Want to learn more about articles published in nursing? Want to make sure they are good quality?
Take a look at the journal Evidence-Based Nursing. This journal publishes reviews analysing key research articles from international healthcare journals. The papers apply strict criteria for the validity of research and relevance to best nursing practice. Content is critically appraised and the most relevant articles are summarised into succinct expert commentaries, focusing on the papers’ key findings and implications for nursing practice.
What articles does it publish?
Here are some articles from a recent issue:Writing for publication helps reduce the theory-practice gap and all nurses have a role to play. [Abstract]
Tatterton MJ. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):193-194.
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Group-based antenatal care (G-ANC): an innovative approach to empower birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR), particularly in resource-constrained setting. [Abstract]
Chiavarini M. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):195-196.
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[Commentary on: Kukula VA, Awini E, Ghosh B, Apetorgbor V, Zielinski R, Amankwah G, Ofosu WK, James K, Williams JEO, Lori JR and Moyer CA. Effect of group antenatal care versus individualised antenatal care on birth preparedness and complication readiness: a cluster randomised controlled study among pregnant women in Eastern Region of Ghana. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2024 Aug 16;24(1):546.]
Are midwifery students well prepared to care for a pregnancy loss? [Abstract]
Holness N. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):197.
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[Pregnancy is a time of joyful expectation; yet, globally, there are over 700 000 stillbirths and as many as 42 million pregnancy losses each year. Commentary on: López-Ibernón M, Molina-Rodríguez A, Conesa-Ferrer MB, et al. Experiences of midwifery students in caring for pregnancy loss: A phenomenological study. Midwifery 2025, 142.]
Obesity in pregnancy: women are motivated to make healthy lifestyle changes and be active during labour. [Abstract]
Clark E. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):198.
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[The number of people who are obese during pregnancy is increasing globally. Commentary on Kerrigan et al. Being pregnant and obese: A qualitative study of the experiences of pregnancy and birth of women who are obese.]
Understanding the psychosocial, sociodemographic and obstetric factors that shape women's childbearing intentions and motivations is key to developing targeted and effective reproductive health interventions and family planning services. [Abstract]
Mounce G. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):199.
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[Motivation for childbearing varies widely among women, influenced by multiple factors, including sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics. Commentary on: Bilgin Z, Dalkıran İÖ, Sarı E, et al. The relationship between motivation for having children and sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics: a cross-sectional study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2025;25:845.]
Violence among refugee women is characterised by co-occurring and interconnected determinants and heterogeneous vulnerability profiles. [Abstract]
Chowdhury MMI. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):200-201.
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[Violence against women (VAW) is a major public health and human rights issue, with approximately one in three women worldwide experiencing physical and/or sexual violence during their lifetime and facing substantial consequences for their sexual and reproductive health. Commentary on: Zepro NB, Schüpbach C, Paris DH, et al. Violence against women and sexual reproductive health service use among Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia: a latent class analysis. Reprod Health 2025;22:246.]
Globalising AI in maternal mental health: lessons from Ghana. [Abstract]
Naser E. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):202.
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Support of psychiatric inpatients' menstrual health needs is an essential part of standard care. [Abstract]
Pollio EW. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):203.
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[There has been little or no study of patients’ experiences of menstrual health in inpatient psychiatric settings. Commentary on: Porter, M. H. (2025). ‘It’s a horrible place to have a period’: A survivor-led investigation of experiences of menstrual health in psychiatric inpatient settings in England. Int J Ment Health Nurs, 34(1).]
Evaluation of the efficacy of treatments in adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). [Abstract]
Ilipilla G. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):204-205.
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[Commentary on: Ostinelli EG, Schulze M, Zangani C, Farhat LC, Tomlinson A, Del Giovane C, Chamberlain SR, Philipsen A, Young S, Cowen PJ, Bilbow A, Cipriani A, Cortese S. Comparative efficacy and acceptability of pharmacological, psychological, and neurostimulatory interventions for ADHD in adults: a systematic review and component network meta-analysis. Lancet Psychiatry. 2025 Jan;12(1):32–43.]
