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.

35,183 PAPERS · PAGE 143 OF 704 · NEWEST FIRST

• RNCohort2023Reusing sterile cotton fabric barriers in the clinical practice: an observational and longitudinal study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemReusing cotton sterile barrier fields caused shrinkage, weight loss, and increased water absorption over 15 months. However, the microbial barrier remained intact, with no significant increase in bacterial penetration compared to new fields.
• RNSurvey2023Independent and combined effects of lifestyle behaviors on adolescent health-related quality of life.Revista brasileira de enfermagemAdolescents who slept 8-10 hours/night or had 2 hours/day or less of recreational screen time reported higher health-related quality of life. Those with three or four healthy behaviors were more likely to report high health-related quality of life.
• RNQualitative2023Spirituality in the uncertainty of illness: the perspective of oncology patients.Revista brasileira de enfermagemAll 11 cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy said religious or spiritual beliefs brought comfort; three said beliefs could influence medical decisions. This is patients' perspective, not evidence that spiritual care works.
• RNOther2023Epidemiology of monkeypox notifications in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.Revista brasileira de enfermagemIn Minas Gerais, confirmed monkeypox cases were overwhelmingly men who have sex with men, with a median age of 33. Most presented with fever and rash, often multiple lesions in the genital region. Over a third of confirmed cases had HIV, and syphilis was the most common co-infection.
• RNSystematic Review2023Nursing theories in the care of stroke patients: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemNine hospital stroke nursing studies used grand theories, mid-range theories, or frameworks to guide care; most had low evidence. No theory built specifically for stroke nursing care was found.
• SLPSystematic Review2023Effects on communication due to face mask use: an integrative review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemFace masks made speech harder to understand and increased vocal effort, especially with N95 masks, face shields and background noise. SLPs should expect communication barriers and use clear speech, quiet rooms, subtitles or transparent masks.
• PTQualitative2023Supporters' experiences of sensory characteristics of children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities in after-school daycare centres: A qualitative study.Nursing openStaff caring for children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities focused on sight, sound and touch, watching subtle reactions to guide care. They relied on trust, collaboration and repeated exposure, but limited space, time and training made sensory support hard.
• RNSystematic Review2023Risk assessment instruments for pressure ulcer in adults in critical situation: a scoping review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemFor adults in ICU, pressure ulcer risk tools designed for critical care, especially CALCULATE and EVARUCI, were reported to have better accuracy and usability than generalist tools.
• RNSurvey2023Factors associated with older adults' knowledge, attitude and practice on skin cancer prevention.Revista brasileira de enfermagemMost older adults knew about skin cancer prevention, but only 17% practiced it. Those with lower education or who had worked outdoors were less likely to practice. Nurses should focus education on these groups and on recognizing suspicious skin changes.
• RNSystematic Review2023Interventions for child development based on the Touchpoints Model: scoping review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemTouchpoints-based interventions for child development, mostly delivered by nurses in primary care or home visits, reported increased parental understanding and improved parent-child interaction. However, the interventions varied widely, making it impossible to identify which specific components caused these outcomes.
• RNNarrative ReviewPractical Clinical Guidelines for Natalizumab Treatment in Patients With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis.Journal of infusion nursing : the official publication of the Infusion Nurses SocietyFor natalizumab-treated relapsing MS patients, infusion nurses should complete a preinfusion checklist, monitor for PML symptoms, infuse over 1 hour, and stop for hypersensitivity signs.
• RNSurvey2024Frailty in community-dwelling older people and nursing home residents: An adaptation and validation study.Journal of advanced nursingA Slovenian frailty questionnaire was usable for older people at home and in nursing homes. It took under 15 minutes, and 45% were frail.
• PTRNPilot2023Motivational Interviewing for Fall Prevention (MI-FP) pilot study: Older Adults' readiness to participate in fall prevention.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Of 432 eligible older adults, 200 enrolled (46.3%), below the study's recruitment goal. Participants felt confident about fall risks, but following through varied, especially for ongoing balance actions.
