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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• RNOther2024Psychosocial intervention programme based on the needs of women undergoing termination of pregnancy for foetal anomalies: A modified Delphi study.Nursing openExperts and women affected by foetal anomaly termination agreed a four-period support programme with 27 indicators, including acceptance and commitment therapy. It was not tested for effectiveness, so it is a care plan to try, not proof it helps.
• RNCohort2024Factors associated with antepartum pilgrimage at a reference maternity hospital in Ceará.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S POver a third of postpartum women searched multiple facilities for delivery. Not knowing the assigned maternity hospital and not living close to it were the key factors driving this antepartum pilgrimage, highlighting gaps in prenatal care coordination.
• RNCohort2024Predisposing, Precipitating, and Perpetuating Factors of Insomnia in Cancer Survivors.Oncology nursing forumIn cancer survivors, anxiety, depression, and dysfunctional beliefs about sleep were strongly linked to clinical insomnia. Being female appeared protective, while being a person of color increased risk. Alcohol, caffeine, and napping showed no significant association with insomnia severity.
• PTSurvey2024Do age, gender, and subjective health-related factors influence health-related life satisfaction in people with disabilities who are physically active?: a secondary analysis.Women's health nursing (Seoul, Korea)Among physically active people with disabilities, meeting weekly activity recommendations was associated with better perceived health and higher health-related life satisfaction in adults and seniors. Self-esteem, depression and perceived health were linked to satisfaction across ages.
• RNOther2024Comparative Investigation of Genital Self-image and Sexual Function in Women with and Without a History of Female Genital Cosmetic Procedures: A Cross-sectional Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyWomen who had female genital cosmetic procedures reported similar genital self-image and sexual function to women who had not. The procedures were not associated with better outcomes, and most participants in both groups reported sexual dysfunction.
• RNOther2024Contributions of representing the elements of nursing practice in the ISO 18.104:2023 standard: a theoretical study.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PThe updated ISO 18.104:2023 standard clarifies how to record nursing practice in electronic systems. It defines how to link nursing diagnoses to specific actions and outcomes, and states that a nursing diagnosis can indicate the complexity of care required.
• RNOther2024Patient navigation in women's health care for maternal health and noncancerous gynecologic conditions: a scoping review.Women's health nursing (Seoul, Korea)Fourteen studies described seven patient navigation programs for perinatal or family planning care, mostly in the United States and mostly with low-income or minority women. No programs were found for noncancerous gynecologic conditions, and the review did not show that navigation improves care.
• RNOther2024The association between patient engagement and quality of care interactions among acute care patients with dementia.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Hospitalized patients with dementia were more likely to be actively engaged when staff care interactions were more positive. Pain and poorer cognition also made active engagement less likely.
• RNSystematic Review2024The status of intimate partner violence against pregnant women in contemporary China: a scoping review.Women's health nursing (Seoul, Korea)IPV during pregnancy in China was reported in 20 studies, often psychological, and linked to maternal mental health, bleeding, preterm birth, breastfeeding difficulty and child neglect. Victims rarely told professionals, so nurses may need to ask about IPV.
• RNQualitative2024Factors promoting and hindering resilience in youth with inflammatory bowel disease: A descriptive qualitative study.Nursing openYouth with inflammatory bowel disease identified acceptance, strict self-management, and family support as key to resilience. Stigma, economic pressure, and lack of understanding hindered it. These themes guide nursing interventions but do not prove efficacy.
• RNRCT2024The Effect of Happiness Educational Program of Fordyce on the Sense of Coherence and Psychological Well-being of Adolescents with a Parent with Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferySix weekly happiness education sessions improved adolescents' sense of coherence and psychological well-being immediately after treatment. Median scores rose from 45 to 55.5 and from 81 to 95. Effects were self-reported and short-term.
• SLPSurvey2024Reported Unmet Hearing Aid Need in Older People With Dementia: The US National Core Indicators Survey.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationAmong older adults without hearing aids, dementia was linked to lower reported need overall, but people with dementia at home were more likely to report needing hearing aids than those in nursing homes.
