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Paediatrics & neonatal research

Everything we have read on paediatrics & neonatal. 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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• RNOther2026Scoping Review of Adolescent Autonomy and Responsibility for Managing Chronic Physical Conditions.Nursing researchAdolescents with chronic physical conditions described taking on self-management as uneven: setbacks were more common after premature transfer, illness, or distrust. Age did not always match readiness, and adolescents reported that direct clinician communication and clear plans increased satisfaction.
• RNQualitative2026The Overwhelming Challenge of Losing One's Sense of Wholeness: A Grounded Theory Study on Women's Experiential Process of Birth Trauma.The journal of nursing research : JNRWomen described birth trauma as losing their sense of wholeness: unbearable pain, loss of dignity, ignored emotions, exposed privacy, and endless waiting. They also described never wanting another birth.
• RNSurvey2026Mental Health Outcome Trends in a Nationally Representative Sample of Canadian Migrant Adolescents From 2014 to 2022.The Journal of school healthAdolescent self-reported mental health worsened over time, especially for girls. Gaps between migrant and nonmigrant youth mostly stayed similar; migrant girls reported fewer health complaints and higher confidence than nonmigrant girls.
• RNOther2026Intravenous Smart Pump Alarms in Everyday Hospital Use: A Real-world Descriptive Analysis.Dimensions of critical care nursing : DCCNBaxter IV pumps produced 5,129,505 alarms over 1,102,303 infusions. Most were downstream occlusion, air-in-line, infusion-complete, or upstream occlusion. 99% of starts generated a completion alarm.
• RNSurvey2026Adolescent Online Gaming in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study on Habits and Health Perceptions Through the Health Belief Model.Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, IncJordanian adolescents averaged 3.1 gaming hours daily. More daily hours and older age were linked with lower self-rated physical and mental health. 28.8% said gaming was not physically harmful. 36.7% had never received counseling about gaming harms.
• RNSurvey2026Factors Predicting Depression Among Thai Adolescents During the Transition From the COVID-19 Pandemic to the Endemic Phase.Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, IncIn 605 Thai high school students, perceived stress was most strongly linked with depressive symptoms, and avoidance coping also mattered. Approach coping and social support did not add separate information after stress and avoidance were considered.
• RNSurvey2026Investigating the Relationship Between Psychological Well-Being and Social Appearance Anxiety in Adolescents in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Study.Nursing openAdolescents with higher social appearance anxiety reported significantly lower psychological well-being. Those who participated in regular social and physical activities, or attended school, had higher well-being and lower anxiety scores. These associations were independent of age, gender, or socioeconomic status.
• RNSurvey2026Factors associated with fear of childbirth in pregnant women in a University Hospital in Southern Brazil.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PPregnant women with very high fear of childbirth reported significantly more fear of panicking, losing control, intense pain, prolonged labor, and uncertainty about labor duration. Screening for these specific anticipatory fears in the third trimester can identify women needing extra emotional support.
• RNQualitative2026Transition and Transfer in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood in Type 1 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study of Parents' Experiences.Nursing openParents of young adults with type 1 diabetes described feeling abruptly cut off from healthcare at transfer, losing relationships with trusted paediatric nurses and any role in adult visits. They wanted a bridge and individualised handover.
• RNOther2026The Psychometric Properties of the Caregiver Feeding Style Questionnaire: A Cross-Cultural Validation in Spanish Parents.Research in nursing & healthSpanish version of a caregiver feeding style questionnaire may be usable, but the shorter 13-item version seems most practical. Two items were confusing and did not work well, and the evidence was mixed rather than strong.
• RNCase-Control2026Retreatment after loss of follow-up in adolescent and young adult patients living with HIV: a case-control study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAdolescents and young adults with HIV who did not practice religion were more likely to return to care after dropping out. Those who were female, used alcohol, lived in institutions, were diagnosed at counseling centers, or had missed appointments were less likely to return.
• RNSurvey2026Posttraumatic Stress in Caregivers of Burn-Injured Children: A Cross-Sectional Study.The American journal of nursing48.33% of caregivers of children with burn injuries reached the score threshold for posttraumatic stress symptoms. Witnessing the burn had a greater influence among factors tested. The finding points to caregiver distress, not only child injury.
