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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• RNNarrative ReviewA State of the Science on HIV Prevention Over 40 Years Among Black and Hispanic/Latinx Communities.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACSome culturally relevant, theory-based HIV prevention interventions reduced risk behaviors in Black and Hispanic/Latinx people, but racism, stigma and access barriers still limit testing and PrEP use.
• RNNarrative ReviewApplying a Nursing Perspective to Address the Challenges Experienced by Cisgender Women in the HIV Status Neutral Care Continuum: A Review of the Literature.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACMost HIV prevention programs for women ignore structural racism and exclude Black women from trials. Nurses are uniquely positioned to lead community-based interventions, but few current programs involve them. Clinicians should screen for medical mistrust and communication barriers, not just individual risk behaviors.
• RNCohortChallenges in the Triage Care of Low-Risk Laboring Patients: A Comparison of 2 Models of Practice.The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursingLow-risk nulliparous patients admitted to labor by midwives had fewer interventions and more vaginal births than those admitted by physicians, though all also received nursing care.
• RNNarrative Review2021Sleep and Metabolic Syndrome.The Nursing clinics of North AmericaAdults with metabolic syndrome often have sleep problems. Sleeping 7 to 7.5 hours showed the lowest risk, while insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea were associated with metabolic syndrome. Ask about snoring, daytime sleepiness and medications; evidence that treating sleep improves metabolic syndrome is limited.
• RNNarrative Review2021Review of Evidence-Based Methods for Successful Labor Induction.Journal of midwifery & women's healthMembrane sweeping, cervical balloons, misoprostol, and combined ripening methods are linked with more spontaneous labor or shorter induction, but induced labor often takes longer than spontaneous labor. Ripen the cervix before starting oxytocin.
• PTOTQualitative2021A qualitative investigation of activity measurement and change following a mind-body activity program for chronic pain.Complementary therapies in clinical practicePatients with chronic pain found the hip accelerometer mostly unobtrusive, but clothing, bathroom use, and forgetting could reduce wear. Some also changed activity when measured, so device weeks may not reflect usual habits.
• RNSurvey2021The Covid 19 outbreak: Maternal Mental Health and Associated Factors.MidwiferyDuring Turkey's early pandemic, pregnant women reported elevated anxiety and depression; job loss, poor finances, obstetric risk, and low support were linked to worse mental health. Screening and support may help, but causes were not tested.
• RNOther2021Maximizing Efficiency of Telemedicine in the Skilled Nursing Facility during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationIn a nursing home telemedicine project, troubleshooting time fell from 40% to 50% of rounds down to 0% after workflow changes. Use video for exams, telephone for longer talks, and prepare staff, equipment, and WiFi.
• RNSystematic Review2021The experience of individuals placed in quarantine: A systematic review, meta-summary, and meta-synthesis.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)Quarantined adults described fear, stigma and confusion, then relief at release but continued stigma. They wanted consistent information, contact with loved ones, and to be treated as people, not just risks.
• RNCohort2021Epidemiology of patient safety incidents in a long-term rehabilitative hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (April 2011 to March 2016).Curationis110 reported patient safety incidents occurred among 831 admissions at a long-term rehabilitation hospital. Pressure ulcers, falls, injury and infection were common; most were moderate, and patient factors were main contributors.
• RNSurvey2021Associations between risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and frailty among community-dwelling older adults in Lanzhou, China.International journal of nursing sciencesAmong 458 older adults in China, obesity was linked with prefrailty, and hypertension was linked with lower frailty. These are one-time associations, not proof that changing these factors reduces frailty.
• RNQualitativeThe Lived Experience of Pain and Depression Symptoms during Pregnancy.MCN. The American journal of maternal child nursingPregnant women described a cycle where untreated pain and sleep loss worsened depressive symptoms. They felt dismissed by providers and family, leading them to hide their distress. This stigma prevented them from seeking help, even when experiencing severe hopelessness.
