http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/ The University of Queensland en Fez http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:197460 2010-03-03T00:00:00Z Anderson, P. og Carroll, og Tutton, og Cameron, og Newman, B. og Hughes, K. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:7874 Australian consumers have articulated their perceptions of the role of the nurse in general practice. Practice Nurses (PNs) and General Practitioners (GPs) have also highlighted the issues they believe currently and potentially impact on this role in Australia. This paper identifies and discusses the nexus between the consumers' perceptions and expectations and health professionals' issues. Data collected from focus groups and interviews in 2 Australian studies of consumer perception of nursing in general practice, are re-considered alongside findings reported in the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the Royal College of Nursing, Australia report; General Practice Nursing in Australia. Consumers, doctors and nurses working in general practices in Australia, raised similar issues. However, consumers considered these issues in relation to their health care needs, whereas the GPs and PNs tended to focus more on professional and structural tensions related to the current and potentially expanded role of the PN. Understanding consumer views vis-a-vis issues raised by PNs and GPs about the role of nursing in general practice provides direction for both professions to better work with consumers to enhance their understanding of what general practice services could be and how changes, like expanding the role of nurses, may bring about improvements in the health outcomes of consumers. Health professionals can benefit from reflecting on the experiences and expectations of consumers if they desire to make general practice services more responsive to individual consumer's needs and at the same time adopt a primary health care focus. 2006-10-17T00:00:00Z Price, Kay og Patterson, Elizabeth og Hegney, Desley http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:246861 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z Tuckett, Anthony G. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:254900 2011-10-11T00:00:00Z McIntyre, A. og Henwood, T. R. og Webby, G. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:114291 The purpose of this study was to capture an insight into the phenomenon of lying as part of the deception employed by a group of practising nurses from a variety of clinical settings. The importance of this research is that it adds to the limited knowledge of the range of situations in which nurses use deception. A case study research approach was utilised. The findings presented in this article emphasise the complexity of the subject within a dynamic social context. The articel describes the nurses' intention, role, the nature of relationships and contect and how institutional culture impacts on disclosure to clients. Additionally, it describes how nurses distinguish lying from other deceptive practices. These findings have relevance for clinical practice and continuing applied ethics research. 2007-10-16T00:00:00Z Anthony G. Tuckett http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:171381 Background. Although the evidence for applying specialist nurse-led programs of care to optimise the postdischarge management of chronic heart failure (CHF) is compelling, the majority of randomised studies have either applied a clinic or home-based approach. In practice, however, many programs employ a pragmatic combination of the two. 2009-03-23T15:43:00Z Stewart, S. og Thompson, D. R. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:246671 2011-08-29T00:00:00Z Henwood, Timothy R og Taafe, D R http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:246672 2011-08-29T15:11:36Z Henwood, T.R. og Taaffe, D. R. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:251987 2011-09-14T00:00:00Z Parker, Deborah http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:286257 2012-11-25T00:27:28Z Parker, Deborah og van der Steen, Jenny og Clifton, Karen http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:253078 2011-09-23T00:00:00Z Parker, Deborah http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:218433 Nocturnal enuresis is the involuntary loss of urine at night in a child of an age and physical health where they would be expected to be dry. The prevalence of this condition in Australia has been estimated at 18.9% in children 5 to 12 years of age, with up to 19% of boys and 16% of girls aged 5 years wetting the bed at least once per month. Up to the age of 13 years bed wetting is more common in boys and more common in girls after this age. Nocturnal enuresis has a spontaneous cure rate of approximately 14% however up to 3% of children remain enuretic as adults. Although this condition is pathologically benign, it can have serious social and psychological repercussions for the sufferer including affects on self esteem, school success, parental disapproval and even sexual activity in later life. Despite the volume of information available for the management of enuresis, the majority of research has been conducted outside Australia. Therefore, the purpose of this work was to produce management guidelines for nocturnal enuresis in children specific to Australian clinical practice. © The Joanna Briggs Institute 2010-10-14T00:00:00Z Hodgkinson, Brent og Josephs, K. og Hegney, Desley G. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:268926 2012-03-05T00:00:00Z Neville, C. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:167314 2009-03-12T00:00:00Z Fox-Young, S. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:240857 2011-05-16T09:13:48Z Ski, Chantal F. og Thompson, David R. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:254407 2011-10-07T00:00:00Z Henwood, Timothy R. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:194096 2010-01-28T12:55:06Z Cushing, Angela http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:192036 2010-01-11T00:00:00Z Hepworth, Julie http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:195687 2010-02-18T00:00:00Z Cushing, Angela http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:160570 2009-01-13T00:00:00Z Cushing, Angela http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:245203 2011-08-10T10:34:28Z McNamara, Martin S. og Fealy, Gerard M. og Casey, Mary og Geraghty, Ruth og Johnson, Maree og Halligan, Phil og Treacy, Pearl og Butler, Michelle http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:198379 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Hughes, K. og Leggett, B. og Newman, B. