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Mental health research

Everything we have read on mental health. Each paper is summarised from the full article rather than its abstract, so the limitations are in there too, and the funding wherever the paper declares it.

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• OTRNRCT2016Associations among pain, depression, and functional limitation in low-income, home-dwelling older adults: An analysis of baseline data from CAPABLE.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)In low-income home-dwelling older adults, higher depressive symptoms and pain interference were linked to more difficulty with daily activities. Depression was linked to part of the pain-function relationship, but this baseline analysis does not show treatment improves function.
• PTOTRNSurvey2016A Comparison of the Quality of Life in Patients With Primary and Secondary Lower Limb Lymphedema: A Mixed-Methods Study.Western journal of nursing researchPatients with primary, cancer-related, and non-cancer-related lower-limb lymphedema reported similar high psychosocial symptom burden. They described body-image distress, clothing and access problems, and burdensome self-care.
• PTOTRNMeta-Analysis2016Biobehavioral determinants of glycemic control in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Patient education and counselingFor people with type 2 diabetes, dietary adherence was most linked to long-term glucose control, self-efficacy was linked to adherence and BMI, and glucose monitoring was linked to higher short-term glucose. Match diabetes education to the specific goal.
• OTRNSystematic Review2016Adaptation and coping in patients living with an LVAD: A metasynthesis.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careLVAD patients described living with the device as four stages: before implant, hospital, early home, late home. Routines for device care and daily activities helped patients feel independent, but fear, dependence, body image, intimacy, and lost roles remained hard.
• OTRNOther2016A comparison of two assessments of levels of functioning in clients with intellectual disability between occupational therapists and nursing staff within a long-term mental healthcare facility in South Africa.CurationisIn 586 residents with intellectual disability, occupational therapists’ creative ability ratings and nurses’ Fairview developmental scores were strongly related. OTs and nurses can use the two ratings together to set supervision and activity expectations.
• OTRNCohort2017The effect of early psychological symptom severity on long-term functional recovery: A secondary analysis of data from a cohort study of minor injury patients.International journal of nursing studiesMinor injury patients with higher depression or anxiety symptoms soon after injury were more likely to have lower work performance and more bed days over the next year. Screening these symptoms early may help identify people at risk of slower recovery.
• PTOTRNCohort2017ED Utilization and Self-Reported Symptoms in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.Journal of emergency nursingPain, tiredness and breathlessness were common whether older adults went to the emergency department or not. ED use was linked more to taking more medications, difficulty with daily activities and balance problems than to symptoms alone.
• 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.
• PTOTRNCohort2017Changes in frailty conditions and phenotype components in elderly after hospitalization.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemOne year after discharge, the most common change was non-frail to pre-frail (56.7%), and deaths occurred among frail and pre-frail adults. Depression, medicines, illnesses and daily-living scores did not predict overall frailty change.
• OTSurvey2018Informal care: choice or constraint?Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesMost carers who answered said caring was a free choice, but many also felt constrained by duty, money or lack of help. Those reporting more choice had higher well-being. The study cannot show choice caused better well-being.
• PTOTCohort2017The Relationships Among Pain, Depression, and Physical Activity in Patients With Heart Failure.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingDepressed heart failure patients spent a median of 60 minutes per week in light activity and 210 minutes in moderate activity. Sitting time was the only significant predictor linked to depression levels, though the model did not reach statistical significance.
• PTOTSLPRNRCT2018Physical Activity and Survival in Women With Advanced Breast Cancer.Cancer nursingWomen with advanced breast cancer who did one hour of moderate activity daily had a 23% lower risk of death. This held after adjusting for age, treatment, and depression. Nurses can encourage simple daily movement like walking or housework.
• OTPilot2018The impact of peer mentor communication with older adults on depressive symptoms and working alliance: A pilot study.Patient education and counselingPeer mentors used more client-centered talk over time, and this was associated with stronger working alliance and lower depression scores. Medical information and specific counseling skills were associated with worse depression. The study was correlational and small.
