual violence, including abuse by health professionals. They also struggled with financial strain, social isolation, and inaccessible transport to schools and clinics.
• RNSystematic Review2023Absenteeism in child health services: a systematic review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemFamilies skipped child health follow-ups because they believed healthy children did not need them, or faced practical barriers like long waits, distance, and lack of money. Only four qualitative studies were found, limiting how broadly these reasons apply.
• RNSurvey2023Rising to the Occasion: A National Nursing Home Study Documenting Attempts to Address Social Isolation During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationNursing home leaders reported loneliness and social isolation as much worse before vaccines, but concerns dropped significantly after. Most homes used tablets and phones, which leaders found very useful. Staffing shortages remained a major barrier to implementing social interventions.
• RNCohort2023Effects on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome of Parental Caregivers' Ability to Leave the Postpartum Unit During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Nursing for women's healthRestricting parents to the unit during the pandemic reduced NICU transfers for drug treatment, but did not lower withdrawal scores or shorten hospital stays. The effect may reflect more time for nursing staff to support parents with non-drug care.
• RNCohortInterindividual Variability in Self-Monitoring of Blood Pressure Using Consumer-Purchased Wireless Devices.Nursing researchMost adults with wireless blood pressure monitors stopped using them within a year, but a small group used them daily. These daily users had lower blood pressure readings and saw greater reductions over time than those who used the devices sporadically or weekly.
• RNQualitative2023Spirituality, religiosity, and their representations for people living with HIV: daily life and its experiences.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PPeople living with HIV described spirituality and religiosity as sources of strength and acceptance. They distinguished personal connection to the divine from organized religion, noting that faith supports coping without replacing medication.
• RNPilot2023The effect of a video-based COVID-19 paediatric patient education on state anxiety in children with suspected COVID-19 admitted to hospital.International emergency nursingA 4-minute video explaining hospital procedures lowered children's anxiety scores, but without a control group this cannot show the video worked. The drop happened after swabs and scans, which may have settled the children themselves.
• RNProtocol2023Effect of Massage on treatment of preterm feeding intolerance: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.Nursing openThis protocol plans a trial of abdominal massage and skin stroking for preterm infants with feeding intolerance. It compares time to full feeding against standard care. No results are reported, so it cannot change practice yet.
• RNSurvey2023People Living With Dementia: Dementia Characteristics and Family Caregiver Pain Assessment.Journal of gerontological nursingFamily caregivers of people with dementia mostly rely on observing behaviors and rechecking for pain. As cognitive decline worsened, caregivers used these methods more often, but agitation levels did not predict how they assessed pain. Documentation of pain was rare.
• RNSurvey2023Comparing American Indian/Alaska Native Adolescent Daughters' and Their Mothers' Awareness, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Regarding Risk for Gestational Diabetes: Implications for Mother-Daughter Communication on Reproductive Health.The science of diabetes self-management and careMost American Indian/Alaska Native adolescent daughters at risk for gestational diabetes knew nothing about it. Mothers knew slightly more but still lacked key details. Both groups rarely discussed the risk, leaving daughters unaware of how to prevent pregnancy complications.
• RNSystematic Review2023Hospital sustainability indicators and reduction of socio-environmental impacts: a scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PHospitals cut waste and energy use by switching to reusable equipment, fixing airflow, and training staff on segregation. These operational changes reduce environmental impact and save money, though the review did not assess the quality of the evidence behind each study.
• RNQualitative2023A qualitative exploration of Irish nursing students' experiences of caring for the dying patient.Nursing openSeven Irish nursing students described feeling unprepared for end-of-life care, citing anxiety about communicating with families and witnessing undignified treatment. They requested practical, timely education before placements rather than late lectures, highlighting gaps in current training.
• RNCase-Control2023Antiretroviral therapy abandonment among adolescents and young people with HIV/AIDS during COVID-19: A case-control study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemOlder age and living far from the clinic raised the risk of stopping HIV treatment. Surprisingly, using condoms sometimes and having opportunistic infections were linked to staying on treatment. These associations are not causes, and the study was small.
• RNSystematic Review2023Membranophone percussion instruments in music therapy with adult patients in the health context: a scope review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PDrum-based music therapy often improved mood, reduced anxiety, supported social interaction and relaxation in adults, but the included evidence was weak and mostly uncontrolled. It may support comfort, not replace treatment.
• RNSurvey2023Ways of living and working of Haitian immigrants in Western Paraná/Brazil.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PHaitian immigrants in Brazil report high job dissatisfaction and poor working conditions in slaughterhouses, with most lacking health promotion measures. Nurses should assess occupational risks and support access to public health services during patient interactions.
