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.

35,183 PAPERS · PAGE 71 OF 704 · NEWEST FIRST

• RNCohort2021Examining Use of Low-Dose Ketamine Infusions During the Postoperative Period: A Retrospective Study Comparing Opioid-Tolerant and Nonopioid-Tolerant Patients.AANA journalOpioid tolerance did not affect ketamine side-effect risk or dose needs. Hallucination-like effects occurred in 15.4% of patients, and older age raised risk.
• PTOTRNCohort2021Mobility and Self-Care are Associated With Discharge to Community After Home Health for People With Dementia.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationIn home health, people with dementia had lower successful discharge to community: 71% versus 81% without dementia. Greater dependence in mobility or self-care was the strongest observed risk factor.
• PTRNMeta-Analysis2021Effects of intradialytic resistance exercises on physical performance, nutrient intake and quality of life among haemodialysis people: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Nursing openDuring haemodialysis, supervised resistance exercise showed significant pooled physical performance effects, but protein intake, energy intake, and quality of life did not change significantly. It may be a low-cost addition to dialysis care.
• RNCohort2021The atherogenic index of plasma as a predictor of mortality in patients with COVID-19.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careIn 139 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, a higher first-day blood lipid ratio (AIP) was linked to death. The reported cut-off was 0.6285, but the study was small and retrospective, so it is not ready for routine use.
• RNCohort2021Development and validation of a laboratory risk score for the early prediction of COVID-19 severity and in-hospital mortality.Intensive & critical care nursingA seven-point admission lab score separated COVID-19 patients by risk. Higher scores were linked to severe disease and death, including 100% mortality at the highest level in the validation group.
• RNProtocol2021A study protocol for a feasibility trial of telephone-delivered Adherence Therapy for adults with type 2 diabetes.Nursing openThis protocol plans a feasibility trial of telephone-delivered adherence therapy for adults with type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia. It aims to test if the therapy is acceptable and if a full trial is possible. No patient results or efficacy data are reported.
• RNCohort2021Daytime Activity Is Associated With Discharge to Home in Older Adults Recovering From Critical Illness.Journal of gerontological nursingAmong 30 older adults recently transferred from ICU, daytime activity was 54.42 activity counts/min for those discharged home versus 33.26 activity counts/min for those discharged to a facility. Nighttime activity did not differ. This was observational, not causal.
• RNQualitative2021Sharing genetic test results with family members of BRCA, PALB2, CHEK2, and ATM carriers.Patient education and counselingWomen with breast cancer gene variants shared results to protect relatives, but hesitated when they feared relatives' reactions, could not explain the genetics, or thought relatives were too old or distant. Experiences were similar across genes.
• RNOther2021Developing a nursing diagnosis for the risk for malnutrition: a mixed-method study.Nursing openA proposed nursing diagnosis flags older inpatients at malnutrition risk through poor appetite, swallowing or denture problems, missed mealtime support, medications, and care dependency.
• PTRNMeta-Analysis2021Effects of high-intensity interval training in patients with coronary artery disease after percutaneous coronary intervention: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Nursing openSupervised high-intensity interval training after PCI did not change heart rate, LDL, or triglycerides, but it raised peak oxygen uptake and reduced late luminal loss in 6 small trials.
• RNSurvey2021Variations in health behaviors among pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic.MidwiferyIn 746 pregnant women, 41% reported diet unchanged and 42% improved, while 17% worsened; 56% remained active, 22% stopped, and 28% reported less sleep. Pregnancy complications and lost income were linked to worse diet, activity, and sleep.
• RNOther2021Clinical Characteristics and Reproduction Number of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Cases in Markazi Province in Iran.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyIn 2430 confirmed cases, cough, fever and dyspnea were most common, 206 were healthcare workers, and estimated spread in cities was near 1 by August.
• RNCohort2021Complex and prolonged hypercoagulability in coronavirus disease 2019 intensive care unit patients: A thromboelastographic study.Australian critical care : official journal of the Confederation of Australian Critical Care NursesIn 24 ICU patients with COVID-19, clot tests showed faster, stronger clot formation than in 20 healthy people. In 10 retested before discharge, clot strength did not normalise, despite no proven link to thrombotic events.
