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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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• RNSystematic Review2026Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents: A Qualitative Systematic Review.Journal of advanced nursingAdolescents with substance use disorder described starting use through curiosity, family conflict, peers and easy access, then facing health, school, family and legal harms. They asked for motivated, nonjudgmental treatment with family support and coping skills.
• RNCohort2026Relationship Between Health Literacy, Health Protective Behaviour, Quality of Life and Social Health in Older Adults Living in the Community.Journal of clinical nursingOlder adults had an average social health score of 50.48 ± 8.98 on a scale from 5 to 125. Lower scores were linked to older age, higher health literacy, lower quality of life, living alone, living with children, higher education and poor health perception.
• RNOther2025Nursing Research on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals-A Bibliometric Analysis.Journal of advanced nursingA map of nursing literature shows almost no research on how nurses deliver care that is environmentally sustainable. Most studies discuss policy or education, not patient outcomes, leaving clinicians without evidence on how to reduce waste or emissions in daily practice.
• RNQualitative2025Parents' Experiences of Holding Their Child for Healthcare Procedures: A Qualitative Exploratory Study.Journal of advanced nursingParents described moving between comforter, helper and enforcer roles while protecting their child during hospital procedures. Agreeing one clear role beforehand may help them support the child.
• RNRCT2026Efficacy of Virtual Reality vs. Tablet Games for Pain and Anxiety in Children Undergoing Bone Pins Removal: Randomised Clinical Trial.Journal of advanced nursingFor children undergoing bone pin or suture removal, VR and tablet games produced similar pain and anxiety outcomes after the procedure. VR was not superior, though parents and healthcare professionals preferred it.
• RNOther2026Family-centred care research in paediatrics: A scoping review.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityPaediatric family-centred care research is broad but uneven: 579 studies were mostly cross-sectional surveys, hospital-based and North American, with inconsistent definitions and limited father, sibling and non-English family input.
• RNRCT2026A Neonatal Nurse-Controlled Model of Analgesia to Manage Post-Operative Pain in the Surgical Neonate: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial.Journal of advanced nursingNurse-controlled neonatal analgesia was feasible in parts but not fully: staff found pathways useful but hard to follow, pain scoring often missed, and recruitment fell short. The pilot did not establish whether this model reduces infant pain or improves recovery.
• RNSurvey2026Parenting in Armed Political Conflict: Relationships Between Parental Efficacy, Reflective Functioning, and Age Among War-Displaced Families.Journal of advanced nursingWar exposure alone showed no direct link to displaced parents' sense of efficacy. Older parents and those with stronger parent-child relationships reported higher efficacy, and age changed how exposure related to efficacy.
• RNCohort2026Predictive Performance of Device-Neonatal Skin Risk Assessment Scale to Evaluating Pressure Injuries Risk in the Neonates. An Observational Multicenter Study.Journal of clinical nursingIn 137 NICU neonates, 9 developed pressure injuries, mostly from devices. A device-adjusted score ≤11 in the first 24 hours predicted injuries better than Glamorgan.
• RNOther2026The Omission of Nursing Care in Emergency Departments: A Conceptual Analysis Using Walker & Avant's Methodology.Journal of advanced nursingEssential emergency nursing tasks such as monitoring, pain reassessment and discharge instructions can be left undone when staffing, workload and equipment gaps combine. No emergency-specific tool captures this well.
• RNOther2025Assessment of Surgical Site Infection Prevention Strategies in Obstetric Nursing Practice: A Retrospective Analysis.Journal of nursing care qualityCesarean patients cared for by nurses trained in a comprehensive prevention package had fewer infections (3.0% vs 10.0%), less pain on days 1 and 2, fewer complications, and better wound healing than standard care.
• RNQualitative2026You Can't Hold Their Hand the Whole Time: A Qualitative Study of Parents' Experiences of Adolescents With Food Allergy.Journal of advanced nursingParents of adolescents with food allergy described constant worry, family restrictions, and difficulty trusting their child to manage allergies. Misconceptions and poor confidence in using adrenaline persisted despite years of experience.
• RNCohort2026Factors Affecting the Quality of Life of Parents of Children With Spina Bifida: The Mediating Role of Family Resilience.Journal of advanced nursingParental quality of life was lower when parents had more depression or stress, had low income, or had children needing enemas. Family resilience was linked to better quality of life and partly linked depression to quality of life.
