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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• RNSurvey2025The relationship between cognitive characteristics of irrational parenthood and stigma in female patients with infertility: a potential profile analysis.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PInfertile women fell into four belief groups. Women who saw childlessness as a lifelong torment or reason for inferiority reported more stigma, self-blame and family humiliation than women with lower beliefs.
• RNRCT2025The Effect of Newborn Massage Training on Maternal Attachment and Postpartum Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial.Nursing & health sciencesFirst-time mothers who received online newborn massage training during pregnancy reported stronger attachment and fewer depressive symptoms after birth than controls. It was self-reported, short-term, and unblinded, so treat it as a supportive practice, not depression treatment.
• RNSystematic Review2025Systematic Review of Effects of Medication Dispenser Use by Home-Dwelling Older Adults.Nursing researchFor home-dwelling older adults, medication dispensers showed moderate evidence of beneficial effects on blood pressure and HbA1C levels. Evidence was limited or absent for quality of life, patient satisfaction, service use, and costs.
• RNQualitative2025Weight management experiences and needs in obese polycystic ovary syndrome patients of childbearing age in China: a qualitative study.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PWomen with PCOS and obesity described diet, medication and lifestyle changes, but most found exercise hard to maintain. They wanted plain education, help from clinicians and family support, not just weight-loss advice.
• RNCohort2025Impact of prognostic scores on acute kidney injury assessment in the postoperative period of myocardial revascularization.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PAfter bypass heart surgery, ICU patients with acute kidney injury had higher SAPS 3 and SOFA scores than those without injury. The scores tracked severity, but this small single-center cohort does not show they should change care.
• RNOther2025Effectiveness of passive ankle pump exercise on lower limb swelling in neonates with a peripherally inserted central catheter: a quasi-experimental study.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PIn neonates with lower limb PICCs, adding nurse-led passive ankle pump exercise to limb elevation and warm compresses reduced leg swelling and shortened time to resolution from 80 hours to 56 hours.
• RNSurvey2025Physical Problems, Fatigue, and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Experienced by Women in the First 48 Hours of Postpartum Period.Nursing & health sciencesPostpartum women in the first two days reported fatigue and pain, especially after C-section, with breastfeeding challenges, lack of full areola compression, and when the accompanist was the partner.
• RNSurvey2025Factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination intentions and the moderating effect of perceived behavioral control among pregnant women: a cross-sectional study applying the revised Theory of Planned Behavior.Women's health nursing (Seoul, Korea)Pregnant women's intention to get vaccinated was predicted by their own positive attitudes and by pressure from family or friends. Women who felt vaccination was easy were more responsive to this social pressure. Those who felt it was difficult needed attitude-focused support instead.
• RNSystematic Review2025Father's influence on breastfeeding continuity or interruption: meta-synthesis.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PFathers often saw breastfeeding as the mother's decision and felt excluded or helpless; they also encouraged it through practical support and wanted consistent information.
• RNSurvey2025Patterns of Psychological Distress of Chinese Elderly Cancer Patients: A Latent Profile Analysis.Nursing openIn 357 older Chinese cancer patients, three distress groups emerged: low 34.7%, moderate 35.6%, high 29.7%. Female sex, religious belief, and being under treatment were linked to moderate or high distress, and high distress was associated with worse emotional quality of life.
• RNOther2025Shared Decision-Making in Choosing Dialysis Modalities for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: An Evolutionary Concept Analysis.Nursing & health sciencesWhen patients choose hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, readiness, clear information, trust, family partnership, and time were identified as key elements. The analysis did not test whether using them improves outcomes.
• RNSystematic Review2025Factors Associated With Intent to Leave the Nursing Profession in the United States: An Integrative Review.Research in nursing & healthHigh workload, bullying, and lack of resources were consistently linked to nurses' intent to leave the profession. Demographics, wages, and certification showed inconsistent or no relationship. Staffing levels and supportive environments were the strongest predictors of retention.
• PTQualitative2025Healthcare Professionals' Perceptions of Emotional Intelligence in Remote Counselling-A Descriptive Qualitative Study.Nursing openHealthcare professionals described emotional intelligence in remote counselling as dialogue: building rapport, understanding patients, and regulating their own emotions. Reduced cues, text-based messages and technical problems made this harder.
