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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• RNOther2021Methodological Analysis: Randomized Controlled Trials for Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines.Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & PractitionersThe appraised Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials reported 95% and 94.1% efficacy against symptomatic infection, and severe cases were rare in vaccine groups. Follow-up was short.
• RNCohort2021Factors Associated With COVID-19 Hospitalizations and Deaths in French Nursing Homes.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationAmong 480 nursing home residents with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, falls, age over 85, male gender, and temperature instability were linked to death. Dyspnea, altered consciousness, diabetes, and male gender were linked to hospitalization.
• RNOther2021Simulation effectiveness tool modified (SET-M): adaptation and validation for Brazil.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemThe SET-M tool was adapted for Brazil and shows acceptable reliability for measuring how students perceive simulation effectiveness. However, it failed to correlate with actual practical skills assessments, so it measures student confidence rather than clinical competence.
• RNQualitative2021Grieves and struggles of family caregivers providing care for bedridden elderly patients affected by chronic degenerative diseases.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaWomen caring for bedridden elders described grief for the person before illness, fear of future death, and exhaustion from night checks, home changes, and learning care tasks without training.
• RNQualitative2021Conceptions of patient safety through the prism of social representations of intensive care nurses.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaIntensive care nurses viewed patient safety as a mix of vigilance, knowledge, and communication. They described relying on protocols for guidance and teamwork for risk reduction, seeing safety as a collective responsibility rather than just individual tasks.
• OTRNQualitative2021Women and leprosy: interferences and experiences.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemNine women with leprosy described skin and hair changes, stigma, lost work, and rights barriers. They also adapted daily tasks and sought financial support. Nurses and OTs can ask about body image, work, income, and domestic demands.
• RNCohort2021Decreased Mortality Over Time During the First Wave in Patients With COVID-19 in Geriatric Care: Data From the Stockholm GeroCovid Study.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationOlder hospitalized patients with COVID-19 in Stockholm had lower in-hospital death rates when admitted later: 27.7% in March and 2.9% in July. Low oxygen saturation was associated with death but explained only 8% of the decline.
• RNSurvey2021Behavioral Responses of Pregnant Women to the Early Stage of COVID-19 Pandemic in the Network Era in China: Online Questionnaire Study.Asian nursing researchDuring early lockdown, 565 pregnant women used more gloves and disinfectants, used cars more, walked or cycled less, and continued home exercise more often than 534 nonpregnant women. News watching and spouse relationship did not differ.
• RNRCT2021The Effect of Benson's Relaxation Technique on Pain Intensity, Belief, Perception, and Acceptance in adult Hemophilia Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyAdults with hemophilia who practiced Benson relaxation with an audio file and music twice daily for eight weeks reported lower pain scores than those receiving routine care. Pain beliefs and acceptance also improved.
• RNOther2021The Effect of Applying the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model on Treatment Adherence in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease: A Quasi-Experimental Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyPatients with cardiovascular disease who received nine months of information, motivation, and skills training plus telephone follow-up reported better overall treatment adherence and medication adherence than those receiving usual care alone.
• RNOther2021Optimization of Heart Failure Patients Discharge Plan in Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center: An Action Research.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyHospitalizations and length of stay fell after a combined discharge plan of nurse education, phone follow-up and home visits in 23 heart failure patients. Self-care also improved, but there was no control group.
• RNNarrative Review2021Human Microbiome: Understanding the Role of the Gut Microbiome and Implications for Oncology Nursing Care.Clinical journal of oncology nursingCancer treatments are described as changing gut microbes, and those changes are reported alongside diarrhea, constipation, oral mucositis, pain, fatigue, mood, sleep, and thinking problems. Nurses can watch for these symptoms and teach gut-healthy diet or probiotics, but proof is limited.
• RNSystematic Review2021Acquisition of microbiota according to the type of birth: an integrative review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemNewborn microbiota often differed by birth route, but not all studies or body sites showed differences. Vaginal birth was associated with Bifidobacterium and Bacteroides; C-section with Staphylococcus, Enterococcus and Klebsiella.
