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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• RNSurvey2021'The Woman Gives': Exploring gender and relationship factors in HIV advance care planning among African American caregivers.Journal of clinical nursingOnly 41% of African American caregivers of people living with HIV had discussed advance care planning. Sibling caregivers, less mutual support, and women familiar with advance care planning terms were linked to fewer discussions.
• RNOther2021Maintaining Maternal-Newborn Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Nursing for women's healthAfter a maternity hospital created a dedicated COVID-19 unit, screened visitors, and used PPE, no newborns tested positive from March to December 2020. Satisfaction scores reached 84.7% and 88.4%.
• PTRNQualitativePain Quality Among Hospitalized Postcraniotomy Brain Tumor Patients.Clinical nurse specialist CNSHospitalized post-craniotomy patients described pain as pressure, soreness, stabbing, throbbing, jarring, or itching. Asking what the pain feels like may reveal bothersome qualities, such as itching, that intensity scores alone can miss.
• RNQualitative2021Becoming a mother in the 'new' social world in Australia during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.MidwiferyAustralian women described becoming a mother during first-wave restrictions as isolating because they attended care appointments alone, support people were limited, and information was unclear. Some used online groups and self-advocacy, but these are experiences, not tested services.
• PTNarrative Review2021Traditional Chinese exercise potential role as prevention and adjuvant therapy in patients with COVID-19.Complementary therapies in clinical practiceThis review proposes traditional Chinese exercise as a possible prevention or adjuvant therapy for healthy people, mild or moderate cases, and convalescence. It admits there is less direct medical evidence for preventing or treating COVID-19.
• RNSurvey2021Descriptive survey of women's childbirth experiences in two state hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal.CurationisPostpartum women rated midwife care highly, but felt least able to choose movement, position or pain relief. Most experienced labour pain; many reported fear, poor privacy and sanitation. Maternity teams should focus on communication, privacy and cleanliness.
• RNSurvey2021Family Members' Knowledge and Attitude Toward Life-Sustaining Treatment Decisions for Patients in the Intensive Care Unit.Journal of hospice and palliative nursing : JHPN : the official journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses AssociationFamily members of ICU patients knew little about legal rules for stopping life support but supported patient self-determination. Nurses were seen primarily as educators. Better knowledge was linked to more positive attitudes toward withholding treatment.
• RNCohort2021Breastfeeding in the first six months of life for babies seen by Lactation Consulting.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAmong 158 pairs followed to 180 days, only 12.7% of babies were still exclusively breastfed. Pacifier use, trouble breastfeeding after discharge, getting help for trouble, maternal age 35 or more, and smoking in pregnancy were linked with earlier stopping exclusive breastfeeding.
• RNSystematic Review2021A systematic review of human papillomavirus vaccination among US adolescents.Research in nursing & healthProvider recommendation was the clearest facilitator of HPV vaccine initiation and completion among US adolescents. Cancer prevention framing and schedule discussion were associated with higher completion.
• RNRCT2021Religious Involvement, Depressive Symptoms, and Burden in Caregivers of Terminally Ill Patients.Journal of hospice and palliative nursing : JHPN : the official journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses AssociationNearly half of caregivers of patients with ALS or advanced gastrointestinal cancer had a positive depression screen. Negative religious coping was linked with depression; positive religious coping was not.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2021Exploring a Nursing Home-Specific, Interdisciplinary, Function-Focused, Communicative Framework Based on Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation.The journal of nursing research : JNRNursing home staff described SBAR communication as a way to share subtle functional changes, such as walking difficulties or eating problems. Nurses acted as the central hub, receiving most referrals to assess medical needs before directing care to therapists or support staff.
• RNNarrative Review2021The incidence of pleural effusion in COVID-19 pneumonia: State-of-the-art review.Heart & lung : the journal of critical carePleural effusion was reported in 7.3% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients across 47 observational studies. It was usually unilateral, appeared later in illness, and was more frequent in critically ill or MIS patients, but causes and outcomes remain unclear.
