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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• RNCohort2018Severe Obesity and Sleep-Disordered Breathing as Risk Factors for Emergence Agitation in Pediatric Ambulatory Surgery.Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia NursesEmergence agitation in children after outpatient surgery was associated with sleep-disordered breathing, severe obesity, and higher first pain scores. PACU nurses can use these factors to plan safe monitoring.
• RNSurvey2018Understanding Cancer Worry Among Patients in a Community Clinic-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Intervention Study.Nursing researchPatients worried more about cancer in general than about colon cancer. Feeling at higher risk was consistently linked to worry, including worry about screening results.
• RNCohort2018Phlebitis and infiltration: vascular trauma associated with the peripheral venous catheter.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemPeripheral venous catheters were linked to phlebitis and infiltration in adult inpatients. Signs often appeared early. Longer stays and more catheters were linked to phlebitis. Piperacillin/tazobactam was linked to infiltration.
• RNPilot2018Feasibility study of a combined lifestyle behaviors and asthma self-management intervention for school-aged children.Journal for specialists in pediatric nursing : JSPNA 12-week home intervention combining asthma management and lifestyle changes significantly improved children's inhaler skills, quality of life, and BMI z-scores. Retention was 77%, with all overweight children completing the study, though normal-weight families dropped out due to scheduling.
• RNCohort2018Risk Adjustment for Hospital Characteristics Reduces Unexplained Hospital Variation in Pressure Injury Risk.Nursing researchAdding a hospital's mortality rate and diabetes share to a pressure injury risk model cut unexplained variation in hospital pressure injury rates by 35%. Higher mortality was linked to lower risk; diabetes share did not show a clear effect.
• RNPilot2018Enabling Advance Directive Completion: Feasibility of a New Nurse-Supported Advance Care Planning Intervention.Journal of gerontological nursingVeterans who received a nurse-led advance care planning session completed directives at a higher rate than those referred to usual social work support. The nurse intervention took under an hour and was well received, but the study was too small to prove effectiveness.
• PTCohort2018Associations of Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference with 3-Year All-Cause Mortality Among the Oldest Old: Evidence from a Chinese Community-Based Prospective Cohort Study.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationAmong Chinese oldest old, higher body mass index and waist circumference were linked to better 3-year survival. Underweight participants had the highest mortality. This does not prove extra weight helps.
• RNMeta-Analysis2018Catheter-directed thrombolysis for patients with acute lower extremity deep vein thrombosis: a meta-analysis.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemIn acute lower extremity DVT, catheter-directed thrombolysis plus anticoagulation was linked to less post-thrombotic syndrome and better vein patency than anticoagulation alone, but rethrombosis did not differ. Most evidence was case series.
• RNSurvey2018Prevalence and Analysis of Medical Device-Related Pressure Injuries: Results from the International Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Survey.Advances in skin & wound careNasal oxygen tubing was the most common device linked to pressure injuries, especially on the ears. Device-related injuries were more often facility acquired and formed faster (average 12 vs 15 days), so check skin under devices frequently.
• RNSurvey2018Negative Substance Use Consequences Associated With Noncondom Use Among Male, but Not Female, Alternative High School Students.The Journal of school healthMale students reporting more substance use consequences were linked to no condom use at last sex; no such link appeared for females. Specific social and dependence problems were linked to higher probability in males.
• RNRCT2018Changes in S100 Proteins Identified in Healthy Skin following Electrical Stimulation: Relevance for Wound Healing.Advances in skin & wound careElectrical stimulation applied for 48 hours to healthy skin changed expression of 105 genes compared with placebo. This was a small study in 12 men, not evidence that electrical stimulation heals wounds.
• RNCohort2018Evaluation of a Free Milk in Schools Program in New Zealand: Effects on Children's Milk Consumption and Anthropometrics.The Journal of school healthIn Auckland schools that began a free milk program, the share of children meeting milk guidelines rose from 72% to 84% over 2 years, while BMI relative to growth standards did not change significantly; no comparator group means it cannot show the milk caused this.