• RNCohort2025Prevention of Violence in an Acute Psychiatric Unit: Spanish Validation of the Brøset Violence Checklist and Assessment of Its Predictive Capacity for Physical Restraint.Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursingNurses using the Spanish Brøset Violence Checklist in a psychiatric unit rated patients consistently, and a higher first-shift score was linked to restraint within 72 hours. It predicts risk, not reduces restraint.
• PTRNOther2025The development and application of the mobile frailty management platform for Chinese community-dwelling older adults.International journal of nursing sciencesFrail or pre-frail older adults using a WeChat platform plus routine community care had better frailty status, mood, sleep, grip strength and quality of life at 12 weeks. The platform bundled exercise, nutrition, education and monitoring, so single parts cannot be separated.
• RNQualitative2025The relationship between proxy decision-making content and cues by families of patients with malignant brain tumor: A descriptive qualitative study.International journal of nursing sciencesFamilies making proxy decisions for people with malignant brain tumors used multiple cues, including patient words, symptoms, values and limited information. No clear cue pattern emerged, and decisions about treatment and daily care remained uncertain.
• SLPRNMeta-Analysis2025Predictors of recovery from dysphagia after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of nursing sciencesOlder age, lower BMI, bilateral stroke, higher NIHSS score, tracheal intubation, and aspiration were unfavorable factors for swallowing recovery after stroke; recovery rose from 13.53% at one week to 95% at six months.
• PTOTRNSurvey2025Exploring core symptoms and symptom clusters among patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder: A network analysis.International journal of nursing sciencesIn adults with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, pain was the most common and burdensome symptom. Fatigue appeared most tied to other symptoms, and motor symptoms were the most connected cluster. This can help clinicians prioritise symptom assessment and management.
• RNOther2025Exploring Emergency Healthcare for Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence With Comorbid Psychological Distress.International journal of mental health nursingSafety planning was absent in 36 of 43 emergency presentations where intimate partner violence and mental health concerns were documented, and only 17 presentations recorded referral to an external violence support service.
• OTRNQualitative2025Self-Care Experiences of Patients Who Have Recently Undergone Colostomy: A Qualitative Study.Nursing openColostomy patients described physical frailty, shame, sleep and religious difficulty, and dependence on family. They wanted nurses to teach stoma care clearly and provide personalised care.
• RNRCT2025Experiences With an Intervention Based on Geriatric Assessment With Management: A Qualitative Study.Nursing openOlder patients and cancer nurses described structured symptom assessments and early, regular nurse contact as reassuring and useful. Some found weekly calls too frequent, scales hard to use, and workload prevented planned follow-up.
• RNMeta-Analysis2025Public participation willingness in out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of nursing sciencesAcross 18 surveys of 63,199 people, men, those with first-aid knowledge, training, interest, and prior first-aid experience were more willing to perform out-of-hospital CPR; healthcare providers were less willing.
• RNSystematic Review2025Digital components and interaction types in counseling interventions for childhood and adolescent obesity: A systematic review.International journal of nursing sciencesDigital counseling for children and adolescents with obesity mixed web, apps, prompts, wearables, and staff contact. Some studies reported BMI or behavior improvements, but results were inconsistent and nurses were rarely included.
• RNOther2025Comparison of Symptoms Between Midlife Women in Perimenopause and Postmenopause Using Network Comparison Test.Western journal of nursing researchPerimenopausal and postmenopausal women had similar overall symptom connections, but frequent mood change was central in perimenopause and anxiety in postmenopause. Clinicians should prioritize assessment and management of these core symptoms.
• PTRNRCT2025Effects of the hospital-community-family trinity cardiac rehabilitation on patients with acute myocardial infarction after percutaneous coronary intervention: A randomized trial.International journal of nursing sciencesAfter heart attack and PCI, 110 patients in a 12-month hospital-community-family rehab program had better exercise endurance, heart function, and quality of life than routine care.
