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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• PTOTRNRCT2020Visual feedback therapy for restoration of upper limb function of stroke patients.International journal of nursing sciencesStroke patients who added visual feedback therapy to conventional stroke care and rehabilitation had better upper limb movement and daily independence after 8 weeks, and the advantage remained at 2 months in the 17 followed patients.
• RNSystematic Review2020Knowledge, attitudes and practices of grandmothers related to breastfeeding: a meta-synthesis.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemGrandmothers often shaped breastfeeding both ways. They supported mothers with advice, household help and positive beliefs about breast milk, but also encouraged early water, porridge or tea, discarding colostrum and using harmful breast care.
• RNSurvey2020The Correlation between Spiritual Health and Maternal-Fetal Attachment Behaviors in Pregnant Women Referring to the Health Centers in Qazvin, Iran.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyPregnant women who reported higher spiritual health also reported stronger attachment to their fetus. The link was weak, and this study cannot show that spirituality caused better bonding.
• RNSurvey2020Knowledge about the intrauterine device and interest in using it among women users of primary care services.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemOnly 7.2% of Brazilian women answered all six IUD knowledge questions correctly. Higher knowledge was linked to more interest in using an IUD, so counselling may need to address myths.
• RNSystematic Review2020A systematic review of illness representation clusters in chronic conditions.Research in nursing & healthPatients with chronic illness clustered into positive and negative illness perception profiles. Fewer perceived consequences, fewer symptoms, and less negative emotion consistently tracked better health outcomes.
• RNPilot2020Effectiveness of a Spousal Support Program in Improving the Quality of Life of Male Patients Undergoing Infertility Treatment: A Pilot Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyIn 31 men undergoing infertility treatment, total fertility quality of life did not significantly change after a 4-week spousal support program. Emotional and relational sub-scale scores rose.
• RNSystematic Review2020Couples coping in the community after the stroke of a spouse: A scoping review.Nursing openStroke survivors and spouses coping at home reported stress, depression, role conflict and strained relationships, with caregivers often feeling lost and unsupported.
• RNCohort2020Associations Between Influencing Factors, Perceived Symptom Burden, and Perceived Overall Function Among Adults Living With HIV.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACSevere pain and depression were the strongest predictors of reduced overall function in adults living with HIV. Low social support and temporary housing also predicted higher symptom burden, while social isolation was linked to greater tiredness and anxiety.
• RNCohort2020Risk factors for death of trauma patients admitted to an Intensive Care Unit.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAmong 417 adults admitted to one ICU after trauma, 28.2% died. Older age, comorbidities, severe injury, circulatory complications, vasoactive drugs, ventilation and renal dysfunction were associated with death.
• RNPilot2020Pilot Feasibility Study Examining Pupillary Response During Driving Simulation as a Measure of Cognitive Load in Breast Cancer Survivors.Oncology nursing forumPupil response did not differ between breast cancer survivors and controls during driving simulation, even with added cognitive load, though the simulation was feasible and caused no simulator sickness.
• RNSurvey2020Chinese family care patterns of childhood rheumatic diseases: A cluster analysis.International journal of nursing sciencesFour family care patterns emerged among 398 caregivers of children with rheumatic diseases. Lower family income and rural living were linked to the chaotic, high-effort pattern.
• RNOther2020A scoring system for predicting the risk of breast cancer-related lymphedema.International journal of nursing sciencesA simple score using surgery type, early arm swelling, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, radiotherapy and sudden heavy lifting predicted higher risk of breast cancer-related arm lymphedema. It is not proven to improve patient care.
• RNOther2020Effectiveness of mindfulness based cognitive therapy on weight loss, improvement of hypertension and attentional bias to eating cues in overweight people.International journal of nursing sciencesOverweight women who received mindfulness-based cognitive therapy plus a reduced-calorie diet lost more weight and had lower blood pressure and less attention to food cues than diet alone or no treatment. Diet alone also reduced weight.