• OTRNQualitative2018Making sense of frailty: An ethnographic study of the experience of older people living with complex health problems.International journal of older people nursingTen frail older people described fluctuating health and fear of falling, yet kept going by adjusting routines, pacing tasks and dropping non-essential ones. Their accounts show daily living can become precarious even when impairment is known.
• PTOTSLPRNOther2018Beck Depression Inventory-II: Factor Analyses with Three Groups of Midlife Women of African Descent in the Midwest, the South, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.Issues in mental health nursingThe BDI-II depression screen works as a two-part measure for midlife women of African descent, separating cognitive symptoms like guilt from physical ones like fatigue. Somatic complaints should prompt further exploration for depression in this population.
• PTOTSLPRNQualitative2017Patients' Outcomes After Acute Respiratory Failure: A Qualitative Study With the PROMIS Framework.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesAfter acute respiratory failure, survivors described fatigue, breathlessness, fear of illness, memory and word-finding difficulty, and changed work and relationships. Some reported gratitude and closer relationships, while others felt isolated or wished they had died.
• PTOTRNOther2018Hearing loss and tinnitus in survivors with chemotherapy-induced neuropathy.European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing SocietyCancer survivors with chemotherapy-induced neuropathy who also reported hearing loss and tinnitus had worse balance, pain interference, mood, and quality of life than those with neuropathy alone, but perceived stress did not differ.
• PTOTRNQualitative2018Patients' experiences of the transcatheter aortic valve implantation trajectory: A grounded theory study.Nursing openPatients recovering from TAVI described a journey between fear, weakness and hope. They valued clear conversations, trust in clinicians, and support that preserved independence while preparing them for slow recovery.
• PTOTSLPMeta-Analysis2018Cognitive-Based Interventions to Improve Mobility: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationCognitive training improved walking speed when participants performed a second task, such as talking or counting. The effect was small and did not reach significance for normal walking. Shorter training sessions may produce better results than longer ones.
• PTOTSLPRNSurvey2018Burden, resilience and coping in caregivers of patients with interstitial lung disease.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careCaregivers of patients with interstitial lung disease report significantly lower mental quality of life than the general population, driven by emotional strain. Those caring for patients on oxygen report higher burden and worse physical health. Caregivers need inclusion in visits, practical home advice, and specific support groups.
• PTOTRNQualitative2018Home discharge following critical illness: A qualitative analysis of family caregiver experience.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careFamily caregivers of ICU survivors felt overwhelmed and unprepared at home discharge, then stayed vigilant as emotional needs continued after physical care needs were mentioned less. They often neglected their own health despite ICU staff advice.
• OTRNQualitative2018Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy Experienced by Individuals With Cirrhosis: A Qualitative Interview Study.Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and AssociatesEight cirrhosis patients described overt hepatic encephalopathy as terrifying and repeatedly disruptive: they lost memory, communication, independence, and social participation, then feared recurrence and felt like burdens. Nurses and OTs should expect anxiety, dependency, and isolation after episodes.
• OTRNSystematic Review2018Sleep disruption and quality of life in persons with dementia: A state-of-the-art review.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)In older adults with dementia, poor sleep was linked to worse physical function, more behavioral symptoms, more depression and apathy, and worse cognition. Sleep assessment may help clinicians understand quality-of-life problems.
• PTOTRNCohort2018Examining age-related differences in functional domain impairment following traumatic brain injury.International journal of older people nursingOlder adults after mild-moderate traumatic brain injury had worse mobility, travel, home maintenance and overall function for a year. Better pre-injury physical health was linked to better function; better pre-injury mental health was sometimes linked to worse function in older adults.
• OTOther2018The Relationship Between Life Purpose With Depression and Disability in Acute Low Back Pain Patients.Orthopedic nursingHigher life purpose was linked to fewer depressive symptoms in 42 adults with recent low back pain. It was not linked to activity limitations after accounting for age, sex and work.
• OTRNPilot2018Pilot Study to Describe the Trajectory of Symptoms and Adaptive Strategies of Adults Living with Low-grade Glioma.Seminars in oncology nursingOver 6 months, quality of life, distress and depression did not change in 15 adults with low-grade glioma, but fatigue improved and patients reported using community support, pacing, memory cues and driving help.
