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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• RNRCT2025Effects of the "Internet +" nursing model based on user profiling on postoperative recovery in breast cancer: A prospective randomized controlled clinical trial.International journal of nursing sciencesIn 104 postoperative breast cancer patients, a nurse-led bundle of postoperative care, psychological support, activity, nutrition, social support, crisis intervention, and monitoring lowered fear of progression and recurrence and improved quality of life over one month. No single part can be credited.
• RNOther2025Development of a Knowledge Base for an Integrated Older Adult Care Model (SMART System) Based on an Intervention Mapping Framework: Mixed Methods Study.JMIR nursingA new home-care decision support system was built using interviews with 26 older adults and expert reviews. It maps 141 care problems to 457 interventions. No patient outcomes were tested, so it offers no evidence that the system improves care.
• RNQualitative2026Improving Community-Based Palliative Care Explanations: Insights From Persons Declining Services.The American journal of hospice & palliative carePatients and caregivers who declined community palliative care often confused it with hospice or knew only part of it. They wanted clear, tailored explanations that explained how it differs, what it offers, and how services work.
• RNQualitative2025Within the Walls: Experiences of Admission to Psychiatric Hospital in Ireland Prior to 2001.International journal of mental health nursingSix people who were psychiatric inpatients in Ireland before 2001 described the hospital as isolating and confusing. They felt stripped of their identity as mothers or individuals, struggled to understand their treatments, and carried lasting trauma from electroconvulsive therapy and medication.
• RNCohort2025COVID-19: association of the National Early Warning Score with triage categories, severity and outcomes.Revista brasileira de enfermagemHigher NEWS2 and NEWS Age scores in adults with COVID-19 in a Brazilian emergency department were linked with red or orange triage, early deterioration, acute respiratory failure, ventilation and death.
• RNRCT2025Preliminary Efficacy of a Self-Management Programme to Improve Quality-of-Life in Patients With Obesity and Osteoarthritis Awaiting Arthroplasty: A Randomised Trial.International journal of nursing practiceNurse-led self-management support improved mental health, coping and social functioning in obese patients waiting for joint replacement. Physical pain and overall quality of life scores did not differ from usual care. The intervention was feasible and delivered mostly by phone.
• RNOther2025Adherence to antiretroviral treatment in adults with HIV: knowledge translation in website creation.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemA website to help adults with HIV stick to their medication was built from evidence on self-efficacy, social support and quality of life. Twenty experts judged the text and images relevant and clear. The site itself has not yet been tested with patients.
• RNSystematic Review2025Educational technologies on signs of gestational risk and/or labor for pregnant women: a scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PMost Brazilian prenatal educational tools bury warning signs in general content rather than focusing on them. Only five of eighteen technologies addressed risk and labor signs exclusively, limiting their usefulness for rapid decision-making.
• RNSurvey2025Assessing the Use of Welfare Technology in Social Care for Older Adults Through Assistant Nurses' Perceptions of Upskilling and Care Delivery Outcomes: Cross-Sectional Study.JMIR nursingAssistant nurses reported that technologies requiring active patient interaction, like video calls or activity apps, helped with care continuity, participation, and loneliness. Digital documentation and locks were linked to lower patient participation. Training consistently improved perceptions of both care quality and skill development.
• RNSurvey2025Factors associated with the willingness of young people in higher education to adhere to syphilis screening.Revista brasileira de enfermagemStudents with less knowledge, lower perceived risk, and fewer partners were more willing to take a syphilis rapid test. This counterintuitive pattern suggests fear or misunderstanding may drive testing more than informed caution.
• RNOther2025Sustainable development and women's empowerment in vulnerable communities: an experience report.Revista brasileira de enfermagemTwenty-nine women entrepreneurs in vulnerable Brazilian communities attended workshops on business and health topics, including domestic violence and family planning. Participants reported increased self-esteem and self-care. The initiative helped formalize a seamstress cooperative and attracted local business partnerships.
• RNSurvey2025Antimicrobial Stewardship Program: actions and education in Brazilian pediatric intensive care units.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemIn 219 Brazilian pediatric ICUs, educational activities on antimicrobial use were basic, while prescribing actions were more consolidated. Public hospitals reported more patient education, but private, larger hospitals had more prescribing audits and protocols. Overall scores did not differ significantly by hospital type or size.