• RNSurvey2026Mediating Effects of Family and Clinical Characteristics on the Quality of Life of Children With Spina Bifida and Their Parents.Journal of advanced nursingIn 141 spina bifida parent-child pairs, higher parenting stress tracked with lower quality of life for both. Family resilience was part of this link. Transition readiness was not part of the link overall, but may matter when children had incontinence, catheter or mobility needs.
• RNSurvey2025Pregnancy, Birth, and Mental Health Outcomes Associated With Recent Reproductive Coercion and Intimate Partner Violence in a Crowd-Sourced National Sample.Journal of midwifery & women's healthReproductive coercion alone was linked to preterm birth and low birth weight, but when combined with other partner violence, the risk of unplanned pregnancy and suicidal thoughts rose sharply. Screening for coercion and violence is essential for perinatal mental health.
• RNSurvey2025Climate Change Awareness: Does It Affect the Fertility Desire?Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)Higher climate change awareness was associated with slightly lower fertility desire in 440 married women without children in Türkiye. The link was weak, so climate concern alone should not be assumed to explain childbearing plans.
• RNSystematic Review2026Diverse Parental Experiences of Kangaroo Care in Neonatal Units Across Healthcare Systems: A Meta-Synthesis.Journal of advanced nursingAcross 25 studies, parents described Kangaroo Care as emotionally rewarding but physically and psychologically hard. Staff support, privacy, practical teaching and family help were linked to continuing, especially where resources were limited.
• RNCohort2026Model Predicting Positive Aspects of Caregiving Among Family Cares of Persons With Dementia: A Longitudinal Cohort Study.Journal of advanced nursingFamily carers of people with dementia reported more positive aspects of caregiving when they had confidence in controlling upsetting thoughts and getting respite, and when they reframed the situation. Active dementia management strategies did not predict this.
• RNQualitative2026Parental decision-making for non-urgent emergency department presentations in Victoria, Australia.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityParents who took a child to an emergency department for a non-urgent problem said anxiety and lack of timely primary care made the ED feel like the only place. They wanted quick reassurance and answers, not always a better doctor.
• RNCase-Control2025Postpartum Hemorrhage and the Likelihood of Exclusive Breastfeeding Through 6 Months Postpartum: A Case-Control Study.Journal of midwifery & women's healthPeople who had postpartum hemorrhage were less likely to exclusively breastfeed at 4 and 6 months and stopped about 5 weeks earlier. The study shows an association, not that hemorrhage caused lower breastfeeding.
• RNOther2026Understanding Why Parents Say Yes or No to Organ Donation When Their Child Dies: Mixed-Methods Study.Journal of advanced nursingParents approached about organ donation as an end-of-life option for their child consented 49% of the time, and the rate fell from 59% to 37%. Nurse notes recorded timing, distress, beliefs, surgery concerns and limited time after death as factors in choices.
• RNQualitative2026How Classmates Experience Visiting Their Hospitalised Peer During Cancer Treatment: A RESPECT Study.Journal of advanced nursingClassmates visiting hospitalised peers felt excited and motivated to support them, but needed nurse briefings and adult backup to handle uncertainty, hospital rules and the child’s changing condition.
• RNQualitative2026Caregiver experiences of children living with a diagnosed neurological disability and using medical cannabis.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityCaregivers of 12 children using medical cannabis described little physician guidance, caregiver-led trial-and-error dosing, and relief when they reported symptoms improved. Two families saw no benefit. These are experiences, not proof cannabis works.
• RNSystematic Review2025Experiences of Care for Adolescents With Mental Health Difficulties in Acute Paediatric Services: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical nursingAdolescents with mental health difficulties in acute paediatric services felt neglected and unsafe, while staff reported stigma and inadequate training. Families were dissatisfied with symptom management. Care requires specialist pathways, de-stigmatised communication, and environmental adjustments.
• SLPRNOther2026Standards of care for pediatric clinical service delivery: A rapid scoping review.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityPediatric service standards were mapped across 53 sources. Frameworks used three, four, and six service levels. Only eight described integration, mainly in pediatric intensive care and palliative care.
• RNQualitative2025Sexual and Reproductive Health Services and Help-seeking Behaviors: Experiences and Perspectives of Young 1.5-Generation Bangladeshi Women in Toronto.The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieresTen young Bangladeshi women in Toronto said they knew little about sexual and reproductive health screening, feared family doctors would tell relatives, and relied on mothers, peers, apps, and university clinics.
