{"title":"Effects of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on the Psychological Well-Being of Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Tahira Batool, Sajid Iqbal, Erika Sivarajan Froelicher","doi":"10.1177/10547738261434127","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10547738261434127","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Family caregivers (FCGs) of cancer patients play a critical role in providing emotional and physical support. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been increasingly explored as a potential approach to improving the psychological well-being of FCGs. However, the caregiving burden often results in significant psychological distress, including stress, anxiety, and depression. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effects of MBIs on the stress, anxiety, and depression of FCGs of cancer patients. This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis 2020 guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO. A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, ERIC, and Google Scholar to identify relevant studies published between 2010 and 2024. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental (QE) studies assessing MBIs' impact on psychological outcomes in FCGs were included. Risk of bias was evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklists. A total of 10 studies (5 RCTs and 5 QE studies) met the inclusion criteria. Meta-analysis results demonstrated that MBIs significantly reduced anxiety and depression in FCGs of cancer patients compared to usual care or no intervention. Effect sizes varied across studies, with moderate to strong effects observed for anxiety, while depression showed smaller but significant improvements. However, the meta-analysis on stress yielded non-significant results with moderate-to-high heterogeneity. The heterogeneity across studies was moderate, suggesting variability in populations, measurements, intervention formats, duration, and delivery methods. MBIs are effectively improving the psychological well-being of FCGs by reducing anxiety and depression. Given the significant caregiving burden, integrating MBIs into caregiver support programs could enhance their resilience and overall mental health. Future research should explore culturally adapted mindfulness interventions to optimize their applicability in diverse caregiving populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":50677,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"133-146"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147678431","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jillian Amoroso, Jennifer Ernst, Katie L Kunze, Richard J Butterfield
{"title":"Medical Line Management in Critical Care Transportations: A Novel Securement Device.","authors":"Jillian Amoroso, Jennifer Ernst, Katie L Kunze, Richard J Butterfield","doi":"10.1177/10547738261429348","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10547738261429348","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Critically ill patients frequently require intrahospital transport (IHT) to diagnostic exams or procedures and must remain connected to life-sustaining medical lines. During IHT, the risk of tangled medical lines is unavoidable. The idea for a novel medical line securement device was inspired by a patient transport nurse due to frustrations and workflow inefficiencies managing tangled medical lines. The study aim was to explore the correlation between the utilization of a single-use securement device to manual or accidental disconnections of medical lines during IHT, and nurses' perception of efficiency, compared to the current practice of no utilization of a securement device. In 2019, a randomized, descriptive, correlational study was conducted on 142 progressive and intensive care hospitalized patients. Study coordinators measured the number of times either IV lines or monitor cords were accidentally or manually disconnected to detangle during or after transportation and the perception of transport efficiency. Results revealed fewer manual disconnections among intervention group compared to the control. Nurses' perception regarding the efficiency between the intervention and control group was statistically significant when the device was utilized to secure the lines and cords during transport. Nurses reported much higher satisfaction rates of transport efficiency when the device was used. This finding showed the device's utility for improving nurse satisfaction during IHT of critically ill patients. Utilization of the medical line securement device may be generalizable across other healthcare settings and disciplines where the complexity of medical lines may exist.</p>","PeriodicalId":50677,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"193-199"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147624543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nick Nijkamp, Pauline Calleja, Leanne Jack, Ashlyn Sahay
{"title":"Avoiding Fragmentation and Salami Slicing in Mixed Methods Research.","authors":"Nick Nijkamp, Pauline Calleja, Leanne Jack, Ashlyn Sahay","doi":"10.1177/10547738261431626","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10547738261431626","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mixed methods research (MMR) offers rich opportunities for doctoral inquiry, but its complexity demands careful navigation of design, data integration, and dissemination. For doctoral candidates, one under-recognised risk is the ethical and methodological challenge of fragmentation and salami-slicing practices that undermine the coherence and transparency central to MMR. Fragmentation involves separating components of a study across publications, while salami slicing divides a dataset into minimally contributive outputs, often misaligning with the original study design. This discussion paper addresses the implications of these practices in the context of doctoral research and supervision. It highlights the need for supervisory guidance in ethically planning publications, particularly in aligning dissemination with MMR design logic. Drawing on doctoral inquiry and supervisory discourse, the paper proposes design-informed strategies to help candidates and supervisors protect the integrity of MMR. In doing so, it contributes to the methodological literature by offering actionable guidance for ethically navigating dissemination within the context of complex, mixed methods doctoral projects.</p>","PeriodicalId":50677,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"127-132"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13149989/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147482326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Peter J Hoover, Terri L Blumke, Anna D Ware, Malvika Pillai, Amber L Wake, Kiran Rai, Jennifer S Lee