Police experiences highlight the need for broader collaboration in emergency mental health crisis transfers. [Abstract]
Danda MC. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):206.
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[A novel study by Hudson et al offers timely insight into how police officers experience the transfer of people in crisis (PIC) to emergency departments (EDs). Commentary on: Hudson E, Lavoie-Tremblay M, Arnaert A. Exploring police officer experiences during the transfer of people in crisis to emergency department nurses and staff. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2024;45(12):1286–94.]
Natural environment interventions decrease tension, fatigue, confusion and negative affect related to climate change. [Abstract]
Aggarwal NK. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):207.
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[Climate change causes a loss of the natural environment when vegetation, water bodies and natural ecosystems disappear. Commentary on: Brandt L, De Prisco M, et al Climate-related and nature-based interventions for mental health: an umbrella review and meta-analysis. JAMA Psychiatry 2026;83:499-509.]
Can virtual reality technology affect suicidal ideation in university students? [Abstract]
Zohn JH. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):208.
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[Globally, over 720 000 people die by suicide every year. Suicide is a serious public health issue that affects individuals of all ages and cultures. Commentary on: Ronaghi MH and Ronaghi M. How does virtual reality technology affect suicidal ideation in society? Int J Ment Health Nurs 2025;34:1–11.]
Addressing the hidden epidemic: the critical need for comprehensive psycho-oncology in cervical cancer. [Abstract]
Moradi S. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):209.
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[Globally, cervical cancer remains the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, accounting for approximately 604 000 new cases and 280 000 deaths in 2024, with the highest burden disproportionately affecting low-middle income countries. Commentary on: Teshale MM, Kebede WM, Sahilu WT, et al. Depression among women with cervical cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of available evidence. BMC Psychiatry. 2026.]
Advanced suicide risk assessments and suicide medical malpractice. [Abstract]
Sher L. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):210.
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[Suicide remains a difficult medical and social problem around the world. Commentary on: Gay M. Storytelling in care: leveraging narrative identity and suicide narratives for advanced suicide risk assessments. J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc. 2025.]
Reducing smartphone screen time can improve sleep and overall well-being. [Abstract]
Smith J. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):211.
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[Smartphone screen time has risen sharply in recent years, with research findings suggesting a correlation between increased smartphone use and an increase in mental health symptoms and poor overall well-being. Commentary on: Pieh, C., Humer, E., Hoenigl, A. et al Smartphone screen time reduction improves mental health: a randomised controlled trial. BMC Med 2025; 23, 107.]
Emerging feasibility of accelerometry highlights low activity and high sedentary behaviour in adults with ID. [Abstract]
Barnhardt E. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):212.
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[Adults with ID are at increased risk for obesity and related chronic diseases, partly due to low levels of physical activity and high levels of sedentary behaviour. Commentary on: Kirschmann JM, Cepni AB, Walsh DW, et al. Feasibility of Accelerometry in Adults With Intellectual Disabilities in Health Promotion Research. J Intellect Disabil Res 2026; 70: 551–557.]
Retaining images in Easy Read health information may support more consistent comprehension for adults with intellectual disabilities. [Abstract]
Walter F. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):213.
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[Adults with intellectual disabilities die markedly younger than the general population (in a large Australian cohort, at a median age of 54 vs 81 years1) and tend to have poorer health literacy, a problem made worse by inaccessible written information. Commentary on: Zhao JL, Weise J, Lee HM. Do images aid learning of Easy Read health information for people with intellectual disabilities? A cognitive load perspective. J Intellect Dev Disabil 2026.]
Enhancing fairness in parenting evaluations for parents with disabilities. [Abstract]
Abdelrahman H. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):214.