• RNSurvey2024A sense of coherence (SOC) among the fathers of children with chronic illnesses.Nursing openFathers of children with chronic illness who had lower sense of coherence, a measure of flexible stress response, had poorer mental health when stressors were high. Social support was linked to higher sense of coherence.
• RNQualitative2024Real emotional experience of family members of patients transported within hospital in neurosurgical intensive care unit: A descriptive qualitative study.Nursing openFamilies of neurosurgical ICU patients described fear, urgency and helplessness during in-hospital transfers. They wanted clear, timely information and emotional support from staff, especially when transport was sudden.
• RNOther2024Research hotspots and nursing inspiration in research of older adults with subjective cognitive decline from 2003 to 2023: A bibliometric analysis.International journal of nursing sciencesBibliometric analysis of 1,436 studies identifies research hotspots like physical activity, depression, and early screening in subjective cognitive decline. It maps influential authors and institutions but offers no evidence on patient outcomes or treatment efficacy for clinicians.
• RNPilot2024Implementation of Listening Visits with Parents of Preterm Infants in an Italian Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.MCN. The American journal of maternal child nursingNICU parents accepted psychologist-led Listening Visits: 76% of eligible families agreed, 12 of 16 families completed six or more sessions, and satisfaction was high. Fathers attended fewer sessions than mothers.
• PTRNMeta-Analysis2024Effectiveness of mobile health applications on clinical outcomes and health behaviors in patients with coronary heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of nursing sciencesFor patients with coronary heart disease, app-based programs reduced major adverse cardiac events and hospital readmissions. They also improved medication adherence, exercise capacity, total cholesterol, triglycerides, anxiety and depression; blood pressure, weight and smoking did not change.
• RNNarrative Review2024Overview of the Epidemiology and Clinical Care Considerations for Adolescents and Young Adults Living with or at Risk of Human Immunodeficiency Virus.The Nursing clinics of North AmericaHIV testing among AYAs is only 6%, many are unaware of their status, and PrEP coverage is the lowest of any age group. Nurses should screen, support adherence, and know state consent and confidentiality laws.
• RNPilot2024Feasibility and Preliminary Impact of a Web-Based Mind Body Intervention for Older Dementia Caregivers.Western journal of nursing researchMost dementia caregivers found a 12-week web-based chair yoga and breathing programme acceptable and safe, but their mood, loneliness, support, quality of life and physical function showed minimal change.
• PTOTSLPRNRCT2024Feasibility of In-Home Virtual Reality for Chronic Pain in Sickle Cell Disease.Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management NursesIn-home virtual reality for chronic pain in sickle cell disease was feasible but had high dropout. Daily diary completion was 43.6%, and follow-up surveys dropped to 21%. Users reported slight cybersickness but no nausea. This is a test of logistics, not proof the treatment works.
• RNRCT2024Booklet and Motivational Interviewing to Promote Self-efficacy in Parents/Caregivers of Children with Asthma: A Clinical Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyThe booklet plus motivational interviewing did not produce higher parents' asthma self-efficacy scores than the booklet alone after 30 days. Both groups' scores rose, but the trial had no untreated control.
• RNOther2024The education of experience: Mixed methods evidence demonstrates the benefit of multiparity.MidwiferyMultiparous parents reported better functioning and less anxiety than first-time parents. Experience helped by building practical skills and disproving catastrophic fears. First-time parents may need more early support to normalize initial doubts and fears.
• RNCohort2024Otitis media with effusion in preschool children with adenoid hypertrophy: Risk factors and nursing care.Nursing openPreschool children with adenoid hypertrophy are at higher risk for otitis media with effusion if they are under 3 years old or have had the hypertrophy for 12 months or more. Nurses should watch for subtle hearing loss in these groups and escalate for audiology assessment.
• SLPQualitative2024Learning difficulties in school children: health and education professionals' perceptions.Revista brasileira de enfermagemHealth and education professionals described learning difficulties as vague, often attributed to children's deficits. They called for joint school and health responses that consider teaching, family, and social factors.
• RNRCT2024Mediation of Psychological Capital in Youth Experiencing Homelessness.Nursing researchIn 602 young people experiencing homelessness, psychological capital did not mediate links between risk factors and safer sex or life satisfaction. The model fit poorly. Do not assume hope, resilience or optimism explain behavior change here.
