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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• RNQualitative2022Should I stay or should I go? An exploration of the decision-making behavior of acute cardiac patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.Heart & lung : the journal of critical carePatients with acute cardiac symptoms often told family or friends first, then delayed emergency care. They minimized symptoms, feared catching COVID or burdening hospitals, and relied on informal advice. These themes may help explain delayed presentation.
• RNCohort2022Predictors for psychological distress of young burn survivors across three years: A cohort study of a burn disaster in Taiwan.Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of NursingDistress in young burn survivors generally eased across 3 years, but PTSD-like symptoms and depression stayed the main warning signs. Nurses should watch sleep medication use, family adaptation and social problems throughout recovery.
• PTOTRNQualitative2022Risk factors for manifestations of frailty in hospitalized older adults: A qualitative study.Journal of advanced nursingHospitalized older adults and ward staff described fear of falls, low staffing, poor communication and lost routines as factors that may restrict independence and worsen frailty signs such as delirium, falls and immobility.
• RNNarrative Review2022A National Review of State Laws for Stock Epinephrine in Schools.The Journal of school healthOnly 14 states mandate stock epinephrine in schools, while 37 allow it. Laws vary widely on prescribing, storage, funding, training and liability.
• RNOther2022Construct validity and internal consistency of the revised Mental Health Literacy Scale in South African and Zambian contexts.Nursing openThe revised Mental Health Literacy Scale works well as a single score for primary care workers in South Africa and Zambia, but its sub-scores for knowledge are unreliable. Use the total score to assess overall literacy, but do not trust the separate knowledge breakdowns.
• RNCohort2022Predictors of Post-traumatic stress symptomology in parents of infants with Congenital Heart Disease post-surgery and after four months.Journal of pediatric nursingParents of infants with complex heart defects face rising post-traumatic stress after surgery, with PTSD rates jumping from 9% at discharge to 14% at four months. High parenting stress, specifically feelings of inadequacy and poor coping, strongly predicted these symptoms.
• RNQualitative2022Chinese infection-control strategies for COVID-19 prevention: A qualitative study with confirmed cases.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)Recovered COVID-19 patients in Shanghai followed strict infection-control rules and valued rapid testing, covered costs, and community help. They also reported distress, stigma, privacy exposure, and inconsistent QR-code travel barriers.
• RNSurvey2022Impact of worries associated with COVID-19 on diabetes-related psychological symptoms in older adults with Type 2 diabetes.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Older adults with diabetes who worried more about the coronavirus also reported more diabetes distress and depressive symptoms. The link held across common demographic and diabetes factors.
• RNSurvey2022Do all patients in the epilepsy monitoring unit experience the same level of comfort? A quantitative exploratory secondary analysis.Journal of advanced nursingComfort in epilepsy monitoring units differed by occupation and centre. Retired patients reported the highest scores, high school students the lowest. Women reported slightly higher comfort than men, but the difference was small and uncertain.
• RNOther2021Physical Activity and Cognitive Function in African American Older Adults Living With HIV.Journal of gerontological nursingPhysical activity was not linked to cognitive function in 124 older African Americans living with HIV after accounting for age, sex, education, body mass index, and years with HIV. Light activity showed a link to visuospatial ability only before accounting.
• RNCohort2021Vagal Tone and Proinflammatory Cytokines Predict Feeding Intolerance and Necrotizing Enterocolitis Risk.Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal NursesPreterm neonates who later developed necrotizing enterocolitis or feeding intolerance had lower heart rate variability and higher inflammation markers. This suggests possible early warning signs, not tested interventions.
• RNRCT2021Randomized Controlled Trial Study of the Impact of a Spiritual Intervention on Hope and Spiritual Well-Being of Persons with Cancer.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeriaA five-session spiritual care program, delivered by an oncology nurse with spiritual counselor support, increased hope and spiritual well-being scores in cancer patients before chemotherapy compared with usual care.