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:254305 2011-10-06T00:00:00Z Bogossian, Fiona E. og Brady, Susannah og Lyon, Pauline og Rego, P. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:159174 The aim of this study was to identify the breastfeeding attitudes and knowledge of a sample of Australian general practice (GP) registrars and investigate how confident and effective they thought their interactions with breastfeeding women were. Between February and May 2007, a 90-item questionnaire containing demographic, attitude, and knowledge items was distributed to final-year Australian GP registrars. The mean attitude score (5 = maximum score) was 3.99. The mean knowledge score (5 = maximum score) was 3.40, indicating some degree of breastfeeding knowledge. However, 40% of the knowledge items were answered incorrectly by the majority of participants. Approximately 40% of the cohort were confident and thought they were effective assisting breastfeeding women. Having more than 26 weeks personal experience with breastfeeding (self or partner) increased breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, confidence, and effectiveness. Further targeted training is needed to improve Australian GP registrars' breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, confidence, and effectiveness. J Hum Lact. 24(4):422-430. 2008-11-11T00:00:00Z Brodribb, Wendy og Fallon, Anthony og Jackson, Claire og Hegney, Desley http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:13779 The most recent National Health Survey reports that more than 80% of women initiate breastfeeding, while recent studies describe initiation rates of more than 90%. Yet fewer than 50% of women continue to breastfeed for 6 months or longer. This is at odds with National Health and Medical Research Council recommendations that 80% of infants be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of life. Women are more likely to initiate and continue to breastfeed if their doctor supports and encourages them to do so. Conversely, women perceive a neutral attitude by doctors toward breastfeeding to be similar to a negative attitude. Therefore, while doctors may not perceive their support or encouragement to be a determining factor in a woman’s breastfeeding decisions, women often place great emphasis on their GP's attitude to breastfeeding and are much more likely to think that information provided by a doctor is important. No previous research in Australia has addressed the issue of how GPs perceive their roles and responsibilities regarding breastfeeding. As part of a larger research project investigating the breastfeeding skills and knowledge of general practice registrars, this article reports the results of qualitative interviews with eight general practice registrars and their views and beliefs about GPs’ responsibilities to breastfeeding women. 2007-05-10T00:00:00Z Brodribb, Wendy og Jackson, Claire og Fallon, Anthony og Hegney, Desley http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:165643 2009-03-02T00:00:00Z McLaughlin, M. og Young, J. og Keogh, S. og Fraser, J. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:165701 2009-03-03T00:00:00Z Fraser, J. og Keogh, S. og McLaughlin, M. og Young, J. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:162571 2009-02-02T00:00:00Z Brodribb, Wendy og Fallon, Anthony B. og Jackson, Claire og Hegney, Desley http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:286733 Elaine Fielding, Elizabeth Beattie, Meredith Gresham, Christine Neville and Margaret Readford report on a study that investigated what carers of people with dementia want and need from respite services. 2012-12-05T09:41:56Z Fielding, Elaine og Beattie, Elizabeth og Gresham, Meredith og Neville, Christine og Readford, Margaret http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:254856 2011-10-11T00:00:00Z Henwood, Timothy R. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:211455 Objectives: The Nurse Researcher Project (NRP) was initiated to support development of a nursing research and evidence based practice culture in Cancer Care Services (CCS) in a large tertiary hospital in Australia. The position was established and evaluated to inform future directions in the organisation. Background: The demand for quality cancer care has been expanding over the past decades. Nurses are well placed to make an impact on improving health outcomes of people affected by cancer. At the same time, there is a robust body of literature documenting the barriers to undertaking and utilising research by and for nurses and nursing. A number of strategies have been implemented to address these barriers including a range of staff researcher positions but there is scant attention to evaluating the outcomes of these strategies. The role of nurse researcher has been documented in the literature with the aim to provide support to nurses in the clinical setting. There is, to date, little information in relation to the design, implementation and evaluation of this role. Design: The Donabedian's model of program evaluation was used to implement and evaluate this initiative. Methods The 'NRP' outlined the steps needed to implement the nurse researcher role in a clinical setting. The steps involved the design of the role, planning for the support system for the role, and evaluation of outcomes of the role over two years. Discussion: This paper proposes an innovative and feasible model to support clinical nursing research which would be relevant to a range of service areas. Conclusion: Nurse researchers are able to play a crucial role in advancing nursing knowledge and facilitating evidence based practice, especially when placed to support a specialised team of nurses at a service level. This role can be implemented through appropriate planning of the position, building a support system and incorporating an evaluation plan. 2010-08-09T00:00:00Z Chan, Raymond og Gardner, Glenn og Webster, Joan og Geary, Alanna http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8477 2006-04-12T00:00:00Z Eley, Diann og Hunter, Keith