• RNSurvey2020Health-related quality of life in patients with heart failure eligible for treatment with sacubitril-valsartan.Nursing openAmong 59 patients with severe heart failure eligible for sacubitril-valsartan, overall quality of life did not differ by age. Older patients reported lower confidence in self-care and more physical limitation, and worse heart failure class was associated with lower quality of life.
• RNPilot2020A Feasibility Study for Teaching Older Kidney Transplant Recipients How to Wear and Use an Activity Tracker to Promote Daily Physical Activity.Nephrology nursing journal : journal of the American Nephrology Nurses' AssociationOlder kidney transplant recipients successfully learned to use Fitbit trackers after a 1.5-hour teach-back session. Ninety-eight percent wore the device daily for four weeks, with syncing issues being the primary technical challenge.
• RNOther2020Relationship between Vitamin D levels and pain and disease activity in patients with newly diagnosed axial spondyloarthritis.International journal of nursing sciencesVitamin D levels were not linked to pain in newly diagnosed axial spondyloarthritis patients. Higher vitamin D levels went with higher ESR, CRP and spine function scores, but this disappeared when female patients were excluded.
• PTOTRCT2020Effects of Ving Tsun sticking-hand training on upper-limb sensorimotor performance in community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults: A randomized controlled trial.International journal of nursing sciencesThree months of Ving Tsun sticking-hand training did not improve elbow-joint position sense or maximum upper-limb strength in community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults. It did reduce the time shoulder flexors took to reach maximum force.
• RNSurvey2020Patient experience of communication consistency amongst staff is related to nurse-physician teamwork in hospitals.Nursing openPatients were less likely to say staff gave them conflicting information when more nurses reported good teamwork with doctors. The link is at hospital level, so it does not prove one ward's teamwork caused consistent communication.
• RNOther2020The relationship between cognitive function and having diabetes in patients treated with hemodialysis.International journal of nursing sciencesAmong 203 maintenance hemodialysis patients, diabetes was linked to more cognitive impairment and lower scores on a 30-point cognitive screen, especially naming and language. After adjustment, it did not independently predict global cognitive impairment.
• RNSurvey2020Bullying and Peer Victimization of Minority Youth: Intersections of Sexual Identity and Race/Ethnicity.The Journal of school healthSexual minority youth reported higher odds of all forms of bullying and peer victimization compared to heterosexual peers. Bisexual girls showed consistently higher risk across all bullying types within their racial groups, while sexual minority boys faced elevated risks regardless of race.
• RNOther2020Women's coping strategies during the first three months of adjuvant endocrine therapy for breast cancer.Nursing openSleeping difficulties were the most common stressful problem for women starting breast cancer endocrine therapy. Accepting the problem was the most used coping strategy, while anxiety and irritation were often managed by thinking about something else.
• OTRNRCT2020One Year of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Adherence Improves Cognition in Older Adults With Mild Apnea and Mild Cognitive Impairment.Nursing researchMemory did not show a significant improvement, but in 17 older adults with mild sleep apnea and mild cognitive impairment, those who used CPAP at least 4 hours nightly with adherence support showed better processing speed than those who used it less.
• RNOther2020Comparative Evaluation of Parental Stress Experiences Up to 2 to 3 Years After Preterm and Term Birth.Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal NursesParents of preterm children described intense stress around birth, neonatal intensive care, discharge, and early months. Two to three years later, their overall parenting stress was similar to parents of full-term children, though mothers reported more stress in their own parental role than fathers.
• RNRCT2020Decreasing Delirium Through Music: A Randomized Pilot Trial.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesPersonalized and standardized music were feasible and acceptable for mechanically ventilated ICU patients, but delirium outcomes did not show a conclusive difference. Audiobooks were poorly accepted.
