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The Tri-focal model of care: advancing the teaching-nursing home concept.   [1-Apr-2009]

Sukkar K.; Plymat K.; O'Connell B.; Ostaszkiewicz J.
Keywords elderly care
Abstract Providing residential aged care is challenging because of the complexity of residents' health status, difficulties recruiting and retaining skilled staff, and financial and regulatory constraints. This paper discusses some of these challenges
Keywords *nurse attitude
Abstract AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: This article presents findings from a study that explored nurses' and personal care assistants' role in improving the relocation of older people into a nursing home. BACKGROUND: Suggestions for improving the relocation process
Keywords health care survey
Abstract . Results Thematic analysis yielded four key themes that were common to all participants: (1) a desire to help, (2) caring, (3) sense of achievement and (4) self-validation. Conclusions These themes represented individuals' motivation to enter nursing

The role of nurses in antimicrobial stewardship near the end of life in aged-care homes: A qualitative study.   [1-Apr-2020]

Gotterson F.; Rajkhowa A.; Kong D.C.M.; Dowson L.; Friedman N.D.; Marshall C.; Stuart R.L. ; Buising K.
Keywords *nurse attitude
Abstract for aged-care home nurses to undertake antimicrobial stewardship activities near the end of life in the provision of routine care. Aged-care home nurses are influential in antimicrobial decisions near the end of life in routine care because
Abstract that explores engagement, empowerment and relational coordination in long-term care (LTC). Nurses from an older persons' mental health and dementia LTC unit in Australia participated in this study. Forty-one nurses completed a survey measuring psychological
Keywords *maternal age
Abstract new mothering an isolating experience for some women. This paper reports on findings from a longitudinal qualitative study, outlining the importance of maternal & child health nurses in providing support and in facilitating links to the community

Community-Dwelling Older Women: The Association Between Living Alone and Use of a Home Nursing Service.   [2-Jan-2020]

Joe A.; Enticott J. ; Ogrin R.; Lowthian J.; Dickins M.
Keywords *community health nursing
Abstract statistical analyses were used to examine the relationship between client- and service-related factors and use of community nursing services. The primary outcome of interest was the hours of service received in a care episode. Result(s): A total of 134
Keywords middle aged
Abstract nurses during transfer of care for 19 complex patients from the ED to medical wards at a tertiary hospital. A focus group with 19 clinicians from multiple disciplines explored explanations for findings and recommendations. Quantitative data were analysed
Keywords middle aged
Abstract the nature of the Refugee Health Nurse Liaison position; and document key outputs. Throughout the pilot period, 946 patients were referred to the role, of which 99% received an assessment of physical, mental, and social health. Refugee Health Nurse Liaisons

"Dignity": A central construct in nursing home staff understandings of quality continence care.   [2-Oct-2018]

Tomlinson E.; Hutchinson A.M. ; Ostaszkiewicz J.
Keywords *nursing
Abstract research showing the positive benefits of implementing active interventions, translating the findings of research into practice in nursing homes has been modest. Understanding the perspectives of individuals who provide continence care may help bridge

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