• RNPilot2026Feasibility of an Online Resilience Program for Mothers With Adverse Childhood Experiences.Research in nursing & healthFive mothers finished the online resilience program, with 97.5% session attendance and satisfaction 9.80 out of 10. Resilience and positive parenting scores improved, but the small uncontrolled pilot cannot show the program works.
• RNSurvey2026Health literacy of adolescents using hormonal contraceptives and associated factors.Revista brasileira de enfermagemMost adolescents using hormonal contraceptives had high health literacy, but more than half struggled to read and understand the medication leaflet. Nurses should check leaflet comprehension rather than assume the leaflet was understood.
• RNCohort2026Treatment failure in adolescents and young people living with HIV: a cohort study.Revista brasileira de enfermagemOf 512 adolescents and young people with HIV, 160 had poor adherence and 197 were lost to follow-up. Missed appointments, delayed ART, a sexual partner, and drug use were linked to these failures.
• RNRCT2026Dermatological Safety of Chlorhexidine-Impregnated Dressings in Paediatric Intensive Care: A Randomised Clinical Trial.Nursing in critical careSkin lesions were not clearly different overall between PICU central line dressings. Infants with chlorhexidine developed lesions much earlier. Catheter infections were lower, but that was a secondary outcome.
• RNQualitative2026Experiences of older adults who have lost a child: reflections on grief and for nursing.Revista brasileira de enfermagemOlder adults bereaved by a child’s death described grief as lasting and unlike other losses. They relied on faith, prayer, cemetery visits, and private mourning. These supports may matter to how nurses assess bereavement.
• RNSystematic Review2026Comparative Effects of Various Modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.Worldviews on evidence-based nursingIn 22 adolescent trials, web-based CBT for insomnia ranked best for most sleep outcomes, reducing insomnia severity, increasing total sleep time, shortening sleep onset and improving efficiency versus usual care. No modality was superior for wake after sleep onset.
• RNSystematic Review2026Rules and Limit-Setting in Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Wards: A Systematic Narrative Review.Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, IncNo agreed standard for adolescent psychiatric ward rules emerged, but reviewed wards mostly set limits on aggression, sexual activity, participation and schedules. Young people said rules felt fairer when staff explained why they existed and applied them consistently.
• RNSystematic Review2026Three-Stage Care Experiences and Needs of Parents With Children in NICU: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis.Nursing openParents of babies in NICU described repeated strain across hospital stay, discharge, and home care: separation, unclear information, restricted visits, and communication gaps. Needs shifted from emotional contact to practical skills and ongoing support.
• RNCohort2026Missed Nursing Care in Neonatal Intensive Care Units for Infants Experiencing or at Risk of Experiencing Substance Withdrawal.Research in nursing & healthAcross 894 of 11,807 NICU shifts, infants that nurses reported as having or at risk for withdrawal were more likely to have missed nursing care, especially pain checks, airway tube checks, developmental care, and high-risk drug assessments. It does not show withdrawal caused missed care.
• RNSystematic Review2026Utilization of electrodermal activity in nursing research: A mapping review.Japan journal of nursing science : JJNSNursing articles using electrodermal activity included 91 mostly small studies, with healthy adults the largest group, and mostly used skin conductance. This mapping review does not show it is a clinical tool for patient assessment.
• RNOther2026Effects of a Mobile Application "Teenagers Don't Drink" on Preventing Alcohol Consumption among Thai Adolescents: A Quasi-experimental Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyAlcohol screening scores did not differ significantly after the combined app package with family, school, and community modules. Adolescents showed better alcohol knowledge, less accepting attitudes, higher refusal confidence, and stronger intention not to drink.
• RNOther2026Validity of the Translated Turkish Version of the Tool for Nutrition Risk Screening for Paediatric Cancer.International journal of nursing practiceIn Turkish children with cancer, the six-item NRS-PC identified malnutrition risk compared with dietitian assessment. A score of 2 or more was best: 96.8% sensitivity, 57.6% specificity. Nurses can use it to trigger dietitian referral.
