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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• RNSystematic Review2018Stigma of Sickle Cell Disease: A Systematic Review.Issues in mental health nursingPeople with sickle cell disease reported stigma: pain discredited as drug seeking, delayed emergency care, and poor provider trust. These experiences were associated with worse pain, mental health, and delayed care seeking.
• RNSurvey2018Perceptions of the effectiveness of Advanced Practice Nurses on a neurosurgery unit in a Canadian Tertiary Care Centre: A pre-and-post implementation design.International journal of nursing sciencesNurses and residents reported better communication, care coordination, and learning opportunities after two Advanced Practice Nurses joined a neurosurgery unit. Total calls to on-call residents decreased, but daytime calls remained stable. Length of stay did not improve.
• RNQualitative2018A qualitative study of older adults' and family caregivers' perspectives regarding their preoperative care transitions.Journal of clinical nursingOlder hip or knee surgery patients and caregivers described standardized computer-based preoperative instructions as hard to use, rushed visits, and poor coordination. They relied on family and other patients for preparation.
• RNNarrative Review2018People Living With HIV: Implications for Rehabilitation Nurses.Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation NursesRehabilitation nurses are advised to protect HIV privacy, assess delayed healing risks, and support physical activity, nutrition, and medication adherence in older adults living with HIV.
• RNQualitative2018Symptoms and Self-Management Strategies Identified by Children With Cancer Using Draw-and-Tell Interviews.Oncology nursing forumChildren with cancer reported 26 physical and 11 psychosocial symptoms through drawings and talk. Twenty-two also described 21 ways they managed them, including rest, comfort, distractions, and medication routines.
• RNOther2018Screening for postpartum anxiety: A quality improvement project to promote the screening of women suffering in silence.MidwiferyScreening postpartum women with a three-item anxiety scale caught 15 cases that depression screening alone missed. Midwives found the tool easy to use but relied more on their own clinical judgement than the score.
• RNOther2018A Standard Push-Pull Protocol for Waste-Free Sampling in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.Journal of infusion nursing : the official publication of the Infusion Nurses SocietyIn pediatric intensive care and cardiac unit patients, a 4 mL push-pull central venous catheter sampling method produced lab values comparable to standard draws and had no catheter-related infections in 7-day follow-up. Nurses could consider it for routine CVC sampling.
• RNRCT2018Resident-to-Resident Mistreatment: Evaluation of a Staff Training Program in the Reduction of Falls and Injuries.Journal of gerontological nursingTraining nursing-home staff to recognize and manage resident-to-resident mistreatment did not significantly reduce falls. The estimated reduction was small and uncertain, so this is not proof the program works.
• RNCohort2018Reproductive consequences of unwanted sexual debut among young adult women from Metro Cebu, Philippines.Health care for women internationalUnwanted first sex was linked to unintended pregnancy among 397 young women from Metro Cebu. Once other factors were taken into account, no links were found for number of pregnancies or ever using modern contraception.
• RNRCT2018Does Lifestyle Exercise After a Cardiac Event Improve Metabolic Syndrome Profile in Older Adults?The Journal of cardiovascular nursingOlder adults after a cardiac event who logged at least 130 hours of lifestyle exercise in a year were 3.6 times more likely to reduce their number of metabolic syndrome factors by at least one than those who did not.
• RNOther2018Family functioning in the context of an adult family member with illness: A concept analysis.Journal of clinical nursingFamily functioning in adult illness was described through five linked attributes: cohesion, role fulfillment, problem solving, behavior control, and communication. This concept analysis can guide family conversations, but it does not show that targeting them improves outcomes.
• RNSystematic Review2018The state of the science of nurse work environments in the United States: A systematic review.International journal of nursing sciencesHospitals with healthier nurse work environments and Magnet designation see lower patient mortality, fewer pressure ulcers, and better cardiac arrest survival. Staffing ratios and leadership quality are critical drivers of these patient safety outcomes.
• RNCohort2018Survival of Patients With Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Treated Without Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesIn 25 severe ARDS patients eligible for ECMO but treated without it, survival was 56%, close to the 57% predicted if ECMO had been used. This observational study does not show ECMO is unnecessary.
