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 170 OF 704 · NEWEST FIRST

• RNSystematic Review2024Educational Interventions for Haemodialysis Patients in the Transplant Process: A Systematic Review.Nursing openSome trials reported gains in self-care, adherence, activity and quality of life after education involving nurses and other supports for kidney transplant patients and families, but evidence was small and mixed.
• RNCohort2024Can Pregnancy Experience Predict Birth Experience, Postpartum Depression and Anxiety? A Prospective Descriptive Study.Nursing openPregnant women reporting more hassles had higher postpartum depression and anxiety scores. Pregnancy hassles were not significantly associated with birth experience after adjustment. A more positive birth experience was linked to lower postpartum depression and anxiety.
• RNSystematic Review2024Quality of nursing care in pain management in orthopedic surgical patients: a scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PNursing pain care for orthopedic surgical patients included protocols, staff training, pain scales, patient education, participation, specialized teams, and non-drug options. The review did not test whether these improve pain.
• RNRCT2025Communicating therapeutic indication information in direct-to-consumer television ads for prescription cancer drugs: Exploring the effect of dual-modality presentations.Patient education and counselingIn ads for fictional cancer drugs, showing eligibility details in both voice and on-screen text helped people notice and recognize the indication, but many still misunderstood who qualifies. Clinicians should not assume ads explain complex eligibility clearly.
• RNSystematic Review2025Sleep-enhancing nursing interventions in hospital wards: A systematic review.International nursing reviewNursing ward sleep interventions were linked to better adult inpatient sleep in several studies, but evidence was too varied to confirm a best approach.
• RNQualitative2025Playing the Admission Game: Young People and Their Parents Negotiating Access or Discharge to Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health Services.Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, IncYoung people and parents described little choice or control over admission, discharge and care in adolescent inpatient mental health services. They said physical risk and visible distress mattered more than reported emotional distress, and families often felt they had to advocate hard to get care.
• SLPRNPilot2025Early Life Stress, DNA Methylation of NR3C1 and HSD11B2 , and Oral Feeding Skill Development in Preterm Infants : A Pilot Study.Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal NursesIn 10 preterm infants, acute NICU stress and higher methylation at certain stress-related gene sites tracked with poorer oral-feeding engagement and stability and slower transition to full oral feeds; chronic stress did not track with feeding scores.
• RNOther2025The Effect of Reminiscence Therapy on the Assessment of Depression, Anxiety and Self-Esteem in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Intervention Study.International journal of older people nursingIn 24 community-dwelling older adults, 12 weeks of group reminiscence sessions were followed by lower depression and anxiety scores and higher self-esteem scores. Quality of life scores did not improve.
• RNSurvey2025Patients' Experiences of Person-Centered Care in the Context of Allogenic Stem Cell Transplantation.Clinical nursing researchMost allogeneic stem cell transplant patients rated person-centered care high, but only 38.3% completely agreed they could influence their care. Family participation and clear care responsibility also scored lower.
• RNSurvey2024The impact of perception bias for cardiovascular disease risk on physical activity and dietary habits.International journal of nursing sciencesMost adults misjudged their cardiovascular risk. Many overestimated it, but people with high calculated risk often underestimated it. Those who underestimated it also reported less healthy eating.
• RNPilot2024Western Diet and Inflammatory Mechanisms in African American Adults With Heart Failure.Nursing researchIn 31 Black adults with heart failure, an inflammatory diet score did not track inflammation or blood TMAO. Pork consumption was associated with higher TMAO, and higher BMI was associated with higher TNF-alpha. No treatment effect was tested.
• PTRNQualitative2024An Outdoor Walking Program for Immigrant Muslim Older Adults: A Community-Based Participatory Intervention.Nursing openOlder immigrant Muslim adults reported a 10-week outdoor walking program was acceptable and motivating when sessions included social time, language and cultural support, and Fitbit step tracking. Transportation and activity literacy were main barriers.
• RNSurvey2024Prevalence and Determinants of Antenatal Depression Risk Among Urban Women Seeking Antenatal Clinical Care at a District Hospital in Ghana.Nursing openAmong 207 pregnant women attending antenatal care in Ghana, 13.5% were at risk for antenatal depression. Physical abuse, domestic abuse and thoughts of self-harm were linked to higher risk.
