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It’s just not that easy! Challenges faced by nurses and midwives in the work environment in adhering to social distancing during COVID-19 Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2022-02-28 Cassandra Hobbs,Lorna Moxham,Heidi Green,Elham Almasi,Rebekkah Middleton,Elizabeth Halcomb,Ritin Fernandez
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Healthcare workers’ experiences of transitioning natalizumab infusions from hospital services to an in-home setting: a qualitative study Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2022-02-28 Mahasen Juaton,Lynette Cusack,Tim Schultz
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Learning in the pandemic: a reflection Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2022-02-28 Tracey Moroney
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Coronavirus disease 2019 Critical Care Essentials course for nurses: development and implementation of an education program for healthcare professionals Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2022-02-28 Rebecca Jarden,Andrew Scanlon,Nicholas Bridge,Stephen McKeever,Rosemary Turner,Hollie Prescott,John Thompson,Prue Cambridge,Sharon Kinney,Nicholas Leong,Marie Gerdtz
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Intensive care nurse’s perceptions on barriers impeding the provision of end of life care in the intensive care setting: a quantitative analysis Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2022-02-28 Laura Hynes,Tracey Coventry,Kylie Russell
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Emergency Clinicians interpretation and application of Anti-D guidelines Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2022-02-28 Matilda Schmidt,Julia Brownlie,Amy Arnold,Kim Lai,James Hughes
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Older South Sami women and men’s expectations regarding home healthcare in Sweden Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-11-30 Tove Mentsen Ness,siv Søderberg,Ove Hellzen
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Evaluation of an online medicines’ safety course for remote area nurses Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-11-30 Tobias Speare,Chris Rissell,Sue Lenthall,Katie Pennington
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Reflective practice groups and nurse professional quality of life Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-11-30 Madison KM Sundgren,Chris Dawber,Prudence M Millear,Luigi Medoro
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Mental well-being and future career intentions of new graduate nurses and midwives in their first year of entry into the workforce: a cross sectional survey Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-11-30 Se Ok Ohr,Doreen Holm,Jean Ball,Maralyn Foureur
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Older South Sami women and men’s expectations regarding home healthcare in Sweden Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-11-30 Tove Mentsen Ness,Siv Søderberg,Ove Hellzen
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COVID-19 front door screening implementation: experiences of staff conducting screening Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-11-30 Kate Kennedy,Jennifer Fish,Deborah Forsythe,Imogen Ramsey,Pamela Adelson
Background: Many hospitals have implemented COVID-19 risk screening of staff and visitors at point of entry. Little is known about staff perspectives of the screening implementation process. Aims: To investigate the experiences of staff conducting screening at a metropolitan hospital for a novel virus with constantly evolving messaging and knowledge, and to identify potential improvements to screening
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A nurses’ guide to using models of reflection Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-11-30 Becky Ingham-Broomfield
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Reflections of executive staff using the SaferCare Victoria COVID-19 clinical screening tool in a residential aged care service during the pandemic in Victoria, Australia Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-11-30 Sonali Pinto,Zoe Wainer,Susan Oliver,Joseph E Ibrahim
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The region-wide implementation of a relationship education program for first time parents delivered in the maternal and child health care setting: evaluating reach and effectiveness Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-11-30 Ann Taket,Beth R Crisp
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Burnout as a systemic challenge: job demands, loss cycles and the need for a workforce strategy Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-11-30 Greg Sharplin
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Community-based nurse practitioner support is associated with better self-care behaviour and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-08-25 Shea Huey Chen,James Boyd,Sean Randall,Andrew Maiorana
Objective: To evaluate the effects of a community based chronic heart failure management program, delivered by nurse practitioners, on self-care behaviour, quality of life and hospital readmissions. Background: Chronic heart failure is a complex condition associated with high rates of hospital readmissions. However, many hospitalisations in patients with chronic heart failure are potentially preventable
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Enabling difficult conversations in the Australian health sector Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-08-25 Christine King,Brett Williams
Background: Research on difficult conversations is mainly about the impacts of avoiding difficult conversations, with little research on enabling difficult conversations except for improving communication. Objective: This study aimed to identify the ideal environment for enabling difficult conversations to take place in healthcare settings. Methods: Convergent Interviewing was used with 20 clinical
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Taking care of the caretaker: navigating compassion fatigue through a pandemic Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-08-25 Benita N Chatmon,Ecoee Rooney
The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating on the mental health and well-being of healthcare professionals (HCPs). HCPs have had to withstand the prolong suffering of their patients, with some outcomes resulting in death. As a result, HCPs are predisposed to compassion fatigue. Compassion Fatigue is an extreme state of tension and preoccupation with the suffering of those being helped to the degree
