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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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• RNCohort2026Self-care and fatigue in individuals hospitalized with decompensated heart failure during the covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemHeart failure self-care scores were not linked to how tired patients felt or how much fatigue limited them among 132 patients hospitalized for decompensated heart failure. Most had inadequate self-care maintenance and management before admission and were very or extremely tired last week.
• RNSystematic Review2026Beyond Satisfaction: Person-Centred Care and the Physical Environment Revisited-An Integrative Review.Nursing openHospital design often adds comfort and satisfaction. Safety and staff workflow can override autonomy. Clinicians should look for layouts that support shared decisions, family presence, and equal access to information.
• RNOther2026Health Needs and Challenges in Preventing Secondhand Smoke Exposure Among Rural Adolescents: Implications for Innovative Health Education.The journal of nursing research : JNRAfter a nurse-led school program, 46.9% of rural adolescents living with smokers reported advising family members, but only 8.1% reported success such as family members smoking outside or quitting.
• RNQualitative2026Menstrual health: an analysis of experiences among school-aged adolescents.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PMost menstruating students in this small school sample felt insecure and missed school during their period, despite having access to pads. They reported shame and stigma from peers, particularly boys, as the main barriers to participation and comfort at school.
• RNSurvey2026Vaccination Coverage and Factors Associated With Incomplete Vaccination Schedules in Children Under 5 in a Peripheral Area of the Federal District of Brazil.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)19.75% of children had incomplete schedules, and 82.09% had at least one late dose. Incomplete schedules were more common in children under 2, when vaccines were not all given at the same site, and when caregivers reported pandemic barriers.
• RNQualitative2026What Do Mothers Want during a High-risk Pregnancy? A Qualitative Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyMothers with high-risk pregnancies wanted to have children, keep daily and marital routines, receive responsive support, and get comprehensive, confidential care without repeated appointments for separate tests.
• RNQualitative2026Lived Experiences of Thai Children Applying Five Love Languages to Promote Emotional Well-Being of Rural Bedridden Older Adults: A Phenomenological Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferyChildren described becoming more aware of bedridden older adults' loneliness, offering comfort through touch, presence, and small gestures, and feeling valued through repeated visits. These are their experiences, not evidence that love languages improve older adults.
• RNQualitative2026Pretesting Parenting Instruments with Indigenous Fathers and Two-Spirit Parents: A Qualitative Study.The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieresSix Indigenous fathers and Two-Spirit parents found common parenting and depression questionnaires confusing, culturally narrow, and unsafe around self-harm wording. They asked for plain language, clearer scales, and immediate culturally safe support before use.
• RNSurvey2026Consumer Perspectives on PICU Safety and Quality.Nursing in critical careFamilies ranked nurse staffing on shift, visible patient goals, medication complications, long-term disability follow-up and bloodstream infection as top PICU safety measures. They also wanted bedside handover and clearer communication after mistakes.
• RNMeta-Analysis2026Global Prevalence of Chronic Pain Among Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Proportional Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.Worldviews on evidence-based nursingAbout 41% of cancer survivors had chronic pain lasting at least 3 months across 36 studies. Rates varied widely by region, cancer type, and how long pain had lasted.
• RNCohort2026Effects of Lateral Positions in Second-Stage Labour on Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes: An Observational Study Using Propensity Score Matching Analysis.International journal of nursing practiceLateral positions during second-stage labour reduced episiotomy rates in first-time mothers but increased blood loss at two hours postpartum. For mothers who had given birth before, lateral positions showed no significant benefit or harm compared to lithotomy positions.
• RNRCT2026Design and assessment of an intervention for parents of premature newborns: a mixed-methods study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemThe primary outcome was null. Competency scores did not differ significantly between the intervention and usual care groups at discharge or one week after. The pilot suggests the intervention is acceptable and may reduce basic care hospitalization days, but effect data are inconclusive.
• RNRCT2026The effect of infantile anti-colic massage and kangaroo care on postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression and maternal function of mothers.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PFor mothers of colicky infants, adding colic massage or kangaroo care to routine care for three weeks improved maternal function and lowered postpartum anxiety and depression more than routine care. Massage lowered depression more than kangaroo care.