• PTOTRNCohort2026How Often Are Hospitalised Children Physically Restrained During Painful and Stressful Procedures?Journal of clinical nursingPhysical restraint was observed in 22.3% of 1210 procedures in stable hospitalised children, rising to 32.9% during painful ones. Restraint clustered on airway suctioning, tube insertion and nasal lavage, and was most likely in infants and children crying or in distress.
• RNQualitative2025Perspectives of Nurses and Adolescents About Pro Re Nata Treatment in Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Units: A Qualitative Study.Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursingAdolescents and nurses described PRN medication as a tool for autonomy and dialogue rather than just symptom control. Nurses used PRN requests to gauge distress levels and build trust, while adolescents viewed the transition to PRN as a step toward discharge and self-management.
• RNSystematic Review2025How Woman-Centred Care Is Experienced and Understood in Maternity Services by Women and Professionals: A Rapid Review.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesWomen and maternity professionals understood woman-centred care very differently. Some women valued choice and continuity, while others prioritised warmth, safety, and medical expertise. Clarify each woman's expectations rather than assuming one model fits all.
• RNRCT2026Early Postpartum Symptoms Differ Between Older and Younger First-Time Mothers.Journal of advanced nursingFirst-time mothers aged 35 or older reported more symptoms, greater global distress, and more physical symptoms in the first 2 months. Lack of energy was the most common symptom, and symptom counts fell by 3 months.
• RNRCT2025Efficacy of Family Health Conversations on Mental Health, Family Wellbeing, and Family Functioning for Parents of Infants Requiring Mechanical Respiratory Support During Neonatal Intensive Care.Journal of family nursingFamily Health Conversations did not improve parents’ family functioning more than usual NICU care. Anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms fell over time in both groups, and family wellbeing and functioning stayed stable.
• RNCohort2025Impact of Maternal Nutrition on Human Milk Macronutrients Among Thai Mothers of Premature Infants.The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursingFor Thai mothers of preterm infants, higher carbohydrate and fat intake predicted richer milk fat and energy. More frequent meat eating predicted higher milk carbohydrate. Milk protein dropped significantly from the first two weeks to weeks three and four.
• RNQualitative2025Perceptions on the Reasons Influencing the Choice and Abandonment of Exclusive Breastfeeding in Muslim and Christian Women: A Phenomenological Study.Nursing & health sciencesMuslim and Christian postpartum women said returning to work, cesarean birth, and family attitudes shaped breastfeeding. Maternity care should ask about work, birth type, and support, not assume religion alone explains choices.
• RNQualitative2025Qualitative study of Black and Latino (a/e) caregiver participation on family-centered rounds.Patient education and counselingBlack and Latino/a/e caregivers said they felt more comfortable participating in family-centered rounds when clinicians answered questions unhurriedly, used plain language, allowed interpretation, and respected their input. Some said large teams, rushed communication, and racial distrust made them less likely to participate.
• RNSurvey2026Filial Piety and Tiwala: Diabetes Knowledge and Family Support Among Chinese and Filipino Americans.Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing SocietyFilipino parents had 2.05 points higher diabetes knowledge than Chinese parents, but the practical gap was small. Adult children's knowledge differed little, and family support related to knowledge differently by ethnicity.
• RNMeta-Analysis2026Adverse Outcomes and Associated Factors Among Children and Youths With Diabetes Mellitus in East Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of advanced nursingChildren and youths with type 1 diabetes in East Africa often had poor glucose control, ketoacidosis at diagnosis, complications, and deaths. No type 2 diabetes studies were found.
• RNCohort2026Prevalence of Antenatally Identified Lactation Risk Factors and Risk of Not Fully Breastfeeding at 6 to 8 Weeks Postpartum.Journal of midwifery & women's healthAntenatal screening found gestational diabetes and high prepregnancy BMI carried the highest risk of not fully breastfeeding at 6 to 8 weeks postpartum. Other anatomical factors showed no significant association. Screening identifies women needing early, targeted lactation support.
• RNOther2025School Absenteeism Screening in the Healthcare Setting: Linking Education and Medicine.The Journal of school healthA school-absence question was documented in nearly 70% of pediatric well-child visits. About 15% of screened children missed two or more days in the past month, and those children were more likely to have asthma.
