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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• OTRNSystematic Review2016Adaptation and coping in patients living with an LVAD: A metasynthesis.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careLVAD patients described living with the device as four stages: before implant, hospital, early home, late home. Routines for device care and daily activities helped patients feel independent, but fear, dependence, body image, intimacy, and lost roles remained hard.
• RNRCT2016Comparing mothers' postpartum concerns in two clinical trials 18 years apart.Journal of the American Association of Nurse PractitionersInfant feeding was the top infant concern in both samples, but mothers' own recorded worries differed: 2015 first-time mothers noted fatigue, no help and difficulty, while 1997 high-risk mothers noted body changes, birth control and health problems.
• RNSurvey2016Adolescent Sleep and the Impact of Technology Use Before Sleep on Daytime Function.Journal of pediatric nursingAdolescents who said they slept too little were more likely to use phones, internet and social media before bed. More device use was connected to waking early, feeling unrefreshed and daytime sleepiness.
• RNQualitative2016The Daily Lives of People With HIV Infection: A Qualitative Study of the Control Group in an Expressive Writing Intervention.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACPeople living with HIV described daily life shaped by money, self-care, faith, and support. In 114 essays they described positive self-care, including medications, hygiene, meals, and appointments; poverty, poor sleep, stigma, and strained relationships were also described.
• RNOther2016Communication predictors and consequences of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) discussions in oncology visits.Patient education and counselingCAM discussions occurred in 11% of oncology visits, were brief, and were more likely in patient-centered conversations. Visits with CAM discussion were linked to higher patient and clinician satisfaction.
• PTRNSurvey2016Muscle Weakness Is Associated With Diabetes in Older Mexicans: The Mexican Health and Aging Study.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationIn older Mexican adults, diabetes was more common among those with weak grip strength relative to body mass. Men: 39.3% weak vs 25.3% strong. Women: 51.0% weak vs 31.5% strong.
• RNQualitative2016Patient-Centered Participatory Research in Three Health Clinics: Benefits, Challenges, and Lessons Learned.Western journal of nursing researchYouth clinic providers and patients reported more open sexual health conversations when using the Sexual Risk Event History Calendar, but the participatory process took time and required changes when clinics dropped out.
• RNOther2017Body Composition and Bone Mineral Density in Patients With Heart Failure.Western journal of nursing researchIn heart failure patients, higher lean mass and higher BMI were linked to higher bone density and lower odds of osteopenia/osteoporosis.
• RNSurvey2017How Variable Is Our Delivery of Information? Approaches to Patient Education About Oral Chemotherapy in the Pediatric Oncology Clinic.Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & PractitionersProviders in pediatric oncology clinics vary widely in how they teach families about oral chemotherapy. Nurses and nurse practitioners often do the teaching, but there is no standard curriculum. Most providers adjust their approach based on the family, rather than using fixed materials.
• RNQualitative2017The challenges and opportunities in researching intimacy and sexuality in care homes accommodating older people: a feasibility study.Journal of advanced nursingCare home residents, spouses and staff often assumed older care home residents were beyond sex, but some challenged that view. They urged researchers to sample widely and ask sensitively, using vignettes rather than personal histories.
• RNPilot2017Patient adoption of an internet based diabetes medication tool to improve adherence: A pilot study.Patient education and counselingIn 51 adults with type 2 diabetes, internet videos did not significantly improve medication self-efficacy, reduce medication problems, or change adherence at 3 months.
• RNCohort2017Using Embedded Sensors in Independent Living to Predict Gait Changes and Falls.Western journal of nursing researchA 5.1 cm/s drop in in-home gait speed over 7 days was associated with an 86.3% estimated probability of falling within 3 weeks in 23 monitored residents. Stride length decline showed a similar association.
• PTOTSLPRNQualitative2017Preferences and concerns for care needs in advanced Parkinson's disease: a qualitative study of couples.Journal of clinical nursingCouples with advanced Parkinson's disease described frequent falls, speech and swallowing problems, financial strain and lack of prognostic information as major concerns. They wanted to stay home but often had no plans because they did not know what to expect.