• RNSystematic Review2024Efficacy and safety of continuous nursing in improving functional recovery after total hip or knee arthroplasty in older adults: A systematic review.International journal of nursing sciencesPost-discharge nursing follow-up after hip or knee replacement was reported to improve joint function and pain. It did not show a clear advantage in complications or readmission. The added care often included exercise, telehealth, or medication, so its separate effect is unclear.
• RNQualitative2024Highly Educated Mother's Perception of Childhood Vaccination Hesitancy in Kazakhstan: A Thematic Analysis.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyHighly educated Kazakhstani mothers who were vaccine-hesitant described four reasons: misconceptions about vaccines, fear of harm, distrust of health services, and misinformation from social media or family. They wanted clearer pre-vaccination assessment and explanation.
• RNOtherTheoretically Based Factors Associated With Stroke Family Caregiver Health.Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation NursesStroke family caregivers who reported more depressive symptoms also reported more days when their own health was poor. Depression was the only factor independently linked to caregiver poor-health days after other factors were considered. Task difficulty, optimism and threat appraisal were also associated.
• RNOther2024"Advocates for Each Other": The creation and evaluation of a pragmatic peer navigation program for black patients in primary care with uncontrolled hypertension.Patient education and counselingBlack patients with uncontrolled hypertension who received a phone-based peer navigation program had systolic blood pressure fall from 155.9 to 142.4 mmHg. Comparison patients with paired records fell from 139.1 to 137.1 mmHg. Only 17 of 53 enrolled patients had paired data.
• RNSystematic Review2024Nursing interventions to promote dyspnea self-management of complex chronic patients: An integrated review.International journal of nursing sciencesSelf-management support for chronic breathlessness may help patients use oxygen, inhalers, breathing exercises, symptom monitoring and action plans. Evidence was mixed, with many studies moderate or low quality.
• RNQualitative2024A nursing intervention based on the Zentangle® method: Experiences of patients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.International journal of nursing sciencesFifteen women with borderline personality disorder described Zentangle drawing as a way to focus. Some also reported calm, acceptance of mistakes, and group connection. Others reported early frustration, time pressure, and dissatisfaction.
• PTOTRNSystematic Review2024Perspectives and experiences of community-dwelling older adults who experience falling: A qualitative meta-synthesis.International journal of nursing sciencesOlder adults after falls described pain, fear, less activity and independence, and social withdrawal. Some blamed themselves, denied falls, or saw them as inevitable; others used walking aids, home changes, and slowing down.
• RNQualitative2024Mothers' perception of the care of newborn in the home environment.Revista brasileira de enfermagemMothers caring for low-risk newborns at home described emotional and sleep disorder, breastfeeding and bathing difficulties, and uncertainty from too much information. They wanted to be heard and supported in their decisions, not given only protocols.
• RNOther2024Children and adolescents hospitalized with chronic conditions: sleep patterns, resilience and quality of life.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PHospitalized children and adolescents with chronic conditions slept about 3.7 hours on average. Sleep was less efficient with genetic conditions and medication-only treatment. No link was found between sleep and quality of life.
• RNQualitative2024Advance Care Planning: Perspectives of People Living in Prison.Journal of hospice and palliative nursing : JHPN : the official journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses AssociationPeople living in prison described advance care planning as a routine health conversation, not a sign of imminent death. They wanted trusted staff to explain chronic conditions clearly and asked for written wishes to be honored, including post-death arrangements.
• RNSurvey2024Symptom networks analysis among people with Meniere's disease: Application for nursing care.International journal of nursing sciencesAmong 790 patients with Meniere's disease, anxiety was the most common symptom and tinnitus the most severe, but word recognition problems sat at the center of the symptom network. This suggests targeting communication difficulties may help manage the wider cluster of physical and psychological symptoms.
• PTOTRNSurvey2024What is the burden of multimorbidity and the factors associated with its occurrence in elderly Brazilians?Revista brasileira de enfermagemOver half of community-dwelling elderly Brazilians have two or more chronic conditions. Being female, older, having low education, smoking in the past, being physically inactive, and high screen time were associated with higher multimorbidity prevalence.