• RNQualitative2025Ignite the Parent-Child Bond: A Qualitative Exploration of Perspective and Need About Family Functioning Among Patients With Advanced Cancer and Their Adolescent Children.Journal of clinical nursingFamilies facing advanced cancer described blocked communication, strained roles, guilt and fear, and unmet needs for medical and psychological support. Use these themes to ask about adolescent children and refer for family-centred counselling.
• RNSurvey2025Strengthening Rabies Protection Behaviors Among Thai Children: The Role of Health Literacy and Protection Motivation.The Journal of school healthChildren who could better find, judge, and use rabies information reported more protective actions, but only 39.6% regularly washed wounds and 17.2% never practiced any protective behavior.
• RNQualitative2025'Being a Good Parent' for Seriously Ill Children in Brazil: A Qualitative Semantic Analysis.Nursing in critical careParents defined being a good parent as physical and emotional presence, protection, and maintaining family unity. They asked staff for vigilance, clear information, and flexibility to help them stay involved. These beliefs varied individually rather than following one standard pattern.
• RNSystematic Review2026Psychometric Properties of Pain Scales in Inpatient Settings: An Umbrella Review.Journal of clinical nursingOnly three hospital pain scales had enough evidence to recommend: Breakthrough Pain Assessment Tool for cancer pain, Paediatric Pain Profile for children who cannot self-report, and Questionnaire on Pain caused by Spasticity for limb spasticity pain. Most others still need better validation.
• RNSystematic Review2026Assessing Clinical Deterioration in Children With Dark-Coloured Skin: A Scoping Review.Journal of clinical nursingAssessing clinical deterioration in children with dark skin remains difficult due to a lack of high-quality evidence. Transcutaneous bilirubin and pulse oximetry may overestimate levels in this group, but clinical impacts are unclear. Guidance for assessing mottling and capillary refill is missing.
• RNRCT2025Application of "Internet+"-Based Continuous Nursing to Improve the Nutrition-Health Level of Pediatric Liver Transplant.Nursing & health sciencesAfter 4 weeks, children whose families used an Internet+ continuity care package had fewer malnutrition-risk cases than routine care (8/38 vs 16/38). The package bundled team, WeChat, daily photo checks, videos, emergency contact and calls, so no single part is shown to be responsible.
• RNSurvey2026Mediating Effects of Parental Family Adaptation on the Quality of Life of Children With Down Syndrome: A Study of Father-Mother Dyads.Journal of advanced nursingIn parents of children with Down syndrome, parenting stress was linked to poorer family adaptation, and family adaptation was linked to children's quality of life. Stress did not directly predict child quality of life. This is an association study, not a tested treatment.
• RNOther2026Implementation of the 'Countdown to Theatre' Approach to Bridge the Evidence-Practice Gap in Paediatric Preoperative Fasting: A Quality Improvement Initiative.Journal of advanced nursingMean preoperative fasting was 7.6 hours before and 5.7 hours at 6 months after a nurse-delivered clear-fluids schedule with co-designed guidance, education, posters and support rounds; the study did not test whether this was more than chance.
• SLPRNSurvey2026Experiences and insights from parents of children with temporary feeding tubes.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and communityParents of children with temporary nasogastric feeding tubes found insertion distressing and home management hard, especially after discharge. They valued clear information and involvement in decisions, but some got inconsistent advice and wanted peer support.
• RNOther2025Construction and validation of a mobile technology to support mothers of preterm newborns.Revista brasileira de enfermagemExperts rated a new app for preterm baby care as clear and relevant. It covers Kangaroo care, feeding, and warning signs. It is not yet tested in real homes, so it cannot prove better outcomes or safer discharge for your patients.
• RNSurvey2025Enhancing Parent Support During Emergency Department Visits for Suicidal Adolescents.International journal of mental health nursingParents of adolescents presenting to an ED in suicide crisis overwhelmingly wanted help caring for their child after discharge, especially talking with ED staff. Only 25.2% received information about caring for the child after discharge, and many rated support poor.
• RNQualitative2026A Nurse-Led, School-Based Social and Educational Intervention for Siblings of Children With Cancer (SUPREME): Process Evaluation of Perceived Impacts.Journal of advanced nursingSiblings and parents described the nurse-led programme, with preparatory meetings and a class session, as helping them feel normal through clear cancer information, trust, and shared responsibility for explaining the illness.