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 145 OF 704 · NEWEST FIRST

• RNOther2023HeLP: Development of occupational protection mask against surgical smoke.Revista brasileira de enfermagemA new surgical smoke protection mask prototype was designed for better fit and comfort. It has not been tested on people, so its ability to filter smoke or prevent health effects is unknown. Do not replace current protective equipment with this unvalidated design.
• RNOther2023A psychometrics evaluation of the Thai version of Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care of Chronic Illness Inventory Version 2 in stroke caregivers.International journal of nursing sciencesThe Thai version of the Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care Inventory is valid and reliable for assessing how stroke caregivers support patient self-care. Scores correlate with caregiver self-efficacy, allowing clinicians to identify specific gaps in maintenance, monitoring, and management skills.
• RNOther2023Construction and validity of a storyboard about breast cancer for women deprived of liberty.Revista brasileira de enfermagemTwo breast cancer storyboards for incarcerated women were rated highly suitable by ten expert judges. The materials passed validity checks for content and readability, but no patients tested them. Nurses can use these templates to create educational videos or e-books.
• RNOther2023Puerperal women's satisfaction with the obstetric services received: improvement of an assessment instrument.Revista brasileira de enfermagemThe original survey for assessing postpartum satisfaction failed to measure distinct aspects of care reliably. A revised instrument with standardized questions and clearer wording was developed to better capture women's experiences with childbirth services.
• RNSystematic Review2023Condom use and drug consumption in migrants: a systematic review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PMigrants who used drugs or alcohol were more likely to report inconsistent condom use. Ask about substance use when discussing sexual health. This review did not test an intervention.
• RNOther2023Urinary incontinence in women: assessment with the aid of standardized nursing terminologies NANDA-I and NOC.Revista brasileira de enfermagemWomen with urinary incontinence most often had mixed urinary incontinence (43.3%). The worst urinary continence scores were identifying medication that interferes with urinary control (1.21), leaking urine with sneezing, laughing, or lifting (2.23), and emptying the bladder completely (2.07).
• RNSystematic Review2023Nursing diagnosis proposal "Impaired Peripheral Venous Return": concept formation.Revista brasileira de enfermagemDecreased peripheral venous flow to the heart was proposed as an impaired venous return diagnosis. Edema, ulcer and limb pain were common consequences. The label has not been clinically validated.
• RNCohort202330-Year High Cardiovascular Risk Incidence and its Determinants: CUME Study.Revista brasileira de enfermagem101 of 2,854 young adult graduates developed high estimated 30-year cardiovascular risk over 2.62 years. Men, employed participants, and higher processed food intake were more likely; 150 minutes or more weekly activity was less likely.
• RNOther2023Incidents in the context of pre-hospital care by ambulances: contributions to patient safety.Revista brasileira de enfermagemPatient safety incidents were frequent in Brazilian ambulance care, especially missing patient identification, incomplete or illegible handover records, and hand hygiene lapses. Nurses should treat identification, medication, hygiene, and transfer gaps as routine risks, not rare errors.
• RNNarrative ReviewOrthopaedic Nurse Navigators and Total Joint Arthroplasty Preoperative Optimization: Substance Use.Orthopedic nursingNurse navigators often screen joint replacement patients for smoking, alcohol, and opioids, but practices vary. Smoking cessation support can help patients quit before surgery and may reduce wound complications.
• PTOTCohortNear-Optimal Recovery Within 3 Months: Investigating Health-Related Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes After Single-Stage Bilateral Hip Replacement for Osteoarthritis.Orthopedic nursingPatients recovered most of their function and quality of life within three months of single-stage bilateral hip replacement. Scores plateaued by twelve months, with little further improvement after the first quarter.
• RNCohort2024Self- and staff-reported pain in relation to contextual isolation in long-term nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Long-stay nursing home residents with dementia who were contextually isolated on multiple social characteristics were 8% more likely to report pain than those not isolated. This association held for both self-reported and staff-observed pain.