• PTOTRNSystematic Review2019Lived experiences and quality of life after gynaecological cancer-An integrative review.Journal of clinical nursingNordic gynaecological cancer survivors described lasting bowel, bladder, sexual, fatigue and body-image problems, plus fear of recurrence. Follow-up focused on recurrence left unmet needs; nurse-led, person-centred dialogue and education were suggested.
• OTRNOther2018Frailty syndrome among elderly and associated factors: comparison of two cities.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAmong 480 older adults, frailty was higher in Ribeirão Preto than João Pessoa and linked to older age, less schooling, more diseases, cognitive deficit, poorer daily function and more depressive symptoms. These are associations, not proof of cause.
• OTRNOther2019Beneficial effect of laughter therapy on physiological and psychological function in elders.Nursing openIn 17 older adults attending day care, four weekly professional stand-up comedy sessions were followed by lower systolic blood pressure and heart rate, lower depression scores, and better family-rated motivation for activity. It was uncontrolled, so comedy itself was not proven.
• PTOTCohort2019Rehabilitation Providers' Prediction of the Likely Success of the SNF-to-Home Transition Differs by Discipline.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationOccupational and physical therapists’ concerns about a patient’s ability to live independently after skilled nursing facility discharge were linked with failed return home. Medical providers’ and social workers’ concerns were not linked. Treat therapist predictions as a possible warning sign, not proof.
• PTOTSurvey2019The Association Between Yoga Use, Physical Function, and Employment in Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis.Holistic nursing practiceAdults with rheumatoid arthritis who practiced yoga were more likely to work full-time and had better self-reported physical function than those who did not. Once age and education were taken into account, pain, fatigue, depression and sleep did not differ. These are associations, not proof.
• PTOTQualitative2019Dismissing chronic illness: A qualitative analysis of negative health care experiences.Health care for women internationalMany people with ME/CFS described health care professionals dismissing their symptoms, attributing them to depression or anxiety, or pushing exercise after symptoms worsened. Clinicians should listen to symptom reports and avoid forcing activity.
• PTOTRNSystematic Review2019Effect of exergaming on health-related quality of life in older adults: A systematic review.International journal of nursing studiesExergaming did not consistently improve health-related quality of life in older adults. Most trials found no clear benefit, and the positive results were short-term and tied to supervised center-based sessions with high adherence.
• PTOTRNCohort2019Incidence and risk of falls in patients treated for hematologic malignancies in the Intensive Hematology Unit.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemOnly 2 falls occurred among 101 adults hospitalized for blood cancers over 1.5 years, yet 29.7% were high fall risk at admission and 40.6% mid-stay. Dizziness at admission was the only assessed factor associated with falls.
• PTOTRNSurvey2019Impact of Diabetes on the Symptoms of Breast Cancer Survivors.Oncology nursing forumBreast cancer survivors who also had diabetes reported worse physical function, attention function, sleep disturbance and fatigue. Depression, anxiety, sexual function and peripheral neuropathy did not differ. This does not prove diabetes caused the symptoms.
• PTOTRNPilot2019Exploring the Adaptability of Tai Chi to Stroke Rehabilitation.Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation NursesCommunity stroke survivors in a 12-month adapted group program attended 72% of classes, had no intervention-related falls or adverse events, and reported better balance, flexibility, and confidence. The program included many components, so the contribution of any single component cannot be separated.
• OTSurvey2019Comparison of Pain-Related and Psychological Variables between Acute and Chronic Migraine Patients, and Factors Affecting Headache Chronicity.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyAmong 170 chronic and 80 acute migraine patients, chronic migraine was linked with longer headache duration, severe disability, depression and anger, while pain intensity was similar.
• OTRNQualitative2019Effects of horticultural therapy: Perspectives of frail and pre-frail older nursing home residents.Nursing openFrail nursing home residents described weekly horticultural therapy as a pleasant, meaningful pastime that they said made them happier and gave them conversation. Few staff talked about it outside sessions, and one disliked it for disrupting routines.