• RNMeta-Analysis2025The Effect of Nutrition Education on Intradialytic Weight Gain in Haemodialysis Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Nursing openStructured nutrition education reduced intradialytic weight gain by 0.42 kg in haemodialysis patients. The benefit was strongest at one to four months and faded by five to six months, so nurses should schedule booster sessions rather than relying on a single teaching event.
• RNQualitative2025Exploring well-being and self-care from the heart failure patient perspective for sustainable living.Revista brasileira de enfermagemHeart failure patients described self-care as eating whole foods, walking, and following advice, but struggled due to cost and low health literacy. They valued understanding their disease severity to maintain autonomy and cope with stress.
• RNOther2025Chronic kidney disease patient safety in hemodialysis: evidence of scale validity and reliability.Revista brasileira de enfermagemThe revised 15-item scale for observing hemodialysis safety practices scored up to 45. A proposed cutoff above 34 flags stronger safety practices; below 34 flags greater vulnerability. Some items were not consistently scored.
• RNSystematic Review2024Cardiovascular Health Disparities in Adults of Color Aged 18 to 50: A Systematic Review.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingYoung and middle-aged adults of color in the United States have lower cardiovascular health scores than White adults. Non-Hispanic Black adults had the lowest scores. Psychological stress was associated with reduced odds of optimal cardiovascular health in two studies.
• RNQualitative2025Care for ill-housed persons: access and professional proactivity in primary care.Revista brasileira de enfermagemPrimary care staff in areas without street outreach teams described relying on spontaneous, crisis-driven demand. Intersectoral links with social services and professional proactivity were essential to navigate barriers and provide care to homeless persons.
• RNSystematic Review2025Social determinants of adherence to antiretroviral therapy among adolescents and young people living with HIV: a scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PAdolescents with HIV adhere to treatment when they understand it, have stable routines, and receive family or peer support. Barriers include stigma, fear of disclosure, depression, forgetfulness, and distance to clinics. Adherence is not just about motivation.
• RNOther2025Construction and validation of an educational booklet on HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis.Revista brasileira de enfermagemExperts and current PrEP users judged a new 16-page educational booklet clear, relevant and easy to understand. Users still wanted details on where to access PrEP in public and private services, so the final version added that.
• RNQualitative2025Transitional experiences of mothers of children with special health needs in breastfeeding.Revista brasileira de enfermagemMothers of children with special health needs described breastfeeding as a complex transition hindered by NICU separation, delayed milk production, and social judgment. Support from milk banks and practical guidance on pumping and latch were critical facilitators that helped them maintain feeding despite emotional distress.
• RNOther2025Effectiveness of the Educational Technology "Sophia's Story" in Transitional Care and Stimulation of Preterm Infants.Revista brasileira de enfermagemFamilies given the educational book 'Sophia's Story' at discharge provided more home stimulation for preterm infants than those who were not, scoring higher on environmental assessment. This was a non-randomized trial, so the result is suggestive, not proven.
• RNCohort2025Use of a risk-based intervention bundle to prescribe and implement interventions to prevent pressure injury: An observational study.Journal of advanced nursingMost pressure injury interventions were prescribed for 341 inpatients, but implementation was often undocumented or not observed. Check that prescribed skin checks, nutrition referrals, patient education, and equipment are actually delivered.
• RNSystematic Review2025Cultural considerations at end-of-life for people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds: A critical interpretative synthesis.Journal of clinical nursingAustralian end-of-life care for culturally and linguistically diverse people faced barriers: poor interpreter access, jargon, English-only services, and staff cultural competence gaps. Ask each person and family about language, beliefs, rituals, and decision-making preferences.
• RNSystematic Review2025Consequences of the Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on child and adolescent mental, psychosocial, and physical health: A scoping review and interactive evidence map.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityAcross 826 pandemic articles, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, and isolation were the most commonly reported child and adolescent outcomes. Physical harms and tested treatments were rare, so this maps what has been studied, not proven interventions.