• RNCohort2021Hospital Magnet Status Associates With Inpatient Safety in Parkinson Disease.The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience NursesParkinson inpatients in Magnet-designated hospitals were less likely to have unexpected death, pressure ulcers, or any tracked safety event. They were more likely to have post-operative bleeding, so the designation is not uniformly safer.
• PTRNSurvey2021Association of fear of falling with frailty in community-dwelling older adults: A cross-sectional study.Nursing & health sciencesAmong 158 independent Chinese older adults, 81% feared falling and 60.1% were frail. Fear of falling was linked to being 7.2 times more likely to be frail after adjustment.
• RNSystematic Review2021The use of antimicrobial-impregnated fabrics in health services: an integrative review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAntimicrobial fabrics showed mixed results. Patient linens and clothing reduced microbial load and infection indicators, but worker uniforms did not, and the evidence cannot separate fabrics from other controls.
• RNOther2021Sedentary Behavior in Older Adults With Preclinical Cognitive Impairment With and Without Chronic Kidney Disease.Journal of gerontological nursingOlder adults with CKD and subjective cognitive decline were not significantly more sedentary than matched older adults without CKD. The without-CKD and CKD groups averaged 654.17 and 707.64 minutes of sedentary time per day.
• RNSurvey2021The Frequency and Perceived Effectiveness of Pain Self-Management Strategies Used by Individuals With Migraine.The journal of nursing research : JNROver-the-counter medications were used by 51% and rated most effective (70% mean relief), while 14% found all strategies ineffective. Many patients combine Western, traditional, and folk approaches, so ask about all treatments.
• RNSurveyInfluencing Factors of Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Fatigue: A Path Analysis Model.Nursing researchAmong adults with IBD, 56% reported fatigue bad enough to be clinically significant. In the model, worse social role satisfaction, sleep disturbance, pain interference, higher disease activity and age under 60 were linked to higher fatigue.
• RNRCTEffectiveness of Buffered Lidocaine for Local Anesthesia During Liver Biopsy.Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and AssociatesPatients who received buffered lidocaine for liver biopsy reported less pain after injection than patients who received lidocaine plus sterile water. Anxiety did not differ between groups.
• RNRCTSelf-Efficacy, Outcome Expectations, Group Social Support, and Adherence to Physical Activity in African American Women.Nursing researchAverage confidence to overcome barriers fell from 72.84% at 6 weeks to 68.17% at 24 weeks in African American women in a 48-week activity program. Change in confidence was linked to device steps, and perceived benefits were linked to self-reported activity.
• RNCase ReportEvidence Collection and Analysis for Touch Deoxyribonucleic Acid in Groping and Sexual Assault Cases.Journal of forensic nursingForensic nurses successfully identified a stranger assailant in a groping assault by collecting touch DNA swabs from the victim's body and clothing after oral evidence was compromised. Subsequent cases showed 21% of touch-contact-only kits yielded probative DNA profiles.
• RNQualitative2021Perceived Supportive Paradox After Diagnosing Human Papillomavirus: A Qualitative Content Analysis.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyPeople diagnosed with HPV described receiving support and lack of support at the same time. They said reassuring information from providers eased fear, while stigma, blame, or mixed messages from providers and family increased anxiety.
• RNQualitative2021The Role of the Patients' Companion in the Transitional Care from the Open Heart Surgery ICU to the Cardiac Surgery Ward: A Qualitative Content Analysis.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyPatients and nurses described companions as helping cardiac surgery patients through transfer by giving emotional support, meeting basic needs, reporting warning signs and bridging language gaps, but nurses also said they could interfere with care or create tension.
• RNQualitative2021Follow-up care for premature children: the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemMothers of premature children reported suspended follow-up care and lack of contact from health services during the pandemic. They managed fever and respiratory symptoms at home, often relying on screen time for stimulation. Some children missed influenza vaccinations.
• PTOTRNSurvey2021Health Promoting Behaviors, Health Needs and Associated Factors among Older Adults in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyJordanian older adults scored low on exercise and nutrition but high on self-actualization. Those with chronic diseases, lower income, or who were unmarried had poorer health behaviors. Married and higher-income participants engaged more in physical activity and healthy eating.