http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:200623 2010-03-25T00:00:00Z Hepworth, Julie og Strand, Haakan og Young, Jacqueline og Marley, John http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:275989 2012-06-21T15:10:08Z Askew, Deborah A. og Schluter, Philip J. og Dick, Marie-Louise og Régo, Patricia M. og Turner, Catherine og Wilkinson, David http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:246443 The aim of this project was to investigate the impact of a progressive exercise program among semi-dependent older adults. Twenty three participants (three males and 20 females, 77.1+/- 8.7 years) were recruited from a Blue Care respite centre (n=13) or the associated senior citizens community (n=10) to participate in an exercise intervention. The exercise program combined a pre-existing low-intensity program with five functionally challenging higher intensity activities intended to replicate activities of daily living. Participants undertook 16 exercise sessions, once or twice weekly. Data for five functional performance tests (habitual and fast six metre walk, 30 second chairs stand, timed up and go and the FISCIT-4 balance), muscle function (grip strength), quality of life and balance self efficacy were collected at baseline and post intervention. 2011-08-26T00:00:00Z Henwood, Timothy og De Souza, Daniel http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:209632 2010-07-26T00:00:00Z Hepworth, Julie og Robertson, Ann R. R. og Jhunjhunwala, Anita og Jarvis, Glyn C. og McVittie, Chris http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:246797 2011-08-31T10:39:02Z Cyarto, Elizabeth V. og Kuys, Suzanne S. og Henwood, Timothy R og Blackberry, Irene http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:244629 2011-07-26T14:33:18Z Angus, Neil og Patience, Fiona og MacLean, Elizabeth og Corrigall, Helen og Bradbury, Ian og Thompson, David R. og Atherton, Iain og Leslie, Stephen J. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:172553 2009-03-30T00:00:00Z Thompson, D. R. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:209249 2010-07-20T13:22:10Z Lewin, R. J. P. og Thompson, D. R. og Johnston, D. W. og Mayou, R. A. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:207454 2010-07-12T11:37:35Z Lewin, R. J. P. og Thompson, D. R. og Taylor, R. S. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:209899 2010-07-28T00:00:00Z Thompson, D. R. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:177460 Cardiac rehabilitation is an integral component of comprehensive cardiac care and is effective in reducing morbidity and mortality and improving quality of life. However, despite a 50-year-history and extensive evidence base attesting to its clinical and cost-effectiveness, including adding years to life and life to years, and exhortations that its implementation should be a key priority, the majority of cardiac patients do not receive rehabilitation. There is a comparative dearth of funding and wide variation in service provision, with a health care system that often fails to address issues such as sub-optimal referral, enrolment and completion, particularly amongst certain potential user groups that could benefit. This paper reviews these issues and suggests ways of overcoming the obstacles identified. It also highlights some of the knowledge gaps and areas that warrant further research. 2009-05-06T00:00:00Z Thompson, David http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:138184 2008-05-09T16:28:39Z Thompson, David R. og Yu, Cheuk-Man http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:240784 2011-05-11T15:08:43Z Ski, Chantal F. og Thompson, David R. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:275893 2012-06-20T10:59:52Z Rolley, John X. og Thompson, David R. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:236711 2011-03-16T10:48:06Z Ski, Chantal F. og Thompson, David R. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:197675 2010-03-04T10:08:36Z Eley, Robert og Parker, Deborah og Tuckett, Anthony G. og Hegney, Desley http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:235086 Currently in Australia, both the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Public Health Association have stated that our immunisation uptake levels are not of a high enough percentage within the population to prevent outbreaks of childhood vaccine preventable diseases (1996). While the literature discusses factors that are believed to influence care givers' decisions to vaccinate their children, few Australian studies focus on care giver understanding of childhood diseases and vaccination. The purpose of this descriptive study was to profile care givers who presented their children for vaccination at public health clinics regarding their level of understanding of childhood vaccine preventable diseases. Two hundred and forty eight care givers attending one of six public clinics were asked to respond verbally to a researcher administered questionnaire. Demographic information as well as information related specifically to immunisation was collected from each participant. The major findings of this preliminary study indicate a very low level of knowledge among careers presenting their child for vaccination at the public health clinic. Twenty-three percent of carers had no knowledge regarding the vaccinations that their child was receiving and the disease for which the vaccination was administered. In fact, 18 percent of care givers were unsure of the relationship between vaccination and the likelihood of their child contracting an infectious disease. The personal health record was not found to be useful as an educational resource. Although 99 percent of care givers had the booklet in their possession only 8 percent had referred to it as a source of information. The major sources of information were identified as child health nurses (44%) and hospital midwives (34%). The results of this study highlight the disparity in knowledge levels among care givers with regards to vaccination and the diseases they prevent and the important role of the midwife and child health nurse in disseminating information relating to immunisation. 2011-03-11T16:27:52Z Blair, Alison og Davies, Elizabeth og Nebauer, Monica og Pirozzo, Sandra og Saba, Serita og Turner, Catherine http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:199145 2010-03-15T09:10:08Z Froggatt, Katherine og Parker, Deborah