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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• RNSystematic Review2021Effects of music interventions on sleep in older adults: A systematic review.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Music before bed did not reliably improve sleep quality in older adults. Results were mixed: some studies showed better objective sleep or sleep quality, others did not. Relaxing, familiar music may help, but the evidence is not strong enough to promise benefit.
• RNCohort2021Subsequent Pressure Injury Development in Mechanically Ventilated Critical Care Patients with Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injury: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Advances in skin & wound careMechanically ventilated ICU patients with an existing hospital-acquired pressure injury developed a second one in 34% of cases despite documented 2-hour turning. Lower hemoglobin, vasopressin use, and longer ICU stay were associated with a second injury.
• RNSystematic Review2021A rapid review exploring nurse-led memory clinics.Nursing openSix descriptive reports suggest nurse-led memory clinics improve access to dementia diagnosis and care, with high stakeholder satisfaction. However, the evidence is anecdotal and lacks rigorous trials, so these clinics cannot yet be proven effective compared to standard physician-led care.
• RNOther2021Structural Validity of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Among Family Members of Critically Ill Patients.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesIn family decision-makers of critically ill patients, HADS scores fit one overall distress pattern better than separate anxiety and depression. Do not read anxiety and depression subscale scores as distinct symptoms; use it as a broad distress screen or another validated measure.
• RNSurvey2021The capacity of informal caregivers in the rehabilitation of older people after a stroke.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaMost family caregivers of older adults after stroke reported performing feeding, medication, hygiene and dressing, but many struggled with safe transfer posture and stimulating the affected side. Nurses should check these gaps before discharge.
• RNSurvey2021Caregiver Characteristics Associated With Cognitive Complaints in Women With Breast Cancer.Oncology nursing forumCaregiver burden and health were associated with breast cancer patients' reported cognitive complaints during chemotherapy. Patient anxiety, depression, and fatigue were also associated with impairment. The study cannot show cause.
• RNOtherPain Behaviors and Pharmacological Pain Management Among Newly Admitted Nursing Home Residents.Nursing researchNewly admitted nursing home residents unable to self-report pain were less likely to receive scheduled and as-needed pain medication when staff documented only facial, nonverbal, or protective pain behaviors instead of vocal complaints.
• RNCohortRacial Discrimination and Stress Across the Life Course: Associations With Prenatal Inflammation, Perceived Stress, and Depressive Symptoms.Nursing researchPregnant Black American women who reported more racial discrimination felt more stress, and some blood inflammatory markers varied with life-course stress ratings. Depressive symptoms were not predicted by discrimination or total life-course stress. No treatment was tested.
• RNSurveyIntersectional Effects of Sexual Orientation Concealment, Internalized Homophobia, and Gender Expression on Sexual Identity and HIV Risk Among Sexual Minority Men of Color: A Path Analysis.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACConcealing sexual orientation was linked to lower health literacy and more transactional sex; internalized homophobia was linked to lower HIV knowledge and health literacy. Some links varied by masculine, feminine, or mixed gender expression.
• RNRCTEffect of Nurse Practitioner Interventions on Hospitalizations in the Community Transitions Intervention Trial.Nursing researchAdding nurse practitioner transitional care, with or without a health coach, to usual home care did not reduce hospitalizations more than usual home care alone in Black and Hispanic adults after stroke or TIA. All groups had fewer hospitalizations over time.
• RNOtherThe Implementation of the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Telehealth Center: A Program Evaluation.Journal of forensic nursingLocal nurses delivered sexual assault exams with remote expert support in three rural hospitals. Three eligible patients declined telehealth; nurse confidence rose, and hospitals made system changes, but there was no comparison group.
• RNSystematic Review2021The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its related restrictions on people with pre-existent mental health conditions: A scoping review.Archives of psychiatric nursingMost people with pre-existing mental health conditions experienced worsened anxiety, depression, and distress during COVID-19 restrictions. However, some studies found stability or even improved well-being. Nurses delivering patient care must monitor for both deterioration and resilience.
