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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• RNOther2017Network Structure of Perinatal Depressive Symptoms in Latinas: Relationship to Stress and Reproductive Biomarkers.Research in nursing & healthIn pregnant Latina women, perinatal depression symptoms clustered together. Depressed mood, happiness, sadness, loneliness and feeling blue appeared most strongly linked to other symptoms. Stress and reproductive biomarkers showed only weak links.
• RNOther2017Telephone interventions for adherence to colpocytological examination.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemFor nurses, a brief telephone reminder plus scheduling was associated with higher cervical screening attendance than a longer educational call, but both included scheduling and neither improved attitudes.
• RNOther2017COMT Val158Met Polymorphism and Symptom Improvement Following a Cognitively Focused Intervention for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.Nursing researchAt three months, Val allele carriers with IBS had greater reductions in anxiety and feeling stressed after the cognitively focused intervention than Met/Met patients. The effect was weaker at six months and absent for combined primary outcomes.
• PTRCT2017Translating Evidence-Based Protocols Into the Home Healthcare Setting.Home healthcare nowHome care physical therapists trained in a pain self-management program added to usual PT care did not document most examined elements more than PTs without training. Imagery documentation was higher. Therapists said the program added 15 to 20 additional minutes per visit.
• RNNarrative Review2017The use of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors in patients with type 2 diabetes & chronic kidney disease.The Nurse practitionerDPP-4 inhibitors lowered blood sugar in diabetes with kidney disease without more low sugar or weight gain, but kidney function findings were mixed. Sitagliptin, saxagliptin, and alogliptin need dose changes; linagliptin does not.
• PTRNCohort2017Effects of Postacute Settings on Readmission Rates and Reasons for Readmission Following Total Knee Arthroplasty.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationMedicare patients discharged home after knee replacement had lower 30-day readmission rates than those discharged to skilled nursing or inpatient rehabilitation. Infection was commonest early readmission reason; later readmissions were often digestive or urinary.
• RNSurvey2017Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale-Parent Form in parents of preterm infants.International journal of nursing sciencesAmong 150 Chinese parents of preterm infants, a 22-item discharge-readiness questionnaire gave consistent answers, and higher-rated discharge teaching was linked to greater readiness.
• RNCohort2017Influence of Feeding Type on Gut Microbiome Development in Hospitalized Preterm Infants.Nursing researchIn hospitalized preterm infants, mother's own milk was associated with more diverse gut bacteria and lower Enterobacteriales than donor milk or formula. This reports microbiome patterns, not proven clinical benefit.
• RNSurvey2017Perceptional gaps among women, husbands and family members about intentions for birthplace: a cross-sectional study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemWomen, husbands and family members in rural Tanzania did not agree about who decides birthplace or who will prepare for birth. Nurses should not assume family agreement when supporting birth preparation.
• PTOTSLPRNQualitative2017Cardiovascular risk and communication among early stage breast cancer survivors.Patient education and counselingMost breast cancer survivors had cardiovascular risks but felt healthy. Half of overweight survivors never discussed weight with their team. Those who did often found it dismissive. Survivors wanted specific, actionable lifestyle guidance rather than general advice.
• RNSurvey2017eHealth Literacy and Partner Involvement in Treatment Decision Making for Men With Newly Diagnosed Localized Prostate Cancer.Oncology nursing forumPartners of men with newly diagnosed localized prostate cancer who had personal Internet access had higher eHealth literacy, reported as 10.6 points higher. Higher partner eHealth literacy was linked to seeking second opinions and knowing treatment options.
• RNPilot2017Development and field testing of a decision support tool to facilitate shared decision making in contraceptive counseling.Patient education and counselingWomen using a tablet-based contraceptive decision aid before counseling found it acceptable and helpful for choosing a method. The pilot was too small to confirm most outcome differences.
• RNQualitative2017African-American Fathers' Perspectives on Facilitators and Barriers to Father-Son Sexual Health Communication.Research in nursing & healthFathers felt responsible for talking with sons about sex but struggled to start. They judged readiness by sons’ interest in girls, not age, and reported lacking strategies for developmentally appropriate conversations.