• RNNarrative ReviewWhy the Utilization of Ready-to-Administer Syringes During High-Stress Situations Is More Important Than Ever.Journal of infusion nursing : the official publication of the Infusion Nurses SocietyCited studies report fewer medication errors with ready-to-administer prefilled syringes than bedside preparation. Nurses should use these forms when available and avoid diluting or transferring them, especially in rushed, high-stress care.
• RNSurvey2022Parent intentions to vaccinate children with autism spectrum disorder against COVID-19.Journal of pediatric nursing35% of parents of children with autism intended to vaccinate their child against COVID-19 if approved and recommended. Stronger belief in vaccine benefits was associated with intention; trust in providers and parent vaccination were not.
• RNRCT2022Variations in sustained home visiting care for mothers and children experiencing adversity.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)Nurses delivered most scheduled home-visiting content on time or within an acceptable window, except antenatal sleep content. Mothers reporting smoking, mental health, domestic violence, or drugs and alcohol were more likely to receive matching content than mothers without those risks.
• OTOther2022Use of robots to encourage social engagement between older adults.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Pairs of older adults remained highly engaged with robot-led activities, but Simon Says produced more talking to the robot while book sorting produced more talking and helping between partners.
• PTQualitative2022Spillover Effects of COVID-19 on Essential Chronic Care and Ways to Foster Health System Resilience to Support Vulnerable Non-COVID Patients: A Multistakeholder Study.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationStakeholders reported that staff redeployment, closed diagnostics and suspended therapy disrupted chronic care for non-COVID patients in Singapore. Older people were described as more isolated and unwell. Digital visits and kiosks were described as helpful, but cybersecurity and digital literacy gaps remained.
• PTRNRCT2022Outcome of abdominal massage before gavage feeding on tolerated feeding for low birth weight infants.Nursing openLow birth weight infants given abdominal massage before gavage feeding had lower gastric residual volume, less vomiting and distention, and were sleepier after feeds than controls. Allocation and sample reporting were unclear.
• RNSystematic Review2022Systematic Review of Lifestyle Interventions for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period.Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNNStructured lifestyle programs for women with or at risk for gestational diabetes improved glucose or weight in four of seven studies; other studies showed no effects or only dietary or knowledge effects.
• PTRCT2022Effect of Collaborative Care for Persistent Postconcussive Symptoms on Academic Function: A Randomized Clinical Trial.The Journal of school healthTeens with persistent concussion symptoms who received collaborative care did not improve grades or school problems more than usual care. They did miss fewer school days. The package included cognitive-behavioral therapy, care management, and medication consultation when warranted.
• RNOther2022Use of health locus of control on self-management and HbA1c in patients with type 2 diabetes.Nursing openIn hospitalized adults with type 2 diabetes, nurse-delivered health locus of control education plus routine care was associated with better self-management and lower HbA1c than routine care alone.
• RNSurvey2022A survey of social network status and its related factors for older adults with type 2 diabetes in Beijing, China.Nursing openThe average social network score was 16.75 of 30 among 300 older adults with type 2 diabetes in Beijing, and 68 had social isolation. Higher social support was the factor most linked with larger networks.
• RNSurvey2022Postnatal Unit Experiences Associated With Exclusive Breastfeeding During the Inpatient Stay: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant AssociationExclusive breastfeeding during the hospital stay was associated with mothers not asking for the baby to be taken out, the baby staying in the room except for treatments, prompt help when called, and understandable explanations from nurses, midwives, or doctors.
• RNSurvey2022Perceived Heart Attack Likelihood in Adults with a High Diabetes Risk.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careAmong adults at high diabetes risk, 32.5% could not list any heart attack symptoms, and 28.8% and 25.0% felt lower five-year and lifetime risk than peers. Nurses should assess perceived risk and teach symptoms before advising lifestyle changes.