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[Parents with intellectual disabilities are significantly over-represented in child protection systems globally, often due to cognitive impairments that inherently limit their parenting abilities. Commentary on: Kong P, Collings S, Spencer M. Assessments, assumptions and ableism: examining court-ordered parenting capacity assessments of parents with intellectual disability and cognitive difficulties. J Intellect Dev Disabil 2024: 1-15.]
Improving education and support can enhance medical-surgical nurses' care for adults with intellectual disabilities. [Abstract]
Abdelrahman H. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):215.
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[Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) face significant health disparities, including poorer hospital care outcomes, higher rates of comorbid conditions and increased risks of complications, such as medication errors and prolonged hospital stays. Commentary on: Desroches ML, Fisher K, Daudelin D. ‘A little bit more challenging, but more rewarding’: medical-surgical nurses’ perspectives on caring for adults with intellectual disabilities. J Intellect Disabil 2024:17446295241304135.]
College students with intellectual disabilities desire the 'Typical College Experience'. [Abstract]
Misik L. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):216.
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[Despite recent increases in both programme availability and research into inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE), postsecondary education remains inaccessible to the majority of students with intellectual disabilities (ID). Commentary on: Soldovieri, SJ, Myers, B. 2025. “Nothing Separate”: Understanding Why Students With Intellectual Disabilities Choose Inclusive Post-Secondary Education. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 53(2), 223–229.]
Siblings' reflections on what it is like to have an autistic brother or sister with additional needs. [Abstract]
Colville G. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):217.
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[The literature on the impact on a family of having a child with disability includes a number of studies on the way siblings are affected. Commentary on: Rixon L, Hastings RP, Kovshoff H. ‘It feels very weird and normal at the same time’: sibling perceptions of their relationships with an autistic brother or sister with complex care needs. J Appl Res Intellect Disabil 2025.]
Preliminary evidence of an eye-tracking technique to detect Alzheimer's disease in adults with Down syndrome. [Abstract]
Panzeri J. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):218.
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[Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterised by cognitive decline and functional impairment, representing the most common cause of dementia worldwide. Commentary on: Piro-Gambetti B, Krinsky-McHale S, Kovacs C, et al. Eye tracking as a tool for detecting Alzheimer’s disease in people with down syndrome. J Intellect Disabil Res 2025;69(5):370–382.]
Meta-analysis identifies abdominal massage as a safe, evidence-based adjunct for managing chronic constipation in adults. [Abstract]
Zhang N. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):219.
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[Chronic constipation affects approximately 20–27% of adults worldwide and is particularly prevalent among the elderly and individuals with mobility limitations. Commentary on: Huang S-Y, Chiao C-Y, Chien L-Y. Effectiveness of abdominal massage on chronic constipation in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Stud 2025;161:104936.]
We can work it out: sedentary behaviour and daily activity in adults with intellectual disabilities living in community living arrangements. [Abstract]
Cavieres A. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):220.
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[Adults with intellectual disability (ID) experience disproportionately high rates of cardiometabolic disease, obesity and diabetes. Commentary on: Laxton P, Healy S, Brewer B, et al. Characterizing Sedentary Behaviour in Residents With Intellectual Disability in Community Living Arrangement. J Intellect Disabil Res. 2026; 70(6):588-598.]
Families would like more involvement in acute hospital care. [Abstract]
Colville G. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):221.
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[Patient and family-centred care (PFCC), which has been defined as ‘working “with” patients and families, rather than just doing ”to” or ”for“ them’, is consistently associated with better outcomes across patient populations, from neonates to the elderly. Commentary on: Woldring JM, Paans W, Gans ROB, et al. Families’ opinions about their involvement in care during hospitalization: a mixed-methods study. BMC Nurs 2025;24(1):25.]
Secondary trauma stress is prevalent among emergency care nurses, yet poorly understood. [Abstract]
Whalen M. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):222.
