Browsing Nursing and Midwifery (Scholarly Articles) by Title
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Ethical challenges in qualitative research: Examples from practice
(RCN Publishing Ltd., 2010-10-22)This article examines the many ethical challenges that are specific to qualitative research. These challenges concern the issues of informed consent procedures, the researcher-participant relationship, risk-benefit ratio, ... -
Ethnomethodology: Time for a revisit? A discussion paper
(Elsevier, 2007-07-05)The aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive overview of ethnomethodology and explore its usefulness as a methodology for nursing. Ethnomethodology was conceived through the writings of Harold Garfinkel, an American ... -
Evaluation of a companion robot for individuals with dementia: Quantitative findings of the MARIO Project in an Irish residential care setting
(Slack, 2019-06-25)The current study focuses on the short-term effect of MARIO, a social robot, on quality of life, depression, and perceived social support in persons with dementia (PWD) and evaluates their acceptability of MARIO. Ten PWD ... -
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 ... -
Examining the utility of the DESCARTE model for case study research
(Slack, 2021-03-01)The DESCARTE model aims to guide health care researchers on the design, conduct, and reporting of case studies. The current article critically appraises the utility of the model and provides an example of its application ... -
Experiences of involuntary admission in an approved mental health centre
(Wiley, 2012-10-29)Accessible summary This qualitative study interviewed six people who had been detained in a psychiatric hospital in Ireland. The people interviewed had been detained. The study participants were asked to recall their ... -
The Experiences of Irish Nurse Lecturers Role Transition from Clinician to Educator
(2007)Described in this study are the experiences of six clinical nurses in Ireland who have transi-tioned to the role of nurse lecturer. Semi-structured interviews were used to gather data from these novice nurse lecturers. ... -
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 ... -
Exploring the relationship between caring, love and intimacy in nursing
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2004)The paper utilises the five distinct perspectives on caring proposed by Morse et al (1990) to illustrate the relationship between love, intimacy and caring. Two distinct types of love, namely agape (altruism/charity) and ... -
Factors affecting the acceptability of social robots by older adults including people with dementia or cognitive impairment: A literature review
(Springer Verlag, 2018-03-01)Social robots are being developed to support care given to older adults (OA), people with dementia (PWD) and OA with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by facilitating their independence and well-being. The successful deployment ... -
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 ... -
Family carers: lived experience of caring for relatives with an SMI
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2014-07-29)This study explored family carers’ lived experience of caring for a relative with an ongoing mental illness. An interpretative phenomenological approach was adopted. Participants (n = 8) were self-selecting and members of ... -
Feasibility of a physical activity programme embedded into the daily lives of older adults living in nursing homes: protocol for a randomised controlled pilot feasibility study
(BMC, 2018-04-20)Background: Older adults living in nursing homes spend the majority of their time inactive. The associated levels of chronic disease places an increasing burden on healthcare systems. Physical activity (PA) interventions ... -
Fostering the resilience of people with dementia: A narrative literature review
(Frontiers Media, 2020-02-25)Background: Resilience is a process through which people use resources to adapt to adversity. Interventions aiming to support resilience in people with dementia have been developed. However, the optimal content, structure ... -
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 ... -
Healthcare staffs' experiences and perceptions of caring for people with dementia in the acute setting: qualitative evidence synthesis
(Elsevier, 2016-06-09)Background: Dementia is a global issue, with increasing prevalence rates impacting on health services internationally. People with dementia are frequently admitted to hospital, an environment that may not be suited to ... -
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 ...