A5046313178- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Neutropenia and Cancer Infections
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Outdoor and Experiential Education
- Hematological disorders and diagnostics
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Palliative and Oncologic Care
Australian Catholic University
2009-2020
Fred Hutch Cancer Center
1983-2015
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
2006-2015
Cancer Research Center
2015
Harvard University
2013
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
2013
Australian National University
2008
Dean Health Plan
2008
The purpose of this trial was to evaluate the effect a Web-based, self-report assessment and educational intervention on symptom distress during cancer therapy.A total 752 ambulatory adult participants were randomly assigned symptom/quality-of-life (SxQOL) screening at four time points (control) versus screening, targeted education, communication coaching, opportunity track/graph SxQOL over (intervention). A summary participant-reported data delivered clinicians each point in both groups....
To examine the determinants of generalist nurses' therapeutic attitude to patients who use illicit drugs, and model workforce development initiatives.Individuals drugs rely heavily on healthcare in emergency departments inpatient hospital wards. Little is known about provide care, therefore limiting our understanding important issues for development.The study was a cross-sectional survey registrants Australian Capital Territory Nurses Registration Roll 2002 (N = 3241, 50% response rate). The...
Men and women who use illicit drugs have a heavy reliance on health care in emergency departments acute wards. Nurses' however, is known to be constrained by inadequate drug education policy practice standards. This paper describes an additional constraint care, namely, patients' behaviour. The findings are part of broader mixed-methods study nurses' therapeutic attitude this patient group. themes violence, manipulation irresponsibility emerged from the data analysis written reports provided...
The electronic self report assessment - cancer (ESRA-C), has been shown to reduce symptom distress during therapy purpose of this analysis was evaluate aspects how the ESRA-C intervention may have resulted in lower (SD). Patients at two centers were randomized only (control) or Web-based delivered patients' homes a tablet clinic. allowed patients self-monitor and quality life (SxQOL) between visits, receive self-care education coaching SxQOL clinicians. Summaries assessments clinicians both...
This study examines the impact of workplace drug and alcohol education on nurses' therapeutic attitude to patients who use illicit drugs. It builds a generalist nursing workforce in Australian Capital Territory 2003, which showed that interaction role support with facilitated attitude. paper explores this detail, showing has no independent association an effect from only occurs when nurses have at least moderate level support. Nursing development needs focus strategies provide for as they...
Purpose/Objectives: To examine practice variation in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) nursing and to identify the gap between recommended standards of actual across settings. Additional practices relevant HSCT also were explored. Research Approach: Cross-sectional, descriptive survey. Setting: National international cancer centers. Participants: A convenience sample was obtained from 2006 Oncology Nursing Society Blood Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Special Interest Group...
Rosemary Ford and Gabriele Bammer present a way to determine the effect of small sample sizes on surveys
This study, a cross-sectional survey, evaluated the knowledge of palliative approach to care an entire workforce in Australian residential aged-care organization (n = 116, 30% response rate). Knowledge deficits were found at all staff levels: RNs lacked full comprehension pain and symptom management, personal attendants' scores not statistically different from those ancillary staff. RN division 1 reported more positive attitude toward caring for dying patients than other groups. Increasing...
Healthcare reform and the shift of care to ambulatory setting has created challenges for preparing nurses practice in these complex clinical settings. Oncology is an area where dramatic transitions have occurred, oncology holds great potential teaching evidence-based nursing students.The article summarizes collaboration between a baccalaureate program cancer clinic establish dedicated education unit (DEU).A pilot project was undertaken create DEU residency program.The provided students learn...
Objective: To analyse nurses’ views of harm reduction measures and other treatments for the problems associated with illicit drug use. Design setting: The study, a cross‑sectional survey, sampled entire registered nurse population ACT. A self‑complete survey was posted to home or workplace addresses. all nurses in ACT were sought. Subjects: study sample (n = 1,605: 50% response rate), predominantly comprised working outside specialist alcohol fields (94%), small group from fields. Main...
The aim of this study was to assess the impact a cognitively and physically challenging simulated wilderness exercise (SWE) on development relational competence in senior paramedic students. New graduates reportedly bring limited their work role. SWE, conducted landscape Central Victoria, Australia developed address limitation. Our study, an interpretative qualitative design, used convenience sample students who attended three-day event (n=29). Qualitative data were collected through...
The aim of this study was to assess the impact a cognitively and physically challenging simulated wilderness exercise (SWE) on development relational competence in senior paramedic students. New graduates reportedly bring limited their work role. SWE, conducted landscape Central Victoria, Australia developed address limitation. Our study, an interpretative qualitative design, used convenience sample students who attended three-day event (n=29). Qualitative data were collected through...