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 Report2024Negative pressure therapy in pediatric patient with surgical site infection: experience report.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PIn a child with an infected abdominal surgical wound, surgery, cleaning, dressings, skin barriers and negative pressure therapy were followed by reduced wound size and wound assessment scores. This single case cannot prove any component worked.
• RNQualitative2025A Template Thematic Analysis of Self-Concept and Self-Compassion in People Living With Endometriosis: Analysis of Qualitative Survey Responses.Journal of advanced nursingAmong 157 people, written responses more often described self-judgement, self-isolation and being consumed by symptoms than self-kindness, shared humanity or acceptance. This describes self-concept, not evidence that compassion-focused therapy works.
• RNQualitative2025Using Collective Intelligence to Develop Design Requirements for a Complex Intervention for Advance Care Planning in the Community.Journal of clinical nursingCommunity dwellers, families and professionals named 109 barriers to advance care planning in Ireland, including fear, low awareness, unclear processes, family conflict and lack of time or tools. These are design requirements, not tested care changes.
• RNOther2024Spirituality and religiosity in children, adolescents and their families in a vulnerable context: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemIncluded studies described spirituality and religiosity as sources of resilience, comfort and coping for children, adolescents and families in vulnerable settings. This maps associations, not tested care outcomes.
• RNSystematic Review2024Transition to family parenting in the face of the first child: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemTransition to first-time parenthood is characterized by a mix of facilitating conditions like social support and hindering factors like uncertainty, leading to decreased marital satisfaction and increased conflict. Nurses can use these insights to provide targeted family-centered care.
• RNOther2024The " Nasci Bem " app for health professionals and families of newborns: construction, validation and evaluation.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemMaternity staff and families rated a free Android app about newborn humanized care as understandable, relevant and highly usable. It was not tested for patient outcomes, so it is an educational tool, not proof of improved care.
• RNOther2024Nursing care for cytoreduction and hyperthermic intraoperative chemotherapy in an Intensive Care Unit: a scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PICU nursing after cytoreduction and HIPEC has 72 mapped care procedures, including fluids, drains, pain, glucose, temperature, nutrition, mobilization, infection and chemotherapy safety. Most sources were narrative reviews, not patient outcome trials.
• PTOTRNCohort2024Emotional Distress in Younger (<55 Years) and Older (≥55) Patients After a First-Time Myocardial Infarction and Its Prospective Associations With Working Status and Secondary Preventive Goals Among the Younger Cohort: Insights From the Swedish SWEDEHEART Registry Study.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingYounger patients after a first MI reported emotional distress more often than older patients. Among younger patients, early emotional distress was linked to less work and poorer achievement of smoking and physical activity goals later, but not cholesterol or blood pressure goals.
• RNOther2024Prevalence of prescription and effectiveness of analgesia for treating vaginal delivery pain.Revista brasileira de enfermagemSevere labor pain fell after non-drug methods, and massage was linked to relief. Drug analgesia was prescribed to only 18.10% of patients and was often delayed, while analgesia requests were sometimes refused.
• RNQualitative2024Transitions experienced by people living with limitations resulting from leprosy: a research-care study.Revista brasileira de enfermagemAdults with leprosy-related disability described pain, diagnosis communication, resignation, faith, acceptance, and adaptation as major parts of their transitions.
• RNPilot2024Evaluation of a video to promote HIV testing in sexual minorities.Revista brasileira de enfermagemEighteen young gay men rated a short HIV testing video as acceptable and easy to understand. After watching it, all said they planned to take a rapid HIV test. This is a small acceptability study, not proof that the video changes testing.
• RNSurvey2024Smartphone and tablet use pattern in children up to 5 years old in Spain: a cross-sectional study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagem44.7% of parents of children aged 3 months to 5 years reported smartphone or tablet use. Older children used devices more often. Smartphone use was linked to parent education, tablet use to siblings and parent age.
• RNCohort2026Evaluating Large Language Model-Assisted Emergency Triage: A Comparison of Acuity Assessments by GPT-4 and Medical Experts.Journal of clinical nursingGPT-4 assigned emergency triage scores that were more urgent than senior nurses and a physician did, median 2.0 versus 3.0, and its agreement with the physician was 0.10. This does not support replacing nurse triage judgement.