• RNMeta-Analysis2021Effectiveness of health education in the self-care and adherence of patients with heart failure: a meta-analysis.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemIn adults with heart failure, health education did not improve self-care scores in the main analysis, though a second analysis suggested benefit. Adherence scores were higher in both analyses. Evidence was low.
• PTCohort2021Retrospective analysis of exercise capacity in patients with coronary artery disease after percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary artery bypass graft.International journal of nursing sciencesAlmost all patients after coronary bypass or stent had reduced exercise capacity: 223 of 230. Higher anxiety scores were associated with lower capacity, even after age, smoking, depression and peak systolic blood pressure were included. This does not prove treating anxiety improves exercise.
• RNOther2021Child health vulnerabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil and Portugal.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemBrazil suspended routine child vaccinations for three weeks and paused growth surveillance, while Portugal maintained vaccination schedules but saw lower attendance due to fear. Both countries shifted to teleconsultations and home visits to monitor high-risk children and prevent gaps in care.
• SLPRNOther2021Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Head and Neck Information Needs Questionnaire for patients with head and neck cancer and their caregivers.International journal of nursing sciencesIn 207 patients and 174 caregivers, a Chinese questionnaire asking what information head and neck cancer patients and caregivers need was understandable and scored consistently. It is not evidence that using it improves care.
• RNSurvey2021Social isolation and health-promoting behaviors among older adults living with different health statuses: A cross-sectional study.International journal of nursing sciencesIn older adults, social isolation did not differ by health status. People with multiple diseases reported lower physical activity than others, and total health-promoting behavior was lower than in those with one disease. Isolation was linked to fewer behaviors overall and in that group.
• PTOTSLPCohort2021Incident Impaired Cognitive Function in Sarcopenic Obesity: Data From the National Health and Aging Trends Survey.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationOlder adults with low grip strength, with or without obesity, were at significantly higher risk of developing impaired cognitive function over 8 years. Obesity alone did not increase this risk, suggesting muscle weakness is the primary driver of cognitive decline in this population.
• RNOther2021Psychometric properties of the adapted instrument European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire short-short form.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemThe short Brazilian Portuguese health literacy survey is reliable and measures one single skill. It identifies patients struggling to understand medical advice. Use it to spot those needing clearer instructions, but note that most adults in this sample had problematic or inadequate literacy.
• RNOther2021Comparing medication adherence using a smartphone application and electronic monitoring among patients with acute coronary syndrome.Applied nursing research : ANRIn the same ACS patients, electronic pill bottles recorded lower adherence than a photo-taking app. The methods disagreed, so low electronic bottle adherence may mean the bottle was not opened, not that the patient skipped aspirin.
• RNQualitative2021Experiences of Using a Self-management Mobile App Among Individuals With Heart Failure: Qualitative Study.JMIR nursingPatients with heart failure described using a self-management app as helping them notice weight and medication changes, feel more in charge, and speak up with providers. The study did not prove the app improved health.
• RNPilotExploring the Vaginal Microbiome and Intravaginal Practices in Postmenopausal Women.Nursing researchIn 21 postmenopausal women, reported intravaginal practices were not associated with vaginal microbiome diversity or bacterial dominance. The study was underpowered, so it cannot show these practices are safe or harmful.
• RNMeta-Analysis2021Clinical features, comorbidities, complications and treatment options in severe and non-severe COVID-19 patients: A systemic review and meta-analysis.Nursing openSevere COVID-19 was more likely in patients with hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, COPD, cancer or kidney disease. Breathlessness and fatigue also marked severity, while fever, cough, headache and sore throat did not clearly separate groups.
• RNOther2021Psychometric properties of the Work Limitations Questionnaire applied to nursing workers.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemThe Work Limitations Questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool for measuring presenteeism in Brazilian nursing workers. It identified significant productivity loss driven by mental, interpersonal, and time management demands, with physical demands showing weaker correlations.