• PTRNSystematic Review2023Ageism directed to older adults in health services: A scoping review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemOlder adults in health services faced age bias in diagnosis, treatment, surgery, communication and care; mapped studies suggested education, training and better communication as responses.
• PTRNSystematic Review2023Impact of Gaming (Gamification) on Diabetes Self-Care Behaviors and Glycemic Outcomes Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes.The science of diabetes self-management and careGame-based diabetes programs did not consistently improve the blood sugar outcome A1C. Some increased physical activity, glucose monitoring, diet adherence, or foot care, but studies were small and varied. Competition may help sustain activity.
• RNOther2023Mediation by Fatalism of the Association Between Symptom Burden and Self-care Management in Patients With Heart Failure.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingPatients with more heart failure symptoms held stronger beliefs that their health was predetermined, which led to poorer self-care. This fatalism fully explained the link between symptom burden and poor management, suggesting clinicians should address these beliefs directly rather than just treating symptoms.
• RNSystematic Review2023Quality of interaction between the nursing personnel and the informal caregivers of people with memory disorders: A systematic review and metasummary of qualitative studies.Nursing openNurses and family caregivers of people with memory disorders described interactions as better when expectations were clear, caregivers were recognised, and information was shared. Emotional burden, staff turnover and no named contact person made interactions harder.
• RNOther2023Elaboration of an educational video for cardiopulmonary resuscitation with chest compressions in adults.Revista brasileira de enfermagemTen laypeople and ten nurses rated a 14-scene storyboard for a layperson CPR video as clear and acceptable. The paper does not show the video improves bystander CPR or survival.
• RNSurvey2023Transition of care of patients with chronic diseases and its relation with clinical and sociodemographic characteristics.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAdults with chronic diseases rated discharge transition overall satisfactory, but care plans scored lowest. Patients without 30-day readmissions reported better preparation for self-management, though this study cannot prove cause.
• RNCohort2023Glycemic variability and mortality in oncologic intensive care units.Revista brasileira de enfermagemIn 30 cancer ICU patients, wider swings between highest and lowest glucose and any low glucose episode were associated with death within 28 days. Hyperglycemia alone did not show this link.
• RNSystematic Review2023Exploring the effect of music therapy as intervention to reduce anxiety pre- and post-operatively in CABG surgery: A quantitative systematic review.Nursing openMusic before or after bypass surgery lowered anxiety more than no music in most studies, but not all. Nurses can offer it as a low-risk comfort measure, but the best music and timing are unclear.
• RNCohort2023Use of ultrasonography in the evaluation of urinary retention in critically ill patients.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAfter ICU catheter removal, nurse bladder ultrasound found urinary retention in 15 of 37 patients. Retention was associated with urinary tract infection, constipation, and spontaneous diuresis.
• RNRCT2023Warming Prior to Heel Stick: Blood Sample Quality and Infant Comfort-A Randomized Controlled Trial.Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal NursesWarming the heel with a glove, gel pack, or blanket made no difference to blood flow, sample quality, or infant comfort. However, warming an already warm heel (above 37.0°C) was linked to more bruising and swelling. Skip warming if the heel is already warm.
• RNSurvey2023Continuing bonds in men grieving a loved one.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemMen grieving a loved one often kept an inner bond with the deceased. Visible expressions of the bond were less frequent. Bond reports differed by who died, not by cause or time since death. This may inform bereavement support.
• OTSurvey2024Out-of-Pocket Expenses for Long-Term Care by Dementia Status and Residential Setting among US Older Adults.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationOlder adults with dementia in facilities often paid substantial out-of-pocket long-term care costs. Median monthly costs were $1,467 in nursing homes and $2,925 in other residential care, and median income spent was 82.5% to 97.3%.
• RNSystematic Review2024Housing Conditions and Health Implications for Migrant Agricultural Workers in Canada: A Scoping Review.The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieresMigrant farmworkers in Canada reported poor housing that threatened health: no clean water, overcrowding, pesticide exposure, and isolation. Fear of losing work or status can make them avoid reporting illness or seeking care.