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[Nurses working in the emergency department (ED) and trauma care settings report higher levels of anxiety and depression than other nursing groups. In these settings, healthcare providers are exposed to both primary and secondary stressors. Commentary on: Park H, Kim H, Kim H. A Scoping Review of Secondary Traumatic Stress in Nurses Working in the Emergency Department or Trauma Care Settings. J Adv Nurs 2025;81:5304–14.]
Health equity content is present in nursing curricula but needs more intentional integration for deeper contextual learning. [Abstract]
Hyder MB. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):223.
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[Health inequities refer to unfair and avoidable differences that undermine fair and just opportunities to attain optimal health, rooted in social, economic and structural conditions. Commentary on: Graefe A, Mkandawire-Valhmu L, Bane Frizzell L, et al. Nursing Student Perspectives and Curricular Insights on Health Equity Content: Findings From a Mixed Methods Study. J Adv Nurs. 2026;82(6):6792-6805.]
COVID-19 era e-learning in nursing education provides future lessons for the increasing digitalisation of higher education. [Abstract]
Booth R. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):224.
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[The COVID-19 pandemic generated significant turbulence within all aspects of society, including nursing education. Commentary on: Haanes GG, Nilsen E, Mofossbakke R, et al. Digital learning in nursing education: lessons from the COVID-19 lockdown. BMC Nurs 2024;23:1–11.]
Doctoral nursing research remains dominated by quantitative designs, risking a disconnect with the profession's qualitative epistemological strengths. [Abstract]
Avworho MM. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):225.
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[Doctoral education is central to advancing nursing science and shaping evidence that underpins clinical practice, policy and education. Commentary on: Podgorica N, Červený M, de Rezende H, et al. Recent trends in doctoral theses in nursing across eight countries: a scoping review. J Adv Nurs. 2026; 82:4124-4133. doi: 10.1111/jan.70490.]
Preparing students for perinatal loss requires integrating palliative care principles and emotionally supported learning in midwifery and nursing education. [Abstract]
Benny K. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):226.
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[Perinatal loss is a significant component of maternity care, encompassing stillbirth and neonatal death, and requires practitioners to provide care that is both clinically competent and emotionally attuned. Commentary on: Bui J, Musgrave L, Fenwick J. Understanding midwifery students’ experiences with perinatal loss: An integrative review. Nurse Educ Pract 2020;90.]
Tatterton MJ. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):193-194.
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Group-based antenatal care (G-ANC): an innovative approach to empower birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR), particularly in resource-constrained setting. [Abstract]
Chiavarini M. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):195-196.
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[Commentary on: Kukula VA, Awini E, Ghosh B, Apetorgbor V, Zielinski R, Amankwah G, Ofosu WK, James K, Williams JEO, Lori JR and Moyer CA. Effect of group antenatal care versus individualised antenatal care on birth preparedness and complication readiness: a cluster randomised controlled study among pregnant women in Eastern Region of Ghana. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2024 Aug 16;24(1):546.]
Are midwifery students well prepared to care for a pregnancy loss? [Abstract]
Holness N. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):197.
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[Pregnancy is a time of joyful expectation; yet, globally, there are over 700 000 stillbirths and as many as 42 million pregnancy losses each year. Commentary on: López-Ibernón M, Molina-Rodríguez A, Conesa-Ferrer MB, et al. Experiences of midwifery students in caring for pregnancy loss: A phenomenological study. Midwifery 2025, 142.]
Obesity in pregnancy: women are motivated to make healthy lifestyle changes and be active during labour. [Abstract]
Clark E. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):198.
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[The number of people who are obese during pregnancy is increasing globally. Commentary on Kerrigan et al. Being pregnant and obese: A qualitative study of the experiences of pregnancy and birth of women who are obese.]
Understanding the psychosocial, sociodemographic and obstetric factors that shape women's childbearing intentions and motivations is key to developing targeted and effective reproductive health interventions and family planning services. [Abstract]
Mounce G. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):199.
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[Motivation for childbearing varies widely among women, influenced by multiple factors, including sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics. Commentary on: Bilgin Z, Dalkıran İÖ, Sarı E, et al. The relationship between motivation for having children and sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics: a cross-sectional study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2025;25:845.]
