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Oncology nurses descriptions of intimacy with patients: mirroring Edith Stein s phenomenological conceptualisation of empathy.
(2007)This paper highlights the relevance of Edith Stein's philosophy on empathy in understanding oncology nurses' expressions of intimacy with their patients, as revealed from narratives in an interpretive phenomenological study. -
Oral formulations of fentanyl products and the benefit of their use in breakthrough cancer pain
(Mark Allen Group, 2015-04-22)Pain is one of the most common symptoms that palliative care teams face on a daily basis, affecting up to 70% of people with a malignancy (Soden et al, 2010) and significantly impacting on a patients quality of life (QoL) ... -
Oral loratadine in the management of G-CSF induced bone pain: a pilot study
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2019-02-27)This pilot study aimed to ascertain if bone pain induced by granulocyte-colony stimulating factors (G-CSFs) can be alleviated or eliminated by oral antihistamine loratadine. Twelve patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy ... -
An overview of interpretive phenomenology as a research methodology
(RCN Publishing, 2012-10-08)Aim To provide an overview of interpretive phenomenology. Background Phenomenology is a philosophy and a research approach. As a research approach, it is used extensively in nursing and ‘interpretive’ phenomenology ... -
Palliative care nurses' experiences of clinical supervision: a qualitative evidence synthesis
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2020-12-17)Background: Clinical supervision provides support and facilitates professional and personal development. Aim: To identify and synthesise all available qualitative research on palliative care nurses' experiences of clinical ... -
Parental presence at anaesthesia induction: A systematic review
(Wiley, 2016-06-07)This systematic review assessed the effectiveness of parental presence for children undergoing surgical or diagnostic procedures under general anaesthesia (such as bronchoscopy, laryngoscopy and laparoscopy). Randomized ... -
Patient rehabilitation following lower limb amputation
(RCN Publishing, 2008-08-13)Patient rehabilitation following lower limb amputation is essential to provide optimum patient outcomes and to improve the amputee’s quality of life. The age of the patient and the stump length or level of amputation emerge ... -
Patients' satisfaction with a hematology advanced nurse practitioner in Ireland
(Elsevier, 2013-06-28)There is great variety in the descriptions of advanced practice nursing (APN) roles internationally. However, this variety hinders advanced practice role development.1 In Ireland, where advanced practice roles have developed ... -
Patients' satisfaction with a nurse-led oncology service
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2005-10)This study reports the findings of a quantitative study determining the satisfaction levels of patients attending a nurse led oncology day ward. A random sample of one hundred patients was surveyed using an adapted version ... -
Patients’ lived experience of myeloma
(RCN Publishing, 2011-03-16)Aim To explore patients’ lived experience of being diagnosed with myeloma. Method A hermeneutic phenomenological approach was adopted to analyse data from interviews with 11 patients diagnosed with myeloma. Findi ... -
People with dementia's perceptions of resilience and the factors that strengthen resilience
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Perceptions of people with dementia and carers on robot companions
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The perceptions of people with dementia and key stakeholders regarding the use and impact of the social robot MARIO
(MDPI, 2020-11-20)People with dementia often experience loneliness and social isolation. This can result in increased cognitive decline which, in turn, has a negative impact on quality of life. This paper explores the use of the social ... -
The perceptions of people with dementia on robot companions and their potential to reduce loneliness and isolation
(2015)Introduction & background: Many people with dementia experience social exclusion, loneliness and isolation which contribute to further cognitive decline. The use of ICT solutions to combat isolation and loneliness in people ... -
The perceptions of people with dementia on robot companions and their potential to reduce loneliness and isolation
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The perceptions of people with dementia on the factors that strengthen their resilience
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Prevention of neonatal pressure injuries
(Elsevier, 2017-10-27)Pressure injuries in the neonatal unit can cause infection, unnecessary pain and have the potential for scarring. However there is a dearth of information available on this topic. Preventative strategies to address pressure ... -
The profile of patients with venous leg ulcers: A systematic review and global perspective
(Elsevier, 2020-08-13)A holistic profile that includes demographic, medical history and wound characteristics of individuals with venous leg ulceration is lacking. Lack of such a profile negatively impacts the ability to develop interventions ... -
Promoting quality of life for patients with myeloma
(RCN Publishing, 2013-08-02)This article aims to provide nurses with an update of best practice in caring for patients living with a diagnosis of myeloma. Targeted treatments for myeloma have resulted in extended survival for patients. However, ... -
Providing care for a person with late-stage dementia at home: What are carers' experiences?
(SAGE Publications, 2018-05-10)Background It is widely reported that carers who provide care for a family member with dementia endure physical and psychological burdens. Not only do they fulfil an important role for the person with dementia but also ...