• OTSLPRNCohort2017Identification of Risk Factors for Poor Feeding in Infants with Congenital Heart Disease and a Novel Approach to Improve Oral Feeding.Journal of pediatric nursingOral motor exercises did not improve full oral feeding at discharge beyond chance: 57% versus 45%. Longer intubation, withheld feeds, reflux, and hypoplastic left heart syndrome were linked to poor feeding.
• RNSurvey2016Use of physical restraint in hospital patients: A descriptive study in a tertiary hospital in South Africa.CurationisAmong 572 patients visited in acute wards, 132 were restrained, mostly by bed rails. Pressure sores were recorded in 9.1% of restrained patients. Only 39% of nurses knew a restraint policy.
• RNQualitative2016Female perspectives of male partners' inclusion in the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission programme in KwaZulu-Natal.CurationisWomen described being unaware that male partners could attend antenatal HIV prevention visits. Others reported that clinic staff actively excluded partners. Barriers included lack of space, privacy concerns, and financial constraints. These findings highlight structural and attitudinal obstacles to involving men.
• RNQualitative2017Capturing the Social Location of African American Mothers Living With HIV: An Inquiry Into How Social Determinants of Health Are Framed.Nursing researchMothers living with HIV described stigma, race, gender, and poverty as shaping health. Motherhood was often a strength, but women framed their lives as resisting stigma, centered on mothering, or internalizing harm. These are experiences, not evidence of benefit.
• RNCohort2017Prevalence and Predictors of Breastfeeding After Childhood Abuse.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNFirst-time mothers with childhood maltreatment-related PTSD were half as likely to breastfeed at six weeks as women without that history, despite similar intent. Screen prenatal patients for trauma and PTSD and plan trauma-informed breastfeeding support.
• RNCohort2017Impact of comorbidities by age on symptom presentation for suspected acute coronary syndromes in the emergency department.European journal of cardiovascular nursingIn patients assessed for possible acute coronary syndrome in the emergency department, more chronic conditions were linked to fewer chest symptoms in younger patients and to a higher chance of an ACS diagnosis.
• RNQualitative2017Experiences of patients with HIV/AIDS receiving mid- and long-term care in Japan: A qualitative study.International journal of nursing sciencesHIV patients in Japan described stigma, shock and secrecy, but continued long-term treatment when they felt well and received professional support. Nurses can help by protecting privacy, explaining therapy, and linking patients to peer support.
• RNNarrative Review2017Fiber supplements and clinically proven health benefits: How to recognize and recommend an effective fiber therapy.Journal of the American Association of Nurse PractitionersDo not assume all fiber supplements work. Only viscous gel-forming psyllium and beta-glucan have clinical evidence for cholesterol and blood sugar; psyllium can normalize stool, while wheat dextrin may worsen glucose or constipation.
• RNOther2017A nursing protocol targeting risk factors for reducing postoperative delirium in patients following coronary artery bypass grafting: Results of a prospective before-after study.International journal of nursing sciencesA nursing risk-factor protocol after CABG lowered postoperative delirium from 29.93% to 13.48%. ICU stay was shorter, but delirium subtype, severity and duration did not differ.
• RNOther2017Family Presence During Resuscitation After Trauma.Journal of trauma nursing : the official journal of the Society of Trauma NursesSatisfaction did not differ, but families present during resuscitation after trauma reported lower anxiety and stress and better well-being within 72 hours.
• RNPilot2017Clinical Evaluation of a Skin Protectant for the Management of Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis: An Open-Label, Nonrandomized, Prospective Study.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyIn 16 patients with incontinence-associated dermatitis, a liquid barrier film and structured cleansing were followed by median 96% reduction in skin damage score. Among 11 able to report pain, median FACES score fell from 8 to 0. No control group; film's effect cannot be separated.