Violence among refugee women is characterised by co-occurring and interconnected determinants and heterogeneous vulnerability profiles. [Abstract]
Chowdhury MMI. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):200-201.
Check for full-text availability
[Violence against women (VAW) is a major public health and human rights issue, with approximately one in three women worldwide experiencing physical and/or sexual violence during their lifetime and facing substantial consequences for their sexual and reproductive health. Commentary on: Zepro NB, Schüpbach C, Paris DH, et al. Violence against women and sexual reproductive health service use among Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia: a latent class analysis. Reprod Health 2025;22:246.]
Globalising AI in maternal mental health: lessons from Ghana. [Abstract]
Naser E. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):202.
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Support of psychiatric inpatients' menstrual health needs is an essential part of standard care. [Abstract]
Pollio EW. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):203.
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[There has been little or no study of patients’ experiences of menstrual health in inpatient psychiatric settings. Commentary on: Porter, M. H. (2025). ‘It’s a horrible place to have a period’: A survivor-led investigation of experiences of menstrual health in psychiatric inpatient settings in England. Int J Ment Health Nurs, 34(1).]
Evaluation of the efficacy of treatments in adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). [Abstract]
Ilipilla G. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):204-205.
Check for full-text availability
[Commentary on: Ostinelli EG, Schulze M, Zangani C, Farhat LC, Tomlinson A, Del Giovane C, Chamberlain SR, Philipsen A, Young S, Cowen PJ, Bilbow A, Cipriani A, Cortese S. Comparative efficacy and acceptability of pharmacological, psychological, and neurostimulatory interventions for ADHD in adults: a systematic review and component network meta-analysis. Lancet Psychiatry. 2025 Jan;12(1):32–43.]
Police experiences highlight the need for broader collaboration in emergency mental health crisis transfers. [Abstract]
Danda MC. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):206.
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[A novel study by Hudson et al offers timely insight into how police officers experience the transfer of people in crisis (PIC) to emergency departments (EDs). Commentary on: Hudson E, Lavoie-Tremblay M, Arnaert A. Exploring police officer experiences during the transfer of people in crisis to emergency department nurses and staff. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2024;45(12):1286–94.]
Natural environment interventions decrease tension, fatigue, confusion and negative affect related to climate change. [Abstract]
Aggarwal NK. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):207.
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[Climate change causes a loss of the natural environment when vegetation, water bodies and natural ecosystems disappear. Commentary on: Brandt L, De Prisco M, et al Climate-related and nature-based interventions for mental health: an umbrella review and meta-analysis. JAMA Psychiatry 2026;83:499-509.]
Can virtual reality technology affect suicidal ideation in university students? [Abstract]
Zohn JH. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):208.
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[Globally, over 720 000 people die by suicide every year. Suicide is a serious public health issue that affects individuals of all ages and cultures. Commentary on: Ronaghi MH and Ronaghi M. How does virtual reality technology affect suicidal ideation in society? Int J Ment Health Nurs 2025;34:1–11.]
Addressing the hidden epidemic: the critical need for comprehensive psycho-oncology in cervical cancer. [Abstract]
Moradi S. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):209.
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[Globally, cervical cancer remains the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, accounting for approximately 604 000 new cases and 280 000 deaths in 2024, with the highest burden disproportionately affecting low-middle income countries. Commentary on: Teshale MM, Kebede WM, Sahilu WT, et al. Depression among women with cervical cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of available evidence. BMC Psychiatry. 2026.]
Advanced suicide risk assessments and suicide medical malpractice. [Abstract]
Sher L. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):210.
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[Suicide remains a difficult medical and social problem around the world. Commentary on: Gay M. Storytelling in care: leveraging narrative identity and suicide narratives for advanced suicide risk assessments. J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc. 2025.]
Reducing smartphone screen time can improve sleep and overall well-being. [Abstract]
Smith J. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):211.