• RNSystematic Review2025An Integrative Review of Exclusive Breast Milk Expression.Journal of midwifery & women's healthExclusive expressing can be common in NICU and preterm families, but insufficient milk supply and early formula use are frequent. Nurses should teach pumping routines early and refer supply or latch problems to a lactation consultant.
• RNOther2025Reliability and Validity Study of the Turkish Version of the Motivation and Attitude to Change Health (MATCH) Scale.International journal of nursing practiceThe Turkish MATCH scale offers a short way to ask patients with chronic disease how ready they are to change health habits. It was tested in 305 patients, but no patient outcomes were measured.
• RNOther2025Nurse-Administered Screening Tools for Detecting Elder Abuse in Emergency Departments: A Scoping Review.Journal of advanced nursingNo nurse-administered screening tool is the gold standard for detecting elder abuse in emergency departments. The ED Senior AID tool showed the strongest validation data, but most tools rely on subjective judgement, lack reliability testing, or were not designed specifically for nurses.
• RNPilot2025Feasibility and Acceptability of the We See You, Sis Sister Circle for Black Women With Depression Symptoms.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNBlack women with depression symptoms found a six-week virtual sister circle feasible and acceptable. They described it as a trusted space to be themselves and feel more whole. This was not a test of whether depression symptoms improved.
• RNOther2024An evolutionary concept analysis of depression in Black mothers.Archives of psychiatric nursingDepression in Black mothers often presents with anger, irritability, and self-blame rather than just sadness. These symptoms are linked to racism and stress but are missing from standard diagnostic criteria, meaning nurses and providers may miss cases if they rely solely on traditional checklists.
• RNCohort2024Variables related to perceived stress and resilience among international migrants: a multicenter study (AFFAIR Project).Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PMigrants in Brazil or Portugal, those in host country under five years, Black or Brown people, and those reporting no religion had higher perceived stress; resilience was higher in Spain, among South American, Central American and African migrants, and those with religion.
• RNSurvey2024Empowering Nursing Practices: Enhancing Patient Care Through Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Urinary Catheterisation in Taicang City.Nursing openNurses showed moderate knowledge and positive attitudes towards urinary catheterisation, but specific gaps remained. Only 12.88% correctly identified that persistent urinary tract infections are not a suitable indicator for catheterisation. Knowledge and attitude both predicted better practice.
• PTRNPilot2024Feasibility of Using Rebound Exercise in Community-Dwelling Adults With Neurological Disorders.Nursing & health sciencesSupervised mini-trampoline rebound exercise was feasible and safe for community-dwelling adults with neurological disorders: 52 of 53 completed 12 weeks with no adverse events. Walking speed, blood pressure and activity improved, but without a control group efficacy is not proven.
• RNSystematic Review2024Telenursing contributions in Primary Health Care in the COVID-19 pandemic context: an integrative review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemRemote nursing contacts in primary care were reported to continue monitoring, education and access during the pandemic, but physical exams, technology access and training were problems.
• RNOther2024Predictors of Decisional Capacity in Alzheimer's Disease Biomarker Test Candidates.Nursing researchAll 164 people with mild cognitive impairment and their care partners had sufficient capacity to consent to AD biomarker research. Higher cognition, better disease knowledge, and faster processing speed were linked to greater capacity.
• RNQualitative2024Perceptions from people with physical disabilities about accessibility and social conditions: interventions for rehabilitation nursing.Revista brasileira de enfermagemPeople with acquired physical disabilities reported that environmental barriers in homes, transport and workplaces restrict their independence more than their impairment. They stated that nurses rarely discuss accessibility, despite needing help navigating these structural obstacles.
• RNQualitative2024Healthcare needs and expectations of family members caring for mental healthcare users in South Africa.CurationisFamily caregivers described physical, psychological, social, financial, educational and spiritual needs. They expected medication access, home visits and day care rehabilitation. These are caregiver reports, not evidence that services improve outcomes.