• RNSurvey2017Sexual transmission-risk behaviour among HIV-positive persons: a multisite study using social action theory.Journal of advanced nursingAmong HIV-positive adults, frequent substance use and lower confidence using condoms were linked to having sex with multiple partners without consistent condom use. Being female and older age were linked to lower risk; college experience was linked to higher risk.
• RNOther2016Quantity and quality of interaction between staff and older patients in UK hospital wards: A descriptive study.International journal of nursing studiesOn older-person acute wards, 60% of staff-patient interactions were positive care and 13% positive social, but 10% were negative and 40% of patients with two hours of observation had at least one negative interaction. Negative interactions were associated with patient-initiated, one-way, and multi-staff encounters.
• RNCohort2016Geographic Variation in Hip Fracture Among United States Long-Stay Nursing Home Residents.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationHip fracture rates among long-stay nursing home residents varied widely by state, from 1.49 to 3.60 per 100 person-years. Higher-rate states also had more reported recent falls and antipsychotic use.
• RNSurvey2016Physical and emotional health information needs and preferences of long-term prostate cancer survivors.Patient education and counselingLong-term prostate cancer survivors wanted information about treatment side effects and sexual health, mainly from oncologists or primary care. Few preferred nurses. Interest was higher with poorer function, especially emotional problems.
• RNSystematic Review2016Evidence-based measures to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections: a systematic review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemCentral line infection rates in adult ICUs fell when units used bundles with hand hygiene, chlorhexidine skin prep, avoiding femoral sites, daily line checks, training, surveillance and feedback. Some devices did not help.
• RNCohort2016Local birthing services for rural women: Adaptation of a rural New South Wales maternity service.The Australian journal of rural healthIn the midwife-led low-risk group, women had no inductions and almost all vaginal births, less analgesia, and broadly similar neonatal outcomes. First-degree tears were more common. The service also added a planned caesarean service, and midwife-led birth numbers nearly halved.
• RNSurvey2016Cross-cultural validation of the parent-patient activation measure in low income Spanish- and English-speaking parents.Patient education and counselingIn low-income parents of young children, the Parent-Patient Activation Measure gave consistent scores, but it did not capture the same ideas as the adult version. Spanish-speaking parents scored lower than English-speaking parents, so compare groups carefully.
• RNCohort2016Detecting Delirium Superimposed on Dementia: Evaluation of the Diagnostic Performance of the Richmond Agitation and Sedation Scale.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationIn older patients with dementia, any abnormal RASS/m-RASS score was often right when positive but missed some cases; a score above +1 or below -1 was more often right when positive but missed more.
• RNCohort2016When chronic conditions become emergencies - a report from regional Queensland.The Australian journal of rural healthChronic conditions and injuries were common reasons for emergency presentations, and Indigenous people presented younger, more urgently and more often than their share of the local population.
• RNCohort2016Perceived health competence predicts health behavior and health-related quality of life in patients with cardiovascular disease.Patient education and counselingIn cardiovascular patients, higher perceived health competence was associated with healthier behaviors and better quality of life at admission and after discharge. Low scores were associated with lower quality of life after discharge.
• RNCohort2017The Relationship Between Infant Feeding Outcomes and Maternal Emotional Well-being Among Mothers of Late Preterm and Term Infants: A Secondary, Exploratory Analysis.Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal NursesMothers of late preterm infants had lower exclusive breastfeeding rates in hospital and higher anxiety and depression than term mothers. Among late preterm dyads, using formula was linked to more distress, but this was an association, not proof that formula causes distress.
• RNOther2017Cultural challenges to engaging patients in shared decision making.Patient education and counselingThis essay argues that cultural background shapes how patients engage in cancer decisions. It notes minority patients often report lower satisfaction and higher regret, and may prefer clinicians to make the choice. It recommends tailoring communication and involving family, but offers no tested interventions.