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[Smartphone screen time has risen sharply in recent years, with research findings suggesting a correlation between increased smartphone use and an increase in mental health symptoms and poor overall well-being. Commentary on: Pieh, C., Humer, E., Hoenigl, A. et al Smartphone screen time reduction improves mental health: a randomised controlled trial. BMC Med 2025; 23, 107.]
Emerging feasibility of accelerometry highlights low activity and high sedentary behaviour in adults with ID. [Abstract]
Barnhardt E. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):212.
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[Adults with ID are at increased risk for obesity and related chronic diseases, partly due to low levels of physical activity and high levels of sedentary behaviour. Commentary on: Kirschmann JM, Cepni AB, Walsh DW, et al. Feasibility of Accelerometry in Adults With Intellectual Disabilities in Health Promotion Research. J Intellect Disabil Res 2026; 70: 551–557.]
Retaining images in Easy Read health information may support more consistent comprehension for adults with intellectual disabilities. [Abstract]
Walter F. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):213.
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[Adults with intellectual disabilities die markedly younger than the general population (in a large Australian cohort, at a median age of 54 vs 81 years1) and tend to have poorer health literacy, a problem made worse by inaccessible written information. Commentary on: Zhao JL, Weise J, Lee HM. Do images aid learning of Easy Read health information for people with intellectual disabilities? A cognitive load perspective. J Intellect Dev Disabil 2026.]
Enhancing fairness in parenting evaluations for parents with disabilities. [Abstract]
Abdelrahman H. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):214.
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[Parents with intellectual disabilities are significantly over-represented in child protection systems globally, often due to cognitive impairments that inherently limit their parenting abilities. Commentary on: Kong P, Collings S, Spencer M. Assessments, assumptions and ableism: examining court-ordered parenting capacity assessments of parents with intellectual disability and cognitive difficulties. J Intellect Dev Disabil 2024: 1-15.]
Improving education and support can enhance medical-surgical nurses' care for adults with intellectual disabilities. [Abstract]
Abdelrahman H. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):215.
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[Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) face significant health disparities, including poorer hospital care outcomes, higher rates of comorbid conditions and increased risks of complications, such as medication errors and prolonged hospital stays. Commentary on: Desroches ML, Fisher K, Daudelin D. ‘A little bit more challenging, but more rewarding’: medical-surgical nurses’ perspectives on caring for adults with intellectual disabilities. J Intellect Disabil 2024:17446295241304135.]
College students with intellectual disabilities desire the 'Typical College Experience'. [Abstract]
Misik L. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):216.
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[Despite recent increases in both programme availability and research into inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE), postsecondary education remains inaccessible to the majority of students with intellectual disabilities (ID). Commentary on: Soldovieri, SJ, Myers, B. 2025. “Nothing Separate”: Understanding Why Students With Intellectual Disabilities Choose Inclusive Post-Secondary Education. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 53(2), 223–229.]
Siblings' reflections on what it is like to have an autistic brother or sister with additional needs. [Abstract]
Colville G. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):217.
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[The literature on the impact on a family of having a child with disability includes a number of studies on the way siblings are affected. Commentary on: Rixon L, Hastings RP, Kovshoff H. ‘It feels very weird and normal at the same time’: sibling perceptions of their relationships with an autistic brother or sister with complex care needs. J Appl Res Intellect Disabil 2025.]
Preliminary evidence of an eye-tracking technique to detect Alzheimer's disease in adults with Down syndrome. [Abstract]
Panzeri J. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):218.
Check for full-text availability
[Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterised by cognitive decline and functional impairment, representing the most common cause of dementia worldwide. Commentary on: Piro-Gambetti B, Krinsky-McHale S, Kovacs C, et al. Eye tracking as a tool for detecting Alzheimer’s disease in people with down syndrome. J Intellect Disabil Res 2025;69(5):370–382.]
Meta-analysis identifies abdominal massage as a safe, evidence-based adjunct for managing chronic constipation in adults. [Abstract]
Zhang N. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):219.