• RNCohort2017Alcohol Use at the Time of Traumatic Brain Injury: Screening and Brief Intervention in a Community Hospital.Journal of trauma nursing : the official journal of the Society of Trauma NursesTraining and a screening protocol did not produce a clear increase in alcohol brief intervention rates after traumatic brain injury. Outcome differences were likely driven by injury severity, not the intervention.
• RNRCT2017Comparison among the efficacy of interventions for the return rate to receive the pap test report: randomized controlled clinical trial.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemA group Pap-smear teaching session, with a return card, helped more women return to receive results (82.4%) than a return card alone (77.3%) or a wrist ribbon (65.9%).
• RNSystematic Review2017Promoting patient participation in healthcare interactions through communication skills training: A systematic review.Patient education and counselingTraining patients to communicate increased their overall participation in visits, especially sharing concerns. It did not consistently improve satisfaction, wellbeing or health outcomes.
• RNCase Series2017Continuous Intravenous Milrinone Therapy in Pediatric Outpatients.Journal of infusion nursing : the official publication of the Infusion Nurses SocietyIn 12 children receiving home IV milrinone, 50% were readmitted and 41.7% had catheter complications, but no central line bloodstream infections were confirmed. Nurses checked pumps, catheters, and caregiver training.
• PTRNCohort2017Homecare and Healthcare Utilization Errors Post-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Discharge.Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal NursesMost high-risk NICU graduates had at least one homecare or follow-up error after discharge; home visits found 63.1% of infants affected, and most errors appeared at the first visit.
• RNCohort2017Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Polymorphism and Birth Timing: Pathway Analysis Among African American Women.Nursing researchAfrican American women with the GG immune gene version gave birth on average at 271.2 days gestation, compared with 274.8 days for the other versions, and IL-1Ra production did not explain this difference.
• RNSurvey2017Maternal Stress and Anxiety in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesMothers of infants after congenital heart surgery felt very anxious, especially in the first postoperative week and when they had other children. Their biggest stressors were seeing their baby in pain and being unable to comfort or parent.
• RNOther2017The association of eating performance and environmental stimulation among older adults with dementia in nursing homes: A secondary analysis.International journal of nursing studiesIn nursing home mealtimes, stimulation tailored and directly offered to residents was linked to better eating performance. Each 1-point rise in specificity tracked with 8.78 more points on the 15-to-36 eating score. This is association, not proof of effect.
• PTOTRNQualitative2017Life after stroke in Appalachia.International journal of nursing sciencesRural stroke survivors described recovery as adjusting to a new body, emotions, and dependence. Anger, guilt, loneliness, and transport barriers shaped post-discharge life. Mood and access need assessment alongside function.
• RNQualitative2017Healthcare needs and access in a sample of Chinese young adults in Vancouver, British Columbia: A qualitative analysis.International journal of nursing sciencesChinese young adults in Vancouver described healthy habits but used care only for problems, delayed visits for problems they considered tolerable, and said family expectations and cultural beliefs shaped choices.
• PTSurvey2017Evaluating challenges for improving medically unexplained symptoms in US military veterans via provider communication.Patient education and counselingVeterans with medically unexplained symptoms who said their doctor discussed the symptoms and treatment were more likely to report following treatment. Being sympathetic and concerned alone was not linked to adherence. Neither communication style was linked to reported health improvement.
• RNPilot2017Distress Screening: Evaluating a Protocol for Gynecologic Cancer Survivors
.Clinical journal of oncology nursingA distress screening pathway for gynecologic cancer survivors increased social worker referrals and improved patient satisfaction. Higher distress scores were linked to lower quality of life. The protocol was feasible but relied on limited social work resources.
• RNSurvey2017Intimate Partner Violence and Gestational Weight Gain in a Population-Based Sample of Perinatal Women.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNAmong 251,342 U.S. mothers, violence before or during pregnancy was not linked to gaining too little weight after accounting for other factors. Violence before pregnancy was linked with being slightly more likely to gain too much weight.