• PTCohort2024Admission Cognition and Function Predict Change in Physical Function Following Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationIn skilled nursing rehab patients, better admission cognition and greater daily independence predicted larger gains in walking and balance; higher baseline walking and balance predicted smaller gains. These are associations, not evidence a treatment works.
• OTRNQualitative2024Improving School Environments for Preventing Sexual Violence Among LGBTQ+ Youth.The Journal of school healthLGBTQ+ students identified five school changes to reduce sexual violence: gender-neutral spaces, staff training on inclusion, transparent reporting protocols, LGBTQ-competent mental health support, and sexual health education that explicitly covers their identities.
• RNCohort2024Are There Racial Disparities in Perioperative Pain? A Retrospective Study of a Gynecological Surgery Cohort.Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia NursesNo racial disparities were found in immediate postoperative pain scores or intraoperative analgesia between Black and White patients undergoing minimally invasive hysterectomy. The null primary outcome held even after controlling for morphine equivalents, age, and comorbidities.
• RNSurvey2024Pushed Out and Drawn In: Exclusionary Discipline, Mental Health, and Protective Factors Among Youth in Public Schools.The Journal of school healthStudents suspended or sent out of class in the past month reported higher rates of depression and anxiety symptoms than peers who were not. Protective factors like adult support at school were linked to lower symptom likelihood across all students.
• RNSurvey2023Social support perceived by elderly people in social vulnerability according to family functionality: a cross-sectional study.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S POlder adults in high social vulnerability reported more perceived social support when their family functioned well. Those with moderate or severe family dysfunction reported lower support in all areas.
• RNSurvey2023Living with and without an intestinal stoma: Factors that promote psychological well-being and self-care: A cross-sectional study.Nursing openStoma patients who leaked weekly or monthly reported poorer mental health, higher stress, and poorer quality of life than those with infrequent leaks or no stoma. Those one to three years after surgery also reported poorer physical health.
• RNQualitative2023Social representations of pregnant women about high-risk pregnancy: repercussions for prenatal care.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PWomen with high-risk pregnancy described fear of death and loss, anchored in past traumatic experiences. They relied heavily on family support to cope. While they used the internet for information, they valued prenatal consultations primarily for emotional reassurance and trust-building with professionals.
• PTOTRNCohort2023Association between Timing of Clinical Evaluation by a Physician or Advanced Practitioner and Risk of Rehospitalization in Older Adults Admitted to a Skilled Nursing Facility Following Hospitalization: A Cohort Study.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationIn skilled nursing facilities, a later first visit by a physician or advanced practitioner was associated with higher 14-day rehospitalization risk. Each day later was associated with 3% to 35% higher risk.
• RNRCT2023A Decision Tree Analysis on Symptom Experience of Asian American Breast Cancer Survivors.Western journal of nursing research37 of 135 Asian American breast cancer survivors had high global, physical and psychological symptoms. High symptoms were linked to high psychological needs, or low needs with high barriers and isolation. They were also younger, had later stage cancer, less support and more isolation.
• RNQualitative2023Hospice Family Caregivers' Uncertainty, Burden, and Unmet Needs in Prospective Audio Diaries.Journal of hospice and palliative nursing : JHPN : the official journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses AssociationHospice family caregivers described being overwhelmed by waiting, guilt, and unmet support. They reported feeling abandoned when visits or follow-up were not available, needing clearer guidance about dying, and lacking respite.
• RNQualitative2023Use of Human-Centered Design Methodology to Develop a Digital Toolkit to Optimize Heart Failure Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingClinicians, patients, and caregivers described post-discharge heart failure care as complicated by vague symptoms, medication changes, diet, exercise, and confusing transitions. They proposed education, tracking, peer support, and clinician dashboards. These are ideas, not tested treatments.
• RNRCT2024Participant Satisfaction in a Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Intervention for Midlife Black Women.Western journal of nursing researchSatisfaction scores did not differ between midlife Black women randomized to a culturally tailored cardiovascular prevention program or a Wellness comparison, although both groups reported high satisfaction. This does not show either program prevented cardiovascular disease.
