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Mental health consequences of child sexual abuse
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2008)
Survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA) can experience a variety of long-term mental health effects on their life trajectory, which brings them to the attention of mental health services. It is vital that the mental health ...
Child protection role of community nurses: the views of Public Health Nurses in Ireland
(Redactive Publishing Limited on behalf of Unite and CPHVA, 2011-11)
Public health nurses in Ireland are generalist
practitioners with a wide range of roles that
address the needs of clients in the community
across their lifespan. Child protection is one of
many of the roles of Irish ...
Reducing the likelihood of falls in older people
(RCN Publishing, 2004-08-18)
Background
Falls are a serious health concern for older people and an important issue for nurses. Many factors contribute to the causes of falls. Various combinations of these factors have been incorporated in the fall ...
The sociology of intimacy in the nurse-patient relationship
(RCN Publishing, 2006-02-15)
This article examines intimacy from a sociological perspective. It reveals that ‘over-involved’ or ‘intimate’ nurse-patient relationships do not tend to be welcomed by nurses. The work of certain theorists is explored to ...
Treatment for acute leukaemia: elderly patients’ lived experiences
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2010-01-14)
Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of elderly patients with acute leukaemia receiving chemotherapy. Method: Seven elderly patients were interviewed and van Manen’s approach to data analysis was ...
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 ...
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 ...
A concept analysis of empowerment in chronic illness from the perspective of the nurse and the client living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(Wiley, 2011-11-14)
Aims. To explicate a model of empowerment appropriate to clients living with a chronic illness, in particular chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Background. Empowerment is a concept central to nursing practice and ...
The search for understanding: the role of paradigms
(RCN Publishing, 2017-05-22)
The aim of this paper is to add to discussions on the role of paradigmatic worldviews when
planning for a research study. An understanding of paradigmatic developmental trajectories
is necessary when planning a study and ...
Exploring registered psychiatric nurses responses towards service users with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2012-01-25)
This study explored registered psychiatric nurses' (RPNs') interactions and level of empathy towards service users with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD). A qualitative approach was used, and 17 RPNs ...