Nurses ’ perceptions on the skills, knowledge, and attributes required to provide healthcare to people experiencing homelessness in Australia: A qualitative study
People experiencing homelessness have unmet healthcare needs often related to chronic health conditions and injury. Nurses are often the first and only point of contact for people experiencing homelessness accessing healthcare. However, education that prepares them to meet the needs of this vulnerable population is limited. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - March 29, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jane Currie, Lucy McWilliams, Vijeta Venkataraman, Martha Paisi, Jill Shawe, Anna Thornton, Matthew Larkin, Joanne Taylor, Sandy Middleton Source Type: research
Structural equation modelling of ethicomoral values and competence of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health crisis that affected nurses ’ professional values and competence. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - March 19, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Mohammed Hamdan Alshammari, Rizal Angelo N. Grande, Daniel Joseph E. Berdida Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Structural Equation Modelling of Professional Values and Competency of Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health crisis that affected nurses ’ professional values and competence. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - March 19, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Rizal Angelo N Grande, Mohammed Hamdan Alshammari, Daniel Joseph E Berdida Source Type: research
A 4-Bed Close-Observation Pod model of multidisciplinary care in hospital: A mixed methods study
To examine activity, experiences, and outcomes of a 4-bed Close Observation Pod model of multidisciplinary care for patients, carers, and staff. This model provides additional surveillance by an assistant in nursing to support vulnerable older patients with cognitive or physical impairments at risk of hospital-acquired complications. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - March 2, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Kasia Bail, Macey Barratt, Anthony Davidson, Stephen Isbel, Todd Kaye, Jane Kellett, Elisabeth Preston, Rosalyn Stanton, Jennie Scarvell Source Type: research
A 4 ‐Bed Close-Observation Pod model of multidisciplinary care in hospital: A mixed methods study4-Bed Close Observation Pod Study
To examine activity, experiences, and outcomes of a 4-bed Close Observation Pod model of multidisciplinary care for patients, carers, and staff. This model provides additional surveillance by an assistant in nursing to support vulnerable older patients with cognitive or physical impairments at risk of hospital-acquired complications. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - March 2, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Kasia Bail, Macey Barratt, Anthony Davidson, Stephen Isbel, Todd Kaye, Jane Kellett, Elisabeth Preston, Rosalyn Stanton, Jennie Scarvell Source Type: research
Medication administration evaluation and feedback tool: Longitudinal cohort observational intervention
Medication administration by nurses is a complex task requiring multiple steps to ensure patient safety. A medication administration evaluation and feedback tool (MAEFT) incorporating self-assessment, direct observation, and feedback has been developed and tested previously for reliability. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - March 1, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Karen M. Davies, Ian D. Coombes, Samantha Keogh, Karen Hay, Karen M. Whitfield Source Type: research
Learning from the lived experience of functionally healthy older adults: What does it mean to be “healthy”?
Reports of older adults ’ perceptions of ageing and health generally do not consider individual health status, instead presenting large cohort data or focussing on specific population groups. Moreover, qualitative studies have largely included participants with suboptimal health. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - February 28, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Daniel P. Wadsworth, Kristen Tulloch, Hattie Wright, Corey Linton, Jesse Baker, Samantha Fien, Helen Szabo, Christopher D. Askew, Mia A. Schaumberg Source Type: research
Registered nurses ’ perceptions and experiences with speaking up for patient safety in hospitals
Despite evidence showing the importance of open communication in improving patient safety, communication failure remains one of the main causes of patient adverse events. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - February 28, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Seung Eun Lee, JiYeon Choi, V. Susan Dahinten, Hyunjie Lee, Hyunju Ji, Eunkyung Kim Source Type: research
Physical function, depressive symptoms, and quality of life with post-acute stroke care
Few studies have investigated changes in physical function, psychological status, and quality of life (QOL) among stroke survivors receiving post-acute care (PAC). Nursing care has an important effect on patient outcomes, but there is very little evidence of nurses’ role in rehabilitation after stroke in Taiwan. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - February 28, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Shu-Chin Yao, Suh-Ing Hsieh, Jiann-Der Lee, Tsui-Ping Chu, Jun-Yu Fan Source Type: research
An evaluation of the use of an iPad for hospital orientation in a regional hospital
Patient orientation is a crucial point of information exchange, designed to support and enhance patient safety, comfort, and understanding during their hospital stay. Currently, most hospital patients receive face-to-face orientation with a nurse. The quality and content of orientation information can be affected by the nurse ’s emotional state, job satisfaction, knowledge, and authenticity for the information conveyed, which can have a positive or negative impact on the patient. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - February 28, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jana Jovelijic, Lucy R. Shinners, Rosanne A. Coutts Source Type: research
Effects of a parent-led childhood obesity management program for socioeconomically vulnerable families: A randomised controlled trial
There is little information on the effects of parent-led interventions on promoting obesity-specific parenting behaviours and reducing children ’s obesity status among socioeconomically vulnerable families. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - February 27, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Hwa-Mi Yang, Jina Choo Source Type: research
Alcohol consumption among Australian nurses: A cross-sectional national survey study
Nurses are the largest profession within the health workforce. Limited available literature suggests high rates of alcohol consumption may occur among Australian nurses. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - February 27, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Adam Searby, Dianna Burr, Glenn Taylor, Mark Aitken, Bernice Redley Source Type: research
Developing a nurse practitioner to work in residential aged care: A qualitative evaluative study
The effectiveness of advanced practice nurses, such as nurse practitioners (NP), has been demonstrated across several measures of health status and family satisfaction, for older adults in residential aged care settings. There is limited evidence, however, about how best to develop NP from the existing workforce in this setting. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - February 27, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Alison Craswell, Kaye Coates, Colleen Johnston-Devin, Deepa Sriram, Marc Broadbent, Marianne Wallis Source Type: research
Welcome from the new Editor-in-Chief
It is an honour to step into the role of Editor-in-Chief of Collegian. Collegian plays an important role in advancing and promoting nursing research and practice in both the national and international space. Many nurses have talked to me about the role Collegian has played in their professional lives; from students, new to the concept of evidence-based practice, through to seasoned academics and senior practitioners who value the reach of Collegian to advocate for change and to share ideas and data. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - February 2, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Lisa Whitehead Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Effect of prone position on clinical outcomes of nonintubated patients with COVID-19: A randomised clinical trial
Prone positioning (PP) is a well-known respiratory support approach. Limited data are available for the use of PP in nonintubated patients with COVID-19. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - December 26, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Sajad Yarahmadi, Farzad Ebrahimzadeh, Fatemeh Mohamadipour, Tayebeh Cheraghian, Mahtab Eskini Source Type: research