• RNCohort2024Association Between Recurrent Preeclampsia and Attendance at the Blood Pressure Monitoring Appointment After Birth.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNWomen with recurrent preeclampsia were significantly less likely to attend their postpartum blood pressure check than those with a first diagnosis. Severity markers like magnesium sulfate use did not predict attendance. This group may feel falsely secure and skip critical follow-up.
• RNSurvey2023Factors affecting the community's attitude toward COVID-19 vaccination: cross-sectional study.Revista brasileira de enfermagemAmong community members, higher knowledge and higher education were linked to more positive attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination. Income was not linked, and the design cannot show that improving knowledge causes acceptance.
• PTOTSLPRNRCT2023Effectiveness of a family-based program for post-stroke patients and families: A cluster randomized controlled trial.International journal of nursing sciencesIn Thai stroke families, a 10-week family program improved patient function and family functioning, and lowered patient depression at 12 weeks, but caregiver burden did not differ between groups.
• RNSurvey2023Perceived HIV risk and factors associated with condom use among women aged 40 and older: A cross-sectional survey.International journal of nursing sciencesMost women aged 40 and older reported no HIV risk (60.6%), and 46.8% had never used condoms. Nurses can ask about risk, provide education, and support women’s ability to decide condom use.
• RNOther2023Coping During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences of Complex Cancer Survivors.Clinical journal of oncology nursingComplex cancer survivors relied on faith, family and virtual connections to cope. Many had anxiety or depression but avoided labels and professional help. Ask about spiritual and social supports and whether they understand ongoing survivorship risk.
• RNCohort2023Outcomes of Intrauterine Device Insertion by Certified Midwives and Obstetric Nurse Practitioners.Revista brasileira de enfermagemMidwives and obstetric nurses inserted copper IUDs in 75 women with no uterine perforations. Expulsion within the first year was 5.3%. Pain averaged 4.2 on a 0-10 scale. 93.1% of continuing users were satisfied. These outcomes were comparable to physician-inserted IUDs.
• OTRNQualitative2023Resilient Adaptation Strategies: Unveiling Older Adults' Coping Dynamics Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of gerontological nursingOlder adults with frailty used life experience to reframe pandemic stress and actively problem-solved for social connection. They reported less fear of their own infection than fear of spreading it to others. Caregivers experienced higher mental health stress.
• RNSurvey2023Associations between bullying and risk for eating disorders in adolescents.Revista brasileira de enfermagemBullying victims had higher eating-disorder risk than non-involved students (41.8% vs 16.8%). Boys who were victims had higher risk scores than other boys. This cannot show cause.
• RNSystematic Review2023Abdominal compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemSome included studies reported higher return of spontaneous circulation with abdominal compressions during CPR. Evidence varied, protocols were not standardized, and the technique requires trained personnel and is not routine.
• RNSystematic Review2023Vaccination hesitation in children under five years of age: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemParents of children under five delayed or refused vaccines because of misinformation, fear of adverse effects, doubts about vaccine safety and efficacy, and religious beliefs. The review did not test an intervention.
• RNPilot2023The feasibility and preliminary efficacy of narrative exposure therapy on post-traumatic stress disorder among Syrian refugees in Jordan.International journal of nursing sciencesIn 40 Syrian refugees with PTSD, a 10-session narrative exposure therapy programme had no dropouts in the treatment group and was associated with immediate lower PTSD, depression and anxiety scores versus a waitlist. This is a small pilot, not proof of lasting benefit.
• RNOther2023Human immunodeficiency virus infection in pregnant women and its correlation with socioeconomic determinants.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PHIV cases in pregnant women in Pará clustered in municipalities with higher human development index and average income, especially around Belém and Southeast Pará. Low rates in Marajó may reflect underreporting, not absence of infection.
• RNOther2023Cross-cultural adaptation of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale Short Form (BSES-SF) modified for preterm mothers in Brazil.Revista brasileira de enfermagemA Brazilian Portuguese version of a breastfeeding confidence questionnaire for mothers of preterm infants was adapted and rated clear and easy to use by 18 mothers and expert reviewers. It is a translated assessment tool, not proof that using it improves breastfeeding.