• RNCohort2017Children with intellectual disability and hospice utilization.Journal of hospice and palliative nursing : JHPN : the official journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses AssociationChildren with moderate to profound intellectual disability were less likely to use hospice and stayed less time, often less than a day. When they also had comorbidities, they were more likely to enroll. Short stays leave little time for nurses to provide end-of-life care.
• RNOther2017Integrative Review of Technology to Support Communication With Parents of Infants in the NICU.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNNICU parents generally valued webcam or video contact with infants, but stress and length-of-stay outcomes did not improve significantly. Nurses saw communication benefits, while camera upkeep and added workflow were common concerns.
• RNNarrative Review2017African Americans in Standard Behavioral Treatment for Obesity, 2001-2015: What Have We Learned?Western journal of nursing researchAfrican American representation exceeded the US population estimate in 14 of 23 behavioral weight-loss trials, but only 10 reported outcomes by race. Multi-centre trials reported less 6-month weight loss for African Americans than White participants.
• RNCohort2017Incidence and Predictors of Incontinence-Associated Skin Damage in Nursing Home Residents With New-Onset Incontinence.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyIncontinence-associated skin damage appeared in 5.5% of nursing home residents after new incontinence. Most cases appeared within 14 days. Prevention orders were the strongest thing linked to lower risk; perineal pressure injury, ADL limits, perfusion problems, and fewer cognitive deficits raised risk.
• RNCohort2017An Ecological Momentary Assessment of Primiparous Women's Breastfeeding Behavior and Problems From Birth to 8 Weeks.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant AssociationFirst-time mothers reported widespread early breastfeeding problems and formula use. At week 2, 81% endorsed at least one concern; by eight weeks, 77% had given formula at least once.
• RNQualitative2017Development of a Conceptual Etiological Model of Treatment Regimen Fatigue Among Patients Engaged in HIV Care: A Qualitative Study.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACPeople living with HIV described treatment fatigue as feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, or skeptical about medications. Insurance hassles, stigma, and poor care coordination were described as contributors; support and education were named as helpful.
• RNCohort2017Recent im/migration to Canada linked to unmet health needs among sex workers in Vancouver, Canada: Findings of a longitudinal study.Health care for women internationalSex workers in Vancouver who had recently moved to Canada were more likely to say they could not get health care when needed. Long-term migration, police harassment and past abuse were also linked to unmet health needs.
• RNCase Report2017Communication Coaching: A Case Study of Family Caregiver Burden.Clinical journal of oncology nursingOne distressed lung cancer caregiver's distress score fell from 8 to 6 after a nurse-delivered communication coaching call and guide. The single case cannot show the coaching caused the change.
• RNOther2017Identification of Key Odorants in Used Disposable Absorbent Incontinence Products.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyUsed incontinence products contained 28 key odor compounds. Eleven were judged strong or very strong in used products, including dimethyl trisulfide. Unused reference products also had 7 to 11 key odor compounds, so the unused product itself had odor compounds.
• RNOther2017Flashlight contamination and effectiveness of two disinfectants in a stomatology hospital.International journal of nursing sciencesIn a stomatology hospital, 31 of 41 flashlights were contaminated. Wiping with 75% alcohol or CaviWipes left no positive swabs. The paper did not test whether this prevents patient infections.
• RNSurvey2017Parents experiences of discharge readiness from a Swedish neonatal intensive care unit.Nursing openMost parents felt prepared to leave the NICU, but many still worried about breathing and feeding at home. They valued continuous presence and gradual care handover. They asked for clearer discharge planning and follow-up support.
• RNSystematic Review2017Unintended Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of Contraception Use and Counseling in Women With Cancer.Clinical journal of oncology nursingWomen with cancer often lack effective contraception counseling, leading to unintended pregnancies. Counseling significantly increased the use of highly effective methods, but many women remained sexually active without protection due to misconceptions about fertility.
• PTCohort2017The Association Between Muscle Weakness and Incident Diabetes in Older Mexican Americans.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationWeak grip strength in older Mexican Americans was linked to later diabetes diagnosis in both sexes. This is an association, not proof that strength training prevents diabetes.