• RNSystematic Review2024Elements of fatherhood involved in the gestational period: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemFathers described five ways to be involved during pregnancy: feeling like a father, providing and protecting, partnering in pregnancy, attending prenatal visits, and preparing for baby care. Work schedules and care focused on mothers often excluded them.
• PTOTRNPilot2024Long-Term Effect of a Tablet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Group Intervention on Step Count, Fatigue, Self-Efficacy, and Quality of Life in Older Adults With Arthritis: A Pilot Study.Journal of gerontological nursingOlder adults with arthritis who received a tablet program with Fitbit tracking, four weekly video CBT walking sessions, and homework reported more steps, less fatigue, higher self-efficacy, and better quality of life than controls over 10 weeks. Small pilot.
• PTOTSLPRNQualitative2024Integrating Perspectives on Family Caregiving After Critical Illness: A Qualitative Content Analysis.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesFamily caregivers of ICU survivors report unmet needs for hands-on skills training and self-care support. Providers recognize logistical needs but overlook caregivers' mental health and personal well-being. Interventions must address these instrumental gaps rather than focusing solely on psychoeducation.
• RNSurvey2024Demand analysis of health care services for community-dwelling breast cancer survivors based on the Kano model: A cross-sectional study.International journal of nursing sciencesCommunity breast cancer survivors said body image care was essential, not optional. Medical security and health guidance raised satisfaction when present and lowered it when absent. Door-to-door care was a welcome extra. These are service preferences, not treatment effects.
• PTRNOther2024Psychometric properties of the Chilean version of the quality of life questionnaire for multiple myeloma.Revista brasileira de enfermagemA Chilean Spanish questionnaire for quality of life in multiple myeloma appears usable: it reflects patients' symptoms, function and future concerns, but some parts are less dependable, so do not rely on every score alone.
• RNRCT2024Effect of banana intake on serum potassium level in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis: A randomized controlled trial.International journal of nursing sciencesIn patients eating 250 g banana at start of hemodialysis, serum potassium was higher at 2 and 4 hours than in no-food controls, with no hyperkalemia. Hypokalemia at 4 hours and arrhythmias were less frequent in the banana group.
• RNOther2024Nursing interventions to empower the family caregiver of person with lower limb amputation: scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemEducational and supportive nursing interventions for caregivers of people with lower limb amputation included training, peer contact, psychosocial help, and practical support. Evidence was limited, and effects were not established.
• RNSystematic Review2024Nanocomposites used in the treatment of skin lesions: a scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PNanocomposite dressings were mapped across 21 studies in burns, pressure injuries, venous ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers, with reported healing outcomes. The review did not judge study quality or show benefit over standard care, so it should not change wound care.
• RNOther2024Relationship between gastrointestinal symptoms and COVID-19 infection in the pediatric population: a scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PChildren with COVID-19 in reviewed studies reported diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, and anorexia; diarrhea was most common. Gastrointestinal symptoms can be the main presentation, but this review maps patterns, not treatment effects.
• RNSurvey2024The influence of the internet on choices about older adults' health and well-being.Revista brasileira de enfermagemOlder adults using health websites were mostly women (93%) aged 60 to 70 (76%), and 72% said online information influenced their health decisions. Nurses should ask what they are reading and following.
• RNPilot2024Pilot Testing Transcreated Spanish-Language Study Materials for Symptom Research With Infants and Parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal NursesSpanish-language NICU parent surveys about infant symptoms were mostly understandable and acceptable, but some questions needed wording changes. Questions about comfort with English were less dependable for parents who used an interpreter.
• RNSystematic Review2024Technologies used in the treatment of burn victims in intensive care: a scope review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemA scoping review of 14 studies mapped wound care technologies for burn patients in intensive care, identifying dressings, biological agents, and pain relief methods. No single standardized approach was found; choice depends on burn assessment, local conditions, and cost-effectiveness.
• RNCohort2024Predictors of excess fluid volume in hemodialysis patients: an observational study.Revista brasileira de enfermagemExcessive fluid intake, inadequate fluid removal during dialysis, insufficient knowledge and excessive sodium intake were each linked with about twice the chance of excess fluid volume in hemodialysis patients. Older age and more education were linked with lower chance.