• RNCohort2018A Holistic Clustering Methodology for Liver Transplantation Survival.Nursing researchFive clusters of liver transplant patients had different survival after transplant. The musculoskeletal cluster had 37.5% at 5 years; the endocrine cluster had the worst 5-year survival.
• RNQualitative2018Where to seek help? Barriers to beginning treatment during the first-episode psychosis.International journal of nursing sciencesFamily members of young people with first-episode psychosis often did not recognize early changes as illness, did not know where to seek help, and feared stigma or hospitalization. These themes came from 13 relatives.
• RNCohort2018Vasopressor Infusion After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Does Not Increase Regional Cerebral Tissue Oxygenation.The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience NursesIn 19 patients after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, vasopressor infusion raised blood pressure but forehead oxygen sensor readings were lower while the infusion was running than while it was off.
• RNCohort2018Treatment of Nonhealing Ulcers with an Allograft/Xenograft Substitute: A Case Series.Advances in skin & wound careEight patients with nonhealing lower-limb ulcers treated with eiratex dressing and compression had a reported mean healing time of 43 days and used 1.7 dressings each. No control group means this cannot show the dressing worked.
• RNOther2018Direct cost of maintenance of totally implanted central venous catheter patency.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemReplacing heparin with 0.9% sodium chloride for maintaining implanted central venous catheter patency costs US$ 8.81 per procedure, compared to US$ 9.71 for heparin. This saves US$ 0.90 per patient visit without requiring extra materials.
• RNQualitative2018Living With Diabetes in Appalachia: A Focus Group Study.Holistic nursing practiceNine adults with type 2 diabetes in Appalachia described self-management as an evolving process of awakening to the present, being vigilant about risks, attending to bodily stress, and taking charge of consequences. These themes align with regional values of self-reliance and responsibility.
• RNSurvey2018Frequency and reasons for missed appointments of outpatient mental health care users in the uMgungundlovu District.CurationisAlmost half of mental health outpatients missed appointments, and most of those said they simply forgot. Financial barriers and transport were less common reasons. This highlights the need for reminder systems rather than assuming patients are avoiding care.
• RNQualitative2018The Role of Felt or Enacted Criticism in Parents' Decision Making in Differing Contexts and Communities: Toward a Formal Grounded Theory.Journal of family nursingParents described feeling criticized by health professionals, often through tone or nonverbal cues. This fear was linked to delaying help-seeking, using services they expected to be less critical, or staying quiet, especially in hospitals where they felt least control.
• RNSystematic Review2018Health literacy and health outcomes in hypertension: An integrative review.International journal of nursing sciencesLow health literacy in adults with hypertension was consistently linked to poorer knowledge of the condition. Blood pressure control and medication adherence findings were inconsistent, so health literacy alone is not a reliable marker of these outcomes.
• RNCohort2018Direct costs of integrated procedures of conventional hemodialysis performed by nursing professionals.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemDirect costs of hemodialysis procedures done by nursing staff came mainly from materials and solutions, not nurse time. Catheter access procedures cost more than fistula access procedures.
• PTRNSystematic Review2018Risk Factors for Falls in Adult Cancer Survivors: An Integrative Review.Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation NursesPoor physical function, cognitive function, and balance or gait problems were the most common factors associated with falls in adult cancer survivors. Medication type also appeared among them. The studies could not be combined into one overall estimate.
• RNSystematic Review2018Use of adductor pollicis muscle thickness in hospitalized or ambulatory patients: a systematic review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAdductor pollicis muscle thickness helped screen muscle loss in some hospitalized or ambulatory patients, but it missed many cases and did not consistently predict outcomes. Use it with other assessments, not alone.
• RNSurvey2018Low health literacy: Implications for managing cardiac patients in practice.The Nurse practitionerIn 91 older cardiac patients, 32% had inadequate health literacy and 35% had low health literacy. The gap between Hispanic and White participants disappeared after education was considered. Assess comprehension routinely.
