Browsing Nursing and Midwifery (Scholarly Articles) by Title
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Hermeneutics: an exploration
(RCN Publishing, 2004)The terms ‘hermeneutics’ and phenomenology’ are often used interchangeably in the literature, which can result in confusion for the reader. This article traces the relationship of these two philosophies and explains the ... -
High risk HPV testing following treatment for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
(Springer Verlag, 2015-12-21)To determine the results of combined cytology and high-risk human papilloma virus (HR HPV) tests at 6 and 18 months postcolposcopy treatment at one Irish colposcopy centre.All women who attended the centre's colposcopy ... -
Home administration of bortezomib: Making a difference to myeloma patients' lives
(Elsevier, 2009-10-08)Multiple myeloma is a clonal malignancy of plasma cells, characterized by anaemia, renal dysfunction, lytic bone lesions and the presence of excess monoclonal immunoglobulin. It is the second most common hematological ... -
How do nurses use the early warning score in their practice? A case study from an acute medical unit
(Wiley, 2018-10-14)Aims and objectives This study aimed to describe how nurses use the early warning score (EWS) in an acute medical ward and their compliance with the EWS and explore their views and experiences of the EWS. Background early ... -
Increasing the uptake of cervical screening programmes
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2008)Successful cervical screening programmes depend on the degree of coverage and the rate of attendance. There are many demographic reasons why some women fail to attend for cervical screening, including lack of knowledge and ... -
Indicators of Student Satisfaction in Postgraduate Blended Learning Programmes: Key Messages from a Survey Study
(2014)This survey reports on an evaluation of student satisfaction after undertaking blended learning postgraduate programmes in a school of nursing and midwifery. There is little data available in Ireland that considers the ... -
Influences on quality of prescribing in breast cancer patients
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2016-10-13)This article presents a discussion on both positive and negative influences on quality of prescribing in clinical practice. It explores how such influences have an impact on breast cancer patients on adjuvant hormonal ... -
Inter-professional working: power and politics in the operating department
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Interventions for the management of obesity in people with bipolar disorder
(Cochrane Collaboration, 2018-04-12)This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effectiveness of interventions for the management of obesity in people with bipolar disorder. © 2018 The Cochrane ... -
Knowledge and attitudes of mental health professionals in Ireland to the concept of recovery in mental health: a questionnaire survey
(Wiley, 2009-07-01)Recovery is the model of care presently advocated for mental health services internationally. The aim of this study was to examine the knowledge and attitudes of mental health professionals to the concept of recovery in ... -
Knowledge of palliative care and attitudes towards nursing the dying patient
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2016-06-09)Aims: This study examines the palliative care knowledge and attitudes towards caring for the dying patient of nurses working in care of older people settings in one rural region in Ireland. Design: A cross-sectional ... -
Labour characteristics of women achieving successful vaginal birth after caesarean section in three European countries
(Elsevier, 2019-03-19)Objective: Knowledge about labour characteristics of women achieving successful vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC) might be used to improve labour and birth management. This study examined sociodemographic and ... -
Lived experiences of fibromyalgia
(RCN Publishing, 2015-02-10)Martina Diviney and Maura Dowling explain why this chronic illness can take a long time to diagnose and how assessment tools can be used to speed up the process This phenomenological study explored the lived experience ... -
Living with a diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer: patients’ lived experiences
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2009-12-01)The aim of this study was to explore patients’ experience of living with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Patients diagnosed with NSCLC know that their treatment is not with curative intent and can expect distressing ... -
Living with relapsed myeloma: Symptoms and self-care strategies
(Wiley, 2017-12-21)Aims and Objectives: To explore which symptoms relapsed myeloma patients experience and what self-care strategies are used.Methods: This was a qualitative study utilising focus group interviews (n=4) with relapsed myeloma ... -
The long-term quality of life and information needs of prostate cancer survivors.
(Wiley, 2017-12-10)What are the quality of life (QoL) and information needs of long‐term prostate cancer survivors? Numbers of prostate cancer survivors are increasing and it is vital that their QoL issues and information needs are understood. ... -
Lymphoma survivors' experiences at the end of treatment
(Wiley, 2018-09-04)Aims and Objectives To explore lymphoma survivors’ experiences on their end of treatment and follow‐up care at a large urban haematology centre in Ireland. Methods This was a qualitative study using semistructured ... -
Management of death rattle at end of life
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2013-08-16)Noisy breathing or death rattle is a common clinical sign in the final days of life. When it occurs, the level of consciousness is usually low and it is generally assumed that patients are not distressed by it. Despite the ... -
Managing relapsed myeloma: The views of patients, nurses and doctors
(Elsevier, 2016-05-11)Purpose: The study aim was to explore whether there were differing opinions on the current management of relapsed myeloma between patients and health care professionals, a topic which has never been explored previously in ... -
Maximising psychiatric nurses' contribution to interdisciplinary working
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2012-06-01)Internationally, the deinstitutionalization of psychiatric care has resulted in expanded roles for mental health nurses within a community interdisciplinary team setting. This presents an opportunity for mental health ...