• RNQualitative2023Mental suffering in family daily life: a temporal journey according to Merleau-Ponty.Revista brasileira de enfermagemFamily members described absence, loneliness and exclusion, yet also autonomy and new belonging through dialogue. Nurses can support families without assuming they always have love or closeness.
• RNSurvey2023Prevalence of risk factors for primary postpartum hemorrhage in a university hospital.Revista brasileira de enfermagemUterine distention and a shock index of 0.9 or higher were the only factors independently linked to postpartum hemorrhage. The hospital's routine admission risk stratification missed nearly half of the women who bled, so it cannot be relied on to identify those at risk.
• RNOther2023ICNP® terminological subset for people with diabetic foot ulcer in primary health care.Revista brasileira de enfermagemA new nursing terminology subset for diabetic foot ulcers in primary care was developed and validated by 21 expert nurses. It provides standardized diagnoses and interventions, such as checking for blisters and teaching nail care, to guide assessment and patient education.
• RNOther2023Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis and COVID-19: A Scoping Review on a New Threat to Antimicrobial Resistance.Revista brasileira de enfermagemThe evidence linking drug-resistant TB and COVID-19 was mostly letters and reviews, not trials. It maps delayed diagnosis, disrupted treatment, and possible worse outcomes, but does not show what works.
• RNQualitative2024Grandparents' Experiences of Childhood Cancer: A Qualitative Study.Journal of family nursingGrandparents of children with cancer described ward visits as distressing, infection fears as reshaping social routines, and caregiving across generations colliding with work. These accounts are experiences, not evidence that supports improve outcomes.
• OTSystematic Review2024Implementing Dementia Caregiver Programs in Real-World Settings: Fidelity Considerations.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationAcross 31 real-world dementia caregiver programs, fidelity was defined and measured inconsistently, mainly as sessions delivered. In occupational therapy programs, therapists reported documentation difficulties; one training comparison found added training did not improve adherence.
• RNRCT2024Pragmatic Implementation of a Music Intervention in Nursing Homes Before and During COVID-19.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationNursing homes delivered personalized music for dementia agitation less well during the pandemic: fewer residents received it, staff used it less often, and exposure averaged 2.5 minutes per exposed day.
• RNSurvey2024Built Environment and SARS-CoV-2 Transmission in Long-Term Care Facilities: Cross-Sectional Survey and Data Linkage.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationCommunity SARS-CoV-2 incidence, not building features, tracked outbreak introduction in care homes. Resident infection rates were linked to more bedrooms and purpose-built design, but this observational study cannot prove cause.
• RNSurvey2024Relationship of cancer-related fatigue with psychoneurophysiological (PNP) symptoms in breast cancer survivors.European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing SocietyIn breast cancer survivors, depression was most strongly associated with cancer-related fatigue; sleep disturbance, bodily pain, cognitive ability and optimism also mattered. Fatigue was worse with less bodily pain, so pain alone does not explain it.
• RNSystematic Review2023Nurse-coordinated home-based cardiac rehabilitation for patients with heart failure: A scoping review.International journal of nursing sciencesNurse-coordinated home cardiac rehabilitation was reported as safe and feasible in included trials, but effects were mixed. Many studies showed improved exercise, quality of life, self-care, and hospital admission or mortality, while a trial did not reduce readmission or mortality.
• RNQualitative2023Sitting on the fence: A qualitative study of perceptions regarding pelvic floor muscle training among pregnant women with urinary incontinence.International journal of nursing sciencesPregnant women with urinary leakage described it as normal and mild, so they ignored pelvic floor muscle training. They feared harming the fetus or lacked time and guidance. They wanted professional supervision and proof of benefit before committing to the exercises.
• RNSystematic Review2023Educational interventions for cervical cancer prevention: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemEducational programmes for cervical cancer screening mostly used group discussions, lectures and leaflets, often led by community health workers. Nurse-led components were uncommon. This maps what was done, not proof that any method works.