• RNCohort2018Clinical Characteristics of Children and Adolescents Undergoing Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Who Develop Oral Mucositis.Oncology nursing forumAmong 45 pediatric and young adult transplant recipients, 24 had severe oral mucositis, lasting a median 11.5 days. Severe mucositis was more common in the allogeneic transplant group, with positive cultures, IV pain medication, parenteral nutrition, and longer stays.
• RNRCT2018The Effect of Collaborative Care Model-Based Intervention on Hope in Caregivers and Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyA 12-week collaborative care programme raised hope scores in both MS patients and their family caregivers. Patients gained about 4 points and caregivers about 3 points on a 64-point scale compared to routine care. The effect was seen immediately after the intervention ended.
• RNOther2018Item Generation and Content Validity of the Child-Adolescent Bullying Scale.Nursing researchA draft bullying screen for school-age patients was built and expert-rated, but it is not yet validated; wait for youth testing before using it.
• RNQualitative2018Mothers' Perspectives on Managing the Developmental Delay of a Child With Considerations for Contextual Influences and Maternal Functioning.Journal of family nursingMothers of very young children with developmental delays described their views and daily management as tied to depression, isolation, and disagreements with fathers or family. Their own mental health appeared to shape how they saw the child and carried care.
• RNCase Report2018Who decides in withdrawal of treatment in a critical care setting? A case study on ethical dilemma.International journal of nursing sciencesA ventilated ICU patient asked staff to remove the ventilator because he could no longer bear it. Staff honoured his request. His family refused withdrawal, then stayed with him until he died. It is not outcome evidence.
• RNCase Report2018Beyond bus fare: deconstructing prenatal care travel among low-income urban mothers through a mix methods GIS study.Contemporary nurseA modeled low-income Philadelphia mother with high-risk pregnancy was estimated to spend 25.5 hours on public transit, travel 243.6 miles and pay $115.20 in tokens for prenatal and related visits, and a 30-minute delay could force her to reschedule.
• RNNarrative Review2018Adulthood transitions in health and welfare; a literature review.Nursing openA review of adulthood transitions identified a new category: lifestyle transitions. These cover changes in physical activity, eating, substance use, and risk-taking. Unlike health-illness transitions, people may not be aware of these shifts, which can move toward healthier or unhealthier behaviours.
• RNOther2018A registry study of nursing assessments, interventions and evaluations according to nutrition for persons living in municipal residential care homes.Nursing openIn Swedish care homes, nurses planned interventions for most residents at risk of malnutrition but evaluated them far less often. Fewer than half of planned actions were checked, leaving unclear whether the care actually helped.
• RNRCT2018Laser acupuncture protocol for essential systemic arterial hypertension: randomized clinical trial.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemIn hard-to-control hypertension, nurse-delivered laser acupuncture plus usual drug therapy lowered blood pressure to 128x80 mmHg after six sessions; the simulation device did not. This is an immediate treatment effect, not long-term control.
• RNCohort2018Living condition, weight loss and cognitive decline among people with dementia.Nursing openPatients with dementia who lived alone or in nursing homes showed faster cognitive decline than those living with family. BMI also fell, more in nursing homes and among people living alone than in family care. These are associations, not proof the settings caused these changes.
• OTPilot2018Microclimate evaluation of strap-based wheelchair seating systems for persons with spinal cord injury: A pilot study.Journal of tissue viabilityStrap-based wheelchair seats for Veterans with spinal cord injury did not differ from usual seats at the skin-seat interface, but thermal images showed solid strap seats cooled faster after use.
• RNSystematic Review2018A systematic scoping review of the recent literature (∼2011-2017) about the costs of illness to parents of children diagnosed with cancer.European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing SocietyParents of children with cancer reported major financial strain: travel costs, work disruptions between 77% and 94, and income drops of 5% to more than 40%. Studies also described anxiety, fatigue, and possible poorer child outcomes.