• RNCohort2024Validation of Spanish Version of the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale (SSCRS-Sp) in Nursing Professionals.Nursing openA Spanish survey of 325 nurses showed the scale reliably captures their views on spiritual care, but its underlying structure differs from the original English version. Use the total score for training needs assessments, but do not rely on the original four subscales.
• RNOther2024Interactive breastfeeding theory: fawcett's pragmatic adequacy assessment.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PA breastfeeding nursing theory was assessed as practically usable, with assessment tools and protocols for nurses. The evidence maps existing applications, not tested patient outcomes.
• RNOther2024Parents' Postnatal Sense of Security: A Concept Analysis.Nursing openPostpartum parents felt secure when their bodies were not threatened, they felt able to manage parenting, and trusted available support. Midwife encouragement, family help, infant health, and shared discharge decisions were linked to that security.
• RNQualitative2025A Narrative Exploration of Family Members' Perspectives of Life Story Phases Following Transition of an Older Family Relative Into Long-Term Care.International journal of older people nursingFamily members described life-story phases after moving an older parent into long-term care: before transition, crisis, transition, and after. They felt unprepared, with relief and guilt. Matching information and family support to each phase could help nurses.
• RNSystematic Review2025Exploration of Effective Substance Use Relapse Prevention Programmes for the Youth: An Integrative Literature Review.Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursingYouth substance use relapse prevention programmes described in the literature emphasised continuing care after treatment: check-ups, monitoring, quick re-entry to treatment, recovery support, and tailored text or app-based follow-up. These are programme components, not proof an intervention works.
• RNSurvey2025Clinical trial knowledge, discussion, and participation among cancer survivors: A HINTS-SEER study.Patient education and counselingTalking to a healthcare provider about clinical trials was the strongest predictor of patients knowing about them. However, only 15% of cancer survivors had such a discussion, and provider talks did not close knowledge gaps for less educated or financially insecure groups.
• RNQualitative2025Expectations and Perspectives About Infant Feeding of Their First Child Among Rural Women.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNRural first-time mothers mostly intended to breastfeed but switched to formula soon after birth because they lacked practical breastfeeding knowledge, privacy, and timely support. Nurses heard the same pattern. They wanted help with practical steps, not only health benefits.
• RNQualitative2025Voices of Care: Nurses' Perspectives on End-of-Life Care for Black/African American Patients.Journal of hospice and palliative nursing : JHPN : the official journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses AssociationBlack nurses described patients facing delayed care, inadequate pain management, and mistrust of hospice due to historical trauma. They emphasized that nonverbal empathy, cultural humility, and workforce diversity are essential for building trust and improving end-of-life communication.
• RNRCT2025The feasibility of sharing digital audio-recordings of clinic visits online with older adults in primary care settings: A multisite trial.Patient education and counselingOlder adults with diabetes and hypertension found online visit recordings feasible to use; 40 of 45 recording-group patients accessed recordings, and retention was 98%. Patients and clinicians reported recordings helped recall, but the trial was not powered to prove health benefits.
• RNPilot2025The implementation and evaluation of a family-led novel intervention for delirium prevention and management in adult critically ill patients: A mixed-methods pilot study.Nursing in critical careNo adverse reactions were reported when 15 mechanically ventilated ICU patients received recorded family voice messages, and median RASS was -1. Nurses found it acceptable, but this small pilot did not test delirium prevention.
• RNSystematic Review2025Impact of Atopic Dermatitis on Adolescents and Families: A Mixed-Method Systematic Review.Journal of advanced nursingAdolescents with atopic dermatitis and their families reported substantial daily-life burden, especially itching, sleep loss, school absence, bullying and emotional distress; the review proposes nursing education and support but does not test it.
• RNPilot2025Flange Size Matters: A Comparative Pilot Study of the Flange FITSTM Guide Versus Traditional Sizing Methods.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant AssociationParents using flange sizes matched to nipple tip yielded more milk and reported more comfort than manufacturer-sized flanges. Fitting should be individualized; smaller sizes are not automatically better without measurement and trial.