• RNQualitative2023Describing Self-Advocacy in Underrepresented Women With Advanced Cancer.Oncology nursing forumWomen with advanced breast or gynecologic cancer described self-advocacy as speaking up about symptoms, asking questions, and leaning on family, friends, or employers. They valued honest, accessible, direct oncology teams.
• RNQualitative2023Experiences of Patients with Tuberculosis Who Underwent Completed TB Treatment during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia: A Qualitative Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyFourteen Indonesian patients cured of TB described delayed diagnosis because cough and fever looked like COVID-19 and because they feared clinics. Stigma and job loss were reported, while family reminders and nurse home medicine visits were described as support.
• RNRCT2023The Effect of Cognitive-behavioral Counseling on the Resilience of Female Adolescents with Premenstrual Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyGroup cognitive-behavioral counseling raised resilience scores in adolescent girls with moderate to severe PMS. Total resilience improved significantly over three months compared with no intervention, except for the spiritual influences subscale.
• RNOther2023Analysis of the health advocacy concept from the perspective of the evolutionary method.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PHealth advocacy is an intentional action done with individuals and groups, especially those facing health inequities, to improve health, well-being, and empowerment. It is broader than patient advocacy or nursing advocacy.
• RNNarrative Review2023Contraception and Abortion Care for People Living With HIV: A Clinical Guide for Reproductive Health Practitioners.Journal of midwifery & women's healthContraception and abortion care are often possible for people living with HIV, but efavirenz may reduce implant effectiveness. Check HIV drug interactions before choosing a method.
• RNSurvey2023Sleep Deficiency by Caregiving Status: Findings From Nationally Representative Data.Western journal of nursing researchFamily caregivers were more likely than non-caregivers to report short sleep, with or without poor quality. Among caregivers, 20 or more hours per week and dementia caregiving were linked to poor quality with normal sleep length. This cannot show caregiving caused poor sleep.
• RNSystematic Review2023Menstrual hygiene access and practices in Latin America: scoping review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemMenstrual hygiene evidence from Latin America and the Caribbean is limited. Mapped studies report lack of pads, clean water, private toilets and information, and school absence alongside these barriers.
• PTRNRCT2023Feasibility of Different Exercise Modalities for Community-Dwelling Residents With Physical Inactivity: A Randomized Controlled Trial.The journal of nursing research : JNR12-week supervised plus home-based aerobic, aerobic-plus-resistance, or interval training had similar adherence, and interval training was not superior. Body weight and LDL were lower versus control, but visceral fat and body fat increased in interval and controls.
• RNSystematic Review2023Accessing care services after sexual violence: A systematic review exploring experiences of women in South Africa.CurationisWomen described supportive first contact at South African sexual violence care centres but fragmented follow-up, weak links to police and mental health, and gatekeeping at clinics. Supportive first contact did not ensure accessible ongoing care.
• RNOther2023Optimizing Blood Culture Collection Volumes.The American journal of nursingBlood culture overfill and underfill events were reported to decrease after the project corrected volume guidance, adjusted laboratory weight tolerance, and retrained nurses and patient care technicians on stopcock technique.
• OTRNQualitative2023Barriers to and Facilitators of Family Caregiving of Patients With COVID-19 Early in the Pandemic.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesFamily caregivers of intubated COVID-19 patients faced shifting advice, delayed rehab, isolation, stigma, and equipment problems. Reachable staff, clear discharge teaching, and practical home setup helped. This describes experiences, not tested care.
• RNPilotA Feasibility Study to Assess Sleep and Subsequent Breast Milk Volume Among Mothers With Hospitalized Preterm Infants.The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursingEight mothers of hospitalized preterm infants reported worsening sleep and constant moderate stress. Higher stress, fatigue, and depression scores before discharge were linked to less breast milk in the first week. This small feasibility study suggests monitoring these states early, but does not prove a causal link.