{"title":"Predicting Falls With the Morse Fall Scale: A Retrospective Assessment at the Veterans Health Administration.","authors":"Peter J Hoover, Terri L Blumke, Anna D Ware, Malvika Pillai, Amber L Wake, Kiran Rai, Jennifer S Lee","doi":"10.1177/10547738261429981","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10547738261429981","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Accidental falls are the second most prevalent adverse event within hospital settings, including U.S.'s Veterans Health Administration (VHA), often resulting in injury and prolonging patient recovery. The Morse Fall Scale (MFS) is widely used to assess fall risk within patient settings. Despite its known limitations, it remains a key tool for determining which patients are at risk for falls across healthcare institutions. Veterans with a completed MFS, Care Assessment Need (CAN), and Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), admitted to a VHA hospital from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022, were included in this retrospective analysis. MFS total scores were captured using electronic health record data from the VHA's national Corporate Data Warehouse. Veterans were identified as having a documented fall through clinical notes. Logistic regression models were used to evaluate the tool's performance at predicting falls. Among 440,771 Veterans, 14,458 (3.3%) had a documented fall during their inpatient stay. On average, those who experienced a fall had higher MFS scores. However, despite this trend, this tool exhibited poor discrimination in the likelihood of falls. Although incorporating patient demographics, the CAN, and CCI into the model improved performance, the model still performed poorly when assessing fall risk. Although the MFS is a required component of clinical workflow in many hospital systems, including VHA, its suboptimal discrimination of fall risk undermines its practical utility. Improved risk models are needed to assess fall risk and from which appropriate fall prevention measures can be initiated.</p>","PeriodicalId":50677,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"215-224"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13149994/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147629094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elizabeth Galik, Barbara Resnick, Marie Boltz, Rachel McPherson, Ashley Kuzmik, Nayeon Kim, Shijun Zhu
{"title":"Antipsychotic Drug Use from Acute Care Admission to Discharge and 1 Month Post Discharge Among Older Adults Living with Dementia.","authors":"Elizabeth Galik, Barbara Resnick, Marie Boltz, Rachel McPherson, Ashley Kuzmik, Nayeon Kim, Shijun Zhu","doi":"10.1177/10547738261433845","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10547738261433845","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Given the persistent use of antipsychotics during hospitalization and continued use post discharge, there is a need to consider alternative treatment options. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of antipsychotics in a sample of hospitalized older adults living with dementia and determine if exposure to Function Focused Care resulted in a decrease in antipsychotic use between admission, discharge, and 1 month post hospitalization. This was a secondary data analysis using data from the study Testing the Effectiveness of the Function Focused Care for Acute Care Study Using the Evidence Integration Triangle (FFC-AC-EIT). A total of 455 residents from 12 nursing homes in two states were included in the study. Sites were randomized to FFC-AC-EIT versus Education Only. The mean age of the participants was 82 years (Standard deviation [<i>SD</i>] = 8.5) and the majority was female (63%), White older adults (65%), married (36%), with high school or more education (81%), and moderate to severe cognitive impairment based on a Saint Louis University Mental Status Exam score of 7.5 (<i>SD</i> = 6.0). Overall, on admission, 17% were on an antipsychotic medication, at discharge, this increased to 21%, and at 1 month, it decreased to 19%. The repeated-measure analysis showed there was a significant difference in antipsychotic use between treatment groups over time (Pillai's Trace of .05, <i>F</i> = 8.9, <i>p</i> = .001). The intervention group increased in usage from 15% on admission to 23% at discharge and decreased to 18% at 1-month post discharge. Conversely, the control group remained essentially the same over time at 20% on admission and discharge and 21% at 1-month post discharge. The findings from this study confirm that there continues to be use of antipsychotics during hospital admissions, and individuals are still discharged on these medications and continued on these medications over time. There was no evidence to support the value of our FFC-AC-EIT in terms of decreasing the use of antipsychotics over time. Future research is needed to develop interventions focused on decreasing the use of antipsychotics.</p>","PeriodicalId":50677,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"225-232"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147647227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Khitam I Mohammad, Roaa N Al-Noaimy, Nour A Alrida, Mohammad K Allafi, Mohammed ALBashtawy, Abdullah Alkhawaldeh, Asem Abdalrahim, Debra Creedy, Jenny Gamble
