Australian nursing students ’ clinical experiences in residential aged care: Reports from nurse academics
Nurses are the largest group of registered healthcare professionals and are fundamental to delivering health and aged care in Australia. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - September 3, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Jo-Anne Rayner, Deirdre Fetherstonhaugh, Elizabeth Beattie, Ann Harrington, Yun-Hee Jeon, Wendy Moyle, Deborah Parker Source Type: research

A discourse analysis of the representation of nursing in the National Disability Insurance Scheme pricing guide and eligibility criteria
The Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is conceptually grounded in the social model of disability, which focuses on removing disabling structures of society to allow people with disabilities full participation and improved quality of life. The social model rests on a dichotomous relationship against a medical model and its focus on treating impairments, and incorrectly places nursing within this paradigm. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - September 3, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Amy Pracilio, Nathan J. Wilson, Michelle Kersten, Julian N. Trollor, Andrew Cashin Source Type: research

What do orthopaedic nurses think about frailty? A qualitative analysis
Frailty is a complex geriatric syndrome. Frail people frequently experience orthopaedic problems such as falls and fractures. Therefore, orthopaedic nurses often care for frail elderly patients. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Cigdem Canbolat Seyman, Yasemin Sara Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

Experiences of perioperative care among ethnically diverse older adult patients: An integrative review
Older people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds are increasingly admitted to hospital for acute care reasons, such as surgical procedures. However, there is limited evidence on the perioperative (surgical) experiences and needs of ethnically diverse older adults. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - August 21, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Charmaine G. Bonus, Tiffany Northall, Deborah Hatcher, Jed Montayre Source Type: research

A tale of two generations: Case study of intergenerational living in residential aged care
Social isolation and loneliness are associated with major adverse health outcomes and increased mortality. Intergenerational programs provide an opportunity to consider quality interactions that may reduce social isolation and loneliness, supporting older people to build strong and meaningful relationships. Minimal research has been conducted in the Australian context pertaining to intergenerational living involving university students. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - August 21, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Apil Gurung, Sam Edwards, Michele Romeo, Alison Craswell Source Type: research

Examining the reasons for missed nursing care from the viewpoints of nurses in public, private, and university hospitals in Jordan: A cross-sectional research
Missed nursing care is an indicator of quality nursing care. It is a significant healthcare delivery problem, especially given increased demand and limited resources worldwide, including in Jordan. It is paramount to identify the reasons for missed care in hospital settings. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - August 19, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Rania Ali Albsoul, Muhammad Ahmed Alshyyab, James A. Hughes, Lee Jones, Gerard FitzGerald Source Type: research

Ethical and feasible stakeholder engagement in guideline development
Stakeholder engagement impacts on the relevance and usability of guidelines. Consequently, guideline developers are advised to engage with a diverse group of stakeholders. One of the most critical and challenging phases of guideline development is determining the guideline scope, and there is currently scant guidance for how stakeholders can be engaged in feasible and ethical ways. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - August 19, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Anne Mette N. Adams, Diane Chamberlain, Charlotte Brun Thorup, Mette Gr ønkjær, Tiffany Conroy Tags: Methodology paper Source Type: research

Multidimensional characteristics of complex chronic patients in emergency services in primary care
In Spain, people between 65 and 74 years old have an average of 2.8 chronic problems or diseases, rising to 3.2 among people aged 75 and older. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - August 9, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Esther Rubio-Fern ández, Aurora Rosino-Bosch, Sergio Alonso-Fernández, Marina Ruiz-Rosino, Rosa María García-Sierra, Llúcia Benito-Aracil, María Antonia Martínez-Momblan Source Type: research

Rural nurses ’ self-rated knowledge and skills in pain, medication, symptom and emergency management in community-based palliative care: A cross-sectional survey
The assessment and management of pain and symptoms in community-based palliative care patients is a measure of quality in palliative care to indicate the quality of palliative care. Studies have identified rural community-based nurses are not always confident in this area of practice. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - August 8, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Hanan Khalil, Michael J Leach, Ellen Bolton, Melissa Spargo, Anny Byrne, Eli Ristevski Source Type: research

Knowledge of and attitudes toward assisting patients with dementia during mealtime among nursing staff in acute care settings: A cross-sectional study
Mealtime difficulties are exacerbated in acute care settings, which further complicate health issues in people with dementia (PWD). Understanding staff knowledge and attitudes is crucial for providing better care for PWD in nursing home settings. However, little is known about the knowledge and attitudes of acute care staff in assisting dementia patients during mealtimes. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - August 7, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Chell Ataiza, Mu-Hsing Ho, Liam Sharp, Megan F. Liu, Chia-Chi Chang, Hui-Chen  (Rita) Chang Source Type: research

Evaluating a patient safety course for undergraduate nursing students: A quasi-experimental study
Although it has long been recognised that prelicensure education is essential for preparing nurses with the necessary patient safety competencies, patient safety education tends to be inadequately addressed in nursing curricula in South Korea and elsewhere. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - August 7, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Seung Eun Lee, V. Susan Dahinten Source Type: research

Knowledge of and attitudes towards assisting patients with dementia during mealtime among nursing staff in acute care settings: A cross-sectional study
Mealtime difficulties are exacerbated in acute care settings, which further complicate health issues in people with dementia (PWD). Understanding staff knowledge and attitudes is crucial for providing better care for PWD in nursing home settings. However, little is known about the knowledge and attitudes of acute care staff in assisting dementia patients during mealtimes. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - August 7, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Chell Ataiza, Mu-Hsing Ho, Liam Sharp, Megan F. Liu, Chia-Chi Chang, Hui-Chen  (Rita) Chang Source Type: research

Electronic medication administration records and nursing administration of medications: An integrative review
The medication administration process is particularly susceptible to errors due to the error being least likely to be captured before reaching patients. Nurses administer medications as part of everyday practice. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - July 28, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Snezana Stolic, Linda Ng, Georgina Sheridan Tags: Review Source Type: research

Feasibility of supporting newly qualified nurses: Nominal group technique of the perspectives of nursing stakeholders
As the health industry grows, integration of newly qualified nurses into the workplace is critical to workforce sustainability. In one health service, a work-based student learning program, the Collaborative Clusters Education Model, was extended to support newly qualified nurses in their transition to the workplace. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - July 26, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Kristen Ranse, Belinda Gray, Sara McMillan, Letitia Del Fabbro, Susanne Pearce, Rachel Wardrop, Lyn Armit, Laurie Grealish Source Type: research

Exploration of the graduate nursing program in a forensic mental health setting: A qualitative enquiry
Forensic mental health nursing is a specialised practice area. Graduate programs are essential for recruitment and retention. There have, however, been very few studies exploring forensic mental health graduate programs. (Source: Collegian)
Source: Collegian - July 26, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Tessa Maguire, Jo Ryan, Rebecca Lofts, Daveena Mawren, Margaret Nixon, Brian McKenna Source Type: research