• RNSurvey2022Characteristics of Working-Age Adults With Schizophrenia Newly Admitted to Nursing Homes.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationWorking-age adults with schizophrenia in nursing homes varied widely: younger adults had more psychiatric symptoms and suicidal ideation, older adults had more chronic disease and dependence in daily tasks, and community discharge was less likely with impairment or psychiatric symptoms
• RNSystematic Review2022Preoperative Deprescribing for Medical Optimization of Older Adults Undergoing Surgery: A Systematic Review.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationPreoperative deprescribing for older adults undergoing surgery showed mixed results. Some high-risk elective surgery studies had shorter stays, fewer readmissions, or medication changes; others did not. Evidence quality was low, and results varied.
• RNSystematic Review2021Differences in Care Provided in Urban and Rural Nursing Homes in the United States: Literature Review.Journal of gerontological nursingRural nursing homes generally had poorer access to hospice and mental health care, more resident pain, and more hospitalizations than urban homes. The review is descriptive and uses varied, older measures.
• RNQualitative2021A Qualitative Study of Sleep and Daily Routines From Focus Groups With Chinese and Bangladeshi American Older Adults Living in New York City.Journal of gerontological nursingChinese and Bangladeshi older adults described poor sleep tied to chronic illness, nighttime awakenings, and family conflict. They also reported early prayer routines, avoiding clock-watching, and socializing, which nurses can use for culturally tailored sleep assessment.
• RNQualitative2021"I'm losing everything all over again": Responses from youth experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.Archives of psychiatric nursingYouth experiencing homelessness described losing jobs, mental stability, access to services, relationships, and control over their lives during the pandemic. Sixteen participants reported financial instability, and 13 participants reported worsened mental health.
• RNOtherImpact of Depression and Nicotine Dependence on Executive Functioning in Rural Older Adult Smokers: A Brief Report (NCT02510716).Journal of addictions nursingAmong 40 rural older smokers, 32.5% reported mild to severe executive function problems. Depression and higher nicotine dependence were linked to worse self-reported executive function.
• RNSurvey2022Relationships of social support and attitudes towards death: A mediator role of depression in older patients on haemodialysis.Nursing openOlder haemodialysis patients with more social support had less depression. Lower depression was associated with more positive attitudes about death. Nurses can screen depression and discuss death-related needs.
• RNProtocol2022A gamified mobile health intervention for children in day surgery care: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial.Nursing openNo results yet. The trial plans to test whether adding a gamified child app to routine care and a parental app reduces preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain in children aged 7 to 12 years having day surgery. It has not shown whether the app works.
• RNQualitative2022"I pretty much followed the law, and there weren't any decisions to make": A qualitative study of self-advocacy experiences of men with cancer.Nursing & health sciencesMen with cancer described advocating for themselves by gathering information, choosing an expert provider, then following that provider's plan. They often set a high bar for reporting symptoms and shared their diagnosis only with a small circle.
• RNQualitative2022Improving patient-centred care through a tailored intervention addressing nursing clinical handover communication in its organizational and cultural context.Journal of advanced nursingNurses on a rehabilitation ward reported moving handover from the corridor to the bedside and using ISBAR and CARE to involve patients more directly. The ward also changed huddles, handover sheets and mentoring.
• RNQualitative2022Barriers to self-management of patients with adenomyosis: A qualitative study.Nursing openWomen with adenomyosis described poor disease understanding, unreliable online advice, treatment confusion, pain and bleeding that disrupted sleep, work and family life, and a need for emotional and practical support.
• RNPilot2022Feasibility of Post-hospitalization Telemedicine Video Visits for Children With Medical Complexity.Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & PractitionersPost-discharge weekly video visits for children with medical complexity were feasible and acceptable. Hospital use fell in both the video-visit and usual-care groups. The visits were not shown to reduce admissions.
• RNQualitative2022Understanding racial-ethnic differences in patient-centered care (PCC) in oncology through a critical race theory lens: A qualitative comparison of PCC among Black, Hispanic, and White cancer patients.Patient education and counselingBlack and Hispanic cancer patients described work, family burden, and feeling cared for as care concerns. White patients described research participation and preventive treatment. Ask about these separately rather than assuming one profile.