• RNOther2024Unobtrusive Nighttime Movement Monitoring to Support Nursing Home Continence Care: Algorithm Development and Validation Study.JMIR nursingUnder-mattress sensors sorted four simulated nighttime movements with 79.56% on the main score and 79.62% correct in six adult participants. It may later help nurses respond to agitation, bed exits, and turning for pressure risk, but this was not tested in residents.
• RNCohort2025Unplanned Cesarean for Abnormal or Indeterminate Fetal Heart Tracing Varies Significantly by Race and Ethnicity.Journal of midwifery & women's healthBlack and Asian or Pacific Islander birthing people in Michigan were more likely to have an unplanned cesarean for fetal heart tracing, even after patient and hospital factors were considered. Care by certified nurse midwives was associated with fewer such cesareans, but disparities remained.
• RNPilot2025Implementation of a Pilot Study in Adolescent Health Care Transition Program for Chronic Granulomatous Disease: A Single Institution Experience.Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & PractitionersA nurse-led transition education program was acceptable to young people with chronic granulomatous disease, but knowledge scores did not clearly improve. It identified topics, formats, and gaps, not evidence the program works.
• RNCase Series2025Application of Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy in Patients with Wound Complications after Flap Repair for Vulvar Cancer: A Retrospective Study.Advances in skin & wound care16 of 17 patients completed negative-pressure wound therapy after vulvar flap repair, and all healed in 17 to 65 days. Nurses used a two-step sandwich seal around catheters, frequent foam changes, and turning to prevent leakage.
• RNOther2024GerenciaDOR™: development of digital technology by nurses for the assessment of patients with chronic pain.Revista brasileira de enfermagemA nurse-developed Web App prototype for chronic pain assessment was described, but no patients or clinicians validated it, so it cannot change practice yet.
• RNQualitative2024Childbirth care by health professionals: conflicting practices in obstetrics.Revista brasileira de enfermagemAttending physicians often enforced outdated, interventionist practices like routine episiotomy and the Kristeller maneuver, overriding women’s choices. Nurses and residents advocated for evidence-based care, including non-pharmacological pain relief and birth plans, creating conflict within the team.
• RNSystematic Review2024Strategies for expanding vaccination coverage in children in Brazil: systematic literature review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemBolsa Família conditionalities did not improve child vaccination coverage overall; reminders raised completeness, and home-visit monitoring helped identify unvaccinated children.
• RNQualitative2024Self-management behavior preferences and influencing factors in Chinese patients with recurrent gout: A qualitative study.International journal of nursing sciencesChinese patients with recurrent gout described poor self-care. They underestimated gout, took painkillers only during attacks, delayed clinic visits, and found diet, water, and exercise hard to maintain. Their beliefs and stigma shaped these habits.
• PTSurvey2024Prevalence and factors associated with musculoskeletal pain among hospital cleaning staff.Revista brasileira de enfermagemLow back pain was the most common pain in the past seven days among 149 hospital cleaners (42.3%). Neck pain was associated with dissatisfaction with staffing levels; shoulder and lower back pain with self-medication. These are associations, not proof of cause.
• RNQualitative2024"Don't Tell Nobody Nothing": A Phenomenological Study on Fear of HIV Disclosure Among Older African Americans During Incarceration Living in Kentucky, USA.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACOlder African Americans living with HIV described staying silent in prison because disclosure could bring ostracism, violence, and lost privileges. Staff breaches, visible lists, and selective glove use made confidentiality hard; trusted groups helped.
• RNOther2024Effect of structured nurse-patient conversation on preventing falls among patients in an acute care hospital: A mixed study.International journal of nursing sciencesPatients' own fall-risk ratings changed little after a nurse-led conversation and leaflet, though they reported high satisfaction and felt involved. Nurses also liked it, but the ward did not show a fall reduction.
• RNSystematic Review2024A review of clinical practice guidelines on the management of preeclampsia and nursing inspiration.International journal of nursing sciencesPreeclampsia nursing guidance focuses on early screening, standardized blood pressure checks, magnesium sulfate monitoring, birth decisions, postpartum blood pressure and symptom checks, and education. Eight useful guidelines supplied 46 care points, but most nursing evidence was very low.
