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Discharge planning: communication, education and patient participation
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2007-06)
For the most part, discharge from hospital is routine and uneventful. However, for a percentage of persons, discharge from acute care requires careful planning to ensure continuity of care. This is particularly the case ...
The factors which influence nurses when weaning patients from mechanical ventilation: Findings from a qualitative study
(Elsevier, 2011-07-23)
The aim of the study was to describe the factors that influence critical care nurses when deciding to wean patients from mechanical ventilation. The study adopted a qualitative methodology, using semi-structured interviews ...
Evaluation of bone marrow examinations performed by an advanced nurse practitioner: An extended role within a haematology service
(Elsevier, 2010-09-16)
Purpose: Traditionally, medical personnel have undertaken bone marrow (BM) examination. However, specially trained nurses in advanced practice roles are increasingly undertaking this role. This paper presents the findings ...
From Husserl to van Manen: A review of different phenomenological approaches
(Elsevier, 2006-01-18)
This paper traces the development of phenomenology as a philosophy originating from the writings of Husserl to its use in phenomenological research and theory development in nursing. The key issues of phenomenological ...
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 ...
Continuing education for urology nurses: harnessing the potential of e-learning
(Wiley, 2012-02-20)
The module Living with cancer of the lower urinary tract' was developed to address the learning needs of specialized urology nurses working in hospitals and generalist nurses caring for urology patients in practice settings. ...
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 ...
Skin injury prevention in an Irish neonatal unit: An action research study
(Elsevier, 2016-01-22)
Aim
This study aimed to improve skin assessment and skincare practices for neonates in a regional neonatal setting in Ireland by the implementation of the Neonatal Tissue Viability Risk Assessment Tool.
Method
A ...
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 ...
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 ...