• RNSystematic Review2026Research trends in educational interventions for digital sexual media literacy among adolescents: a scoping review (2015-2025).Women's health nursing (Seoul, Korea)Across 11 adolescent sexual-media education studies, knowledge, attitudes and literacy usually improved after teaching, but effects on behaviour, communication and long-term literacy were inconsistent.
• RNQualitative2026The Experiences of Family Dyads During the Gender Identity Transition Process of Children and Adolescents.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesParents of children and adolescents transitioning gender identities described support as built on secure attachment, tolerance, time, shared experiences and online learning. Fear of relatives, disapproval, self-blame and social values inhibited transition.
• RNSurvey2026Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Chinese version of the Maternal Adaptation Scale: a methodological study.Women's health nursing (Seoul, Korea)The adapted Chinese maternal adaptation scale can help nurses identify postpartum mothers with poorer adaptation, especially those with depressive symptoms and less spousal help.
• RNQualitative2026Caregiver and Patient Experiences With the Diabetes Care Team Impact Utilization of Medical Nutrition Therapy in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes.The science of diabetes self-management and careFamilies reported that nutrition advice at diagnosis often felt confusing or misaligned with their goals, reducing trust. They valued practical, individualized guidance on real-life situations like school and parties. Providers should tailor nutrition discussions to each family’s values rather than offering generic advice.
• RNQualitative2026Differences and Similarities Between Experiences of Mothers and Fathers of Children With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Qualitative Study.Nursing openMothers said diabetes care crowded out their work and daily life; fathers said work and costs constrained their role. Both found nutrition hardest, while nurses, peer groups and sensors helped.
• RNCohort2026Social support perceived by breastfeeding mothers and its impacts on breastfeeding.Revista brasileira de enfermagemPostpartum women who had a social support network in the first month reported more daytime rest and were more likely to be exclusively breastfeeding at six months. It did not affect nighttime rest or formula introduction.
• RNSurvey2026Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Pre-Pregnancy Risk Management Among Childbearing-Age Women With a Kidney Transplant: A Cross-Sectional Study.Nursing openAmong 247 kidney transplant recipients, attitudes toward pre-pregnancy risk management were high, but knowledge and practice were only moderate. Nurses should prioritize education on teratogenic blood-pressure drugs and contraception, and ask about fertility plans.
• RNOther2026The Urban-Rural Continuum and Child Health: Influence of Residential Location on Ultra-Processed Food Consumption, Physical Activity, and Metabolic Biomarkers.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)Schoolchildren in Brazilian urban expansion areas had more prediabetes and abnormal lipids than children in consolidated urban areas, despite similar ultra-processed food intake and overall activity. Walking or cycling to school was much less common.
• RNQualitative2026Reinterpreting words and making connections: an experience with an educational book about childhood cancer.Revista brasileira de enfermagemChildren, families and professionals described a playful cancer dictionary as a way to understand difficult terms, turn fear into confidence, and support conversations. The study reports experiences, not proof the book improves clinical outcomes.
• RNQualitative2026Care Partner Perspectives on Hypertension Management in Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias in an Online Forum: Qualitative Thematic Analysis.JMIR nursingFamily caregivers of people with dementia and high blood pressure described changing medications without provider input, interpreting home readings without guidance, and managing refusal of care. Some also reported developing high blood pressure themselves.
• RNSurvey2026Intra-peer violence, socioeconomic and behavioral characteristics of sexual and gender diverse adolescents: a cross-sectional study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagem67.8% of 949 LGBT+ high school students in Brazil reported being bullied, 11.5% reported being cyberbullied, and 13.0% reported being bullied because of sexual orientation.
• RNQualitative2026Noticing and responding to end-of-life suffering in the PICU: A co-designed conceptual framework for nursing practice.Intensive & critical care nursingBereaved parents and pediatric intensive care clinicians described signs of end-of-life suffering that nurses could notice, such as burden, baseline changes, pain, restlessness, lost parent role, and disconnect, and responses like partnering, comfort, and resources.
• RNSurvey2026Parenting Stress, Parenting Self-Efficacy and Dyadic Coping in Parents of Preterm Infants in China: A Dyadic Analysis.Nursing openAt discharge, parents of preterm infants reported stress associated with lower parenting confidence. Mothers' positive couple coping was associated with confidence, but fathers' stress did not show the same pathway.