• RNQualitative2026Experiences of Breastfeeding Complications in Rural and Regional Victoria: Perspectives From Mothers and Clinicians.The Australian journal of rural healthRural mothers described breastfeeding as harder than expected, with tongue tie, mastitis, supply and latch problems common. Clinicians reported variable training, and mothers often did not know about urgent local support. This describes experiences, not proof that any service works.
• RNQualitative2026'Something Was Missing': A Qualitative Study of Parents' Expectations in Weight-Related Health Care for Children.Journal of advanced nursingParents of children with higher weight wanted clinicians to know their family, protect children from blame, and give concrete, coordinated support. They described generic weight advice and delayed follow-up as leaving them unsupported.
• RNCohort2026Willingness to Test for HIV and Initiate Post-exposure Prophylaxis Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women Seeking Emergency Contraceptive Pills in Pharmacies in Nairobi and Kisumu, Kenya: A Longitudinal Study.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC79% of young women seeking emergency contraception in Kenyan pharmacies wanted HIV testing, and 73% wanted PEP, but only 10.5% of followed-up participants tested and started PEP. Interest did not equal uptake.
• RNQualitative2026Information Needs for Artificial Intelligence Chatbot on Prenatal Care Among Women of Advanced Maternal Age: A Thematic Analysis.Nursing openSouth Korean women aged 35 and older wanted an AI chatbot to interpret symptoms, explain prenatal tests, guide diet, medication, childbirth, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and local support. This reports their needs, not evidence that a chatbot works.
• RNSystematic Review2026Factors Influencing HPV Vaccination Uptake in Adolescents: Evidence to Guide Clinical Practice.Worldviews on evidence-based nursingClear provider recommendation was linked to starting and finishing HPV vaccines in every study that measured it. Parental knowledge and attitudes were less consistent, so clinicians should not assume parental hesitancy is the main barrier.
• RNQualitative2026The Experience of Depression, Self-Efficacy, and Family Functioning Among Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Mixed Methods Study [Formula: see text].Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses AssociationMothers whose depression screening stayed positive described persistent low mood, self-blame, passive coping and strained family roles. Those whose screening stayed negative described acceptance, shared responsibilities and better communication. Some mothers' screening changed with stressors.
• RNSystematic Review2026Primary care services role in supporting families of children or adolescents with disabilities or neurodevelopmental disorders.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PFamilies of children with disabilities or neurodevelopmental disorders described primary care as having weak nurse-family bonds, underused home visits, and teaching limited to equipment and medications.
• RNSurvey2026Psychosocial Impact and Parental Stress in Families of Children With Severe Neurological Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities: A Cross-Sectional Study.Nursing openParents of children with severe neurological disorders and intellectual disability reported higher stress and more disruption to daily family life when the child also had psychological or psychiatric problems or conduct disorder.
• RNCohort2026Predictors for Home Discharge and Need for Medical Care at Home in Paediatric ICU Patients: A Single-Centre Retrospective Study.Nursing in critical carePostoperative admission and lower admission heart rate were linked to a higher chance of direct home discharge in 118 paediatric ICU patients; arrest before ICU and early ventilation were linked to a lower chance. Longer ICU stay was linked to needing medical care at home.
• RNNarrative Review2026From the Field - Supporting Families as They Navigate Infant Food Allergies.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant AssociationTargeted maternal elimination diets, guided by symptom timing, are recommended over long, broad restriction for breastfed infants with suspected food allergy, with support and reassessment.
• RNQualitative2026A model to assist psychiatric nurses in facilitating support of parents who are caring for an adolescent with a mental disorder.CurationisParents of adolescents admitted to a psychiatric unit described grief and anxiety and said services gave little guidance. Psychiatric nurses have an expert-evaluated three-phase model to structure support, but it was not tested.
• RNSystematic Review2026Self-Management Experiences of Adolescents With Diabetes Mellitus After Participating in a Structured Diabetes Education Program: A Qualitative Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis.The science of diabetes self-management and careAdolescents with type 1 diabetes described confidence in adjusting insulin and exercise, changed routines, and coping after structured education. Parents, peers, and clinic communication were described as shaping whether they continued self-management.
• RNSystematic Review2026Nursing interventions promoting parenting during child hospitalization: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagemNursing actions mapped for parents during child hospitalization include teaching care skills, validating emotions, encouraging skin-to-skin contact and parental presence, and linking families to community resources. The review did not test whether these actions improve outcomes.