• RNPilot2025Development of and Testing Novel Questionnaires Assessing Palliative Care-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Confidence Among Home Healthcare Clinicians, Patients, and Caregivers.Home healthcare nowHome healthcare clinicians and patients/caregivers often lacked accurate pain and opioid knowledge, while attitudes toward palliative care were positive. The new questionnaires can measure this, but they do not prove training improves care.
• RNOther2025Key Aspects of Recovery-Oriented Practice in Caring for People With Mental Ill-Health in General Emergency Departments: A Modified Delphi Study.Journal of clinical nursingNurses, researchers and people with lived experience considered 39 ED nursing care behaviours very important for patients with mental ill-health, including active listening, respect, assessing physical symptoms, conveying hope and challenging stigma.
• RNNarrative Review2025Nutrition in Advanced Disease and End of Life Cancer Care.Seminars in oncology nursingFor patients with advanced cancer, nutrition goals may still support long-term treatment, but near end of life they shift to comfort. Nurses need to discuss artificial nutrition risks, family expectations, and goals repeatedly.
• OTSLPRNSystematic Review2025Oral Health Care: A Systematic Review of Clinical Practice Guidelines.Nursing & health sciencesNine oral-care guidelines support twice-daily fluoride toothpaste, spitting without rinsing after brushing, risk-based dental checks, and assisted mouth care. They do not test patient outcomes, so treat them as practice recommendations.
• RNRCT2025Patient activation improves with a multi-component personalized mHealth intervention in older patients at risk of cardiovascular disease: a pilot randomized controlled trial.European journal of cardiovascular nursingNo significant between-group difference in patient activation at 3 or 6 months. Both groups had app, tracker, coaching; the group also receiving personalized texts improved within group by 3.53 and 4.37 points, but components cannot be separated.
• RNOther2025Haemoglobin for Fall Risk Screening in Gynaecological and Obstetric Wards: Retrospective Survey and Delphi Validation.Nursing openIn obstetrics and gynaecology inpatients, lower haemoglobin was associated with falls, and experts agreed haemoglobin below 110 g/L should trigger higher fall-risk attention. This is a screening idea, not tested care.
• RNQualitative2024Respectful care for postpartum women with sickle cell disease: a netnographic study.Revista brasileira de enfermagemTwo postpartum women with sickle cell disease described respectful care as warmth, clear explanations, and keeping mother and baby together. They reported disrespectful care as being dismissed when describing pain, delayed information about their condition, and separation from their newborn without explanation.
• RNOther2024Educational technology to empower patients as participants in their care.Revista brasileira de enfermagemA patient safety booklet was rated acceptable by 19 experts and 36 inpatients. It covers hand hygiene, skin injury prevention, medication, surgery and falls, but it was not tested for reducing harm.
• RNOther2024Interobserver agreement in Reception and Risk Stratification in Obstetrics implementation.Revista brasileira de enfermagemNurses and an obstetric resident disagreed on 230 of 891 pregnant women's triage levels. Nurses more often assigned a higher urgency than the review. Agreement was stronger for urgent cases.
• RNCohort2024Factors associated with maternal well-being during childbirth among postpartum women in Minas Gerais.Revista brasileira de enfermagemCesarean delivery and missing breastfeeding guidance were linked to higher distress during childbirth. While over half of postpartum women reported adequate or excellent well-being, those without guidance or who had cesareans fared worse. This suggests nurses should prioritize clear breastfeeding education and support vaginal birth where safe.
• RNOther2024Stroke nurse-led intravenous thrombolytic therapy strategy for ischemic stroke based on timeline process: A quality improvement program from China.International journal of nursing sciencesAfter a nurse-led stroke process with QR-code timing and ISBAR communication, median door-to-needle time fell from 46 to 30 minutes in a single-center quality improvement study.
• RNOther2024Sleep quality of patients with heart failure and associated factors.Revista brasileira de enfermagem73 of 88 patients with heart failure reported poor sleep, especially taking longer to fall asleep. Worse sleep was linked to lower income and more limiting symptoms, not ejection fraction, medication count, age or sex.