• RNRCT2025Psychological effects of virtual reality intervention on breast cancer patients with different personalities: A randomized controlled trial.International journal of nursing sciencesVR did not reduce psychological distress more than standard care overall. In Type D patients, negative emotions were lower after VR than after standard care, but that was not the primary outcome.
• RNQualitative2025Clinician use of 'worry' statements during surrogate decision making in the hospital.Patient education and counselingIn 27 hospital surrogate conversations, 'worry' statements about prognosis were often met with brief acknowledgements, while 'worry' statements about treatment were often resisted and heard as limiting choices.
• RNSystematic Review2025Evaluation of the measurement properties of online health information quality assessment tools: A systematic review.International journal of nursing sciencesMost online health information quality tools were not fully validated. HIWET and PEMAT can be tentatively used; MCPQA and MQ-VET are not recommended.
• RNSystematic Review2025The Relationship Between Excessive Screen Time, Self-Harm, and Suicidal Behavior in Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Integrative Literature Review.Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, IncHeavy smartphone, internet, social media and video game use was associated with more suicidal thoughts, planning, self-harm and attempts in adolescents during the pandemic, across 18 studies. These are associations, not proof screen time causes self-harm or suicide attempts.
• PTMeta-Analysis2025Effects of Physical Activity on Health Among Informal Caregivers of People With Cognitive Decline: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Western journal of nursing researchPhysical activity for caregivers of people with cognitive decline did not improve stress, depression, caregiver burden, quality of life, walking endurance, leg strength, moving balance, or anxiety. It improved standing balance and psychological well-being.
• RNQualitative2025Father Involvement in Pregnancy and Postnatal Care: Combined Perspectives of Fathers, Mothers, and Service Providers.Nursing & health sciencesFathers, mothers and service providers described perinatal services as centred on mothers and children, making some fathers feel secondary. Participants suggested father-specific education, flexible attendance and attention to paternal mental health, while cautioning that fathers should not always be present.
• RNCohort2025Exploring the Braden QD Scale Assessment Performance and Related Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injury Influencing Factors among Critically Ill Adult Patients.Advances in skin & wound careIn 316 ICU adults with devices, the Braden QD scale identified patients who developed hospital-acquired pressure injuries, including device-related injuries, while the usual Braden scale did not reliably predict device-related injuries. It does not prove using it prevents injuries.
• RNQualitative2025The Experiences of Women Who Have Used Intrauterine Devices for a Long Time.Nursing & health sciencesWomen who kept intrauterine devices for at least 11 years delayed removal because of fear of pain and bad hospital memories. Some also stayed because they trusted it as easy, long-term contraception.
• RNQualitative2025Palliative Care Environments in an Acute Hospital for End-Of-Life Care-Perspectives of Patients, Next of Kin and Healthcare Professionals.Nursing openPatients, families and staff want end-of-life hospital rooms that feel homely, with hidden medical equipment, nature colours, dimmable light, comfortable furniture and space for family meals. They also want consistent, competent staff who communicate clearly.
• RNRCT2025Effect of premature infant oral motor intervention (PIOMI) and pacifier intervention on the transition to oral feeding in preterm infants: A randomized controlled study.Japan journal of nursing science : JJNSPreterm infants given oral motor intervention or pacifier reached full oral feeding sooner and had shorter hospital stays than controls. The two methods produced similar results, so either may be considered when certified oral motor care is unavailable.
• RNCohort2025Associations between depression, resilience, and fatigue in patients with multivessel coronary disease: A cross-lag study.International journal of nursing sciencesIn patients with multivessel coronary disease, higher depression scores were followed by higher fatigue scores, while higher resilience scores were followed by lower fatigue scores and a weaker depression-fatigue link.
• RNSurvey2025Continuity of Outpatient Care for Patients with an Intestinal Fistula in China.Advances in skin & wound care36 of 41 patients with an intestinal fistula at a Shanghai stoma clinic had moisture-associated skin damage, and 36 reported pain. Clinic staff assessed skin, provided containment products, and arranged follow-up.
• PTOther2025Reliability and Validity of the Japanese Version of the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale in Older People Undergoing Lower Extremity Arthroplasty.Nursing & health sciencesThe Japanese Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale worked well for 113 hip or knee replacement patients. It was stable over 7 to 14 days and related to moderate activity and hip or knee function scores, but not light activity.