• RNSystematic Review2023Mental health nursing care for people with diabetes mellitus: An integrative review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemNurse-led mental health care for diabetes shows mixed results. While self-management and therapeutic communication improved mood and adherence, nurse-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy failed to improve glycemic control compared to standard care.
• RNSystematic Review2023A systematic review of the factors significantly influencing the quality of life of living liver donors.International journal of nursing sciencesLiving liver donors' quality of life was linked to female sex, older age, low education, recent donation, recipient death, complications, longer hospital stay, and donor concerns. Nurses can screen these to target follow-up.
• RNQualitative2023"Failure to control blood sugar" experiences of persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus.International journal of nursing sciencesEight people with poorly controlled diabetes in northeastern Thailand described sticky rice, sweets, missed medicines, kidney fears, irregular exercise, believing diabetes is inherited, stress, and social drinking as barriers.
• RNCohort2023A longitudinal study of burden among spouse and non-spouse caregivers of older adults with stroke-induced-dependency.Revista brasileira de enfermagemNon-spouse caregivers of stroke survivors reported significantly higher isolation and general strain than spouses two months after discharge. Spouse caregivers experienced lower burden, potentially due to greater prior caregiving experience and living with the patient.
• RNSystematic Review2023The implementation and impacts of national standards for comprehensive care in acute care hospitals: An integrative review.International journal of nursing sciencesOnly Australia, Norway and the UK were found to have national comprehensive-care standards in acute hospitals. Evidence on patient outcomes was sparse: one Australian study reported higher standard adherence and a gradual delirium-rate decrease.
• RNQualitative2023Experiences of Family Caregivers Providing Home Care to Older Patients With Cancer: A Qualitative Study.The journal of nursing research : JNRFamily caregivers of older adults with cancer at home described diet preparation, unclear treatment information, emotional strain, and losing patience. Most found coping strategies, including stress relief, changing interactions, and sharing care.
• RNQualitative2023Meaning of community activity participation for older adults in couple households.International journal of nursing sciencesSpousal support and a proactive attitude helped older adults in couple households sustain community participation. These activities fostered social connections and a sense of purpose, which participants linked to better self-care and mental well-being.
• OTRNOther2023Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of peer support among disadvantaged groups: A rapid scoping review.International journal of nursing sciencesPeer support for vulnerable groups was reported to improve quality of life, mainly emotional and social outcomes, but poor matching, limited training, weak trust and uncertain sustainability were major problems.
• RNOtherAssociations Between Inactivity and Cognitive Function in Older Intensive Care Unit Survivors.Dimensions of critical care nursing : DCCNAmong older ICU survivors, less daytime activity relative to nighttime activity was associated with worse thinking flexibility scores. The study could not show that inactivity caused cognitive decline.
• RNSurvey2024Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Psychometric Validation of the European Portuguese Version of the Iceland-Expressive Family Functioning Questionnaire (ICE-EFFQ).Journal of family nursingThe Portuguese version of the family functioning questionnaire works well for the whole scale but splits into four different factors than the original. Subscale reliability is weak, so total scores are trustworthy but individual domain scores are not.
• RNCohort2024Relationships Among Number of Stressors, Perceived Stress, and Salivary Cortisol Levels During the Third Trimester of Pregnancy.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNPregnant women who felt more stressed had lower overall amount of cortisol across the day. The number of recent stressors tracked with feeling stressed but did not show a clear cortisol link once other factors were considered.
• RNOther2023Web App for prediction of hospitalisation in Intensive Care Unit by covid-19.Revista brasileira de enfermagemA new web calculator for covid-19 ICU risk showed a 68% chance in simulated cases, including both low and high risk. It may help nurses assess severity, but it is not validated for patient care.
• RNSystematic Review2023Quality of care in peripheral venous catheterization: A scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemNurses have few tools to assess quality of care for adult peripheral venous catheters. Insertion site checks, dressing choice, documentation and clinical indication are key themes, but evidence for specific devices and tools is mixed.