• RNOther2021A Comparative Study of the Effect of Peer-led and Lecture-based Education on Health Literacy in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyPeer-led education improved health literacy scores in MS patients more than lecture-based training. Patients taught by peers with similar experiences showed greater gains in understanding and managing their condition compared to those receiving standard lectures.
• RNCohort2021Signs, Symptoms, and Comorbidities Associated With Onset and Prognosis of COVID-19 in a Nursing Home.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationIn a nursing home outbreak, most residents showed objective signs like abnormal vitals or oxygen changes at onset. Hepatic disease, obesity, and CPAP use raised hospitalization risk, while oxygen changes predicted death. Typical symptoms alone missed cases.
• RNCohort2021The impact of nurse practitioner and physician assistant workforce supply on Medicaid-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations.Journal of the American Association of Nurse PractitionersIncreasing nurse practitioner and physician assistant supply per county was associated with fewer emergency visits and hospitalizations for Medicaid patients with chronic conditions. Physician supply alone showed no such benefit. One respiratory finding was opposite.
• RNSystematic Review2021Art making and expressive art therapy in adult health and nursing care: A scoping review.International journal of nursing sciencesArt activities were reported mostly in older adults across many care settings, but the evidence was too mixed to show they improve patient outcomes.
• RNCohort2021Family Function, Quality of Life, and Well-Being in Parents of Infants With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.Journal of family nursingParents of infants with complex congenital heart disease reported lower quality of life and well-being than healthy adults and parents of children with cancer. Family function was closer to norms, but 26% showed dysfunction.
• RNCohort2021Nontraditional Small House Nursing Homes Have Fewer COVID-19 Cases and Deaths.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationGreen House and small nursing homes had lower COVID-19 case, admission, and death rates than nearby traditional homes. The gap was largest among the highest-rate homes, but ownership and resident mix may explain part of it.
• OTOther2021Comparison of Behavioral Concerns Priorities among Iranian Adolescent Boys, Parents and Teachers: Reporting the Results of a Modified Delphi.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyIranian adolescent boys rated lack of planning and prioritization as their top concern; teachers rated controlling crisis highest; parents rated resilience highest. Wasting time at cyberspace was a top concern for students and parents.
• RNRCT2021The Effect of Home Visit Program Based on the Continued Kangaroo Mother Care on Maternal Resiliency and Development of Premature Infant: A Randomized Clinical Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyAfter discharge, mothers who continued kangaroo care at home and received nurse visits had higher resilience scores, and their preterm infants had higher development scores.
• RNSurvey2021The Factors Affecting the Level of Women's Awareness of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness in the Lake Zone, Tanzania: A Cross-sectional Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyAmong 737 pregnant and postnatal women in Tanzania, only 35.4% mentioned at least three birth-preparedness components, and only 40.0% could mention at least five danger signs, despite 97.8% having heard of birth preparedness.
• RNSystematic Review2021Integrative Review of Early Life Adversity and Cortisol Regulation in Pregnancy.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNPregnant women with early life adversity often had larger morning cortisol surges and blunted responses to momentary stress. Baseline and long-term cortisol links were mixed. They often appeared only with current stress, low socioeconomic status, or among Black women.
• RNRCT2021The Effect of Healthy Lifestyle Promotion Intervention on Quality of Life in Cyclic Mastalgia via Individual Counseling: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyWomen with cyclic breast pain who received four counseling sessions covering breast anatomy, diet, activity, stress and reassurance reported better total quality of life than controls one month later. Mental health scores did not show a clear between-group difference.
• RNQualitative2021Challenges Faced by Mothers Caring for Children with Leukaemia During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study.Journal of pediatric nursingMothers of children with leukaemia in Jordan said pandemic precautions worsened isolation, strained family life, and raised costs. Children refused masks because they felt different or uncomfortable. These themes are barriers for nurses supporting families.