{"title":"Effects of Maternal Self-Efficacy and Social Support in the Development of Postpartum Depression among Primiparous Mothers in Jordan: a Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Khitam I Mohammad, Roaa N Al-Noaimy, Nour A Alrida, Mohammad K Allafi, Mohammed ALBashtawy, Abdullah Alkhawaldeh, Asem Abdalrahim, Debra Creedy, Jenny Gamble","doi":"10.1177/10547738261428815","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10547738261428815","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To explore the effect of maternal self-efficacy and social support in the development of postpartum depression (PPD) among Jordanian primiparous mothers. In a cross-sectional study using convenience sampling, 250 mothers aged 18 years or above, 6 to 8 weeks postpartum, and who could speak and read Arabic were interviewed in a participating health clinic. The interview occurred before or after a woman's scheduled clinic appointment. It included sociodemographic data, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), the Perceived Maternal Parental Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Perinatal Infant Care Social Support Scale. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics (version 24; IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). Reporting followed the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology guidelines. Results revealed that 47.2% of participants had probable PPD (EPDS ≥ 13); 35.2% had low maternal self-efficacy, and 36.8% had low functional social support. Older and employed mothers were at increased risk of PPD symptoms. In contrast, higher monthly income, greater maternal self-efficacy, and higher functional social support were significantly associated with decreased risk of PPD symptoms. The prevalence of PPD reported in the current study warrants immediate action on early assessment, detection, and intervention. The findings also call for culturally tailored interventions and greater involvement of healthcare professionals and families to support maternal mental health. The study highlights the need for early screening and culturally tailored interventions to strengthen maternal self-efficacy and social support in preventing PPD. Nurses and midwives should collaborate with families to provide holistic, patient-centered care that addresses both emotional and practical needs of primiparous mothers.</p>","PeriodicalId":50677,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"147-156"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147476149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alejandra-Ximena Araya, Evelyn Iriarte, María Beatriz Fernández-Lorca, Carolina Cornejo
{"title":"Sex Differences in Predictors of Frailty among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Machine Learning Approach.","authors":"Alejandra-Ximena Araya, Evelyn Iriarte, María Beatriz Fernández-Lorca, Carolina Cornejo","doi":"10.1177/10547738261417607","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10547738261417607","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The identification of frail older adults is a critical public health challenge and a growing priority in geriatric research. Nevertheless, the identification of sex-specific predictors of frailty remains an unsolved challenge. The objective of this study is to examine sex differences in the predictors of physical frailty among community-dwelling older adults in Chile. A nationally representative sample of 9,123 individuals aged 60 and older (<i>n</i> = 5,363 women; <i>n</i> = 3,760 men) from the National Disability and Dependency Survey was analyzed. Supervised machine learning regression models were applied to identify the most relevant predictors of physical frailty. In both male and female subjects, the predominant predictor was the number of health conditions present. For men, physical activity emerged as the second most salient factor, while for women, engagement in leisure and recreational activities demonstrated a more pronounced correlation with frailty. The findings of the study demonstrated that age was a significant predictor in both male and female subjects. These findings offer valuable insights for developing gender-responsive strategies to prevent or delay the progression of physical frailty among older adults in Chile.</p>","PeriodicalId":50677,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"93-101"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146259793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correlation Between Symptom Clusters and Self-Management in Renal Transplant Recipients: Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Ying Zhang, Hongqin Li, Junling Wei, Sainan Liu, Qi Miao, Xu Zhang, Xiaofei Li","doi":"10.1177/10547738251412723","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10547738251412723","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Previous studies have shown that single symptoms are associated with self-management, and symptom clusters are still a sparsely investigated field. This study aimed to explore the possible symptom clusters after renal transplantation and investigate the correlation between symptom clusters and self-management. A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 381 renal transplant recipients (RTRs) from 2 tertiary hospitals in different regions. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, Symptom Experience Scale, and RTRs Self-Management Scale were used. Symptom clusters were created with exploratory factor analysis. Multiple regression analysis was used to explore the relationship between self-management and symptom clusters. Four symptom clusters were extracted, which were related to activity endurance, emotion, neuro-gastrointestinal, and hormone. Symptom clusters were negatively correlated with self-management (<i>p</i> < .001), and the activity endurance symptom cluster was the influencing factor of self-management (β = -.209, <i>p</i> < .001). The impact of symptom clusters on self-management among RTRs exhibits heterogeneity. Clinical therapies should prioritize the activity endurance symptom cluster since it is a substantial risk factor for impaired self-management ability.</p>","PeriodicalId":50677,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"63-74"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146167855","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elaine E Saugar, Zhan Liang, Arsham Alamian, Tanira Ferreira, Charles A Downs
