A5054983841- Social Work Education and Practice
- Research in Social Sciences
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Algal biology and biofuel production
- Biological Research and Disease Studies
- Disaster Response and Management
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Island Studies and Pacific Affairs
- Reflective Practices in Education
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Educational Practices and Policies
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Education Systems and Policy
- Natural Language Processing Techniques
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Meningioma and schwannoma management
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Mathematics, Computing, and Information Processing
- Higher Education Practises and Engagement
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena
- Service-Learning and Community Engagement
Massey University
2011-2023
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
2022
Georgetown University
2020-2022
Queen's University
2021
University of Manitoba
2021
Cégep de l'Outaouais
2021
Centre Intégré de Santé et de Services Sociaux des Laurentides
2021
Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Chaudière-Appalaches
2021
Centre intégré de santé et des services sociaux de l’Outaouais
2021
University of Prince Edward Island
2014
Blast‐induced neurotrauma is a major concern because of the complex expression neuropsychiatric disorders after exposure. Disruptions in neuronal function, proximal time to blast exposure, may eventually contribute late emergence clinical deficits. Using magic angle spinning 1 H MRS and rodent model blast‐induced neurotrauma, we found acute (24–48 h) decreases succinate, glutathione, glutamate, phosphorylethanolamine γ‐aminobutyric acid, no change N ‐acetylaspartate increased...
Due to a rate increase in the resistance of microbial pathogens currently used antibiotics, there is need society for discovery novel antimicrobials. Historically, fungi are proven source antimicrobial compounds. The main goals this study were investigate fungal diversity associated with sea foam collected around coast Prince Edward Island and utility resource production natural products. Obtained isolates identified using ITS nLSU rDNA sequences, fermented on four media, extracted fractions...
Abstract In many parts of the world, social workers have long supported disaster responses although in Aotearoa New Zealand, work is not generally considered an essential component management. Promoting development safer, less vulnerable communities, however a key activity for both and The recent shift from traditional focus on hazards to vulnerability resilience consolidates alignment importance within this field. This article reports results first known survey registered Zealand their...
Abstract In 2020, social workers across the world responded to global COVID-19 pandemic and consequent strict lockdown procedures over several months. many countries, including Australia New Zealand, this virtual shutdown period necessitated a reframing of work practice incorporate factors delivery services via means more limited access for vulnerable clients. This article draws on integration two methods designed address research question: ‘How has in Zealand been affected by COVID-19?’...
The readiness to practice of newly qualified social workers in Aotearoa New Zealand is a contested subject. In recent years, criticism by public figures including government ministers and the government-appointed Children’s Commissioner have stimulated debate within profession. Media critique work has highlighted many challenges faced workers. Significant policy developments, particular substantive review child protection services, also increased scrutiny capabilities workers.A timely 3-year...
This descriptive article reports immediate responses to COVID-19 by social work field education faculty in four universities Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Moving swiftly online innovations, tele-supervision, teaching remote practice methods, establishing alternative placements allowed students meet required competencies while supporting during crisis. Collaboration between teams, professional bodies agencies clear communication with supervisors enabled all stakeholders be...
This article explores how disability and disabled people were portrayed in New Zealand online media between 2006 2016, with specific reference to disasters. Following a process of content analysis, the findings indicated that post disaster, persistent advocacy was required ensuring accessibility, immediately following disaster as well recovery phase, significant issue. Disabled also primarily presented vulnerable cohort wide-ranging issues highlighted suggest they currently have minimal...
Agency managers are one of the key stakeholders in social work education, particularly respect practice placements. Managers play several roles within placement context, acting as gatekeepers, supporters, mentors, potential employers and sometimes assessors students. This study sought perspectives 13 service organisations New Zealand on The findings show that have preferences for specific attributes students, including flexibility, humility, confidence resilience. Challenges with placements...
Assessment is a core feature of social work field education and enables both ongoing formative processes monitoring feedback summative assessment student's competence at the conclusion fieldwork placement. In New Zealand, tertiary providers programmes currently have considerable discretion in assessing students' their placements. The variation curriculum, particularly assessment, can create confusion for employers does not enable streamlined process towards provisional registration as...
This article presents the findings from a qualitative study which explored student perceptions of their fieldwork supervision experiences and relevance this to key stakeholders in fieldwork. Participants perceived were due understanding purpose process supervision; assertiveness; supervisor experience skill; relationship compatibility between supervisee supervisor, luck. The implications identified include preparation pivotal role responsibility held by coordinators schools social work.
INTRODUCTION: Natural and human-made disasters, including climate change, pandemics, other hazards such as earthquake flooding can have considerable negative impact on all communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. This article uses a case study approach to describe the experiences reflections of social workers relation disaster practice. METHODS: phase research project included semi-structured interviews with 11 registered who had been involved management The studies were examined using thematic...
Abstract This article explores the experiences of social workers at a non-governmental organisation (NGO) involved in disaster responses to COVID-19 rural and resource-challenged region Cambodia. The views Khmer international NGO were gathered through an internal auditing process utilising survey structured conversation methods. Key themes related importance prioritising safety staff clients, effective communication methods, responsiveness case management systems, public health adapting...
International placements are uncommon for Aotearoa New Zealand social work students compared with many other countries. In 2015 five undertook a 10-week placement in Cambodia. This article explores the students’ perspectives on skills, knowledge and capabilities required international placements. The findings from this study indicate that questions remain as to whether associated challenges outweigh advantages of experiences. We recommend working tertiary institutions countries more...
INTRODUCTION: Anecdotal evidence of increasing competition for field education placements has raised concerns about the availability quality learning opportunities students and so it was considered timely to examine stakeholder perspectives.METHOD: In late 2014, 15 tertiary educators from 11 institutions 31 social work three Aotearoa New Zealand engaged with researcher in individual or focus group interviews on aspects education.FINDINGS: Overall, revealed considerable pressure them secure...
Field education is widely upheld as an essential component of social work education; however, definitions 'quality' field are contested. Increasing competition for placements in Aotearoa New Zealand has placed considerable pressure on tertiary providers and organizations to provide considered be 'of quality'. Current conversations across the sector emphasizing importance further examination placement quality. While development national guidelines educators assisted clarifying their...