• RNSurvey2018Institute of Medicine Early Infant Feeding Recommendations for Childhood Obesity Prevention: Implementation by Immigrant Mothers From Central America.Journal of pediatric nursingCentral American immigrant mothers rarely exclusively breastfed at 2 months, with 62% using mixed feeding. High bottle-feeding intensity predicted insisting infants finish bottles. Food insecurity was linked to less controlling of intake, while higher depressive symptoms predicted more controlling feeding.
• RNRCT2018Simulated Driving Performance, Self-Reported Driving Behaviors, and Mental Health Symptoms in Adolescent Novice Drivers.Nursing researchNewly licensed adolescents who reported more inattention made more simulator driving errors. Self-reported hyperactivity-impulsivity and conduct disorder symptoms were associated with self-reported risky driving. Parent reports were not associated with either.
• RNSurvey2018Support actions undertaken for the woman by companions in public maternity hospitals.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemMost birth companions provided emotional and physical support despite little preparation or knowledge of their rights. They rarely negotiated the woman's wishes with staff, acting as supporters rather than advocates.
• PTOTOther2018Identifying Barriers to Nurse-Facilitated Patient Mobility in the Intensive Care Unit.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesNurses and a technician had little free time; 79% of observed minutes were not possible for mobility, mostly documentation and provider communication. Potential mobility appeared during patient care and downtime.
• RNRCT2018Motivational interviewing to improve the self-care behaviors for patients with chronic heart failure: A randomized controlled trial.International journal of nursing sciencesAmong hospitalized adults with chronic heart failure, motivational interviewing plus telephone follow-up raised self-care scores more than routine nurse education plus routine telephone follow-up at 2 months. Both groups improved, so this shows added short-term benefit, not that routine care fails.
• RNCohort2018Trajectories of Cognitive Function and Associated Phenotypic and Genotypic Factors in Breast Cancer.Oncology nursing forumSome postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer had low scores in planning, concentration, or visual working memory before treatment, and some low trajectories persisted for 18 months. Nurses can watch older age, fatigue, and baseline cognitive concerns.
• RNSurvey2018Illness perception and cardiovascular health behaviour among persons with ischemic heart disease in Indonesia.International journal of nursing sciencesAmong Indonesian adults with ischemic heart disease, viewing the illness as more threatening was associated with better self-reported cardiovascular health behaviour. Overall behaviour was high, but blood pressure and stress management were moderate.
• RNSystematic Review2018Antepartum Care of Women Who Are Obese During Pregnancy: Systematic Review of the Current Evidence.Journal of midwifery & women's healthLifestyle interventions often fail to improve outcomes for pregnant women with obesity, but exercise programs do reduce gestational weight gain and diabetes risk. Screening for sleep apnea and depression is critical, as these conditions are common and linked to poor birth outcomes.
• RNMeta-Analysis2018Use of trolamine to prevent and treat acute radiation dermatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemTrolamine did not prevent acute radiation dermatitis better than controls in this review. The pooled result showed no difference, and the evidence quality was very low.
• RNSurvey2018Prevalence and risk factors of prolonged grief disorder among bereaved survivors seven years after the Wenchuan earthquake in China: A cross-sectional study.International journal of nursing sciencesSeven years after the Wenchuan earthquake, 8.47% of bereaved survivors still met criteria for prolonged grief disorder. Risk was significantly higher in those aged 41-60, with economic burdens, close kinship to the deceased, or who lived with them before death.
• PTOTRNQualitative2018Home discharge following critical illness: A qualitative analysis of family caregiver experience.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careFamily caregivers of ICU survivors felt overwhelmed and unprepared at home discharge, then stayed vigilant as emotional needs continued after physical care needs were mentioned less. They often neglected their own health despite ICU staff advice.
• RNOther2018Spatial pattern and temporal trend of mortality due to tuberculosis.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemTB mortality in Natal, Brazil, remained stable from 2008 to 2014 despite a slight downward trend. Deaths were concentrated in specific neighborhoods within the Eastern health district, highlighting areas where nursing care and surveillance resources are most needed.