• PTOTSLPRCT2021Patients' Adaptations After Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Qualitative Study.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesMany ARDS survivors used assistive devices, family help, and self-directed exercise, but most still had unresolved problems. Few sought more therapy after services ended, so ask what they are already trying.
• RNSurvey2021Relationship of fear of COVID-19 and pregnancy-related quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic.Archives of psychiatric nursingPregnant women with higher fear of COVID-19 reported lower pregnancy-related quality of life, even after accounting for health, income and spouse factors. This is an association, not proof that fear caused lower quality of life.
• RNSurvey2021Multi-dimensional frailty and its risk factors among older residents in long-term care facilities in Shanghai, China.International journal of nursing sciencesDepressive symptoms, lower grip strength, poorer cognition, and less activity participation were associated with frailty in older long-term care residents. Screen for these, not daily task ability alone.
• RNOther2021Use of a quality improvement strategy to introduce co-design of the mental health discharge plan in rural and remote New South Wales.The Australian journal of rural healthIn a rural mental health unit, all discharges in the audit month had completed summaries, and most plans were co-designed with patients and next of kin. Nurses can use a simple checklist to include family, medications, follow-up and cultural needs.
• RNNarrative Review2021Providing Palliative and Hospice Care to Children, Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer.Seminars in oncology nursingFor children with cancer, early palliative care alongside treatment may improve symptom management, communication and family support, while hospice and concurrent care allow comfort-focused care without stopping treatment.
• RNCohort2021Excess Mortality After COVID-19 in Swedish Long-Term Care Facilities.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationSwedish long-term care residents with confirmed COVID-19 had 30-day mortality of 39.9%, versus 5.7% in matched controls without confirmed infection. Severe neuropsychological conditions, poor walking ability, and urinary and bowel incontinence were linked to higher mortality.
• RNOther2021A Digital Mobile Community App for Caregivers in Singapore: Predevelopment and Usability Study.JMIR nursingCaregivers in Singapore want a local, private digital community to reduce isolation. They rated a new app prototype as useful and easy to use, but flagged privacy concerns about location sharing and asked for self-care features.
• OTRNSystematic Review2021Intersectoral actions in decreasing social inequities faced by children and adolescents.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemChildren and adolescents in vulnerable settings were reported to have gains in school participation, nutrition, mental health access and community support when health, education and social services worked together. Most reports were qualitative, so this is not evidence these programs work.
• RNOther2021Development and validation of a pocket guide for the prevention of diabetic foot ulcers.British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)A pocket guide for preventing diabetic foot ulcers was validated by 11 experts, with all items scoring above 0.78 and the overall model above 0.90. It outlines five cornerstones: risk identification, classification, education, footwear, and treating pre-ulcerative lesions.
• RNNarrative Review2021Management and support of patients with fibrosing interstitial lung diseases.The Nurse practitionerSuspected fibrosing ILD needs specialist referral, high-resolution CT review, and multidisciplinary discussion. Nurse practitioners should explain prognosis, watch antifibrotic side effects, and support oxygen, rehabilitation, and education.
• RNMeta-Analysis2021Meta-analysis of ICU Delirium Biomarkers and Their Alignment With the NIA-AA Research Framework.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesSerum Aβ1-40, IL-RA, and IL-6 were linked with ICU delirium in pooled studies, but S100β and CRP were not. Too few studies to change bedside care.
• RNPilot2021A family nurse-led intervention for reducing health services' utilization in individuals with chronic diseases: The ADVICE pilot study.International journal of nursing sciencesOlder adults with chronic disease had fewer readmissions and emergency visits after home teach-back education by family nurse practitioners (71.4% before, 28.6% after). No control group, so this pilot cannot prove the education caused the drop.
• RNSurvey2021The Mutual Effects of Perceived Spiritual Needs on Quality of Life in Patients With Advanced Cancer and Family Caregivers.Journal of hospice and palliative nursing : JHPN : the official journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses AssociationHospice patients with advanced cancer and family caregivers shared spiritual needs, especially being with family and unmet religious services. Their own needs related to their own quality of life, not the other person's.