• RNQualitative2021Being Known: A Grounded Theory Study of the Meaning of Quality Maternity Care to People of Color in Boston.Journal of midwifery & women's healthPeople of color in Boston described quality maternity care as being seen, heard, and treated as individuals. Racism and rigid health care rules made them feel unknown, so they did extra work to advocate for themselves.
• RNQualitative2021Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Culturally Tailored for African Americans: COVID-19-Related Factors Influencing Restart of the TX STRIDE Study.The science of diabetes self-management and careAfrican American adults with diabetes told researchers they wanted TX STRIDE restarted remotely, mainly by Zoom or phone. They described pandemic barriers to food, activity, medications, glucose testing, and stress. Family or church help and mailed materials supported remote restart.
• RNQualitative2021Understanding South African mothers' challenges to adhere to exclusive breastfeeding at the workplace: A qualitative study.International journal of nursing sciencesWorking mothers wanted exclusive breastfeeding but returned to work early for money, were denied breaks, and had no clean private place to express or store milk. Some switched to mixed feeding or stopped, feeling anxious and embarrassed.
• RNCohort2021A retrospective observational study on maintenance and complications of totally implantable venous access ports in 563 patients: Prolonged versus short flushing intervals.International journal of nursing sciencesIn 563 cancer patients with unused implanted ports, longer flushing intervals did not significantly increase port complications. Total complication rates were 2.26%, 1.76%, and 5.00% in short, medium, and long interval groups.
• RNRCT2021The effect of a supportive program on coping strategies and stress in women diagnosed with breast cancer: A randomized controlled clinical trial.Nursing openWomen undergoing chemotherapy who joined a six-session supportive program reported higher problem-focused coping, lower emotion-focused coping and lower stress than routine care, with gains still present one month later.
• RNQualitative2021A qualitative study of nurses' experiences of self-care counseling in migrant patients with heart failure.International journal of nursing sciencesNurses found self-care counseling for migrants with heart failure difficult due to language barriers, cultural differences, and low health literacy. They used creative strategies like drawings, teach-back methods, and professional interpreters to ensure patients understood medication and symptom management.
• RNOther2021Relationship of the type of breastfeeding in the sexual function of women.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemBreastfeeding type did not change overall sexual function scores. Women mixing breast milk with formula reported significantly better vaginal lubrication than those using complementary foods. Nurses should screen for sexual dysfunction in all postpartum women, not just those exclusively breastfeeding.
• RNOther2021Prevalence of latent tuberculosis and associated factors in patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemIn hemodialysis patients, 8.5% tested positive for latent tuberculosis. Having regular garbage collection or diabetes was linked to a lower chance of a positive skin test. A negative test does not rule out infection in this high-risk group.
• RNCase Series2021Clinical course of COVID-19 patients treated with ECMO: A multicenter study in Daegu, South Korea.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careEight of 19 ECMO-treated COVID-19 patients were weaned off ECMO after a median 9.8 days, and 10 died. Of the 8 weaned, 4 came off ventilators.
• RNOther2020Vaccipack, A Mobile App to Promote Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake Among Adolescents Aged 11 to 14 Years: Development and Usability Study.JMIR nursingParents and adolescents found the Vaccipack app easy to use and intended to use it to track HPV vaccines. However, this was a usability test, not a trial, so it does not prove the app increases actual vaccination rates.
• RNPilot2020Experiences of Complex Patients With Telemonitoring in a Nurse-Led Model of Care: Multimethod Feasibility Study.JMIR nursing17 of 26 patients with complex chronic conditions completed 6 months of nurse-led telemonitoring, and participants said it was helpful. This is feasibility, not proof of better health.
• RNCohortAssociation of Delivery Outcomes With the Number of Childbirth Education Sessions.The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursingOverall cesarean delivery was not associated with childbirth education sessions. Three or more sessions were linked to higher shared decision-making and lower planned cesarean birth, a secondary outcome.