• SLPRCT2021Effects of creative expression program on the event-related potential and task reaction time of elderly with mild cognitive impairment.International journal of nursing sciencesOlder adults with mild cognitive impairment who joined a 16-week creative storytelling group had faster brain-wave response times and button reaction times than controls. Brain-wave signal strength did not differ.
• RNSurvey2021Perceived Care Quality Among Women Receiving Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Care: Results From a 1-Week Postexamination Survey in a Large Multisite Prospective Study.Journal of emergency nursingMost women sexual assault patients strongly agreed that SANE nurses took their concerns seriously, showed compassion, explained the exam, and gave follow-up information. Ratings were high across demographics and pre-assault health status.
• OTSurvey2021Exploring Differences in Perceived Satisfaction, Resilience, and Achievement Between Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White Childhood Cancer Survivors.Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & PractitionersHispanic childhood cancer survivors reported lower resilience and achievement than non-Hispanic White survivors, while satisfaction did not differ. The study did not test causes or whether support improves these outcomes.
• RNSurvey2021Establishing information needs and research priorities in response to the Covid-19 pandemic in the local maternity setting.MidwiferyFifty-eight maternity workers and women ranked workforce wellbeing, women's mental health, birth choice, breastfeeding support, and women with protected characteristics as top research priorities. It does not test care.
• RNOtherHappiness in Pregnant African American Women: What Are the Biobehavioral Correlates?The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursingPregnant African American women with higher happiness reported lower stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. IL-8 showed weak links to these emotions; other cytokines did not. The study cannot show happiness caused better outcomes.
• RNQualitative"I'm Not the Only One With Depression": Women's Perceptions of In-Person Group Formats of Depressive Symptom Interventions.The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursingWomen with depressive symptoms, including pregnant and postpartum women, perceived in-person groups as safer and more motivating than home-based technology. Some still found group discussion hard.
• PTNarrative Review2021The orthopaedic experience of COVID-19: A literature review.Journal of perioperative practiceEarly orthopaedic care during COVID-19 shifted toward urgent cases: elective surgery was cancelled, screening and PPE expanded, outpatient work moved online, and waiting times lengthened.
• RNQualitative2021Patient experiences of alcohol specialist nurse interventions in a general hospital, and onwards care pathways.Journal of advanced nursingPatients after hospital alcohol detoxification described non-judgmental, straight-talking nurse care as helping them open up. Hospital follow-up appointments were valued, while community services were often felt unavailable or unhelpful.
• RNNarrative Review2021A practical approach to obesity prevention: Healthy home habits.Journal of the American Association of Nurse PractitionersThis review offers no new trial data but summarizes existing evidence on home habits. It suggests nurse practitioners assess family readiness and use behavior models to guide discussions on nutrition, activity, and stress, rather than prescribing specific interventions.
• RNQualitative2021Older Spousal Dyads and the Experience of Recovery in the Year After Traumatic Brain Injury.The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience NursesWives of older adults recovering from TBI described accepting lasting limitations, gratitude, fear of dependence, resentment over lost independence, and thin social support. They minimized their own caregiving strain, so family assessment may need to ask directly.
• RNPilot2021A feasibility study of an integrated couples-based supportive programme for Chinese couples living with colorectal cancer.Nursing openChinese couples affected by colorectal cancer rated a blended online and face-to-face support programme feasible and acceptable. Self-efficacy improved, but with no control group this cannot show the programme caused the change.
• RNNarrative Review2021COVID-19 Coagulopathy: Current knowledge and guidelines on anticoagulation.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careCurrent guidelines recommend prophylactic low-molecular-weight heparin for all hospitalized COVID-19 patients unless active bleeding, severe thrombocytopenia, or very low fibrinogen is present. Therapeutic anticoagulation without confirmed clots remains controversial and is not yet supported by randomized trials.
• RNQualitative2021Family members' lived experiences of non-compliance to psychiatric medication given to female adults living with depression.CurationisFamily members of women with depression who stopped taking medication reported aggression, substance use, and social isolation at home. They felt unsupported by relatives and healthcare systems, struggling with fear, exhaustion, and stigma while caring for their relatives.