• RNSurveyUse of Food to Cope With Culturally Relevant Stressful Life Events Is Associated With Body Mass Index in African American Women.Nursing researchIn 189 African American women, self-reported race-related stress was associated with self-reported food coping, and food coping was associated with higher BMI. This is an association, not proof of cause or treatment effect.
• RNSurveyRacialized Experiences Differentiate Food Security Among African American Adults.Nursing researchAfrican American adults who thought often about race and reported health effects from discrimination were less likely to be food secure and more likely to have very low food security. Diet quality did not differ.
• RNQualitativeCommunication Among Southeast Asian Mothers and Daughters About Cervical Cancer Prevention.Nursing researchDaughters acted as interpreters and health advocates for their mothers, yet neither generation discussed cervical cancer screening. Mothers viewed Pap tests as unnecessary without symptoms, while daughters avoided the topic to prevent embarrassment, leaving a gap in preventive care communication.
• RNCohortPain and Self-Efficacy Among Patients With Systemic Sclerosis: A Scleroderma Patient-Centered Intervention Network Cohort Study.Nursing researchIn adults with systemic sclerosis, pain and confidence managing pain did not change detectably over three years, although at baseline higher confidence was linked to less pain.
• RNMeta-Analysis2021Effect of Educational Interventions to Reduce Readmissions due to Heart Failure Decompensation in Adults: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaIn adults with heart failure, education showed no reduction in readmissions at under 3 months or at 3, 9, or 24 months, but reductions at 6 and 12 months; hospital stay fell about two days at 12 months.
• RNOther2021Elaboration and validation of an algorithm for treating peripheral intravenous infiltration and extravasation in children.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemA pediatric IV infiltration and extravasation algorithm for non-chemotherapy drugs and solutions was judged acceptable in content and appearance by expert nurses. It standardizes stopping infusion, assessing edema, compresses and antidotes. No child outcomes are reported.
• RNQualitative2021Family resilience: perception of family members of psychoactive substance dependents.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemFamily members of adults with psychoactive substance dependence described resilience through practical and emotional support, faith and hope, and calmer, patient dialogue. Nurses can ask families about these strengths instead of labeling them dysfunctional.
• PTOTRNCohort2021Predicting Mortality Risk in Older Hospitalized Persons With COVID-19: A Comparison of the COVID-19 Mortality Risk Score with Frailty and Disability.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationAdding pre-admission disability and frailty scores to a standard COVID-19 mortality risk score improved prediction accuracy for older hospitalized patients. Functional status two weeks before admission was independently associated with survival, suggesting these factors should be routinely assessed.
• RNNarrative Review2021Cannabidiol (CBD) Use by Older Adults for Acute and Chronic Pain.Journal of gerontological nursingEvidence for CBD in older adults' pain is weak and mixed, and products may be mislabeled, interact with medications, and cause drowsiness or liver test elevations. Clinicians should ask about CBD use, review interactions, and monitor liver tests.
• PTRNQualitative2021Theoretical care model for children with congenital Zika virus syndrome in the family context.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemMothers of children with congenital Zika virus syndrome were the main caregivers, often overloaded by transport, poverty and dependence. Fathers helped sporadically, leaving less time for home stimulation. Physiotherapists and nurses were reported to reinforce home stimulation.
• RNSurvey2021Humanized Care from the Perception of Oncology Patients from Southern Chile.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaHospitalized cancer patients rated nursing care as highly humanized overall. Two nursing behaviors were rated less favorably than the rest: stating name and position before procedures and dedicating the required time.
• RNCohort2021Pain in the bipolar disorder: prevalence, characteristics and relationship with suicide risk.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemMost adults with bipolar disorder reported pain, often daily and musculoskeletal, at moderate intensity; higher pain intensity went with more suicidal thoughts and plans. Many said pain complaints were not welcomed or treated.
• SLPSurvey2021Duration of night sleep and cognitive performance of community older adults.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemSleeping more did not mean better thinking for these older adults. While total sleep length showed no link to overall cognitive scores, those who slept the longest had lower verbal fluency scores than those who slept less. Education level was the strongest predictor of cognition.