• PTOTRNRCT2020Effect of Delirium on Physical Function in Noncardiac Thoracic Surgery Patients.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesDelirium after major noncardiac thoracic surgery did not significantly change muscle strength scores. Patients with delirium had lower self-reported independence at discharge, but this was a secondary outcome in a small analysis.
• RNSurvey2020The relationship between cognitive perception of self-concept and coping styles in heart failure patients.Nursing openHospitalized heart failure patients who felt their self-concept was more threatened reported more emotion-focused or avoidant coping. Problem-focused coping was not linked to threat, and feeling challenged did not relate to coping.
• RNOther2020Promoting Infant Mental Health Through Evidence-Informed Interventions to Support Infant Feeding and the Transition to Parenthood: A Clinical Practice Example.The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieresPeel parents described new parenthood as stressful, isolated and confusing about infant feeding. Public health nurses used local data to build hospital, clinic, home, peer and online infant feeding supports, but no outcomes were tested.
• RNQualitative2020"Hopes and wishes": Goals of high-need, high-cost older patients and their caregivers.Patient education and counselingOlder high-need patients and caregivers named hopes and wishes, not goals: pain relief, autonomy, less treatment burden, meaningful activity, relationships, legacy, and financial or housing security.
• RNSystematic Review2020A systematic review of interventions for family caregivers who care for patients with advanced cancer at home.Patient education and counselingHome-based support for family caregivers of advanced cancer patients improved distress, burden, and caregiving competence. However, results varied by outcome, attrition was high, and no single intervention type was proven superior to others.
• OTRNSystematic Review2020Impact of congenital heart disease on siblings: A review.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityParents and siblings report that healthy siblings of children with congenital heart disease can feel neglected, jealous, and worried, with changes in school, social life, and family routines. The evidence is old and often parent-reported.
• RNOther2020Effectiveness of Milieu Therapy in reducing conflicts and containment rates among schizophrenia patients.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaContainment measures did not show a difference, but patients also receiving nurse-led milieu therapy showed less aggression, self-harm and rule-breaking over 15 days than routine care alone.
• PTOTRNCohort2020Effects of Statins for Secondary Prevention on Functioning and Other Outcomes Among Nursing Home Residents.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationStarting statins after AMI in frail nursing home residents was associated with an average 16-day increase in survival time over one year. It was not associated with differences in functional decline or rehospitalization.
• RNOther2020Effect of an Interactive Training on Choosing Delivery Method among Primiparous Pregnant Women: An Interventional Study.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaAfter interactive pregnancy classes, 106 of 108 women preferred vaginal delivery, compared with 80 before, and knowledge scores rose from 13.2 to 19.4 on a 20-point scale.
• RNRCT2020Effect of an Oral Nutrition Supplement Containing Collagen Peptides on Stratum Corneum Hydration and Skin Elasticity in Hospitalized Older Adults: A Multicenter Open-label Randomized Controlled Study.Advances in skin & wound careHospitalized older adults taking a daily oral nutrition supplement containing collagen peptides, vitamins, and minerals for 8 weeks had higher forearm skin hydration and elasticity than controls. It did not test prevention of skin tears or pressure injuries.
• RNCohort2020The Impact of Music and Memory on Resident Level Outcomes in California Nursing Homes.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationOver time, antipsychotic, antianxiety and antidepressant use fell about 11%, 17% and 9% per quarter, and aggression, depression, pain and falls also declined. Cognition worsened, and no control group means personalized music cannot be credited.
• RNOther2020Using the Engaging Parents in Education for Discharge (ePED) iPad Application to Improve Parent Discharge Experience.Journal of pediatric nursingCare coordination ratings did not differ when a nurse used the ePED app during discharge. Parents rated discharge teaching slightly better: 9.59 versus 9.33 on a 10-point scale.
• RNSurvey2020Rural cancer survivors' health information needs post-treatment.Patient education and counselingRural breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer survivors two to five years post-diagnosis reported 4.0 information needs each, most often about side effects, health promotion, and tests, including fatigue. Ask which topics matter before giving standard materials.
