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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• RNOther2025Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale Validity, Reliability, and Measurement Invariance in Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant.Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology nursingCaregivers of children after stem cell transplant rated discharge teaching on two subscales. The scale worked similarly by child sex and family income, but not by cancer diagnosis, and the two-subscale version did not fit well.
• RNOther2025Dialysis Vintage and Symptom Burden in Hemodialysis: A Comprehensive Analysis.Nursing & health sciencesOverall symptom burden did not differ by dialysis length, but quality-of-life scores were higher with longer dialysis among 213 hemodialysis patients.
• RNCase Report2025The Presence of Family Members During Brainstem Testing: An Ethical Dilemma.Nursing in critical careFamily presence during brainstem testing is inconsistently offered. Witnessing may help families understand brain death, but some evidence associates it with distress and a lower organ donation consent rate. Nurses should support an informed family choice and plan staffing for emotional support.
• RNQualitative2025Lived Experiences of Transgender Inmates in Barcelona Prisons: An Interpretative Phenomenological Study.Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of NursingEight transgender inmates described prison healthcare as stigmatizing and fragmented, and valued care when nurses used chosen names and listened. They reported interrupted hormones, inadequate mental health and sexual health support, isolation called protection, and recurrent suicidal thoughts.
• PTOTRNCohort2025Frailty, Nutrition, and Quality of Life in Urban-Dwelling Older Adults Facing Vulnerability: Observational Study in Primary Heath Care Settings in Underpopulated Areas.Nursing & health sciencesPoor functional independence and performance were the strongest indicators of vulnerability in older adults in Brazilian primary care, and poor nutrition was also linked. Quality of life was linked to vulnerability but was not analyzed as a predictor.
• RNPilot2025Exploring the Feasibility of the LEAD Trial: Online Dyadic Dementia Care Planning for Early Alzheimer's and Other Dementias.The American journal of hospice & palliative careCare partners' confidence in making medical decisions improved and stayed high for six months. Their relationship strain with the person with dementia also dropped. The web-based planning tool was feasible but did not change the care recipients' own relationship scores.
• RNOther2025The Ripple Effect of COVID-19: How Lockdown Regulations Shaped Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation Among People Living With HIV in Johannesburg.Nursing & health sciencesDuring COVID-19 lockdowns, Soweto facilities diagnosed fewer people with HIV and started fewer on treatment, but a higher share of those diagnosed were started on ART. Facilities recovered unevenly. Some facilities kept high initiation rates, while others lagged.
• OTRNQualitative2026Beyond AIC: An Interpretive Descriptive Qualitative Study of Youth Experiences and Perceptions of Living With Type 2 Diabetes.Journal of advanced nursingYoung people with diabetes described stigma, fear from family complications, and mental health gaps; routines and support were tied to feeling normal.
• OTSLPRNQualitative2026Bridging the Social Gap Through 'Conscious Caring': A Constructivist Grounded Theory of the Art of Caring for Older Adults With Dual Sensory Impairment.Journal of advanced nursingFamily carers of older adults with dual vision and hearing loss described becoming the communication bridge in daily life and health care visits. They said the impairment was often mistaken for normal ageing, leaving them isolated and unsupported by task-focused services.
• RNQualitative2026Navigating Prediabetes in a Foreign Country: A Qualitative Study of Self-Management Experiences Among Chinese-Speaking Immigrants in Australia.Journal of advanced nursingChinese-speaking immigrants with prediabetes described self-management as shaped by migration, language barriers, family food habits, and anxiety. The findings suggest nurses should use plain language, native-language materials, and family or community support.
• RNSystematic Review2026Which Cultural Safety Strategies Are Making a Difference? Exploring Hospital Initiatives for First Nations Peoples in Australia. A Scoping Review.Journal of clinical nursingFirst Nations staff and interpreters were reported to reduce self-discharge and improve communication; the review mapped hospital strategies rather than testing whether they work.
• RNSystematic Review2025Patient Referral and Pressure Injuries: A Systematic Review.Nursing openPressure injuries occurred during patient transport, with an overall incidence of 9.4%. The review associates risk with longer and repeated transfers, devices, and support surfaces, so skin checks and prevention need to start in transport.
