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nursing

23 papers

Nursing represents the vital bridge between clinical science and compassionate patient care, exploring everything from bedside procedures to the complex emotional needs of healing communities. This field goes far beyond basic medical tasks, investigating how caregivers influence recovery, manage chronic conditions, and support families during their most vulnerable moments.

At Gist.Science, we curate the latest research on nursing directly from medRxiv, ensuring that these critical insights remain accessible to everyone. We process every new preprint in this category, transforming dense academic findings into both plain-language overviews and detailed technical summaries so you can grasp the full scope of the work without getting lost in jargon.

Below are the latest papers in nursing, offering a fresh look at how evidence-based practice is evolving to improve lives every day.

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Knowledge and attitudes toward infertility and reproductive health among nursing and midwifery students from selected universities in Accra, Ghana

A cross-sectional study of 263 nursing and midwifery students in Accra, Ghana, reveals that while their overall knowledge and attitudes toward infertility are generally high and favorable, significant differences exist by gender and program, with knowledge serving as a key predictor of positive attitudes and a strong majority advocating for expanded curriculum content.

Donkor, E. S., Osafo, E. K., Oti-Boadi, E., Twum-Dei, B.2026-11-08✓ Author reviewed ⓘ
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Validation and culture adaptation of the Arabic version of the Rapid Eating Assessment for Participants - Shortened Version (REAP-S): A Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Rasch Analysis Study

This study validates the Arabic version of the Rapid Eating Assessment for Participants - Shortened Version (REAP-S) among 490 Saudi nursing students, demonstrating through Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Rasch Measurement Theory that the instrument possesses a robust unidimensional structure, strong reliability, and good construct validity for assessing dietary behaviors in Arabic-speaking young adults.

Albarrak, T. M., Al-Qerem, W. N., AL-Quraan, S. N., Alharbi, A., Alkouri, O.2026-10-16
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The lived experiences of diploma nurses who did not pass their professional licensing examination on the first attempt: A qualitative phenomenological study

This qualitative phenomenological study explores the lived experiences of diploma nurses who failed their first licensing exam, revealing significant psychosocial distress and specific behavioral causes of failure while highlighting the critical role of family, spiritual, and peer support in their subsequent success.

Adjei, K. A., Amoah, A., Sakyi, R., Abu, P., Adabre, J. A., Cudjoe, D., Boateng, E. A., Dzomeku, V. M.2026-09-07
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Hanging on through Omicron, then what? A pre-exit baseline of the U.S. emergency nursing workforce, 2018 to 2022, with implications for the 2026 NSSRN cycle

This study analyzes U.S. emergency nursing workforce data from 2018 to 2022 to document a significant decline in senior experience density and a sharp, setting-specific rise in burnout during the pandemic, establishing a critical baseline to test predictions of veteran nurse exits in the upcoming 2026 survey cycle.

Squire, K.2026-09-03
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Professionalism and associated factors among nurses working in Hadiya zone public hospitals, Southern Ethiopia. A Facility based cross sectional study (quantitative and qualitative method)

This facility-based concurrent mixed-method study conducted in Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia, reveals that perceived professionalism among nurses is low (40.3%) and is significantly influenced by educational status, sense of accomplishment, participation in professional associations, salary, training opportunities, and adequate facilities.

Wondafirash, T. M., Wengoro, B. F., Haile, E. M.2026-08-25
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Protocol for an EHR-embedded pragmatic randomized control trial of Ambient AI to Reduce Nursing Staff Documentation Time

This paper outlines the protocol for a pragmatic, stepped-wedge randomized controlled trial embedded within a health system's operational workflow to evaluate the effectiveness of an EHR-integrated Ambient AI tool in reducing nursing documentation time and improving staff well-being across inpatient medical/surgical units.

Wieben, A., Pfaff, J., Ryan Baumann, M., Resnik, F., Brzozowski, S., Langer, C., Stine, K., Gillis, C., Gravel Sullivan (…)2026-07-13
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Transitional care needs of persons with dementia and their care partners: a secondary analysis using Transitions Theory

This secondary qualitative analysis of 20 care partners using Transitions Theory reveals that dementia care transitions are characterized by multiplicity and unpredictability, necessitating tailored interventions that integrate anticipatory guidance, care planning, psychosocial support, and community linkages to address the significant decision-making burdens and unmet needs of care partners.

Li, C., Wang, W. G., LoVerde, K., Murali, K. P.2026-06-29
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Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the ISBAR Structured Handover Observation Tool in ICU-to-ward patient transfer

This study successfully cross-culturally adapted and psychometrically validated a Chinese version of the ISBAR Structured Handover Observation Tool, demonstrating its high reliability, strong content validity, and ability to discriminate between nurses of varying experience levels for assessing ICU-to-ward patient transfers.

Ni, N., Zhao, B., Wang, Y., Wang, Q., Ding, J., Liu, T.2026-04-14
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Innovating Nursing Education in Conflict Settings: Implications for Leadership, Policy, and Health Equity

This cross-sectional study of nursing students in conflict-affected Nineveh, Iraq, demonstrates that integrating digital technologies and learner-centered strategies significantly enhances educational outcomes, underscoring the urgent need for leadership and policy reforms to build a resilient nursing workforce and advance health equity in fragile settings.

Ibrahim, R. H., Abdulghani, M. F., Al Mukhtar, S. H., Ali, M. T., Ali, S. M. M.2026-04-08