• PTRCT2018Self-efficacy and embodiment associated with Alexander Technique lessons or with acupuncture sessions: A longitudinal qualitative sub-study within the ATLAS trial.Complementary therapies in clinical practiceParticipants described Alexander lessons or acupuncture sessions, plus usual care, as helping them notice and release tension, gain confidence to manage neck pain, and sustain self-care; some found the approach unsuited.
• RNOther2018Concept analysis of coping with multiple sclerosis.International journal of nursing sciencesCoping with multiple sclerosis was described as acceptance, emotional balance, and self-regulation. Social support, disease awareness, attitude toward MS, and spiritual beliefs were identified as supports for coping.
• RNCase Report2018Chugging in patients on veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: An under-recognized driver of intravenous fluid administration in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome?Heart & lung : the journal of critical careIn an ARDS patient on VV ECMO, repeated albumin boluses for circuit chugging contributed to a roughly 6 liter positive fluid balance. The authors suggest assessing hypovolemia and reducing pump speed before reflexive fluids.
• RNCohort2018Symptom Comparisons Between Asian American and White American Women With Irritable Bowel Syndrome.Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and AssociatesWhite-American women with IBS reported more abdominal pain days than Asian-American women. Psychological distress linked to gut symptoms in White-American women, but not Asian-American women, except for bloating. Bowel pattern subtype differences may explain some symptom gaps.
• PTOTRNRCT2018Symptoms Associated With Chronic Venous Disease in Response to a Cooling Treatment Compared to Placebo: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyCooling cuffs eased throbbing and pain in chronic venous disease. Half of cooling users saw throbbing improve versus 30% of placebo users. Both groups improved pain similarly, but fewer cooling users reported worsening. This self-care addition may help manage bothersome leg symptoms.
• RNRCT2018Efficacy of an educational manual for childbirth companions: pilot study of a randomized clinical trial.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemA childbirth companion manual increased support actions (7.2 vs 4.6) and women reported better birth experiences. Trained companions were less satisfied with staff care, so treat it as pilot evidence.
• RNSurvey2018Gaps in the knowledge and skills of Portuguese mothers associated with newborn health care.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemMothers showed gaps in newborn-care knowledge and skills, especially Guthrie testing, immunization, warning signs, weight, sleep and oral hygiene. Nurses should assess learning needs before planning parent education.
• RNCohort2018Association of Gestational Weight Gain with Prenatal Care Model.Journal of midwifery & women's healthGroup prenatal care did not improve whether weight gain was in the recommended range after accounting for baseline factors. The lower rate of excessive gain seen before accounting disappeared once age, body mass index, parity, visits and gestational age were considered.
• RNOther2018Validation of a brief measure of HIV health-related anxiety among women living with HIV.Research in nursing & healthHIV worry that disrupted sleep, appetite, socializing, or concentration was tracked by a brief screen in women living with HIV. Higher scores went with anxiety, depression, stigma, and HIV symptoms.
• RNOther2018Development of an adjustment ability scale for outpatients with cancer: Verification of its reliability and validity.Nursing openA 47-item scale reliably measures how outpatients with cancer adjust to life after diagnosis. It identifies six key abilities, from seeking support to controlling physical function, allowing nurses to objectively spot patients needing extra help with daily coping.
• RNNarrative Review2018Use of Electronic Patient Portals in Pregnancy: An Overview.Journal of midwifery & women's healthNo evidence yet shows electronic patient portals improve pregnancy outcomes. They may help pregnant people access records and communicate, but inconsistent offering can perpetuate existing disparities.
• RNProtocol2018Measuring outcomes of digital technology-assisted nursing postpartum: A randomized controlled trial.Journal of advanced nursingPostpartum digital messages from maternity nurses were acceptable to mothers and used little nurse time in early phases, but this trial has not yet reported whether they reduced depression or parenting stress.
• RNSystematic Review2018The State of Adherence to HIV Care in Black Women.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACDepression, stigma, discrimination, poverty and clinic access were linked to poorer HIV care and medication adherence in Black women; reviewed interventions were inconsistent, and none were culturally tailored specifically for Black women.