• OTRNSystematic Review2021Tai Chi Interventions Promoting Social Support and Interaction Among Older Adults: A Systematic Review.Research in gerontological nursingGroup tai chi showed mixed social support results: four studies with social additions such as mentors, music, peer practice, or small-group attention and four without reported improvement, while two did not. Evidence was low.
• RNRCT2021Effectiveness of Theory-Based Health Information Technology Interventions on Coronary Artery Disease Self-Management Behavior: A Clinical Randomized Waitlist-Controlled Trial.Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of NursingIn 60 patients with coronary artery disease, a 3-month home blood pressure monitoring and telephone education program lowered systolic blood pressure and improved self-management and quality of life over usual care.
• RNSurvey2021Effect of parental mutuality on the quality of life of mothers of children with special health needs.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemMothers of children with special health needs who felt their partner shared care decisions reported less pain, emotional and social interference in daily life. Vitality was not related. This is not proof that mutuality caused better quality of life.
• RNOther2021The cost of living with cancer during the second wave of COVID-19: A mixed methods study of Danish cancer patients' perspectives.European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing SocietyCancer patients described pandemic isolation and changes to care as negative, but most reported mild distress and high resilience. Family support mattered most during consultations, hospitalization and surgery.
• RNCohort2021Coronavirus Disease 2019 in French Residential Care Facilities: A Nationwide Study.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationDuring France's first wave, residential care facilities had far fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths per 100 beds than nursing homes: 1.10 vs 9.97 cases and 0.07 vs 1.29 deaths. This does not prove why.
• RNRCT2021Effects of Nursing Education Using Films on Perception of Nursing, Satisfaction With Major, and Professional Nursing Values.The journal of nursing research : JNRSecond-year nursing students who watched full films and discussed them showed significantly improved perceptions of nursing, satisfaction with their major, and professional values compared to controls. This suggests film-based education can help shape professional identity before clinical practice begins.
• PTRNQualitative2021The Experiences of Women who Live with Pelvic Floor Disorders: A Qualitative Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyWomen with pelvic floor disorders described accepting and tolerating symptoms by hiding them, reducing social and religious activities, managing painful sex, changing diet, timing diuretic pills, and seeking family support.
• RNSurveyPredictors of Participation in Clinical Research.Nursing researchMost adults had favorable attitudes toward research, and trust was more consistently linked to positive views than education. Small racial groups and the survey design limit firm conclusions.
• RNSurveyModerating Effect of Posttraumatic Growth on the Relationship Between Social Support and Quality of Life in Colorectal Cancer Patients With Ostomies.Cancer nursingIn colorectal cancer patients with ostomies, social support was linked to better psychological and social quality of life mainly when posttraumatic growth was low. Patients with high posttraumatic growth showed weaker links or no clear link.
• RNSurveyFactors Associated With Quality of Life Among People Living With a Stoma in Nonmetropolitan Areas.Nursing researchStoma patients in regional Australia scored 6.8 out of 10 on quality of life. Working, older age, sexual activity, and no clothing change were associated with better scores; depression and stoma placement issues with worse.
• RNOtherMeasuring Race Among Latinos to Address Racism, Discrimination, and HIV Health Inequities: Comparing Self-Reported Race and Fitzpatrick Skin Phototype.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACAmong 24 Latino men with HIV, 15 who checked 'White' reported skin colors from pale to olive, and 8 checked 'Other' or multiple races. Race boxes alone may miss skin color and discrimination.
• RNRCT2021Untangling interactivity's effects: The role of cognitive absorption, perceived visual informativeness, and cancer information overload.Patient education and counselingThe tailored aid did not reduce cancer information overload or directly improve trial attitudes, knowledge, or intentions, though it made trial information feel more visually helpful and engaging.
• RNSurvey2021The psychological and social impacts on personal stress for residents quarantined for COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia.Archives of psychiatric nursingQuarantined residents in Saudi Arabia reported high distress. 40.5% had anxiety, 57.5% had depression, and 55.5% had stress. Younger age, low life satisfaction, and difficulty expressing emotions were linked to more anxiety, depression, or stress.