• PTOTQualitative2025Perceived barriers and facilitators to preventing hospital-acquired pressure injury in paediatrics: A qualitative analysis.Journal of advanced nursingStaff delivering paediatric pressure injury prevention said equipment shortages, poor handovers, and tick-box screens hindered care. They valued family knowledge, clinical judgement, and team communication, not just routine risk assessment.
• RNCohort2024Evaluating Social Determinants of Health Related to Cancer Survivorship and Quality of Care.Cancer nursingAmong 1135 cancer survivors, White participants were more likely than Black participants to report better quality of care for testing, diagnosis, and treatment. Those with higher education also reported better treatment quality. Geographic residence did not significantly affect these perceptions.
• PTRNSurvey2025Psychological wellbeing among parents of a child living with a serious chronic illness: A cross-sectional survey study.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityAbout half of 106 parents of children with serious chronic illness reported low distress, but parents of children with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy reported higher distress and poorer coping than parents of children with cystic fibrosis. Many also reported unmet support needs.
• RNQualitative2025Exploratory study of fathers providing Kangaroo Care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.Journal of clinical nursingFathers in a neonatal unit described skin-to-skin care as moving from nervousness to calm, connection and confidence. Seven had not known fathers could do it, so nurses may need to introduce it explicitly.
• RNSystematic Review2025Family Resilience as an Emerging Concept in Neonatology: Evidence From a Metasummary Review.The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursingParents of preterm infants in NICUs described resilience through positive outlook, making meaning, and peer support. The themes suggest nurses may help parents stay involved, share information, and connect with other families.
• SLPRNQualitative2025Parents' experiences of their child's best interests during a hospital stay in Australia.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityParents described their child's best interests as collaboration and trust built through open, age-appropriate communication. They valued professionals who asked the child's permission, tailored explanations, and let the child help with care tasks.
• RNQualitative2025Parents' Experiences of Communication With School Nurses About Their Child's Weight Development in Sweden.The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School NursesParents described school nurse health visits as unclear, with little feedback and no access to growth charts. They wanted a digital channel, child-centered talks, and collaboration around their child's weight and context. This is experience, not proof.
• OTRNQualitative2025Exploring how 'wish-granting' interventions foster wellbeing for children with life-threatening health conditions and their families: A qualitative study.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityFamilies and professionals described wish-granting as creating joy, anticipation, and shared memories that helped children with life-threatening conditions cope with treatment and see new possibilities. It reports experiences, not proof the intervention works.
• RNCohort2025The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on longitudinal trends of surgical mortality and inpatient quality of care in Ontario, Canada.Journal of advanced nursingDuring the pandemic, Ontario hospital records showed more delirium, pressure injuries, aspiration, blood clots, catheter infections, C. difficile, restraint use, and worse mortality after bladder and open abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery, while lung resection mortality improved.
• RNMeta-Analysis2025Patient positioning on the operating table and patient safety: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of advanced nursingPatient positioning during surgery was linked to nerve, skin, eye and muscle injuries. Prone positioning had the highest reported harm risk, but occurrence was uncertain across studies.
• RNOther2025Climate change effects in older people's health: A scoping review.Journal of advanced nursingHeat, cold, air pollution and extreme weather are linked to more hospitalizations, deaths, cognitive decline and mental health problems in older adults. Nurses should monitor dehydration, breathing, heart, kidney and mood changes during climate events.
• RNQualitative2025Adolescents' Experience of Pain: A Focus Group Study in Sweden.The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School NursesAdolescents described pain as a warning bell from stress, schoolwork, relationships, and grief. They managed it by distracting themselves, enduring, using painkillers or heat pads, and asking parents, friends, or school nurses for help.
• PTOTRNOther2026Multidimensional associations of physical performance, balance, wellness and daily activities with frailty in older adults with coexisting frailty and diabetes.Journal of clinical nursingIn older adults with diabetes and frailty, faster walking and sit-to-stand movement, better one-leg balance, more moderate-to-vigorous activity, less dependence, better nutrition and health perception were associated with being pre-frail rather than frail. Higher depression scores were associated with being frail.