• OTRNOther2025Nurse-led inpatient education using a gamification approach for patients with mental illness: A quasi-experimental study.International journal of nursing sciencesIn psychiatric inpatients, nurse-led card games were associated with higher knowledge and self-efficacy than booklet teaching, and with higher occupational therapy engagement. Attendance did not change.
• PTQualitative2025Nurses' Experiences of the Quality of Family-Centered Patient Counselling in Paediatric Delirium: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.Nursing openNurses described family counselling for paediatric delirium as needing staged plain-language information, written and digital materials, quiet spaces, early rehabilitation involvement, and better delirium training. They reported jargon, multi-patient rooms, and inconsistent screening as barriers.
• RNOther2025Evaluation of the Effect of Care Package Application on Urinary Catheter-Related Infections and Incontinence in Female Patients Hospitalized in Intensive Care Units.Nursing & health sciencesFemale ICU patients given the catheter care package did not have fewer confirmed infections or lower incontinence scores. More reported infection symptoms occurred in the package group, but pandemic illness likely confused this.
• PTRNSystematic Review2025The Effects of Interventions on Health-Related Quality of Life of People Living With Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical nursingCardiac rehabilitation generally improved health-related quality of life in adults with cardiovascular disease, especially physical well-being. Mental health evidence was less consistent, and social benefits were rarely measured.
• RNCohort2025Comparing Nurse-Led and Physician-Led Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure Management in Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Nursing openNurse-led and physician-led BiPAP improved blood gases similarly. Nurse-led patients had fewer intubations and higher satisfaction, but the study was retrospective and single-centre.
• RNSurvey2025Association Between Family Support and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in a Cross-Sectional Study.Nursing openHigher family support was linked to higher breastfeeding confidence. Mothers whose postnatal caregiver was their parents had lower confidence. Nurses can ask whether family help is supportive or controlling.
• RNSurvey2025Preferences of Non-Metropolitan Youth Towards Accessing Mental Health Services: A Choice-Based Conjoint Analysis.The Australian journal of rural healthYoung people in non-metropolitan Tasmania preferred mental health care from a psychologist, free, face-to-face, and with no wait. Cost, wait time, and provider type mattered most.
• RNMeta-Analysis2025Effectiveness of Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully Therapy on Health-Related Outcomes for Patients With Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Worldviews on evidence-based nursingCALM therapy lowered psychological distress, anxiety and depression and improved quality of life in cancer patients. It did not clearly reduce fear of recurrence. Evidence was low certainty.
• RNCohort2025Associations Among Childhood Household Income, Latent Classes of Early Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Adolescent Mental Health.Issues in mental health nursingAdolescents with many types of early childhood adversity had the highest depression and anxiety symptoms. Adolescents with physical or emotional abuse but few other adversities had symptoms similar to those with little adversity. That group also had the highest household income at birth.
• RNSurvey2025The Quality of Fundamental Care as Perceived by Nurses and Patients in a Hospital Setting: A Descriptive Comparative Study.Nursing openNurses self-rated hospital fundamental care slightly lower after a development project, with skin, elimination, nutrition and circulation areas falling. Patients mostly reported good care, but wellness of mind, oral hygiene and personal hygiene were weakest.
• RNSystematic Review2025Rapid Review of Family Caregiver Engagement in Hospice and End-of-Life Patient Care: Implications for Nursing Practice.Journal of hospice and palliative nursing : JHPN : the official journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses AssociationFamily caregivers in hospice and end-of-life care were central to comfort, decisions, and communication, and they felt more supported when nurses gave clear guidance. Promising interventions were linked to lower anxiety and distress, but most evidence came from qualitative studies.
• RNCohort2025Impact of Remote Appointments on the Outcomes of Community Mental Health Nurses in Primary Care Since the Covid Pandemic: A Retrospective Observational Cohort Study.International journal of mental health nursingTelephone-only mental health nursing appointments were linked to higher dropout and lower improvement. Video or blended formats were linked to lower dropout, and blended delivery was linked to improvement, so reserve phone for brief support or monitoring.