• RNSurvey2018Individualism-Collectivism, Social Support, Resilience and Suicidal Ideation among Women with the Experience of the Death of a Young Person.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyNearly half of bereaved women showed suicidal ideation. Higher social support, resilience, and collectivism linked to lower ideation. Individualism showed no link. These factors predict risk but do not prove treatment effects.
• RNSurvey2018Worker knowledge of occupational legislation and related health and safety benefits.CurationisOnly 18 of 110 workers knew occupational legislation, and 92 said they received no regular training. Most could not name a single relevant act. Workers with no or primary education faced particular barriers understanding legislation written in English.
• RNSurvey2018Psychological Predictors of Resilience in Parents of Insulin-Dependent Children and Adolescents.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyParents of children with type 1 diabetes reported high levels of psychological distress. Depression was the strongest predictor of lower resilience, followed by low life satisfaction. Nurses should screen caregivers for depression, as higher distress correlates with reduced ability to cope.
• SLPRNCohort2018Multiple chronic conditions: Implications for cognition - Findings from the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP).Applied nursing research : ANRHaving multiple chronic conditions was not linked to memory impairment overall. However, participants with sleep disturbances and apnea had significantly higher rates of memory impairment than those with cardiovascular conditions or those who were healthy.
• RNSurvey2018Posttraumatic Growth and Its Dimensions in the Mothers of Children with Cancer.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyMothers' mean posttraumatic growth score was 62.4±18.9 on a 0 to 105 scale, with spiritual changes highest and new opportunities lowest. Education level related to appreciation of life; mothers of male children scored higher in personal strength.
• RNOther2018Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Men's Worry about Their Wives' High Risk Pregnancy Questionnaire.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyA new questionnaire captured men's worry during their wives' high-risk pregnancy across pregnancy and delivery, newborn health, maternal health, and family issues. In 370 men, scores were consistent and related to a general symptom checklist, but this does not show it changes care.
• RNSystematic Review2018Studies evaluating of health interventions at schools: an integrative literature review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemMost evaluations of school health interventions judged outcomes, not process. For nurses running school health programs, published evaluations may not show how care was delivered.
• RNCohort2018Factors Affecting Exclusive Breastfeeding, Using Adaptive LASSO Regression.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyPerceived insufficient breast milk, pacifier use, giving water, postpartum infection, short maternity leave, twins, and infant irritability were associated with shorter exclusive breastfeeding in Iranian mothers.
• RNCohort2018Results of the implementation of integrated care after cardiorespiratory arrest in a university hospital.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemOnly 13 of 88 patients survived to discharge after cardiac arrest with return of spontaneous circulation, 10 at six months and 9 at one year. Some post-arrest care measures were associated with survival, but none were associated with neurological status at discharge.
• RNQualitative2018Difficulties and motivations for physical exercise in women older than 65 years. A qualitative study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemOlder women in Spain viewed housework as exercise, while regular exercisers saw it as planned activity. Caregiving duties and fear of physical decline hindered participation, but social connection and autonomy strongly motivated women to exercise.
• RNSurvey2018Importance of a team approach to recommending the human papillomavirus vaccination.Journal of the American Association of Nurse PractitionersParents who talked with more than one team member about HPV vaccination were more likely to report their child started vaccination. Mixed or against messages were linked with lower uptake.
• RNQualitative2018Anaesthetizing children-From a nurse anaesthetist's perspective-A qualitative study.Nursing openNurse anaesthetists described anaesthetizing children as a complex care situation requiring simultaneous interaction with the child and parents. They emphasized that parental calmness was crucial for child cooperation, often outweighing their own technical competence. Team coordination and organizational time were seen as vital for safety.
• RNSystematic Review2018Social Inequalities in Palliative Care for Cancer Patients in the United States: A Structured Review.Seminars in oncology nursingPalliative care access for cancer patients in the US varies widely by race, income, and location. Black patients often face lower hospice use and higher symptom burden. Rural and immigrant groups encounter significant barriers to care, though telehealth shows promise for some populations.