• OTCohort2019Sociodemographic Factors and Characteristics of Caregivers as Determinants of Skilled Nursing Facility Admissions When Modeled Jointly With Functional Limitations.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationIn older Medicare adults, each one-point worsening on a 7 to 28 function scale was associated with 26% higher likelihood of skilled nursing facility admission. Living alone, low education, and more caregivers also raised risk.
• PTOTSLPRNCohort2019Morning Fatigue Severity Profiles in Oncology Outpatients Receiving Chemotherapy.Cancer nursingHalf of chemotherapy outpatients had severe morning fatigue. Those in the worst group were younger, had higher BMI and more comorbidities, and reported worse anxiety, sleep, and attention. Assess fatigue separately from evening symptoms to catch this high-risk group.
• PTOTRNCase-Control2020Falls in hospital: a case-control study.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesHospital patients with poor or very poor balance were far more likely to fall. Older age, male sex and sedating or mental-health drugs were also linked. Check balance and review these drugs early.
• OTSLPRNQualitative2019Acceptance and adjustment: A qualitative study of experiences of hearing and vision impairments and daily life among oldest old recipients of home care.International journal of older people nursingPeople in their late 80s and 90s with hearing and vision loss often accept these impairments because they lack the energy to address them. They prioritize managing pain, fatigue and serious illness over sensory aids, leading to social withdrawal and difficulty with daily tasks like reading.
• OTRNMeta-Analysis2019How do "robopets" impact the health and well-being of residents in care homes? A systematic review of qualitative and quantitative evidence.International journal of older people nursingRobopets significantly reduced agitation in residents with dementia, but showed no pooled effect on loneliness, depression or quality of life. Engagement varied widely: some residents sought them out, others found them irritating or infantilising. They are not a replacement for human interaction.
• OTRNQualitative2020Residents' use and perceptions of residential care facility gardens: A behaviour mapping and conversation study.International journal of older people nursingResidents used care home gardens mainly to sit, socialise and relax, often placed there by staff. They valued sensory stimulation and memories, but struggled with long corridors, heavy doors and uneven ground. Many wished for more active tasks like gardening, which were rarely offered.
• PTOTRNPilot2019Family-Centered Care During Constraint-Induced Therapy After Chronic Stroke: A Feasibility Study.Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation NursesA carepartner program given with constraint-induced therapy after stroke was feasible: all seven survivors completed 10 sessions, with no adverse events. Descriptive caregiver and survivor gains occurred, but the small single-group study cannot separate the program from therapy.
• OTRNOther2019Predictors of instrumental activities of daily living in community-dwelling older adults.Archives of psychiatric nursingOlder adults who were better at holding and changing information in working memory performed more accurately at managing medications and finances. No measured thinking skill predicted shopping or phone and letter tasks.
• OTRNQualitative2020Persons' Experiences of Suffering from Nephrotic Syndrome.Journal of renal careAdults with nephrotic syndrome felt ill and well at once, followed treatment without questioning, and stayed uncertain because they lacked guidance on causes, prognosis, and self-management.
• PTOTSLPRNCohort2020Effect of Age on Longitudinal Changes in Symptoms, Function, and Outcome in the First Year After Mild-Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury.The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience NursesOlder adults with mild-moderate brain injury report more balance and coordination problems and worse physical health than younger adults in the first year. They also have higher risk of repeat falls. Screen for these specific issues and refer to balance programs.
• PTOTRNRCT2020Effect of Delirium on Physical Function in Noncardiac Thoracic Surgery Patients.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesDelirium after major noncardiac thoracic surgery did not significantly change muscle strength scores. Patients with delirium had lower self-reported independence at discharge, but this was a secondary outcome in a small analysis.
• OTOther2020Leave of absence due to depression.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemIn workers on leave for depression in Piauí, Brazil, those aged 40 or more, rural workers, and those with recurrent severe depression with psychotic symptoms were more likely to be absent for 60 days or more.