• RNCohort2022Outpatient Wound Clinics During COVID-19 Maintained Quality but Served Fewer Patients.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationChronic wounds that entered outpatient clinics in early 2020 healed within 12 weeks at the same rate as in 2019 (about 50%), but new wound cases fell 19% and in-person visits fell 12%.
• RNOther2022Comparison of diet, muscle strength, steps per day and symptoms in people with HIV and HIV-negative peers.Research in nursing & healthPeople with HIV walked fewer steps than matched peers, but symptom scores did not differ. Among them, better diet quality, fiber, and grip strength were linked to better physical function; more steps were linked to more fatigue.
• PTOTRNSystematic Review2022Environment in institutional care settings as a promoting factor for older individuals' mobility: A systematic review.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesExercise programmes in institutional care improved older residents’ mobility, but the review did not show that environmental changes alone improve mobility.
• RNOther2022A Landscape of Subjective and Objective Stress in African-American Dementia Family Caregivers.Western journal of nursing researchAfrican American dementia caregivers reported high burden and stress. Higher stress tracked more sleep problems and depression; discrimination also tracked depression. Cortisol barely changed during the day, but a long-term stress score did not track stress or health.
• SLPOther2022Developing Behavioral Coding to Understand Family Communication Breakdown in Dementia Care.Western journal of nursing researchIn home dementia care videos, communication breakdown occurred 8% of interaction time and was successfully resolved 85% of the time. Caregiver communication preceded most trouble sources, and people with dementia often flagged misunderstanding. This describes patterns, not tested training effects.
• RNSurvey2021The burden & contributing factors of psychological distress across India during the COVID pandemic.Archives of psychiatric nursing53% of people aged 16 years or older surveyed in India during the early pandemic reported no psychological distress, but fear of catching COVID-19, lockdown, stigma, food insecurity, and poor mask or sanitizer supply were linked with distress.
• RNQualitative2021Interaction of culture and grief amongst women who terminated a pregnancy in adolescence: A narrative approach.CurationisEleven women who terminated a pregnancy in adolescence described delayed acceptance of the loss, feeling bad about their bodies and feeling unfit to be mothers when cultural rituals and support were absent.
• RNSurvey2021Internet addiction and psychosocial problems among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study.Archives of psychiatric nursingIn Turkish adolescents during pandemic restrictions, 20.7% were at risk of psychosocial problems, while only 0.6% met internet addiction criteria. Problematic internet use was linked to male sex, chronic illness, family income below expenses, and internet use for 5 years or more.
• RNRCT2021A Randomized Clinical Trial on the Impact of Individually Targeted Computerized Cognitive Training on Quality of Life Indicators in Adults With HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder in the Southeastern United States.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACComputerized cognitive training gave mixed quality-of-life results in adults with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder. Depression improved slightly overall, but subgroup results varied, and the trial was too small to prove which training helped.
• RNOtherA Comparison of the Biomechanical Performance of 3 Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Foams.Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyLaboratory tests compared three negative pressure wound therapy foams. All removed fluid similarly over 72 hours. However, polyurethane foam distributed suction more evenly across the wound area than either polyvinyl alcohol foam, which showed inconsistent pressure delivery away from the center.
• RNMeta-Analysis2022Probiotic interventions to reduce antepartum Group B streptococcus colonization: A systematic review and meta-analysis.MidwiferyPooled trials found oral probiotics lowered the chance of testing positive for Group B strep at 36 weeks, but only one trial was significant and most were small. Do not replace screening or antibiotics.
• RNSurvey2022Biopsychosocial Factors Predicting Pain Among Individuals Experiencing the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management NursesIn people with recent COVID-19, higher fatigue, anxiety, and lower activity were associated with more pain. Women also reported more pain.
• RNQualitative2022The Psychosocial Adjustment of Kidney Recipients in Canada's Kidney Paired Donation Program.Progress in transplantation (Aliso Viejo, Calif.)Eight kidney paired donation recipients described guilt and worry about known donors, alongside gratitude, and ambivalence about anonymous donors. Transplant nurses should ask about known donor feelings and anonymous donor contact.