• RNQualitative2024Nursing mothers' social representations regarding sexualities in the breastfeeding context: a correspondence factor analysis.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PBreastfeeding mothers aged 18 to 29 linked sexuality in breastfeeding to embarrassment and care measures; aged 30 to 40, tiredness and no libido; nursing more than 1 year, normal. Ask about body image, desire, and support.
• RNSurvey2024Sleep quality of vulnerable elderly people: associated factors.Revista brasileira de enfermagemHigher stress and taking multiple medications were linked to poor sleep quality in dependent older adults living in socially vulnerable areas, while physical activity was linked to better sleep.
• RNOther2024Clinical Validation of the Defining Characteristics of the Nursing Diagnosis 'Activity Intolerance' in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome.Nursing openIn hospitalised patients with acute coronary syndrome, generalised weakness, discomfort on exertion and ECG changes were the most common markers of activity intolerance. Nurse agreement was high for weakness, moderate for ECG changes and poor for discomfort on exertion.
• RNSurvey2024Factors Associated With Adolescents' Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Intention: A Cross-Sectional Survey.Nursing openUnvaccinated adolescents who felt at higher risk and saw supports like trusted advice, affordability and access reported stronger intention to get HPV vaccination. Knowledge alone was not linked to intention. Many were interested in games or social media.
• RNQualitative2024Exploring sociocultural factors and ubuntuism for women living with HIV in rural Zimbabwe.CurationisRural Zimbabwean women living with HIV described being excluded from community health and empowerment activities after disclosure. Patriarchal blame, loss of land, and education restrictions were reported alongside stress, isolation, and reduced access to care.
• OTRNQualitative2025Perceptions of Frail Older Adults on Contributing Factors Causing the Onset of Crises Leading to Hospital Admissions: A Qualitative Study.Journal of advanced nursingFrail older adults saw a fall, UTI or dizziness as the reason for the emergency department visit, but described months of unaddressed decline, stigma around frailty and delayed help-seeking.
• RNQualitative2025Co-creating an Indigenous-led virtual health services model for Indigenous Australians living with chronic disease.The Australian journal of rural healthIndigenous consumers valued a virtual chronic disease service when they could control their own readings and when support came from local, culturally connected health coaches. More welcoming, less clinical technology and fewer device steps may help uptake.
• PTRNMeta-Analysis2025Do Extended Reality Interventions Benefit Patients Undergoing Elective Cardiac Surgical and Interventional Procedures? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Journal of clinical nursingVR did not reduce pain during or after cardiac procedures. It lowered anxiety before procedures and during TAVI, and improved knowledge and physical function in small studies, but evidence is low.
• RNQualitative2025A Model of Death Preparedness in Patients With Advanced Cancer: A Grounded Theory Study.Journal of advanced nursingPatients, families and clinicians described death preparedness in advanced cancer as overlapping awareness of prognosis, emotional response, practical end-of-life planning, and giving back. Personal, family and health-system factors shaped readiness, and some patients wanted honest information.
• RNSystematic Review2025Elements of a care pathway for human trafficking victims in emergency departments: A mapping review.Worldviews on evidence-based nursingNo standardized emergency department care pathways are available for trafficking victims. The mapped elements prioritise trauma-informed, person-centred care, private screening, safety planning, interprofessional support and hotlines.
• RNOther2025HPV Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake: A Conceptual Analysis Using Rodgers' Evolutionary Approach.Journal of advanced nursingNurses discussing HPV vaccination may find hesitancy linked to safety fears, misinformation, cultural beliefs, low perceived risk, cost and access, and trust in providers.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2025Patients' Experiences of Healthcare Professionals' Competence in Digital Counselling in Healthcare Settings-A Qualitative Systematic Review.Journal of advanced nursingPatients value therapists who master the technology, troubleshoot glitches quickly, and maintain a warm, unhurried connection. They prefer clear, personalized instructions for self-care and dislike feeling rushed or ignored by a professional who is struggling with the video link.
• RNRCT2025Perceptions of Coping With Breastfeeding Pain: A Secondary Analysis.Journal of midwifery & women's healthThirty of 57 parents said coping with breastfeeding pain felt different, describing it as new, time-limited, and tied to infant care; some feared failure. Pain scores did not differ between these parents and others.