• PTOTRNOther2021Using structural equation modeling in the understanding of functional disability in older adults.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemOlder adults had more difficulty with complex social activities than daily tasks or self-care. Frailty, depression, low schooling and long sitting were linked to lower function. More illnesses were associated with lower function through these factors.
• RNCohort2021Cost-effective Evaluation of an Educational Intervention based on Multiple Intelligences Versus Traditional Care to Improve Exclusive Breastfeeding in Mothers' Clubs in Peru.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaIn 217 Peruvian mothers, multiple-intelligences breastfeeding education had lower reported cost and higher knowledge and six-month-or-more exclusive breastfeeding than traditional teaching: 56.73% versus 41.59% knowledge benefit, and 68.27% versus 43.36% breastfeeding.
• PTRNCohort2021Perception of musculoskeletal pain in the state of confinement: associated factors.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemDuring Spain's early lockdown, more adults reported musculoskeletal pain, especially women and people over 65, and pain was linked to more sitting, screen time, and restlessness, tension, or poor sleep.
• RNOtherMaternal Experiences of Racial Discrimination, Child Indicators of Toxic Stress, and the Minding the Baby Early Home Visiting Intervention.Nursing researchIn 97 dyads, mothers' reported racial discrimination was associated with higher child saliva inflammation markers. It was not associated with child BMI or behavior. Minding the Baby did not consistently buffer these links.
• OTRNSurveyDisruptions in Care and Support for Homebound Adults in Home-Based Primary Care in New York City During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Home healthcare nowHomebound older adults in home-based primary care reported more difficulty accessing medical care, food, and paid caregivers during the pandemic. Black participants were more likely than White and Hispanic participants to report medical care access problems.
• RNSystematic Review2021Mobile Health Interventions: Examining Medication Adherence Outcomes Among Patients With Cancer.Clinical journal of oncology nursingMobile reminders and apps did not consistently improve medication adherence in patients with cancer across 11 studies. Some individual studies reported benefit, but reminders alone were not enough.
• RNSurvey2021Evaluating Quality of Life and Marital Contentment among Seroconcordant and Serodiscordant HIV-Infected Couples in Comparison to Non- HIV Couples.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferySeroconcordant and serodiscordant HIV-positive couples reported similar quality of life and marital contentment. Both HIV-positive groups scored lower than non-HIV couples. Among HIV-positive people, men reported higher marital contentment than women.
• RNCase Series2021Evaluation of percutaneous renal biopsy complications based on outcomes and indicators of the Nursing Outcomes Classification.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemNurses using structured outcome scores after kidney biopsy found no major complications in 13 adults. Some scores changed, including hematuria, blood pressure, and physical well-being. Patients remained without major complications.
• RNOther2021Sleep and quality of life in lung cancer patients and survivors.Journal of the American Association of Nurse PractitionersIn 103 outpatient lung cancer patients and survivors, worse sleep and more severe lung cancer symptoms were linked to poorer quality of life. Screening sleep and symptoms may help target care.
• RNSystematic Review2021The Effect of Chamomile on Pain and Menstrual Bleeding in Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyOral chamomile-containing regimens were reported to reduce pain and bleeding in women with primary dysmenorrhea across 7 trials. Some trials combined chamomile with other herbs, and some between-group results were not significant.
• PTOther2021Racial differences in physical activity in nursing home residents with cognitive impairment.Applied nursing research : ANRAfter accounting for age, cognition, and comorbidities, African American and White nursing home residents with cognitive impairment had no clear differences in function or physical activity. Both groups had insufficient activity, so activity plans should target all residents rather than by race.
• RNQualitative2021Experiences of Parents of Preterm Children Hospitalized Regarding Restrictions to Interact with Their Children Imposed Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaParents of preterm babies in NICU said pandemic visit limits made them feel cut off. They needed clear daily updates, and they feared missing chances to learn feeding, kangaroo care, and post-discharge support.