• RNQualitative2017A framework for improving early detection of breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: A qualitative study of help-seeking behaviors among Malawian women.Patient education and counselingMalawian women delayed breast cancer care because lumps were not painful, were blamed on menopause or pregnancy, and transport, referrals, and misdiagnosis stalled diagnosis. Low awareness was common.
• RNQualitative2017Women's experiences with HIV-related stigma from health care providers in Lima, Peru: "I would rather die than go back for care".Health care for women internationalHIV-positive women in Lima said stigma from doctors and nurses, especially during childbirth and aftercare, discouraged them from seeking care. Some described isolation, harsh disclosure, and fear of being marked.
• PTCohort2016Transition Between the Timed up and Go Turn to Sit Subtasks: Is Timing Everything?Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationA longer pause after turning before sitting, or a longer overlap where sitting starts before turning finishes, was linked to poorer motor and cognitive function and more disability in 1,055 older adults.
• RNPilot2016Outcomes of a Pilot Intervention Study for Young Adults at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Based on Their Family History.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingIn 15 young adults with family heart disease history, a two-session verified family history, lab results, risk information, and counseling package increased knowledge. Perceived risk and intentions increased, but the authors said these changes were not clear enough after adjustment.
• RNMeta-Analysis2016Enroling and retaining human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients in their care: A metasynthesis of qualitative studies.International journal of nursing studiesPeople with HIV often delayed or dropped care because of denial, shame, stigma, provider disrespect, family rejection, work and money pressures, and clinic barriers. Extended counselling, active referral and case management were reported as helpful.
• RNSurvey2016Barriers to insulin treatment among Australian Torres Strait Islanders with poorly controlled diabetes.The Australian journal of rural healthTorres Strait Islander adults not taking insulin reported mostly negative perceptions: feeling like they had failed, worrying others would see them as sicker, and embarrassment about injections.
• RNNarrative Review2016Role of Gabapentin in Managing Mucositis Pain in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy to the Head and Neck.Clinical journal of oncology nursingRetrospective reports describe gabapentin for oral mucositis pain during head and neck radiation. Some patients did not require additional narcotics, and PEG tube use was reported to begin later and end earlier. Patients also had surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. This is not proof.
• RNSurvey2016Early Lactation and Infant Feeding Practices Differ by Maternal Gestational Diabetes History.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant AssociationBreastfeeding duration was similar overall, but women with gestational diabetes started pumping sooner and gave formula earlier. Feeding at the breast was shorter only before other factors were considered. These mothers may need teaching about both feeding and pumping.
• RNOther2016Sexual identity development: relationship with lifetime suicidal ideation in sexual minority women.Journal of clinical nursingAdult sexual minority women who first wondered about their sexual identity in adolescence were more likely to report lifetime suicidal ideation. First deciding or disclosing showed no difference. Higher parental support was linked to less ideation, and childhood sexual abuse to more.
• RNCohort2016Biopsychosocial predictors of coping strategies of patients postmyocardial infarction.International journal of nursing practiceAfter heart attack, patients with less available support and less satisfaction with support had lower coping scores. Nurses assessing patients before discharge should ask about the size and quality of the support network, not just whether someone lives with a spouse.
• RNNarrative Review2016Pain Assessment in Noncommunicative Adult Palliative Care Patients.The Nursing clinics of North AmericaNurses have several behavioral pain scales for noncommunicative palliative adults, but most evidence comes from intensive care and does not show better pain relief. Pick a tool tested in your setting and use it as part of assessment.
• RNQualitative2016Understanding How Overweight and Obese Emerging Adults Make Lifestyle Choices.Journal of pediatric nursingOverweight and obese emerging adults said they chose unhealthy habits because they felt healthy, faced family and cultural pressures, misunderstood activity and food needs, and traded time for school or money. They said change meant disrupting their balance and needing help weighing costs and benefits.
• RNSurvey2016Racial/ethnic differences in unmet needs for mental health and substance use treatment in a community-based sample of sexual minority women.Journal of clinical nursingAmong 700 sexual minority women, 39.2% with lifetime depression and 57.2% with lifetime alcohol dependence had never sought treatment. Latina women had the most unmet mental health need. Lesbian and bisexual women did not differ.