• RNCohort2025Menstrual Characteristics Associated With Successful Pregnancy Within 6 Months Among Women Planning to Conceive.The journal of nursing research : JNRIn women planning pregnancy, 27-32 day cycles, 5-6 bleeding days, ovulation signs on days 13-16, and no pain or clots were linked to pregnancy within 6 months. This is an association, not proof that tracking cycles improves fertility.
• RNOther2025Comparing Parkinson's Disease Medications Categorised by Location in New South Wales, Australia: Linking the 45 and Up Study and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Data.The Australian journal of rural healthPeople with Parkinson's disease outside major cities had different medication prescription patterns, with lower levodopa combination use and higher pramipexole in some regions. This describes prescribing differences, not patient outcomes.
• RNRCT2025Socioeconomic Risk and Sleep Health Among Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes.Western journal of nursing researchYoung adults with type 1 diabetes who had more socioeconomic risk reported less satisfying sleep, were less alert during the day, and had poorer overall sleep health, but sleep duration and timing were not linked.
• OTSLPOther2025Missed Opportunities in Pediatric Feeding Clinic: A Multivariate Analysis.Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners30.2% of first scheduled pediatric feeding clinic appointments for children aged 4 or less were missed. Longer scheduling lead time, prior missed visits, marginalized population, and no prescription medication use were associated with nonattendance.
• RNRCT2025Feasibility, acceptability, and experienced benefits of kind acts and gratitude letter interventions among collectivist and individualist culture cancer patients and caregivers: A pilot study.European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing SocietyCancer patients and caregivers found weekly household contributions or gratitude letters acceptable. Contributions could make caregivers feel guilty; gratitude letters did not. The pilot did not test whether the activities improve well-being.
• PTSurvey2025Parkinson's Disease in Australia: Evaluation of Regional Differences and Health-Related Quality of Life.The Australian journal of rural healthRegional living was not associated with poorer Parkinson's quality of life. Regional respondents waited longer for diagnosis and travelled farther to neurologist appointments. Disease severity predicted quality of life.
• RNCohort2025Counts, Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients Transported by the Royal Flying Doctor Service to Metropolitan Perth With Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome: Western Australian Linked Data Study.The Australian journal of rural healthMost rural Western Australians flown to Perth for suspected acute coronary syndrome survived and were admitted to hospital. Women, patients with more comorbidities and some remote regions were less likely to receive a coronary procedure.
• RNQualitative2025The Impact of Trauma-Informed Care on Patient Engagement, Experience and Barriers to Care: A Qualitative Study: Empirical Research Qualitative.Nursing openPatients described trauma-informed nursing as removing the burden of explaining their reactions, which built trust and helped them access services. Nurses advocated for them in appointments and simplified navigation, making care feel achievable.
• RNSystematic Review2026Legacy-Oriented Interventions for Supporting Family Bereavement and Psychosocial Adaptation in Pediatric Palliative Care: A Systematic Review.The American journal of hospice & palliative careFamilies in pediatric palliative care described legacy activities such as photos, videos, heartbeat recordings and storytelling as helping maintain bonds, express grief and find meaning. These are participants’ accounts, not proof the activities improve bereavement outcomes.
• RNOther2026Time to Hang Up the Gloves: A Scoping Review of Evidence on Non-Sterile Glove Use During Intravenous Antimicrobial Preparation and Administration.Journal of advanced nursingNo direct evidence was found for or against wearing non-sterile gloves while preparing or giving IV antimicrobials. Existing policies and textbooks often recommend them without primary research.
• RNQualitative2026Patient Participation in Decision-Making During Nursing Care: A Relational Autonomy Perspective.Journal of advanced nursingIn Chinese inpatient nursing, patients sometimes collaborated, deferred to nurses or family, or acted alone; nurses sometimes persuaded or excluded them. Participation depended on risk, trust and family roles.
• RNSystematic Review2026On the Move to Surgery: A Scoping Review of Patient-Reported Outcomes for Preoperative Walking Into the Operating Theatre.Journal of advanced nursingMost studies show patients feel less anxious and satisfied when walking to surgery, but results are mixed. One trial found lower satisfaction with walking, and an observational study linked supine transport to less severe anxiety. No adverse events were reported, but patient selection is critical.
• SLPRNOther2026Predictors of health literacy among Deaf American Sign Language users.Patient education and counselingDeaf ASL users were 3.7 times more likely to have inadequate health literacy than hearing participants. Higher ASL fluency and English reading grade level were linked to better health literacy.