• RNPilot2026DNA Methylation of SLC6A4 and NR3C1 in Term and Preterm Infants: A Pilot Study of NICU-Associated Stress.Biological research for nursingAverage total methylation did not differ between term and preterm infants, although NICU stress scores were linked to changes at specific sites of stress-related genes. This small pilot is not a clinical test or proof of harm.
• RNCohort2026The Changing Landscape of School-Based Health Centers and Other School-Based Clinics in California, 2011-2023.The Journal of school healthSchool-based clinics in California expanded significantly between 2011 and 2023, with mental health services driving growth in non-medical clinics. Access remains concentrated in urban, high-need schools, leaving rural and elementary students with fewer options.
• RNOther2026The Impact of a Home Visiting Program on First-Time Parents' Parental Self-Efficacy in Norway and Associations between Parental Self-Efficacy, Depressive Symptoms and Perception of Sleep.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)Mothers showed no difference between groups in parental confidence. Fathers in districts with nurse home visits added to standard care had a small 3.58-point higher score at six weeks, but not at three months.
• RNQualitative2026Knowing to care: life stories of adolescent survivors of suicide attempts in a Brazilian metropolis.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PTwelve adolescent survivors described attempts as impulsive responses to anger, grief, family conflict, bullying, and feeling misunderstood. Nurses can listen for these themes in care. This is not evidence that listening prevents attempts.
• RNOther2026Facilitating Family-Centred Care at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit: Implementation of a Co-Created Bedside Family Board.Nursing in critical careThe paediatric intensive care bedside family board was rated acceptable and feasible, and observed use remained high over six months. Families and professionals said it helped capture child and family needs and shared goals, though most daily goals focused on physical and mental health.
• RNSurvey2026Psychosocial Aspects of Caregiving That Influence Stress and Burden Among Parents of Children With Type 1 Diabetes.Nursing openSwedish parents of children with type 1 diabetes felt less stress when they had university education and more satisfaction in caregiving. Feeling pulled by competing demands went with more stress. Ask families about education barriers and role overload.
• RNOther2026Nurse-Driven Quality Indicators for Neonatal Intensive Care: A Delphi Consensus on Family-Integrated Priorities in NICUs.Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal NursesA Delphi consensus of Chinese neonatal experts narrowed 22 potential nursing quality indicators to nine for NICUs. Family-centered care, lactation, and parental satisfaction were included, while pain assessment and noise incidents were excluded.
• RNQualitative2026The Perception of Nurses From Children With Intellectual Disabilities Using the Drawing Method: A Qualitative Study.Nursing openChildren with mild intellectual disabilities mostly drew nurses as smiling women but associated them with large, red syringes. Some omitted facial features or placed themselves far from the nurse. The drawings reflect anxiety about injections and unfamiliar media images, not a lack of understanding.
• OTRNSurvey2026Dignity Among Older Persons in Long-Term Care Institutions in Taiwan and Related Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study.The journal of nursing research : JNR48.9% of 188 older residents in southern Taiwan long-term care institutions reported low dignity. Fewer or no children, lower daily living independence, inability to walk, higher education, and depression were associated with low dignity.
• RNCase Report2026Case Studies to Document Strategies Used by Mothers to Overcome Significant Maternal Morbidity Challenges to Successful Breastfeeding.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant AssociationTwo mothers with severe postpartum complications, including surgery and hemorrhage, sustained breastfeeding through hand expression, donor milk, and consistent private lactation support. Hospital staff provided minimal assistance despite the mothers' complex needs. This illustrates strategies for extreme cases but does not prove these methods work for others.
• RNSystematic Review2026Scope of Nursing Work and Models of Service Delivery in Australian Primary and Secondary Schools: A Scoping Review.Journal of advanced nursingNurses in Australian schools handle a wide range of health issues, from mental health referrals to chronic disease support. However, service models and scope vary significantly by state and employer, creating inequitable access for students depending on where they live.
• RNCohort2026Risk Factors for Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhoea in Paediatric Patients With Severe Pneumonia: A Retrospective Cohort.Nursing in critical careIn 306 children with severe pneumonia, 42 developed antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Infants under 1 year, penicillin use, antibiotics for at least a week, ventilation and stays over 14 days were linked with higher risk; probiotics were linked with lower risk.