• RNNarrative ReviewA Review of Recent HIV Prevention Interventions and Future Considerations for Nursing Science.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACHIV prevention interventions had mixed results. Some condom and abstinence programs worked, others did not. Nurse-led PrEP and HIV testing models are described, but evidence gaps remain, especially for underrepresented populations.
• RNRCTCharacterizing Health Literacy Among Spanish Language-Preferring Latinos Ages 50-75.Nursing research53% of 76 Spanish-preferring Latino patients aged 50-75 reported difficulty understanding written health information. Lower cancer worry, lower religious beliefs, and higher education were linked with better understanding or confidence with forms.
• RNOtherA Systems Approach to Front-End Redesign With Rapid Triage Implementation.Advanced emergency nursing journalStandardizing triage across six emergency departments significantly reduced door-to-triage and door-to-provider times for the whole system. However, results varied by site, with no improvement at one department and mixed outcomes at others.
• RNQualitative"Little Red Flags": Barriers to Accessing Health Care as a Sexual or Gender Minority Individual in the Rural Southern United States-A Qualitative Intersectional Approach.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACRural southern sexual and gender minority clients described avoiding care because of anticipated discrimination, Christian-centered providers, and racism. They relied on vetted community referrals and an affirming mobile clinic to access services.
• RNNarrative ReviewA Review of the State of HIV Nursing Science With Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity/Expression Peoples.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACNurses can safely manage HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) programs, but the evidence base lacks rigorous trials and mostly relies on expert opinion. Care requires avoiding heteronormative assumptions and using patient-preferred names.
• PTRNOther2021Household Physical Activity and Risk for Future Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.Journal of gerontological nursingMore gardening or yardwork was associated with less risk for future falls in older adults. Heavy outdoor work and meal preparation were not. This is an association, not proof gardening prevents falls.
• RNOther2021Physical Health Problems Among People With Severe Mental Illnesses: Race, Gender, and Implications for Practice.Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses AssociationAmong adults with severe mental illness, physical health risks varied by race and gender: Black men had more high blood pressure, Black women had more obesity, and White men had more diabetes risk. Monitor blood pressure, weight, and diabetes screening in this group.
• OTRNOther2021Self-care related to the performance of occupational roles in patients under antineoplastic chemotherapy treatment.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemPatients with more interference from chemotherapy symptoms in daily life had higher self-care scores. Valuing the role of friend and volunteer also predicted better self-care. Worker and domestic roles showed the greatest performance loss.
• OTRNSystematic Review2021Informal caregivers' quality of life and management strategies following the transformation of their cancer caregiving role: A qualitative systematic review.International journal of nursing sciencesInformal caregivers described losing sleep, income and social life while hiding their own needs, and they wanted short, practical training plus support that fits their caregiving hours.
• RNOther2021Establishment and implementation of safety check project for invasive procedures outside the operating room.International journal of nursing sciencesAfter implementation, completion of the revised safety checklist for invasive procedures outside the operating room rose, signatures and timing were more often correct, and no wrong patient, procedure, or site errors were reported.
• RNCase Report2021Effects of social isolation on a long-term care resident with dementia and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)One older LTC resident with dementia and depression worsened during COVID isolation despite virtual, telephone, and window visits; her family's in-person visit request was denied.
• RNCase Series2021Self-Management Coaching: Promoting Postoperative Recovery and Caregiving Preparedness for Patients With Lung Cancer and Their Family Caregivers.Clinical journal of oncology nursingLung cancer surgery patients and their caregivers used nurse-led coaching to set goals, plan communication, and manage recovery at home. The cases show how it was done, not that it improves outcomes.
• RNRCT2021Effects of a theory of planned behavior-based intervention on breastfeeding behaviors after cesarean section: A randomized controlled trial.International journal of nursing sciencesMothers after planned cesarean in a nurse-led multi-component breastfeeding program had higher exclusive breastfeeding rates at five days, two weeks, and one month. The program combined video education, family support, early skin contact, foot massage, bedside checklist guidance, WeChat support, and peer support.
• RNNarrative Review2021Sleep Deficiency and Pediatric Chronic Pain.The Nursing clinics of North AmericaSleep problems are common in children with chronic pain and often missed. Use a brief sleep screen, ask about bedtime, night waking, daytime sleepiness and snoring, and refer to pediatric sleep care when insomnia or suspected sleep apnea appears.