• OTSLPRNSystematic Review2021Telemedicine and Dementia Care: A Systematic Review of Barriers and Facilitators.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationVideo dementia care was feasible and often acceptable, but home use relied on care partners, staff, and equipment; hearing and vision problems were common barriers, and no included study adapted technology for them.
• PTRCT2021The effectiveness of social media and in-person interventions for low back pain conditions in nursing personnel (SMILE).Nursing openErgonomic and exercise education reduced pain and disability in nurses with work-related low back pain versus no education at 3 months. Social-media delivery gave greater 6-month pain and disability benefit than in-person sessions, but reminders and content were not separated.
• RNSurvey2021Correlations of social isolation and anxiety and depression symptoms among patients with breast cancer of Heilongjiang province in China: The mediating role of social support.Nursing openIn breast cancer patients, higher social isolation was linked to higher anxiety and depression scores, while higher social support was linked to lower scores. The study cannot show that support improves symptoms.
• RNRCT2021The Effect of Peer Support with Telecommunication on Subjective Well-being in Colorectal Patients: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyTrained peer support by telephone and virtual social networks raised subjective well-being in colorectal cancer patients after one month, compared with routine care. Scores rose from 27.8 to 49.16 on a 14-70 scale, while routine-care patients stayed near baseline.
• RNQualitative2021Information Needs of Pregnant Women in the COVID-19 Pandemic from Experts' Point of View: A Qualitative Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyExperts identified four key information needs for pregnant women during the pandemic: self-care skills, risk perception, awareness of threats to the baby, and knowledge of available health services. They emphasized tailoring messages to literacy levels and using reliable university sources to counter social media misinformation.
• RNSystematic Review2021COVID-19 related pressure injuries in patients and personnel: A systematic review.Journal of tissue viabilityCOVID-19 pressure injuries clustered on staff faces from masks and on prone patients' faces and chest. The review suggests barrier dressings, shorter PPE wear, and frequent repositioning, but evidence is mostly observational.
• RNOther2021Development of a patient-reported outcome tool for assessing symptom burden during perioperative care in liver surgery: The MDASI-PeriOp-Hep.European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing SocietyA short symptom checklist for liver surgery patients captured fatigue, bloating, cramping, constipation and incision tightness, and severe symptoms improved after discharge. It is quick and acceptable, but not yet tested for changing care.
• RNCase Report2021Caring for an Unconscious Transgender Patient at the End of Life: Ethical Considerations and Implications.Journal of hospice and palliative nursing : JHPN : the official journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses AssociationA nurse cared for an unconscious trans woman whose mother, the legal next of kin, barred her friends and used male pronouns. The team followed the law but missed chances to learn the patient's wishes or support her chosen family, leaving nurses in moral distress.
• RNOther2021A National Profile of Children Receiving Pediatric Concurrent Hospice Care, 2011 to 2013.Journal of hospice and palliative nursing : JHPN : the official journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses AssociationChildren receiving concurrent hospice care were medically complex and moved often between settings: they averaged 20 hospice discharges and re-enrollments, and a third had only a one-day hospice stay. Nurses should expect frequent care transitions and coordination.
• OTRNQualitative2021Community-dwelling older adults who are low-income and disabled weathering financial challenges.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Low-income disabled older adults described financial strain as a constant balancing act. They tracked bills, cut basics, and coped largely by themselves while reporting depression, fear, headaches, high blood pressure, and sleep problems. Safety-net systems were not always helpful.
• RNOther2021Enhancing Dementia Education and Cognitive Screening in A Haitian Population: A Faith-based Approach.Journal of community health nursingKnowledge scores in a Haitian church dementia program were 18.5 before and 23.1 after on a 32-item test. Only six participants sought memory screening, but all six completed referral evaluations.
• RNCohort2021Factors That Influence Nurse Staffing Levels in Acute Care Hospital Settings.Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of NursingNurse staffing levels in acute care hospitals are driven by hospital type, shift, and season, not by how sick or dependent the patients are. Evening and night shifts had significantly higher patient loads than morning shifts.