• RNRCT2020Effects of Foot Massage on Severity of Fatigue and Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyFoot massage during hemodialysis lowered fatigue in men, especially with almond oil. Quality of life scores rose in massage groups, but did not beat control overall, so fatigue relief is the clearer signal.
• RNQualitative2020Social representations of female sex workers about their sexuality.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaMany female sex workers in Brazil described paid sex as unpleasant work and tied pleasure to money, while reserving sexual satisfaction for affectionate relationships.
• PTOTRNOther2020Sensory and cognitive functions, gait ability and functionality of older adults.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemIn older adults, slower gait, shorter steps and lower cadence were linked to more dependence in daily activities. Some sensory tests were not. Use gait and function scores as markers, not proof that treating them prevents dependency.
• RNNarrative Review2020Defining a "Good Death" in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesFor parents whose child is dying in a PICU, a good death meant compassionate staff communication, comfort care, time and privacy with their child, and emotional or spiritual support.
• RNOther2020Evaluating provider communication in pediatric chronic kidney disease care using a global coding system.Patient education and counselingIn 99 pediatric CKD visits, providers often greeted and built rapport well but rarely asked the young person's or caregiver's perspective or checked understanding. Adherence was not asked in 20% of visits, and providers earned higher communication ratings with female patients than male patients.
• RNQualitative2020Cultural beliefs and health-seeking practices: Rural Zambians' views on maternal-newborn care.MidwiferyRural Zambian mothers described hiding traditional newborn practices, such as herbs and fire rituals, while attending clinics. Health workers said poor privacy and fear of HIV testing deterred care. Most groups knew danger signs, breastfeeding and immunization.
• RNQualitative2020Recommendations for Systematizing Transplant Education Within a Care Delivery System for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 3 to 5.Progress in transplantation (Aliso Viejo, Calif.)CKD 3-5 patients wanted transplant education earlier, in Spanish for Spanish speakers, with family included and follow-up after classes. They feared donor risk, costs, and burden. This reports preferences and barriers, not tested outcomes.
• RNOther2020Sleep and Glycemia in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes.Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & PractitionersSleep variability, not just total sleep time, linked to higher mean glucose and stress in youth with Type 1 Diabetes. Those with more consistent sleep rhythms reported better self-management. Assessing sleep timing regularity may be more clinically useful than duration alone.
• RNNarrative Review2020Burden and Gender inequalities around Informal Care.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaInformal care is mostly provided by women, and the review says it is associated with worse health, less leisure, and work losses. It argues nurses should assess and support caregivers with a gender perspective.
• RNOther2020Play-Based Interventions Delivered by Child Life Specialists: Teachable Moments for Youth With Type 1 Diabetes.Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & PractitionersFamilies reported greater support (93%) and better lab experiences (88%) from a Child Life play program in pediatric diabetes care. This reports satisfaction and activities, not diabetes control outcomes.
• RNCohort2020The Association between Parents and Children Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines.Journal of pediatric nursingFor boys with elevated BMI, those whose parents met physical activity guidelines had 3.8 times greater odds of meeting guidelines themselves. No such association appeared for girls or in the total sample. Parents’ own activity levels may matter more for sons.
• RNQualitative2020Exploring an Innovative Care Model and Telemonitoring for the Management of Patients With Complex Chronic Needs: Qualitative Description Study.JMIR nursingPatients with multiple chronic conditions and their care teams described fragmented access, poor technology sharing, and unmet self-management needs. They wanted one-location teams centred on a nurse practitioner and telemonitoring alerts triaged by nurses.
• RNCohort2020Caregiver Strain and Heart Failure Patient Clinical Event Risk: An Extension of Previous Work.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingIn 92 heart failure dyads, patients whose caregivers reported high strain were less likely to have hospitalization, emergency visits, or death over 8 months. The finding was uncertain, so do not change care based on this.