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Australian residential aged care facility (RACF) workforce Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-08-25 Natalia Krzyzaniak,Anna Mae Scott,Mina Bakhit,Ann Bryant,Marianne Taylor,Chris Del Mar
Objective: We conducted a survey to understand the challenges faced by the staff of residential aged care facilities (RACF), during the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: In the current pandemic, the RACF workforce has been required to work under stressful conditions, with immense mental and physical pressures, resulting in anxiety and stress felt towards their jobs. Study design and methods: We electronically
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Bathing wipes, a valuable hygiene option for frail older persons at home: a proof of concept study Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-08-25 Vickie Archer,Wendy Smyth,Cate Nagle
Objectives: To explore experiences and attitudes of frail older persons to using bathing wipes as a hygiene option at home. Methods: A descriptive, exploratory study was conducted with older clients who required hygiene assistance post hospital discharge and consented to trial bath wipes. Client participants or their carer completed a verbal questionnaire administered via telephone. Descriptive statistics
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Group clinical supervision for nurses: process, group cohesion and facilitator effect Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-08-25 Debbie J Reschke,Chris Dawber,Prudence M Millear,Luigi Medoro
Objective: This qualitative research project set out to explore how, and by what means, participation in group clinical supervision might impact nurses. It aimed to describe participant perceptions of the processes within a long running reflective practice group for intensive care nurses and explore these in relation to relevant theory. Background: Interpersonal aspects of care are central to the nursing
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The assessment of knowledge and practical skills of intramuscular injection administration among nursing staff: a cross-sectional study Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-08-25 Urska Fekonja,Zvonka Fekonja,Dominika Vrbnjak
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Barriers to the provision of optimal care to dying patients in hospital: a cross-sectional study of nurses’ perceptions Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-08-25 Jan Shepherd,Amy Waller,Rob Sanson-Fisher,Katherine Clark,Jean Ball
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Improving vaccination uptake with the implementation of an immunisation Nurse Practitioner Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-05-26 Sonja Elia,Kirsten Perrett,Fiona Newell
Patients at increased risk of vaccine preventable diseases require additional vaccines that are not licensed for Nurse Immunisers to administer without a prescription. An Immunisation Nurse Practitioner (NP) at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Melbourne was introduced to address deficiencies in the current management of these patients. NP endorsement requires successful completion of a Masters level
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Shift-Work-Play: Understanding the positive and negative experiences of male and female shift workers to inform opportunities for intervention to improve health and wellbeing Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-05-26 Rowan P Ogeill,Michael Savic,Nyssa Ferguson,Dan I Lubman
Objective: Our primary study aims are to (i) examine positive and negative aspects associated with shift work, and (ii) identify any gender differences that exist in a healthcare workforce. A secondary aim of the study was to identify opportunities for intervention, particularly in males given they have greater exposure to shift work across the population. Background: Shift work has been associated
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“It’s only the skin colour, otherwise we are all people”: the changing face of the Australian nurse Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-05-26 Sophia Dywilli,Louise O'Brien,Judith Anderson
Objective: The aim of this paper is to report on the experience of racial discrimination by black sub-Saharan overseas qualified nurses working in rural Australia. Background: The arrival of black African people as skilled professional migrants is relatively new in rural Australia. The presence of black sub-Saharan African nurses in Australian healthcare facilities is changing the face of the Australian
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Nursing undergraduates’ perception of preparedness using patient electronic medical records in clinical practice Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-05-26 Lyndall Mollart,Rachel Newell,Danielle Noble,Sara Geale,Carol Norton,Anthony O'Brien
Objective: To investigate third-year undergraduate nursing students’ perceptions and views on being prepared for using patient electronic medical records (EMR) in clinical placement after using only paper-based documentation during their education program; and their opinion on the introduction of EMR in the university simulated learning environments to be work ready. Background: Contemporaneous clinical
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Resilience: is it time for a rethink? Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-05-26 Tracey Moroney,Karen Strickland
We often associate resilience with burnout and link this with an intention to leave in the nursing and midwifery profession. Some believe that nursing and midwifery students are not resilient and that this impacts the development of coping strategies which might be adopted to manage burnout. Students themselves describe their studies as stressful and many report high levels of anxiety. This can impact
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Nurse Managers’ perceptions of mentoring in the multigenerational workplace: a qualitative descriptive study Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-05-26 Tracey Coventry,Anne-Marey Hays