• RNSystematic Review2016The Association Between Patient-Reported and Objective Oral Anticancer Medication Adherence Measures: A Systematic Review
.Oncology nursing forumIn adults taking oral anticancer medications, patient-reported adherence was higher than objective measures in studies that compared them directly. Self-report may overestimate true adherence when used alone.
• RNOther2016The Relationship between Pain, Disability, and Sex in African Americans.Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management NursesModerate to extreme pain was linked with difficulty in everyday activities such as eating, bathing, and walking in older African Americans. The link was seen in both women and men.
• RNQualitative2016Cancer Journey for American Indians and Alaska Natives in the Pacific Northwest
.Oncology nursing forumAmerican Indian and Alaska Native patients and family caregivers in Pacific Northwest communities described cancer care as slowed by fragmented systems, poor communication, pain-control delays, and money or transport problems. They named advocacy, spirituality, and family presence as supports.
• RNCohort2017Tobacco Smoke Exposure-Related Illnesses Among Pediatric Emergency Department Patients.Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & PractitionersNearly a quarter of pediatric emergency patients had diagnoses linked to tobacco smoke exposure. Younger children, those of lower socioeconomic status, and patients with low-acuity complaints were at highest risk. Emergency settings are a key opportunity for caregiver cessation support.
• RNQualitative2017Patient and family member perspectives on searching for cancer clinical trials: A qualitative interview study.Patient education and counselingAt diagnosis, one-third of ovarian cancer patients first heard of trials when offered treatment; many deferred searching to providers. Families rarely searched alone, and participants wanted clearer expectations about who would look for trials.
• RNOther2017Reliability and Validity of the Resistiveness to Care Scale Among Cognitively Impaired Older Adults.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationMost nursing home residents with moderate to severe dementia showed no resistiveness to care during a five-minute observation. Saying no was the most common behavior. The scale worked, but many low scores could not be separated.
• RNSystematic Review2017The Nature of Family Engagement in Interventions for Children With Chronic Conditions.Western journal of nursing researchAcross 70 randomized family-focused interventions, most (79%) were psychoeducational and 76% targeted parents' regimen-management capacity; only 21% addressed family relationships. This described engagement, not whether it improved child health.
• RNOther2017Profiling Patient Characteristics Associated With the Intensity of Nurse Care Coordination.Western journal of nursing researchOlder adults receiving nurse home care coordination varied widely in contact time. Medication complexity, hospitalization, lower cognition and lower mental or physical health were associated with groups needing more nurse hours per quarter.
• RNOther2016A pressure ulcer and fall rate quality composite index for acute care units: A measure development study.International journal of nursing studiesThe unit-level composite score starts at 100 and subtracts one point for each percent of patients with hospital-acquired pressure ulcers and one point for each fall per 1000 patient days. Higher scores mean fewer pressure ulcers and falls combined.
• RNOther2016Aligning critical care interventions with patient goals: A modified Delphi study.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careEight non-emergent ICU interventions should not be offered unless they help a patient's goal. The agreed list includes tracheotomy, dialysis, feeding tubes, and a suprapubic urinary catheter. Use them as cues to check goals before proceeding.
• RNRCT2016Evaluating Mailed Motivational, Individually Tailored Postcard Boosters for Promoting Girls' Postintervention Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity.Nursing researchMailed tailored postcards after a school activity programme did not keep girls' moderate-to-vigorous activity higher at 9 months. Girls liked the postcards, but measured activity decreased from baseline to 9 months.
• RNQualitative2016How African American Adolescents Manage Depression: Being With Others.Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses AssociationAfrican American adolescents described managing depression through five relationship patterns: hiding feelings, lashing out, seeking help, joining activities, or receiving outreach. These interactions sometimes worsened distress but often provided support or distraction, highlighting the need for clinicians to assess social engagement changes rather than relying solely on verbal disclosure.