{"title":"Oxidative Stress, Telomere Length, and Post-Intensive Care Syndrome in Mechanically Ventilated ICU Survivors.","authors":"Elaine E Saugar, Zhan Liang, Arsham Alamian, Tanira Ferreira, Charles A Downs","doi":"10.1177/10547738261417632","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10547738261417632","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ICU survivors are at increased risk for persistent physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments, collectively known as Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). Critically ill patients, especially those on mechanical ventilation, experience increased oxidative stress burden, potentially contributing to telomere shortening. However, the relationship between oxidative stress, telomere attrition, and PICS-related outcomes remains unclear. Our objective was to examine associations among oxidative stress markers, telomere length, clinical characteristics, and PICS-related outcomes in mechanically ventilated ICU survivors. A cross-sectional study design was used. Blood samples were collected at two timepoints: study enrollment and within 48 hr of ICU discharge. PICS-related outcome measures were assessed within 48 hr of ICU discharge. Oxidative stress markers-including plasma protein carbonyls, vitamin C, reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio (GSH:GSSG), and total antioxidant capacity (TAC)-were quantified via ELISA. Three oxidative stress indices were calculated: vitamin C/GSH:GSSG, TAC/GSH:GSSG, and protein carbonyls/GSH:GSSG. Telomere length was determined using RT-qPCR. Clinical data included APACHE III and SOFA scores, ICU and hospital length of stay (LOS), and duration of mechanical ventilation. PICS-related outcomes included grip and foot strength, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Toolbox Cognition and Emotion assessments, and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale. Pearson's correlations were performed. Twenty-one participants were included in the final analysis. Plasma antioxidant status positively correlated with muscle strength and psychological resilience. Elevated plasma oxidant levels were associated with poorer cognitive outcomes. ICU LOS and duration of mechanical ventilation negatively correlated with muscle strength and cognitive performance. No significant correlations were observed between telomere length changes and PICS-related outcomes. Oxidative stress during acute critical illness may impede recovery and contribute to PICS. The lack of short-term associations with telomere length suggests that telomere-related effects on PICS may, possibly, become apparent over a longer post-ICU period.</p>","PeriodicalId":50677,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"113-122"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146203492","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Factors Influencing Unplanned Readmission of Elderly Patients: A Secondary Data Analysis.","authors":"Hyein Seo, Dukyoo Jung","doi":"10.1177/10547738261425777","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10547738261425777","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study is to examine the differences between elderly patients with unplanned readmissions and those without, and to identify influencing factors of unplanned readmissions among elderly patients. This study is a secondary data analysis based on a 2020-aged patient sample data from the Health Insurance Review & Assessment service. The study targeted patients aged 65 years or older who were hospitalized between January 1, 2020, and December 1, 2020. A total of 42,108 patient sample records were extracted. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, χ<sup>2</sup> tests, t-tests, and logistic regression, performed using SAS Enterprise 4.3. Unplanned readmission varied significantly by gender (χ<sup>2</sup> = 16.40, <i>p</i> < .001), age (χ<sup>2</sup> = 209.74, <i>p</i> < .001), type of medical coverage (χ<sup>2</sup> = 76.73, <i>p</i> < .001), primary diagnosis group (χ<sup>2</sup> = 520.26, <i>p</i> < .001) and surgical status (χ<sup>2</sup> = 641.61, <i>p</i> < .001). Among medical use-related factors, significant differences were observed in hospitalization route (χ<sup>2</sup> = 121.10, <i>p</i> < .001), type of hospital (χ<sup>2</sup> = 18.27, <i>p</i> < .001), number of beds in a hospital (χ<sup>2</sup> = 78.30, <i>p</i> < .001), and length of hospitalization (<i>t</i> = -5.57, <i>p</i> < .001). Factors related to unplanned readmission included gender (<i>B</i> = 0.07, <i>p</i> < .001), age (<i>B</i> = 0.160, <i>p</i> < .001), surgical status (<i>B</i> = 0.400, <i>p</i> < .001), hospitalization route (<i>B</i> = 0.320, <i>p</i> < .001), and hospitalization period (<i>B</i> = 0.009, <i>p</i> < .001). This study confirmed that being male, older age, non-operative status, admission through the emergency room, and longer hospitalization were factors associated with unplanned readmissions. The use of nationwide data for the entire population aged 65 or older ensures the representativeness of these findings for elderly patients in South Korea. These findings can assist in identifying elderly patients at high risk of readmission, providing essential data for developing nursing interventions aimed at preventing unplanned readmissions among elderly patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":50677,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"102-112"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147469974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}