Check for full-text availability
[Chronic constipation affects approximately 20–27% of adults worldwide and is particularly prevalent among the elderly and individuals with mobility limitations. Commentary on: Huang S-Y, Chiao C-Y, Chien L-Y. Effectiveness of abdominal massage on chronic constipation in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Stud 2025;161:104936.]
We can work it out: sedentary behaviour and daily activity in adults with intellectual disabilities living in community living arrangements. [Abstract]
Cavieres A. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):220.
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[Adults with intellectual disability (ID) experience disproportionately high rates of cardiometabolic disease, obesity and diabetes. Commentary on: Laxton P, Healy S, Brewer B, et al. Characterizing Sedentary Behaviour in Residents With Intellectual Disability in Community Living Arrangement. J Intellect Disabil Res. 2026; 70(6):588-598.]
Families would like more involvement in acute hospital care. [Abstract]
Colville G. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):221.
Check for full-text availability
[Patient and family-centred care (PFCC), which has been defined as ‘working “with” patients and families, rather than just doing ”to” or ”for“ them’, is consistently associated with better outcomes across patient populations, from neonates to the elderly. Commentary on: Woldring JM, Paans W, Gans ROB, et al. Families’ opinions about their involvement in care during hospitalization: a mixed-methods study. BMC Nurs 2025;24(1):25.]
Secondary trauma stress is prevalent among emergency care nurses, yet poorly understood. [Abstract]
Whalen M. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):222.
Check for full-text availability
[Nurses working in the emergency department (ED) and trauma care settings report higher levels of anxiety and depression than other nursing groups. In these settings, healthcare providers are exposed to both primary and secondary stressors. Commentary on: Park H, Kim H, Kim H. A Scoping Review of Secondary Traumatic Stress in Nurses Working in the Emergency Department or Trauma Care Settings. J Adv Nurs 2025;81:5304–14.]
Health equity content is present in nursing curricula but needs more intentional integration for deeper contextual learning. [Abstract]
Hyder MB. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):223.
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[Health inequities refer to unfair and avoidable differences that undermine fair and just opportunities to attain optimal health, rooted in social, economic and structural conditions. Commentary on: Graefe A, Mkandawire-Valhmu L, Bane Frizzell L, et al. Nursing Student Perspectives and Curricular Insights on Health Equity Content: Findings From a Mixed Methods Study. J Adv Nurs. 2026;82(6):6792-6805.]
COVID-19 era e-learning in nursing education provides future lessons for the increasing digitalisation of higher education. [Abstract]
Booth R. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):224.
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[The COVID-19 pandemic generated significant turbulence within all aspects of society, including nursing education. Commentary on: Haanes GG, Nilsen E, Mofossbakke R, et al. Digital learning in nursing education: lessons from the COVID-19 lockdown. BMC Nurs 2024;23:1–11.]
Doctoral nursing research remains dominated by quantitative designs, risking a disconnect with the profession's qualitative epistemological strengths. [Abstract]
Avworho MM. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):225.
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[Doctoral education is central to advancing nursing science and shaping evidence that underpins clinical practice, policy and education. Commentary on: Podgorica N, Červený M, de Rezende H, et al. Recent trends in doctoral theses in nursing across eight countries: a scoping review. J Adv Nurs. 2026; 82:4124-4133. doi: 10.1111/jan.70490.]
Preparing students for perinatal loss requires integrating palliative care principles and emotionally supported learning in midwifery and nursing education. [Abstract]
Benny K. Evidence-Based Nursing 2026;29(4):226.
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[Perinatal loss is a significant component of maternity care, encompassing stillbirth and neonatal death, and requires practitioners to provide care that is both clinically competent and emotionally attuned. Commentary on: Bui J, Musgrave L, Fenwick J. Understanding midwifery students’ experiences with perinatal loss: An integrative review. Nurse Educ Pract 2020;90.]
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