• RNSurvey2023The care provided to black-skinned children and adolescents with mental health problems in the intersection between gender and race.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemMost caregivers were black or brown mothers or grandmothers; many had low income, insecure housing and fragile support networks. Nurses in child mental health should ask who provides care and what barriers families face.
• RNOther2023Sustaining a therapeutic environment within mental health in-patient settings during COVID-19. Results of a Delphi study.Applied nursing research : ANRExperts rated a new framework for balancing infection control with person-centred care in mental health wards as relevant, simple, and clear. It provides templates to guide ethical decisions and tiered interventions, though it lacks patient input.
• RNCohort2023Trends in COVID-19-Related Medication Use in US Nursing Homes, 2018-2022.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationPrescribing of COVID-19 drugs in nursing homes tracked regulatory approvals more than clinical guidelines. Dexamethasone and azithromycin use rose and fell sharply after FDA actions, while remdesivir remained rare until late in the study period despite hospital availability.
• RNOther2023Performance of the Large Language Model ChatGPT on the National Nurse Examinations in Japan: Evaluation Study.JMIR nursingChatGPT passed the 2019 Japanese nurse exam but failed 2020-2023, scoring 75.1% on basic knowledge and 64.5% on general questions. It struggled with complex situations and pharmacology, showing it cannot yet safely replace clinical judgment.
• PTOTRNCohort2023Identifying Comorbid Subtypes of Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesSix distinct patient subtypes were identified among acute respiratory failure survivors using early ICU data. Patients with obesity and severe kidney impairment had the worst functional disability at discharge, while awake and stable patients had the best mobility and lowest impairment.
• RNQualitative2023"I don't just say, Hi! I'm gay": Sexual Orientation Disclosures in Oncology Clinic Settings Among Sexual Minority Women Treated for Breast Cancer in the U.S. South.Seminars in oncology nursingAll participants had disclosed to some family or friends, but half had not told their oncologist. They often disclosed indirectly, by naming a partner, when trust and safety made it seem worthwhile.
• RNOtherImproving Golden Hour Care Coordination: Using Defined Roles to Improve Nurse Confidence and Care Coordination of Neonates Following Admission.The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursingColor-coded lanyards defining team roles during neonatal admissions reduced time to radiography by 14.4 minutes and IVN by 27.7 minutes. Nurses reported greater confidence and clarity, but no significant improvements in infant health outcomes were found.
• RNCohortPrevalence and Correlates of Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Cancer, and Mental Health Comorbidities Among Adults With HIV Who Smoke.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACOver half of adults with HIV who smoke have a smoking-related comorbidity. Mental health conditions are the most common, affecting 49%. This high burden means clinicians must address both the HIV and the comorbidity together when offering cessation support.
• PTOTSLPRNCohortLongitudinal Effects of Sex, Aging, and Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis on Function.Nursing researchMen with MS experienced faster functional decline over time. Women showed greater year-to-year variability in function. Older adults had higher baseline limitation and more diverse trajectories. Sex and age shape how MS progresses differently.
• RNOther2023Information booklet for promoting self-efficacy in childhood asthma: construction and validity.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PA nurse-built booklet on childhood asthma self-management scored highly on expert review for clarity and content. It covers triggers, inhaler technique, and spacer cleaning, but has not yet been tested on parents or shown to improve asthma control.
• RNSystematic Review2023Nursing care directed to burned patients: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemNursing care for adult burn patients centres on wound assessment, pain control, and dressing changes. Evidence for specific interventions like music therapy or enzymatic debridement is limited to a small number of studies, mostly case reports.
• PTOTSLPRNQualitative2023Setting a Patient-Driven Agenda for Cancer Research Priorities in Geriatric Oncology: A Qualitative Study.Seminars in oncology nursingOlder adults with cancer prioritized research into symptom recognition, managing treatment side effects, and frailty over drug development. They reported feeling unheard when clinicians conflated cancer symptoms with normal aging, and highlighted gaps in support for caregivers.
• PTOTSLPRNCohort2023Association of Perceived Neighborhood Environments With Cognitive Function in Older Adults.Journal of gerontological nursingOlder adults who perceived better transit access and sidewalk coverage in their neighborhood scored slightly higher on cognitive tests. These links disappeared for other neighborhood features after adjusting for age and education. The sample was highly educated and mostly cognitively intact, so results may not apply to diverse groups.
• RNOther2023The Relationship Between Sleep and Brain Function in Older Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease and Self-Identified Cognitive Impairment.Journal of gerontological nursingIn older adults with kidney disease and self-reported memory issues, those who slept less than 7.4 hours scored better on attention and memory tests. However, poor sleep continuity was linked to reduced brain blood flow and white matter integrity. These findings are exploratory and do not prove causation.