• RNSystematic Review2021Community-Based Advance Care Planning Interventions for Minority Older Adults: A Systematic Review.Journal of gerontological nursingBilingual community programs increased advance directive completion and planning discussions, but motivational interviewing reduced intention to discuss planning. Evidence came from five fair-to-good studies.
• RNSurvey2021Reliability and validation of the Positive Aspects of Caregiving scale among Japanese caregivers of people with dementia.International journal of nursing sciencesDementia caregivers' Japanese nine-item positive aspects scale, tested in 194 caregivers, had consistent scores and was linked with lower depression, but its item grouping differed from the original. It may help nurses assess caregiver strengths, not show a care outcome improved.
• RNOther2021Mental health and developmental disabilities in US children admitted in hospice care.International journal of palliative nursingDocumented diagnoses in 6,195 pediatric hospice Medicaid records included behavioral disorders (28.50%), anxiety (16.4%), depression (12.8%), and developmental delay in almost half (48.1%). Older adolescents had more anxiety and depression; infants had more developmental delays.
• RNOther2021Persistent effect of nurse-led education on self-care behavior and disease knowledge in heart failure patients.International journal of nursing sciencesHeart failure patients who had a one-hour nurse-led education session self-reported more agreement with disease knowledge and self-care statements one day later, and scores remained better at 6-month follow-up.
• RNQualitative2021Lived experiences of the disease journey among patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.International journal of nursing sciencesChinese patients with IPF waited 1.5 to 5 years for diagnosis, often after misdiagnosis. They described breathlessness, dependence, and little post-discharge support. They wanted education on oxygen, medication, and daily activities.
• RNSurveyCausal Model of Psychological Empowerment Among People With Spinal Cord Injury in Thailand.Orthopedic nursingIn 260 Thai adults with spinal cord injury, self-esteem was the strongest factor linked to feeling empowered. Daily function, support, and longer injury time related to empowerment through self-esteem. Age and education did not.
• RNQualitative2021Seeking tirelessly for better health and life conditions for the child with myelomeningocele.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemFamilies caring for children with myelomeningocele described a relentless drive for the child's future independence. They faced shock, financial strain, and social isolation, but found strength in shared fathering, school adaptations, and faith. Nurses were largely absent from their care journey.
• RNSurvey2021Quantifying the Influence of Individual, Community, and Health System Factors on Quality of Life Among Inner-City African Americans With Type 2 Diabetes.The science of diabetes self-management and careIn 241 inner-city African American adults with diabetes, depression and low education were linked to worse mental quality of life; employment, reported trauma, and having usual source of care were linked to better physical quality of life.
• RNOther2021Depressive Symptoms and Associated Health-Related Variables in Older Adult Breast Cancer Survivors and Non-Cancer Controls.Oncology nursing forumOlder breast cancer survivors did not have more depressive symptoms than matched non-cancer women: 15.3% versus 15.5% after accounting for differences between groups. Multiple comorbidities and functional limitations were strongly associated with depressive symptoms.
• OTRNQualitative2021Using poetry as data to explore daily and formal care decision making within African American dementia dyads.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)African American persons living with dementia were the final decision makers for daily care in all five dyads. Formal-care decisions varied, with shared decision making and dyadic communication. Ask both who decides.
• RNCase-Control2021Anesthesia for Patients Who Self-Report Cannabis (Marijuana) Use Before Esophagogastroduodenoscopy: A Retrospective Review.AANA journalPatients who self-reported cannabis use before an endoscopy did not require significantly more propofol than non-users. The study was too small to detect real differences, so clinicians should not assume cannabis users need higher anesthetic doses based on this paper.
• RNQualitative2021Family perceptions of mouth care for assisted living residents with dementia: Implications for care.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Families of assisted living residents with dementia saw mouth care as vital to eating, comfort, confidence and safety. They described staff time, turnover and inconsistent routines as barriers, and asked for clear communication, oversight and collaboration.
