Constructing nurses’ professional identity through social identity theoryInternational Journal of Nursing Practice - Tập 20 Số 2 - Trang 164-169 - 2014
Georgina Willetts, David Clarke
The profession of nursing continues to struggle with defining and clarifying its
professional identity. The definitive recognition of nursing as a profession was
the moving of training from the hospital apprentice model to the tertiary
sector. However, this is only part of the story of professional identity in
nursing. Once training finishes and enculturation into the workplace commences,
professi... hiện toàn bộ
Collaborative multidisciplinary team approach to fertility issues among adolescent and young adult cancer patientsInternational Journal of Nursing Practice - Tập 15 Số 4 - Trang 311-317 - 2009
Kim Nagel, Jane Cassano, Lindsay Wizowski, Michael S. Neal
Cancer treatment and the field of reproductive technology have each made
impressive advancements in the last decade. Improved cancer treatment and
survival rates have increased the number of cancer survivors, who might benefit
from an array of fertility preservation strategies provided by emerging and
advanced assisted conception technology. The challenge becomes bridging the gap
between these two... hiện toàn bộ
Part one: Restoring patients to health—Outcomes and indicators of advanced nursing practice in adult critical careInternational Journal of Nursing Practice - Tập 9 Số 6 - Trang 356-367 - 2003
Carol Ball, Carol Cox
The key characteristics of advanced nursing practice have been a subject of
international debate over the past decade. To address this debate, a grounded
theory study was undertaken by one of the authors which sought to identify the
key characteristics of advanced nursing practice in adult critical care. The
outcome of the main study was a theory of legitimate influence in which
enhancing patient ... hiện toàn bộ
A 22 month study of patient complaints at a National Health Service hospitalInternational Journal of Nursing Practice - Tập 13 Số 2 - Trang 107-110 - 2007
S. Siyambalapitiya, J. A. CAUNT, Natalie Harrison, Lesley White, Denise Weremczuk, Devaka Fernando
Patient complaints are an important source of information for service
improvements. We audited patient complaints made about medical care in a
National Health Service District general hospital over a 22 month period.
Complaints were about medical care, nursing care, attitudes of staff, poor
communication, clinical delay (9%) and hospital environment. The complaints
department closed 66% complaints... hiện toàn bộ
The role of the student: Salutogenic or pathogenic?International Journal of Nursing Practice - Tập 12 Số 5 - Trang 280-287 - 2006
Gerd Karin Natvig, Berit Rokne Hanestad, Oddrun Samdal
Associations between sense of coherence (SOC) and school‐related resources
(supportive school environment, adequate learning conditions) and stress
(pressure of schoolwork, bored of school) were explored in a representative
sample of 4116 Norwegian school adolescents, aged 11, 13 and 15 years. The
students participated in the World Health Organization Cross‐National Survey
‘Health Behaviour in Sch... hiện toàn bộ
An evaluation of a specialist nursing service for adult patients with congenital heart diseaseInternational Journal of Nursing Practice - Tập 21 Số 5 - Trang 556-565 - 2015
Richard Hatchett, Susan McLaren, Philomena Corrigan, Lynda Filer
The purpose of this study was to evaluate grown‐up congenital heart (GUCH)
patients' experiences and satisfaction with the delivery of a nurse specialist
service, including perceived priorities and recommendations for future service
delivery. A service evaluation utilizing descriptive, cross‐sectional survey
principles was conducted over a 2 year period. Postal questionnaires were sent
to three pa... hiện toàn bộ
Mentors' perceptions and experiences of supporting student nurses in practiceInternational Journal of Nursing Practice - Tập 20 Số 4 - Trang 360-365 - 2014
Annette McIntosh, Janice Gidman, Debra Smith
This paper reports on a funded project that explored the perceptions and
experiences of mentors regarding student nurse support in practice. The study
employed a mixed‐method approach, using questionnaires and focus groups with
mentors from one acute Trust and one community Trust. The findings highlighted
the multifaceted nature of student learning in practice, with mentors reporting
that clinical... hiện toàn bộ
Communication at the bedside to enhance patient care: A survey of nurses' experience and perspective of handoverInternational Journal of Nursing Practice - Tập 17 Số 2 - Trang 133-140 - 2011
Maryann Street, Paula Eustace, Patricia M. Livingston, Melinda Craike, Bridie Kent, Denise Patterson
Street M, Eustace P, Livingston PM, Craike MJ, Kent B, Patterson D.
International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 133–140 Communication at the
bedside to enhance patient care: A survey of nurses' experience and perspective
of handover Strategies to support continuity of care and improve patient safety
during clinical handover have been developed. The aims of this study were to
identify the s... hiện toàn bộ
Measuring outcomes from the patients’ perspectiveInternational Journal of Nursing Practice - Tập 5 Số 3 - Trang 143-146 - 1999
Sandy Middleton, Judy Lumby
This descriptive study examines the outcomes of care from the perspective of
patients following a recent orthopaedic admission at a teaching hospital in
Sydney. Results were extracted and analysed from transcripts of audio‐taped
focus groups. Participants identified five nursing activities that made a
positive difference to patient outcomes. These activities were: (i)
patient‐controlled analgesia;... hiện toàn bộ