• RNQualitative2026Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals, Patients and Family Members on Managing Regular Medications Across the Perioperative Pathway: An Exploratory Qualitative Study.Journal of advanced nursingNurses described identifying discrepancies and contacting the team, but poor documentation, outdated medication lists, and electronic chart withhold status disrupted perioperative medication continuity.
• RNQualitative2025Women's Breastfeeding Support Experiences in Ireland: A Qualitative Framework Analysis.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant AssociationWomen's diaries described breastfeeding support as shaped by family, friends, colleagues and health professionals. Practical, reassuring advice was described as helpful; conflicting comments and formula offered after a health care assistant said the baby was starving were described as leaving some confused and less confident.
• RNCohort2025The Utility of Using the All of Us Research Program to Examine AHA's Life's Essential 8.Nursing researchAll of Us data lacked diet, sleep, and physical activity, so it could not fully measure AHA's Life's Essential 8. Only 56,565 of 399,110 adults had complete data on the five available cardiovascular indicators.
• RNSystematic Review2025Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Adolescents: A Systematic Review on Prevention and Intervention Programmes.Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, IncTwo included programmes reported reduced self-injury or improved emotional regulation in adolescent observational studies, but evidence was limited and neither was nurse-led. Risk factors were inconsistent.
• RNSurvey2025Factors Impacting Pneumococcal Vaccination Among Non-Hispanic Black Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.The science of diabetes self-management and careNon-Hispanic Black adults with type 2 diabetes were more likely to report pneumococcal vaccination if they felt at risk and had a past-year flu vaccine. Those who thought the disease was more severe were less likely to report vaccination.
• RNOther2025Skin Failure: Results of a Think Tank Hosted by the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietySkin failure in critically ill cannot yet be separated from pressure injury: no distinct cause, mechanism, or biopsy findings are established. Use it only after root cause analysis and exclusion of other skin diseases.
• RNSurvey2025Maternal readiness for weaning: Influencing factors and determinants.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PMothers who perceived their milk supply as insufficient were approximately twice as likely to consider weaning. Higher education and structured breastfeeding education were also linked to greater readiness for weaning.
• RNCohort2025Exploring Emotional Communication Between Older Persons and Nursing Assistants in Home Care: A Qualitative Study.International journal of older people nursingDuring home care visits, older people's sadness, worry and pain often appeared as hints, jokes, repeated concerns or mismatched tone. When nursing assistants noticed these cues, they could respond with comfort; when tasks dominated, the concerns were missed or redirected.
• RNOther2026Challenges of Parents While Providing Complex Medical Care at Home to Children With Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Convergent Mixed Methods Study.Journal of clinical nursingParents providing complex cancer care at home reported difficulty managing many medicines, symptoms, central lines, emergencies and off-hours access to staff. Challenges were similar for newer and more experienced parents.
• RNSurvey2026Women's Interest in Midwifery Continuity of Care During and After Pregnancy and Childbirth in Sweden: "As a Matter of Course".Journal of midwifery & women's healthAmong Swedish women surveyed during pregnancy, 68.1% were very interested in care by the same midwife through pregnancy, birth, and early parenting. Postpartum, 74.2% were very interested. Fear of childbirth and dissatisfaction with care were linked to stronger interest.
• RNRCT2026A randomised pilot study evaluating music therapy and virtual reality mindfulness sessions for reducing anxiety and stress in patients undergoing first-time elective cardiac surgery.Journal of perioperative practiceBoth music and VR reduced preoperative anxiety scores by similar amounts, but neither lowered stress hormone levels. Because there was no untreated control group, it is impossible to know if the interventions themselves caused the improvement.
• RNQualitative2026Evaluating Treatment Burden in Patients with Complex Needs Receiving a Transition of Care Intervention: A Rapid Qualitative Analysis.Clinical nursing researchMost recently hospitalized patients with complex needs reported minimal treatment burden, aided by family support and provider communication. Nurse-led outreach calls were appreciated for reminders and reassurance, but did not resolve deeper issues like insurance gaps or lack of home help.
• RNOther2026Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the MISSCARE Survey-Patient-Danish Version.Journal of advanced nursingAn adapted MISSCARE survey let Danish hospital patients report missed nursing care, especially gaps in physical, emotional and relational care, but it was not tested again over time.