• RNOther2024Educational booklet on labor and delivery: validity study.Revista brasileira de enfermagemExperts and pregnant women rated this childbirth education booklet as clear and relevant. It covers labor stages, pain relief, and birth plans. Use it to support prenatal discussions, but know it has not been tested to improve birth outcomes.
• OTSurvey2025Description of School Outcomes Among Children With Traumatic Brain Injuries, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Concussion Surveillance System Pilot.The Journal of school healthParents reported 9.9% of children aged 5-17 had a TBI in the past year. Sleep changes, fatigue, concentration trouble, light/noise sensitivity, and learning or memory problems were linked to missing school, extra help, or worse school functioning.
• RNSurvey2025Investigating Falls Risk Awareness in Hospitals Using the Self-Awareness of Falls Risk Measure (SAFRM): Empirical Research Quantitative.Nursing openForty-two percent of hospital inpatients did not match their clinician's falls risk rating. Thirty percent underestimated their risk, and independent mobility and older age were linked to underestimation.
• RNOther2025Understanding Daily Care Experience Preferences Across the Lifespan of Older Adults: Application of Natural Language Processing.Western journal of nursing researchMusic and photographs were most often named as things that bring joy by older adults. Oldest-old adults named photographs more often than music.
• RNOther2025Enhancing primary healthcare in under-resourced communities with mobile health clinics.NursingHaiti mobile clinics screened over 4,900 individuals from 2015 to 2019, found hypertension, diabetes, infections, and other conditions, referred critical cases to hospitals, and taught water purification and warning signs. It is a service model, not proven outcomes.
• RNQualitative2024Narratives of sex workers: intimate partner violence and coping strategies.Revista brasileira de enfermagemSix sex workers described intimate partner violence, especially humiliation, verbal abuse and control, with physical violence and attempted femicide also present. They coped by keeping work and relationships separate, avoiding partners who knew their work, and relying on themselves rather than social support.
• RNQualitative2024Nursing team's perceptions about care for pregnant women in a psychiatric unit.Revista brasileira de enfermagemNurses working in psychiatric units describe their care for pregnant patients as routine and impersonal. They feel unprepared to address the specific emotional and physical needs of this group, relying on rigid protocols rather than individualized assessment.
• RNOther2024Characteristics of Patients Hospitalized With Methamphetamine-Associated Heart Failure: A Comparative Study of Enrolled vs Nonenrolled Patients.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingHospitalized patients with methamphetamine-associated heart failure were younger, more often male and urban, had more non-ischemic reduced ejection fraction, and had more emergency department visits.
• RNRCT2024Effectiveness of the modified Seldinger technique for peripheral central catheter in newborns: a randomized clinical trial.Revista brasileira de enfermagemIn newborns needing central venous access, modified Seldinger PICC insertion did not improve placement success, reduce immediate complications, or reduce bloodstream infection versus conventional insertion; pain, time, and attempts were also similar.
• RNOther2024Analysis of omission of antimicrobial doses in Intensive Care Units.Revista brasileira de enfermagemICU antimicrobial doses were omitted in 4.29% of 1,467 doses. Double checking was associated with 30% lower omission, but this observational study cannot prove it caused the reduction.
• PTQualitative2024What Motivates Older Sedentary People Living With HIV in the United States to Participate in an Exercise Trial? A Qualitative Study.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACOlder sedentary people living with HIV said health benefits, structure, and trusted provider advice motivated exercise trial participation. Cost, fatigue, time, fear of injury, and lack of support were barriers. These are themes, not proof exercise works.
• RNQualitative2024Health literacy development of Primary Health Care patients: qualitative research.Revista brasileira de enfermagemPatients with chronic disease said they built health knowledge mainly through family, friends, social media, body sensations and trusted professionals. These relationships shaped self-care, while online information was useful for learning but less helpful for acting on care.
• RNNarrative Review2025Contributing Factors to the Rise in Adolescent Anxiety and Associated Mental Health Disorders: A Narrative Review of Current Literature.Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, IncAdolescent anxiety is rising, and this review links it to biology, social media, family strain, school pressure, extracurricular load, and political or climate worry. Nurses can use these factors to ask targeted questions and counsel families.