Objective: To examine how nurse managers in metropolitan healthcare organisations in Western Australia perceive intergenerational mentoring and its place in the contemporary workforce. Background: Mentoring in nursing has benefits for professional career success, new role transition and as a strategy to mitigate negative workplace influences. Study design and methods: A qualitative descriptive study
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Improving the quality of delirium practices in a large Australian tertiary hospital: an evidence implementation initiative Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-05-26 Siobhan Cody,Lucylynn Lizarondo,Alexa McArthur,Amy Barzen,Chris Ladera,Serafina Levak,Beth McAlary,Olivia Misa,Maria Senatore,Chrysafi Tsigounis,Joanne Taylor,Anna Thornton
Objective: The aim of the evidence implementation initiative was to improve the quality of care delivered to hospitalised patients at risk of, or with, delirium through the implementation of best practice recommendations. Background: Delirium is a prevalent serious medical condition that remains unrecognised or misdiagnosed in acute hospitals and is therefore left untreated. This paper reports on a
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Diabetes care in the early primary school setting: narratives of Australian mothers Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-05-26 Anne Marks,Nathan Wilson,Stacy Blythe,Christine Johnston
Objective: To explore the experiences of Australian parents caring for a child using intensive insulin therapy in the early primary school setting to identify facilitators of this therapy and implications for parents. Background: Young children with type 1 diabetes require adult support when administering insulin in the early primary school setting, yet availability of school support, such as from
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Inpatient falls prevention: state-wide survey to identify variability in Western Australian hospitals Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-02-04 Chantal Ferguson,Louise Mason,Portia Ho
Objective: A point prevalence survey was conducted across Western Australia to monitor adherence to evidence-based practices to prevent falls in hospitals. Study design and methods: A state-wide point prevalence survey of patients and their medical records was conducted across 20 hospitals, over 17 days during May 2014. The survey determined rates of: provision of verbal information to patients; completion
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Documenting patient risk and nursing interventions: record audit Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-02-04 Kasia Bail,Eamon Merrick,Chrysta Bridge,Bernice Redley
Objective: The aim was to explore and compare documentation of the nursing process for patient safety in two nursing documentation systems: paper and digital records. Background: The ‘nursing process’ (assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation) is recommended by professional nursing registration and health service accreditation bodies as a key component of understanding nurses’ clinical reasoning
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Identifying barriers and facilitators of full service nurse-led early medication abortion provision: qualitative findings from a Delphi study Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-02-04 Caroline de Moel-Mandel,Ann Taket,Melissa Graham
Objective: To explore factors that can influence implementation of a nurse-led model of care for early medication abortion provision in the primary healthcare setting of regional and rural Victoria, Australia. Background: Global research indicates that an increased involvement of primary healthcare nurses in the delivery of early medication abortion provision has the potential to improve abortion access
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Evaluating the impact of reflective practice groups for nurses in an acute hospital setting Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-02-04 Benjamin R Davey,Samuel J Byrne,Prudence M Millear,Chris Dawber,Luigi Medoro
Objective: This study represents phase one of a three-year research project aiming to investigate the impact of reflective practice groups for nurses. Background: Evidence indicates that increased job demands, and inadequate support contribute to nursing burnout, reduced capacity and workplace attrition. There is some evidence that group interventions may help address such issues. Study Design/Methods:
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Relaunched, the Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing in the year of the Nurse and Midwife. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-02-04 Casey Marnie,Micah DJ Peters
Two thousand and twenty was a challenging year for all, however it was also a year of many successes for the Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, attributable in no small part to the contributions of authors, peer reviewers and readers. Here, we discuss some of our achievements to date, including publication of four quarterly issues through our relaunched website, and highlight new journal sections
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An audit of obesity data and concordance with diagnostic coding for patients admitted to Western Australian Country Health Service hospitals Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-02-04 Kim McClean,Martyn Cross,Sue Reed
Objective: Accurate patient obesity data can be used to identify and mitigate patient manual handling risks to healthcare staff. This study investigates the accuracy of patient obesity data within the Western Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) and examines factors potentially affecting obesity data accuracy. Background: Risk of injuries to healthcare staff are increasing due to rising patient
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Qualitative determination of occupational risks among operating room nurses Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-02-04 Ulfiye Celikkalp,Aylin Aydin Sayilan
Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the occupational risks faced by operating room nurses, their working conditions and health problems, and the protective measures adopted. Background: Since operating rooms are high-risk environments, the nurses working in them are exposed to correspondingly greater health risks. Method: This qualitative descriptive study design involved 17 operating