• RNQualitative2026What are the barriers and facilitators to advance care planning with older people in long-term care facilities? A qualitative study.Journal of clinical nursingIn Chinese long-term care, families and staff often avoided death talk, residents' spontaneous end-of-life wishes were interrupted, and guardians' decisions were legally uncertain. Nurses may need to capture these talks, assess readiness, and clarify palliative options.
• RNSystematic Review2025Determinants of the optimal selection of vascular access devices: A systematic review underpinned by the COM-B behavioural model.Journal of advanced nursingVascular access studies mostly described training, equipment, algorithms, and difficulty scales. Only one addressed motivation, so why clinicians choose an appropriate catheter remains poorly explained.
• RNPilot2025Translating 'proportionate universal healthcare' into meaningful system design to optimize equity in child and family services.Journal of advanced nursingChild and family health nursing contacts before redesign did not vary by family risk. In the pilot, nurses reported less faking but no burnout improvement, while MECSH home-visiting families showed increased good ability to adapt and self-manage.
• OTQualitative2025'I don't want him to always be so far behind': Parental perceptions of child independence in the context of extreme prematurity; a qualitative study.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityParents of extremely preterm adolescents split into three groups: those trusting their child will succeed, those expecting indefinite care, and those working hard to force independence. Intensive parenting persisted when parents feared their child would fall behind peers.
• RNSurvey2025Achieving consensus on the key elements of a nurse-led multidisciplinary chronic heart failure service in Thailand: An e-Delphi study.Journal of advanced nursingThai clinicians agreed a nurse-led heart failure service should focus on education and monitoring, not self-adjusting diuretics. They rejected patient medication changes due to low health literacy, prioritizing weight tracking and office-hours access instead.
• RNOther2025Building a baby-friendly community: Development, strategy, implementation and evaluation of a BFCI program.Journal of advanced nursingBaby-friendly community workshops increased women's confidence in breastfeeding and improved public venue staff knowledge and attitudes after training. The before-and-after design, heavy attrition, and short follow-up mean this shows learning changes, not proven breastfeeding duration.
• RNQualitative2025Adolescent and caregiver perceptions of addressing mental health in inflammatory bowel disease.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityAdolescents with IBD and caregivers said stigma, trust, and who was present shaped mental health talks. Direct, nonjudgmental questions were valued, but written screening alone was not enough. Ask each patient how they want these conversations.
• RNQualitative2025Factors that support children and young people to express their views and to have them heard in healthcare: An inductive qualitative content analysis.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityTwenty children aged 7 to 18 said being heard depended on staff making time, building trusting relationships, using understandable words, including them in team meetings, and family support.
• RNSurvey2025The effect of missed care on the nursing image perceived by patients and their trust relationships with nurses.International nursing reviewPatients reporting more missed nursing care trusted nurses less and viewed the profession more negatively. Communication gaps and unmet basic care were especially tied to lower trust. This was a patient-report survey, so it shows association, not cause.
• RNOther2025Implementation of Positive Advanced Recovery Connections in Primary and Secondary Mental Health Care-A Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner-Led Initiative.Journal of advanced nursingPeople referred to a nurse-led mental health clinic reported lower distress, symptoms and functioning problems after assessment, CBT, Decider Skills and signposting. Most were offered an appointment within one week; mild secondary-care cases made up 50% then 28% of caseload.
• PTOTQualitative2025Entangled in complexity: An ethnographic study of organizational adaptability and safe care transitions for patients with complex care needs.Journal of advanced nursingRushed or imprecise hospital discharge left patients with complex needs at home without records, plans, equipment, or family information. Readmission, unsafe carrying, and extra staff workload followed.
• RNOther2025Nursing assessment of mental health issues in the general clinical environment: A descriptive study.Journal of advanced nursingIn four general hospital wards, nurses screened 293 of 397 patients for mental health concerns; 20 were identified. Only 9 were referred, and past psychiatric or trauma histories were often missed.
• SLPQualitative2025'They don't know what to do with our children': Experiences and views on feeding and swallowing from parents of children who use long-term ventilation.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityParents of children who use long-term ventilation said feeding problems disrupted family meals, outings and bonding. They reported gaps in speech and language therapy, especially expertise in ventilation-related swallowing and clear plans after assessments.