• RNSystematic Review2026Informal Coercion Experienced by Adolescents in Mental Health Care-A Systematic Review.International journal of mental health nursingAdolescents in mental health care reported subtle pressures: being silenced, pressured into treatment, threatened with more coercion, and controlled by rigid rules. They described distress, disempowerment and coping such as pretending wellness; one study also saw structure as protective.
• OTSLPRNOther2026Psychometric Properties of the Children With Cerebral Palsy (7-18 Years Old) Self-Care Skills Scale-Parent Form: A Turkish Validity and Reliability Study.Nursing openParents of Turkish children with cerebral palsy aged 7-18 can rate 19 self-care items, from feeding to communicating needs. Scores tracked gross motor levels and stayed similar over 2 weeks, but there is no cutoff for low or high.
• RNQualitative2026Maternity Care Experiences Among Birthing Women in Two European-Region Countries During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study.International journal of nursing practiceWomen described feeling stripped of decision-making during birth, with staff ignoring consent for procedures and restricting partners. They reported insufficient breastfeeding support and lactation expertise, noting that early formula use and separation from infants hindered exclusive breastfeeding.
• RNSurvey2026Health literacy of patients hospitalized for digestive surgeries.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PHospitalized digestive surgery patients reported more difficulty getting information for self-care and finding good health information than feeling supported or engaging with providers. Low education was linked to worse scores, suggesting nurses may need to check understanding.
• RNNarrative Review2026Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Framework for Culturally Responsive Home Visitation.Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing SocietyOnly 3 of 13 reviewed home visitation models were nurse-led. Nine models focused on parental behavior rather than broader social stressors, and ACEs were rarely measured. The proposed culturally responsive framework is untested.
• RNQualitative2026Living with type 1 diabetes mellitus: experiences of Colombian teenagers and parents.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PColombian teens with type 1 diabetes and their parents described diagnosis as an emotional shock followed by constant 24-hour vigilance. They reported poor initial education on carbohydrate counting and insulin, unsympathetic healthcare staff, and social stigma at school. Families relied on peer support groups and faith to cope.
• RNQualitative2026Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Fathers' Experiences of Early Parenting: A Qualitative Study.Journal of advanced nursingFathers described feeling excluded by maternity care, left without father-specific information, and overwhelmed by online searches. They wanted continuity from midwives or doctors, plain explanations, paid leave, and peer forums tailored to their language and culture.
• RNOther2026Exploring the Experiences of Families Impacted by the 2022 Commercial Milk Formula (CMF) Food Insecurity Crisis in the United States of America: A Scoping Review.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant AssociationParents struggled to feed infants during the U.S. formula shortage, with anxiety, guilt, and unsafe practices such as diluting formula or rationing feeds. Nurses should ask about formula access and feeding changes at postpartum and newborn contacts.
• RNCohort2026Effects of risk management plus predictive nursing on adolescents with non-suicidal self-injury behavior.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S PIn hospitalized adolescents with non-suicidal self-injury, adding risk management and predictive nursing to routine ward care was associated with fewer self-injury incidents and better mood, quality of life, and social function over 12 months.
• RNSurvey2026Factors associated with externalized anger among early adolescents in rural Appalachia: A conceptual proposition with implications for violence prevention.Archives of psychiatric nursingIn 1564 rural adolescents, harsh parenting was linked to higher externalized anger, while caregiver support, supportive adults at school and perceived neighborhood safety were linked to lower anger. Girls reported higher anger than boys, contrary to the expected male risk.
• RNCohort2026Clinical Interventions During Inter-hospital Transfer of Infants With Moderate-to-Severe Bronchiolitis: Implications for Advanced Nursing Practice.Nursing in critical careThree simple thresholds at the regulation call identify which infants need a doctor on the transport team: HFNC with FiO2 over 40%, CPAP with FiO2 over 35%, or pCO2 over 65 mmHg. Applying these criteria would have allowed 70% of transfers to be safely managed by nurse-led teams.
• RNCohort2026Influence of alcohol on the worsening of COVID-19 and the occurrence of long COVID.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAlcohol use before infection did not directly cause long COVID, but it was associated with hospitalization, which was directly related to long COVID. Nurses should screen for alcohol use to identify patients at higher risk of severe acute disease requiring admission.