A proposed remedy to the inequitable representation of nursing in the Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the policy framework that has enabled a revolution in disability related support funding in Australia. The framework includes assumptions related to which professionals are eligible to provide supports under the scheme and the relative fiscal value of these supports. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - November 26, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Andrew Cashin, Amy Pracilio, Nathan J. Wilson Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research
Alcohol guideline awareness and beliefs among Australian nurses: A mixed-methods study
Nurses have an important role in detection and intervention for those with problematic alcohol consumption. To reduce the societal burden of alcohol consumption, the Australian guidelines to reduce the health risks from drinking alcohol were revised in 2020. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - November 25, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Adam Searby, Dianna Burr, Bernice Redley Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research
A co-designed web-based Delirium Toolkit for carers: An eDelphi evaluation of usability and quality
Innovative co-designed strategies are required to support the integration of carers to partner with healthcare staff in delirium management. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - November 24, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Christina Aggar, Alison Craswell, Kasia Bail, Roslyn Compton, Mark Hughes, Golam Sorwar, Khoka Hamiduzzaman, Jennene Greenhill, Lucy Shinners, James Baker Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research
Association between early career nurses ’ social jetlag, affect, depression, and quality of life
Social jetlag in nurses is a long-standing challenge for nursing management. It has been attributed to the effects of shift work that disrupts nurses ’ circadian rhythms, may be detrimental to their health, and can lead to rapid turnover. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - November 17, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Sun Joo Jang, Sun Ju Chang Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research
A survey of debriefing best practice standards implementation and training priorities in nursing simulation educators
There is a lack of research that identifies the status of implementing the debriefing best practice standards and training needs to enhance debriefer competency. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - November 4, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Ga Yeon Yu, S Barry Issenberg, Young Sook Roh Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research
Caring for Older People
Increased life expectancy is considered one of the greatest medical, social and technological achievements in contemporary society. A 60-year-old Australian today, on average, is expected to have a further 25 years added to life, and globally, this trend has been observed in both developed and developing nations (WHO, 2022). However, this longevity also presents two important facets to ageing: (i) people living longer and healthier lives; or (ii) people living longer with chronic illness and disability. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - November 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Jed Montayre, Jason Mills Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Transition of internationally qualified nurses in Australia: Meta-synthesis of qualitative studies
Recruitment of internationally qualified nurses as a labour source is a long-standing strategy and with continued shortages predicted, will continue. Nurses transitioning into the workforce face significant challenge to success, yet the transition journey has not been fully synthesised and mapped from the perspective of the internationally qualified nurse. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - October 31, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Chanchal Kurup, Adam Burston, Sandra Miles Tags: Review Source Type: research
Public health nurses ’ views on quality measures: A cross-sectional study
The quality indicators program has intended and unintended consequences that may affect nurses ’ professional performance and organisational outcomes. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - October 26, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Ilya Kagan, Riki Shemer, Anabel Lifszyc Friedlander, Batya Madjar, Anat Amit Aharon Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research
Nurse staffing and adverse events in residential aged care: Retrospective multi-site analysis
According to an extensive systematic review, the expectations of residents when living in Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs) is that they are kept safe and treated with dignity (Havreng-Thery et al., 2020). In order to achieve this safe environment, RACHs must deliver a high quality of care whilst ensuring adequate staffing are in place 24 hours a day (Wells, Brooke,& Solly, 2019). The recent Australian Royal Commission into Aged Care (2019) outlined that the existing system is failing to deliver these fundamental needs to our most vulnerable population. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - October 19, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Dorika Nhongo, Annie Holt, Tracy Flenady, Amanda Rebar, Kasia Bail Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Support needs of people with younger onset Parkinson's disease: An interpretative phenomenological analysis
People with younger onset Parkinson's disease reported trouble navigating the health system and managing their Parkinson's disease symptoms. This impacted their everyday responsibilities, such as maintaining employment, caring for children, or meeting financial commitments. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - October 18, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Clare Stephenson, Allyson Flynn, Anthony Overs, Karen Strickland Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Professional autonomy and patient advocacy in nurses
Developments in the field of health care require nurses to have professional autonomy and to fulfil contemporary nursing roles including patient advocacy. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - October 17, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Duygu Kurt, Eylem Pasli Gurdogan Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Perceptions of surgical never events among interdisciplinary clinicians: Implications of a qualitative study for practice
Never Events are serious, preventable, and clearly identifiable medical errors with the potential for causing patients significant morbidity and mortality. Despite extensive efforts to eliminate them, Never Events persist. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - October 5, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Dana Arad, Adi Finkelstein, Ronen Rozenblum, Racheli Magnezi Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Design and rationale of the Western Sydney Clinical Frailty Registry: A prospective observational long-term clinical cohort study
Frail older adults are frequently admitted to hospital with complex care needs, however little is known about their clinical profile, inpatient management or outcomes. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - October 3, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Caleb Ferguson, Lien Lombardo, Jai Mehta, Richard I Lindley Tags: Protocol Source Type: research
Understanding the application of genomics knowledge in nursing and midwifery practice: A scoping study
With the increased realisation of the benefits of genomic testing, nurses and midwives are being exposed to genomic care as a part of normal clinical practice. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - October 3, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Jessica E Schluter Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
What workforce preparation is required for successful implementation of nurse prescribing under supervision?
Nurse prescribing is proposed globally in a variety of models in an attempt to meet health needs of the growing population. Providing appropriate preparation, knowledge, and supported skill development commensurate with this expanded scope has been identified as a key component to the successful adoption of this practice change. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - October 3, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Amanda Fox, Carla Thamm, Fiona Crawford-Williams, Ria Joseph, Lynda Cardiff, Debra Thoms, Lisa Nissen, Patsy Yates, Raymond Javan Chan Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