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“Taking our blindfolds off”: acknowledging the vision of First Nations peoples for nursing and midwifery Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2021-02-04 Juanita Sherwood,Roianne West,Lynore Geia,Ali Drummond,Tamara Power,Lynne Stuart,Linda Deravin
This editorial responds to a recent reminder from an Elder to acknowledge and respect First Nations ways of knowing, doing, and being as health professionals and researchers. This reminder asked us to critically reflect on our professional stance and practices as nurses, midwives and researchers in the light of the fire that still burns at the Aboriginal tent Embassy and recent dialogues for Australia
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Nursing student evaluations of the quality of mentoring support in individual, dual and group mentoring approach during clinical training: A prospective cohort study Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2020-10-06 Ivana Gusar,Kristina Bačkov,Andrea Tokić,Boris Dželalija,Robert Lovrić
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Recency of practice and emergency registration: preparing for surge capacity in the time of COVID-19 Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2020-10-06 Mary Chiarella,David Stewart
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The non-medical surgical assistant and inequity in the Australian healthcare system Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2020-10-06 Toni Hains,Haakan Strand,David Rowell
Objectives: The objective of this discussion paper is two-fold. The first is to quantify if the non-medical surgical assistant increases access to surgery by investigating what percentages of cases these clinicians undertake in the private sector surgical units where they work. The second is to examine procedural and distributive justice and how they impact on private sector surgical care. Aim: The
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Happy, Healthy, Ready – working with early childhood non-government organisations for developmental surveillance for vulnerable children Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2020-10-06 Karen Edwards,Ritin Fernandez,Tania Rimes,Lisa Stephenson,Rebecca Smith,Jane Son,Vanessa Sarkozy,Deborah Perkins,Valsamma Eapan,Sue Woolfenden
Objective: This study sought to improve: (1) knowledge of child development among non-health child and family workers; and (2) identification and referral of children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds at developmental risk, by partnering child health services with nongovernment early childhood education and family support services in two suburbs with high numbers of families
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Implications for bachelor of nursing programs when using student experience survey findings as an indicator of course quality Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2020-10-06 Morgan Smith,Laurie Grealish,Saras Henderson
Objective: To discuss the implications of using student experience surveys to improve the quality of teaching and learning within bachelor of nursing programs in Australia. Background: Australia’s recent independent review of nursing education suggests that not all graduates are sufficiently prepared for their registered nurse role, indicating problems with program quality. Student experience surveys
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“A protracted struggle” – A qualitative blog study of endometriosis healthcare experiences in Sweden Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2020-10-06 Hanna Grundström,Hanna Danell,Emma Sköld,Siw Alehagen
Background: Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological disease that often has a negative effect on mental, physical, sexual and social health, resulting in lower quality of life. Endometriosis healthcare experiences have typically been described in terms of normalisation, trivialisation and a lack of knowledge from healthcare professionals. These experiences are often reported via individual interviews
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The importance and value of reporting guidance for scoping reviews: A rehabilitation science example Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2020-10-06 Erin Miller,Heather Colquhoun
Objective: Scoping reviews use a systematic approach to synthesize a body of knowledge. The use of scoping review methodology is increasingly common. Despite recommendations to guide the conduct of scoping reviews, inconsistencies exist with regards to their methodology and reporting. In this case-study, we reflect on our experience using the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMAScR): Checklist
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The mental health impact of COVID-19 Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2020-10-06 Micah DJ Peters,Marsha Bennett
The impact of COVID-19 has and will be wide-ranging, with implications for people’s health and wellbeing way beyond the direct effects of an infectious respiratory illness. Due to the very real threat of the virus to the health of individuals, government responses to gain control and slow the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in order to protect health care sector capacity has resulted in virtually unprecedented
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Continuity of care for people with multimorbidity: the development of a model for a nurse-led care coordination service Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2020-10-06 Kate M Davis,Marion Eckert,Amanda Hutchinson,Joanne Harmon,Greg Sharplin,Sepehr Shakib,Gillian Caughey
Objective: To collaboratively develop a model of nurse-led care, within a multidisciplinary team and support continuity of care at the primary-secondary interface for people with multimorbidity. Background: Existing models of care are frequently based on a medical model, designed to manage a single disease condition, and thus pose a significant challenge to provide healthcare for people with multimorbidity
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The role of telehealth in supporting mothers and children during the COVID-19 pandemic Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2020-06-29 Wendy Smith, Sarah Taki, Li Ming Wen
The role of telehealth in supporting community has become increasingly important during the COVID-19 pandemic as we found this coincidently in delivering the Healthy Beginnings program over the phone. We would urge an action to be taken to integrate telehealth into existing health services.