• RNOther2018Electronic Informed Consent to Facilitate Recruitment of Pregnant Women Into Research.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNAfter phone discussion, 61 eligible pregnant women consented electronically and completed the online form; none asked for paper consent.
• RNRCT2018Jacobson and Truax Method: evaluation of the clinical effectiveness of a home care program after prostatectomy.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemNurse-led discharge teaching using oral guidance, a booklet and telephone reinforcement as a combined program was followed by clinically meaningful knowledge gains in most intervention-group men after prostatectomy; control-group men did not show clinically meaningful change. The components cannot be separated.
• RNSystematic Review2018The incidence and impact of implantable cardioverter defibrillator shocks in the last phase of life: An integrated review.European journal of cardiovascular nursingPatients with an active ICD can receive shocks in the last month, last 24 hours, or final hour of life. Shocks were reported as distressing for patients, families, and hospice staff.
• RNCohort2018Quality of life and well-being following inpatient and partial hospitalization treatment for opioid use disorder.Archives of psychiatric nursingMost patients with opioid use disorder relapsed within 30 days of leaving hospital. Those who relapsed used less often than before. Improvements in emotional health and quality of life scores tracked with staying abstinent, but baseline scores did not predict who would relapse.
• RNSurvey2018Education level as a predictor of condom use in jail-incarcerated women, with fundamental cause analysis.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)Among 102 jail-incarcerated women, 38% used a condom at last sex. Women with at least a high school education or GED and women with no STI diagnosis were more likely to report use. The study did not test an intervention.
• RNCohort2018The Extended Dwell Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Is an Alternative Method of NICU Intravenous Access.Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal NursesIn neonates over 32 weeks and 1500 g, extended dwell peripheral intravenous (EPIV) catheters had fewer severe extravasation injuries than standard peripheral lines. However, they failed more often than central lines and lasted a shorter time, so they are not a universal replacement.
• RNSurvey2018Social Support and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Gay and Bisexual Men With Prostate Cancer.Oncology nursing forumGay and bisexual men with prostate cancer who had low social support or wanted more support reported significantly worse quality of life, particularly in mental and hormonal health. However, because this was a cross-sectional survey, it shows an association, not that low support caused these outcomes.
• PTRNCase Series2018Peripheral Infiltration and Extravasation Injury Methodology: A Retrospective Study.Journal of infusion nursing : the official publication of the Infusion Nurses SocietyIn 147 pediatric grade 3/4 IV infiltration cases managed by nursing, no patient needed surgery, had infection or developed compartment syndrome. Five needed specialized wound care.
• RNOther2018Exploring the relationship between β-adrenergic receptor kinase-1 and physical symptoms in heart failure.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careAmong adults with heart failure, higher plasma betaARK1 was linked to worse patient-reported symptoms. The link remained after accounting for clinical factors, and symptoms did not always follow standard risk scores.
• RNOther2018Prevalence of polymorphisms in the ANKK1, DRD2, DRD3 genes and metabolic syndrome in refractory schizophrenia.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemThe three tested dopamine gene variants were not associated with metabolic syndrome in 72 people with refractory schizophrenia on clozapine. Metabolic syndrome was common, but these results do not support using these variants to predict it.
• RNPilot2018Nurse-led group cognitive behavioral therapy for major depressive disorder among adults in Japan: A preliminary single-group study.International journal of nursing sciencesIn 23 Japanese adults with depression, nurse-led group cognitive behavioral therapy over six weeks was associated with lower depression scores, from 23.1 to 12.4, while antidepressant or anxiolytic medication continued. No control group means this cannot show therapy alone caused change.
• RNSurvey2018Measuring the Impact of the Home Health Nursing Shortage on Family Caregivers of Children Receiving Palliative Care.Journal of hospice and palliative nursing : JHPN : the official journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses AssociationFamilies reported a 40-hour weekly gap between approved and received home nursing, three times more often at night, and discharge delays averaging 15 days when home nursing could not be arranged.