• RNRCT2021Advance Care Planning-Complex and Working: Longitudinal Trajectory of Congruence in End-of-Life Treatment Preferences: An RCT.The American journal of hospice & palliative careAdvance care planning conversations with patients and their surrogates increased agreement on end-of-life treatment preferences over 18 months. Surrogates felt more prepared, though agreement declined over follow-up.
• PTRNQualitative2021"You have to fight to legitimize your existence all the time": The social context of depression in men with physical disabilities.Archives of psychiatric nursingMen with physical disabilities and depression described hiding depression to protect masculinity, resisting visible assistive devices, and feeling exhausted by stigma and financial insecurity. Clinicians should ask about these social pressures, not only symptoms.
• RNSurvey2021Infant temperament as a predictor of maternal attachment: A Jordanian study.Nursing openJordanian mothers reported higher attachment scores when they perceived their infants as easy rather than difficult. Planned pregnancy also predicted stronger attachment. Self-reported temperament alone does not confirm a clinical deficit in bonding.
• RNSystematic Review2021Depressive Symptoms in Comorbid Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Insomnia: An Integrative Review.Western journal of nursing researchPatients with obstructive sleep apnea who also had insomnia generally reported more depressive symptoms than those with sleep apnea alone. Adding sleep apnea to insomnia did not consistently worsen mood symptoms.
• RNQualitative2021A cross-case comparison of the trauma and orthopaedic hospital experiences of adults with intellectual disabilities using interpretative phenomenological analysis.Nursing openAdults with intellectual disabilities in trauma and orthopaedic wards reported staff speaking to carers instead of them, ignoring pain reports, and leaving them alone for long periods. Carers were essential for monitoring complications and explaining care.
• RNQualitative2021The illness experience for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A qualitative study.Journal of clinical nursingChinese patients with ALS felt their bodies frozen, feared death, and felt guilty for burdening family. They rebuilt meaning through family support, doing valued tasks, and living in the moment.
• RNSurvey2021Obesity Status on associations between cancer-related beliefs and health behaviors in cancer survivors: Implications for patient-clinician communication.Patient education and counselingIn 513 cancer survivors, cancer-risk beliefs mostly did not track health behaviors; greater confidence managing health was linked to less sitting. Among those with overweight or obesity, some beliefs were linked to activity and menu calorie choices.
• RNSurvey2021Beliefs, fear and awareness of women about breast cancer: Effects on mammography screening practices.Nursing openOnly 38.2% of Iranian women aged 40 and older had a mammogram in the last 24 months. Confidence, feeling at risk and motivation were linked with screening; barriers were linked with less screening. Fear, fatalism and awareness were not.
• RNOther2021Frequency and risk factors of pressure injuries in clinical settings of affiliated to Tabriz University of Medical Sciences.Nursing open19.5% of 200 hospital patients developed pressure injuries. Older age, immobility, low Braden scores, longer stay, higher weight, poor nutrition, moisture, friction and shear, and incontinence were linked to them.
• PTRNRCTSleep and Activity Patterns Are Altered During Early Critical Illness in Mechanically Ventilated Adults.Dimensions of critical care nursing : DCCNMechanically ventilated ICU adults spent 6.6 hours asleep at night, but daytime activity was only 66.5% of 24-hour activity and most hourly counts fell below resting thresholds. Nighttime movement and low daytime activity point to disrupted sleep-wake patterns.
• RNQualitative2021A model for psychiatric nurses to facilitate the mental health of women living with borderline personality disorder.CurationisWomen living with borderline personality disorder wanted psychiatric nurses to help them regain control and feel secure. This model describes building trust, mobilising resources, and supporting self-empowerment, but it has not been tested.
• RNOther2021Prone Positioning of Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019 Who Are Nonintubated in Hypoxic Respiratory Distress: Single-Site Retrospective Health Records Review.Journal of emergency nursingNurse-initiated prone positioning in awake, alert nonintubated ED patients with COVID-19 raised median SpO2 by 5%, from 90% to 96%. No control group, so benefit is not proven.