• RNNarrative Review2021Assessment and Monitoring of Sleep in the Intensive Care Unit.Critical care nursing clinics of North AmericaRoutine physiologic sleep monitoring is not recommended in the ICU. Nurses should assess sleep using validated questionnaires or informal nursing assessment, and interpret observed sleep cautiously because it can overestimate sleep.
• RNQualitative2021Opportunities for Interventions That Address Socioeconomic Barriers to Type 2 Diabetes Management: Patient Perspectives.The science of diabetes self-management and carePeople with type 2 diabetes said SNAP, food pantries, and dietitian visits often did not fit tight budgets, busy routines, or diabetes-appropriate eating. They wanted budget-aware cooking help, peer support, and easier food-assistance access.
• RNOther2021Use of a quality improvement strategy to increase drug and alcohol consultation and care opportunities for mental health inpatients in rural and remote New South Wales.The Australian journal of rural healthDrug and alcohol consultations rose from 21% to 35.8% after a combined local effort of daily meetings, education, executive support, staff prompts from family reports, withdrawal signs and urine screens, and modelling that referrals fit existing resources.
• OTSurvey2021COVID-19 and the Need for Adult Day Services.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationAdult day programs that closed during COVID-19 reported staff cuts, caregiver distress, and participants moving to nursing homes or assisted living. These are program reports, not evidence that reopening changes patient outcomes.
• SLPSurvey2021COVID Challenges and Adaptations Among Home-Based Primary Care Practices: Lessons for an Ongoing Pandemic from a National Survey.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationMost home-based primary care practices reported strain, PPE and supply shortages, and shifts to telephone or video visits. Patient access was harder because of fear, dementia, hearing needs, and unfamiliar technology.
• RNSurvey2021Measuring Knowledge of Fertility Preservation in Women With Cystic Fibrosis: Instrument Development and Psychometric Analysis.Nursing for women's healthWomen with cystic fibrosis rated themselves low on fertility preservation knowledge, especially transplant options and immunosuppression effects. A brief questionnaire may help nurses identify gaps before fertility discussions.
• RNOtherThe Association Between Neighborhood Social Vulnerability and Cardiovascular Health Risk Among Black/African American Women in the InterGEN Study.Nursing researchBlack/African American women in the most vulnerable neighborhoods were 3.29 times more likely to have elevated BP. Poverty and unemployment were linked to higher diastolic BP; overall vulnerability was not linked to BMI.
• RNCohortLimits of the Glasgow Coma Scale When Assessing for Sepsis in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Recipients.Nursing researchGlasgow Coma Scale scores were recorded for 625 of 1,655 suspected infections. In the 30 with scores, a score below 15 identified only 60.0% of documented mental status changes, so absent GCS should not be read as no altered mental status.
• RNOther2021Antibody Responses After mRNA-Based COVID-19 Vaccination in Residential Older Adults: Implications for Reopening.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationAll 70 vaccinated older adults in assisted living or independent communities had detectable antibodies, with levels strongly correlating with neutralization capacity. This suggests these residents are likely protected, but the study does not confirm immunity or duration.
• RNSystematic Review2021Transition from hospital to home after elective colorectal surgery performed in an enhanced recovery program: An integrative review.Nursing openPatients after ERAS colorectal surgery often feel vulnerable at home, needing personalised information, family support and an easy way to contact a nurse. Telephone and text follow-up were feasible, but their effect on readmission is not proven.
• RNSystematic Review2021A systematic review of clinical trials affecting anxiety, stress and fear of childbirth in expectant fathers.Nursing openClinical trials for expectant fathers' childbirth anxiety, stress and fear gave mixed results. Some education, music and massage trials reported lower anxiety or fear, but evidence was too varied to show which works best.
• RNQualitative2021Parents' Insights into Pediatric Oncology Phase I Clinical Trials: Experiences from Their Child's Participation.Seminars in oncology nursingParents of children in pediatric oncology phase I trials described burdens from confusing trial information, travel for second opinions, extra research blood draws, rigid protocol rules, and daily oral medicines.