• OTRNSystematic Review2025Journeying Home: Elderly Patients' Experiences and Needs During Hospital Discharge- A Meta-Synthesis.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesOlder patients with several long-term conditions leaving hospital for home wanted understandable, timely discharge information and a role that matched their preference. Some welcomed family advocacy; others felt controlled. Rushed, jargon-filled discharge left them anxious.
• RNOther2025Computer-Simulated Model Examining the Effects of Convexity Characteristics at the Skin Barrier- Abdomen Interface.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyFor convex ostomy skin barriers, depth and tension location mattered most for compression near the stoma; slope and depth mattered most for stretching skin away from the stoma. These were computer simulations, not patient outcomes.
• RNOther2025Type 2 Diabetes and Lifestyle Discussions With Practice Nurses in Primary Health Care: A Scoping Review of Patient Experiences.Nursing openPeople with type 2 diabetes valued practice nurse consultations that were unhurried, friendly and specific. They wanted clear diet and activity advice, help interpreting blood glucose results, and continuity, not generic leaflets or rushed 10-minute checks.
• RNQualitative2025Experiences of mothers in the context of a staffing intervention in select newborn units in Kenyan public hospitals.International journal of nursing studiesAdding nurses and ward assistants did not change mothers' bedside roles or nurse-mother communication in Kenyan neonatal units. Mothers still lacked clear support, faced hurried or rude instructions. Ward assistants improved ward cleanliness, orientation and practical help.
• RNCohort2025Hypertension Treatment, Blood Pressure, and Deprescribing Among US Nursing Home Residents With and Without Dementia Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationMore blood pressure checks after the pandemic did not change average readings or the share of residents with high or low blood pressure. Residents with dementia had low blood pressure readings, and antihypertensive medicines were reduced less often than in residents without dementia.
• PTOTSLPRNOther2025Lived experiences, depression, and quality of life in Korean women with Parkinson disease after deep brain stimulation: a multimethod study.Women's health nursing (Seoul, Korea)Quality of life and depression did not clearly improve in Korean women with Parkinson disease after deep brain stimulation, although motor symptoms improved. They described pain, visible device changes, battery costs, and fear of shutdown.
• RNMeta-Analysis2026Assessing the Effectiveness of Interventions Implemented by Nurses to Reduce Medication Administration Errors in Hospitalised Acute Adult Patient Settings: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical nursingNurse-implemented interventions lowered medication administration errors overall, but the evidence is uneven. Smart workflow technologies showed the clearest benefit. Education, electronic medication systems and low-resource ward interventions did not show a clear overall benefit.
• PTOTRNQualitative2026Recovery After Critical Illness: A Meta-Ethnography of Patient, Family and Staff Perspectives.Journal of advanced nursingCritical illness survivors described persistent weakness, pain and dependence that made them feel burdensome. Families struggled to access follow-up rehabilitation and information after discharge. Staff also reported unclear post-discharge care.
• RNSurvey2026Psychometric Validation of Culturally Adapted Tool for Measuring Attitudes Toward Domestic Violence: Bridging Social Norms and Community Interventions.Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing SocietyA six-item scale for Saudi adults captured recognition of domestic violence and support for intervention. Three questions about accepting violence did not fit, so it measures awareness, not personal acceptance.
• RNCohort2025Type 2 Diabetes Management in Aotearoa New Zealand: A Comparison of Urban and Rural Primary Care Clinics.The Australian journal of rural healthRural T2D clinics had similar HbA1c levels to urban clinics, but more rural patients lacked HbA1c and urine albumin tests, and rural patients were less often prescribed metformin, ACE inhibitors, or statins.
• RNCohort2025Symptom Burden and Quality of Life in Inpatient Palliative Care: Prospective Evaluation With IPOS-POL.Holistic nursing practiceOverall symptom burden did not change significantly from admission to reassessment, but patient-reported psychosocial distress increased. Staff ratings were lower than patient ratings for total burden and distress.
• PTOTRNQualitative2025Experiences of severe burn survivors in the hospital-to-home transition.Revista brasileira de enfermagemSevere burn survivors described going home as frightening and unsupported, with uncontrolled pain, scarring, lost work and difficult follow-up. Family, faith and contact with the hospital team helped them adapt.