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Prehospital interventions to prevent hypothermia in trauma patients: a scoping review Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2020-06-29 Mauro Mota, Madalena Cunha, Margarida Santos, Eduardo Santos, Filipe Meto, Tito Abrantes, Ana Santa
Objective: The aim of this review is to map the prehospital rewarming measures used to prevent hypothermia among trauma victims. Background: Hypothermia is responsible for an increase of the mortality and morbidity in trauma victims and its recognition and early treatment are crucial for the victim’s haemodynamic stabilisation. Prehospital interventions are particularly important, especially those
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COVID-19 and residential aged care in Australia Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2020-06-29 Joseph E Ibrahim
The aged care sector requires transformation. The havoc wreaked by the COVID-19 pandemic globally and nationally may create an environment where the required changes are lost to other priorities. Australia’s success with the emergency response and management of COVID-19 pandemic are in a large part due to inherent underlying geographic and population factors. When reflecting on this pandemic we must
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Recognition for registered nurses supporting students on clinical placement: a grounded theory study Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2020-06-29 Carina Anderson, Lorna Moxham, Marc Broadbent
Objective: This study examined registered nurses’ perspectives of being supportive of nursing students and providing them with learning opportunities when on clinical placements. Background: In Australia, as part of their three-year Bachelors degree, undergraduate nursing students undertake a minimum of 800 hours of clinical placement. During these clinical placement hours, nursing students are supervised
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A national survey of nurses who care for people with intellectual and developmental disability Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2020-06-29 Nathan J Wilson, James Collison, Sarah J Feighan, Virginia Howie, Lisa Whitehead, Michele Wiese, Kate O'Reilly, Hayden Jaques, Peter Lewis
Objective: To describe the roles that Australian nurses play, the breadth of skills that they deploy, and the range of contexts in which they practice. Study design and methods: This cross-sectional study used a descriptive survey where data were collected online using Qualtrics©. Survey respondents were nurses whose primary role was caring for people with intellectual and developmental disability
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The organisational socialisation of new graduate nurses and midwives within three months of their entrance into the health workforce Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2020-04-16 Se Ok Ohr,Doreen Holm,Michelle Giles
Objective: To investigate if the current onboarding process influences the organisational socialisation of new graduate nurses and midwives into the workforce. Background: Positive organisational socialisation experience for new graduate nurses and midwives during their entry into the healthcare environment is an important contributor when building an organisation’s ability to increase workforce capacity
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Skin cancer in regional, rural and remote Australia; opportunities for service improvement through technological advances and interdisciplinary care Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2020-04-16 Pamela Adelson,Marion Eckert
Age standardised skin cancers (melanoma and non-melanoma) continue to increase in Australia, although they are stabilising for those under age 40. People living in regional, rural and remote Australia have higher rates of skin cancer and challenges accessing care. Better targeting of skin protection measures and improved opportunistic screening have been promoted as ways to improve care for these populations
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Registered nurses as role models for healthy lifestyles Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2020-04-16 Penny Heidke,Wendy L Madsen,Erika M Langham
Objective: The aim of this paper is to report on registered nurses’ adherence to current Australian health behaviour recommendations. Barriers and facilitators to healthy lifestyles, and their attitudes towards being role models and promoting healthy lifestyles to their patients. Background: It is widely accepted that a healthy diet, limiting alcohol consumption, abstinence from smoking and regular
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COVID-19 - nurses and midwives impact on global security Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2020-04-16 Marion Eckert
In the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic the critical role nurses and midwives play has come to the fore. In a world beset by challenges on twin fronts of healthcare and economic stability, Nurses and Midwives are on the front line securing the health of citizens globally; a fact that could perhaps not be more pertinent in the World Health Organization designated Year of the Nurse and Midwife.
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Community respite service utilisation and dementia care: a review of literature Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2020-04-16 Cherrie J Wakefield
Objective: To explore the detrimental effects of caregiver burden, in relation to caregivers of people with dementia, and highlight caregiver burden as an emerging health care problem. The purpose of the literature review is to inform health care professionals of the barriers to utilizing community respite services by caregivers and discuss the significance of respite services to caregivers of people
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Nurses documentation of falls prevention in a patient centred care plan in a medical ward Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2020-04-16 Caglayan Yasan,Trish Burton,Mark Tracey
Objective: To evaluate the consistency of nurses' documentation in the falls prevention assessment tool, and to ascertain whether patients identified as high risk of falling had falls preventative strategies implemented. Background: Falls are one of the leading causes of adverse events for patients in the hospital setting. The current practice of implementing falls prevention strategies for patients