• RNOther2021Enabling Nurse-Patient Communication With a Mobile App: Controlled Pretest-Posttest Study With Nurses and Non-English-Speaking Patients.JMIR nursingNurses using a phrase app with images and audio for non-English-speaking patients rated interactions as more successful and felt more confident, and reported less frustration, than when they did not use it. Interviewed patients found it helpful, but the study was observational.
• RNSurvey2021Association between sleep quality, anxiety and depression among Korean breast cancer survivors.Nursing open72.2% of breast cancer survivors were poor sleepers. Daytime dysfunction and not feeling refreshed on waking were sleep factors associated with anxiety and depression.
• RNSystematic Review2021Nursing-sensitive indicators for nursing care: A systematic review (1997-2017).Nursing openAcross 39 studies, higher patient-to-nurse ratios consistently linked to increased mortality and failure to rescue. However, findings for nurse education and experience were mixed. The sheer variety of staffing definitions used makes comparing results across hospitals difficult.
• RNOther2021Developing an Outpatient Pediatric Pre-Procedure COVID-19 Testing Model.Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia NursesPediatric preprocedure COVID-19 testing screened 1,707 patients, found five positive tests, and weekly volume grew from 10 patients in the first week to over 250 by week 10.
• RNOther2021A cross-sectional study on the relationship between meditation training and emotional intelligence in women.Nursing openMidlife women who had meditated for years reported better recognition and management of emotions than non-meditators. This is an association, not proof that meditation causes emotional or sleep benefits.
• RNSurvey2021Quality of life among frail older persons (65+ years) in nursing homes: A cross-sectional study.Nursing openNo clear differences in quality of life were found between men and women or between younger and older residents. Residents rated autonomy and physical health lowest, social relationships and death/dying highest.
• RNSurvey2021Factors associated with chemsex in Portugal during the COVID-19 pandemic.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemPortuguese men who have sex with men reported chemsex in 20.2% during social distancing. Group sex, condomless sex, using PrEP to prevent COVID-19, and COVID testing were associated with chemsex.
• RNNarrative Review2021Intensive Care Unit Scoring Systems.Critical care nurseICU severity scores like APACHE and SOFA compare patient groups, not individuals. They should not predict one patient's death or justify denying care. Use them to track organ dysfunction and unit quality, but let clinical judgment override the number.
• RNSystematic Review2020Predicted Influences of Artificial Intelligence on the Domains of Nursing: Scoping Review.JMIR nursingLittle direct evidence describes how AI may influence compassionate nursing care. Robots dominated included work. Potential benefits were more nurse time and comfort; risks included deception, tension, infantilization, privacy harm, and unclear accountability.
• RNRCT2020Effect of a Smartphone-Based App on the Quality of Life of Patients With Heart Failure: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR nursingIn heart failure, adding a smartphone app to routine care improved quality of life at 3 months. The app was bundled with training, reminders, and researcher support, so its separate contribution is unclear.
• RNOtherA 28-Day Challenge to Help Quit Smoking Using Telephone Follow-Ups Combined With the WeChat App: The Impact of the Humanistic Approach on Smoking Cessation.Journal of addictions nursingSmokers in a WeChat group with phone check-ins reported a 65.7% quit rate. Even those who failed to quit cut their daily cigarettes significantly. No control group or biochemical testing was used.
• RNSurveyThe Contribution of Material, Behavioral, Psychological, and Social-Relational Factors to Income-Related Disparities in Cardiovascular Risk Among Older Adults.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingLower income was linked to higher 10-year cardiovascular risk in Korean adults aged 65 to 74 years. Social-relational factors were more closely associated with this gap in men of that age, and material factors in women.
• RNSurvey2021Development and validation of the self-stigma scale in people with diabetes.Nursing openA 16-item Korean diabetes self-stigma scale measured four aspects in 399 adults with type 2 diabetes, but results were mixed, so use cautiously.