• RNSystematic Review2026Guidelines for home-based enzyme replacement therapy in children and adolescents with mucopolysaccharidosis: a scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PHome enzyme replacement therapy for children and adolescents with mucopolysaccharidosis can be nurse-led, but guidelines are sparse and safety details are missing.
• RNCohort2026Individual and Interactive Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Household Income on Adolescent Depression and Anxiety Symptoms.Research in nursing & healthParental mental illness, substance use, incarceration, or intimate partner violence in early childhood was associated with more adolescent depression and anxiety. Maltreatment experiences were not. Low household income was associated with depression, not anxiety.
• RNQualitative2026Social determinants of health that permeate adolescent students' mental distress.Revista brasileira de enfermagemAdolescents in Brazilian state high schools described mental distress as connected to pressure about future jobs and studies, family conflict, bullying, unsafe streets, poor self-image, self-harm, and family illness. They also described family and peer support as protective.
• RNSurvey2026Socioeconomic and Geographical Analysis on Antenatal Care Visits in Indonesia: A Cross-sectional Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyOnly 38.65% of Indonesian women had adequate antenatal care, defined as six or more visits with minimum visits in each trimester. Younger, less educated, uninsured, rural, poorer, divorced or widowed women and those facing longer travel were less likely to meet it.
• RNQualitative2026Marginalised Caregivers: A Qualitative Study of Grandmothers in Postpartum and Infant Care.Nursing openGrandmothers caring for postpartum women and infants in China described feeling sidelined by younger parents' scientific knowledge, yet they remained highly motivated to learn. They reported social isolation and physical strain, but trusted nurses and doctors as the best source of infant care guidance.
• RNSurvey2026Association between neonatal conditions and anthropometric indicators among children attending daycare centers in Southern Brazil.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PNo birth or household factor was clearly linked to children's height-for-age. Body mass index-for-age was linked to food insecurity, lower socioeconomic class, and high-risk pregnancy, but this one-time study cannot show cause.
• RNPilot2026Integrating Music Therapy and Nursing for Neonatal Procedural Support Using a Pacifier Activated Lullaby Device.The American journal of nursingPain scores were lower during five minutes of pacifier-activated music after ROP exams: average 4.92 at exam end, then 0.76, 0.6, and 0.21 in 25 neonates, but usual holding, positioning, and swaddling continued.
• RNQualitative2026Family perspective on caring for children with chronic conditions in the pre- and trans-pandemic contexts of COVID-19.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PCaregivers of children with chronic conditions shifted from emphasizing children's strengths to seeing them as vulnerable during the pandemic. They intensified hygiene, managed interrupted therapies at home, and most kept shared decision-making.
• RNOther2026Pediatric patient fixation for air aeromedical transport in rotary-wing aircraft: a professional experience report.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PA helicopter emergency service developed a protocol for securing children during flight, with preflight, transflight, and postflight steps. It standardizes restraint devices and entry order. No patient outcomes were tested.
• RNQualitative2026The Development of Parental Knowledge of Their Child in NNU and PICU: An Exploratory Qualitative Study of Parents' Experiences.Nursing in critical careParents of children admitted to neonatal and paediatric intensive care described knowing their child as changing over time. Some said staff dismissed that knowledge, even when warnings about equipment or deterioration were important.
• RNOther2026Neglect/abandonment of older women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil: a cross-sectional study.Revista brasileira de enfermagemAmong 5,875 reported neglect/abandonment cases against older women in Brazil, older age, disability, child or caregiver perpetrators, and homophobia/transphobia or generational conflict were linked to higher occurrence.
• RNQualitative2026Experiences of family hope and hopelessness in the context of pregnancy and care for high-risk newborns.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemFamilies of high-risk newborns described hope shifting from fear and uncertainty to belief in better days, strengthened by faith and resilience over time. Pandemic isolation and delayed contact threatened hope.
• RNQualitative2026Family experiences in managing mental disorders in adolescents.Revista brasileira de enfermagemCaregivers of adolescents with mental disorders described grief, guilt, stigma and constant vigilance. Mothers adjusted routines and feared crises, suicide risk and treatment interruption, while seeking information and support.