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:286735 2012-12-05T09:48:38Z Beattie, E. og Fielding, E. og Neville, C. og Readford, M. og Gresham, M. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:287670 2012-12-23T00:04:17Z Beattie, E. og Fielding, E. og Neville, C. og Readford, M. og Gresham, M. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:192324 2010-01-13T09:38:11Z Fraser, Jennifer A. og Barnes, Margaret og Biggs, Herbert C. og Kain, Victoria J. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:247339 2011-09-06T14:50:15Z Tuckett, A. og Hughes, K. og Gilmour, J. og Hegney, D. og Huntington, A. og Turner, C. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:179623 2009-08-06T14:40:06Z Tuckett, Anthony og Hughes, Karen og Gilmour, Jean og Hegney, Desley og Huntington, Annette og Turner, Cathy http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:135575 2008-04-17T00:00:00Z Yelland, M. J. og Nikles, C. J. og McNairn, N. og Del Mar, C. B. og Schluter, P. J. og Brown, R. M. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:160965 2009-01-16T13:01:33Z Rickard, Claire M. og Courtney, Mary og Webster, Joan http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:206972 2010-07-07T00:00:00Z Huntington, A. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:237880 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z New, K. og Turner, C. og Bogossian, F. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:292066 This case report aims to outline the psychological effect an arrhythmia can have on a patient and their spouse and how anxiety has a profoundly negative effect on how a patient learns. This case report also highlights the difficulties nurses perceive in attempting to educate and engage the patient and spouse, and the problems in balancing nursing care between technology (in this case the need for constant cardiac monitoring) and more focused on patient concerns (fear of dying and defibrillator discharging). As nursing care incorporates the use of more advanced technology, it is important to ensure care remains patient-focused not technology-focused. The impact of anxiety on cognition and patient learning cannot be underestimated. 2013-02-23T18:02:35Z Lee, Geraldine A. og Boyde, Mary S. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:261166 2011-11-12T07:41:37Z Chan, Raymond Javan og Alexander, Alison og Bransdon, Maree og Webster, Joan og Hughes, Brett Gordon Maxwell og Brown, Leisa og Graham, Therese http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:265167 2012-01-16T00:00:00Z Ford, R. P. K. og Schulter, P. J. og Cowan, S. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:174022 2009-04-06T00:00:00Z Askew, Deborah A. og Schluter, Philip John og Clavarino, Alexandra M. og Del Mar, Christopher B. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:292872 2013-03-06T08:49:32Z Hovey, D. P. og Pritchard, Margo Anne og Davies, M. og Cartwright, D. og Bogossian, Fiona E. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:190446 2009-12-18T13:21:28Z Hepworth, Julie og Bogossian, Fiona E. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:171554 2009-03-24T13:31:53Z Cameron, Peter A. og Thompson, David R. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:286085 2012-11-23T08:20:43Z Tuckett, Anthony G. og Hodgkinson, Brent http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:160233 Objective: The overall objective of this study was to document the nature of the chemotherapy nursing practice of rural and remote area nurses in Queensland. Design: A questionnaire survey that elicited descriptive quantitative and qualitative data. Setting: Forty-seven rural and remote area health facilities in Queensland involved in the administration of chemotherapy. Subjects: Sixty-seven Queensland rural and remote area nurses involved in the administration of cytotoxic drugs. Main outcome measures: Characteristics of chemotherapy practice including context of practice, amount and type of chemotherapy administered, logistical problems, level of support from referral centres, policies and procedures, safety issues. Results: The results indicate that the risks to nursing staff and the potential for poor patient outcomes are higher than in specialist chemotherapy facilities. This is largely due to the human and material resource constraints characteristic of rural practice. These include a lack of understanding on the part of metropolitan-based health departments and the specialist cancer centres that refer patients to rural areas of the constraints that may adversely influence patient outcomes. Conclusions: It is essential that steps are taken to ensure that rural and remote area cancer patients have equitable access to safe and competent chemotherapy care delivered in their choice of context, and the results of this study provide guidance on ways that this can be achieved. 2009-01-09T10:28:40Z McCarthy, Alexandra og Hegney, Desley og Brown, Leisa og Gilbar, Peter og Brodribb, Robert T. og Swales, June http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:266541 2012-01-31T18:53:32Z Walker, Rachel og Cooke, Marie og Henderson, Amanda og Creedy, Debra K. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:251995 Several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in candidate genes of DNA repair and hormone pathways have been reported to be associated with endometrial cancer risk. We sought to confirm these associations in two endometrial cancer case-control sample sets and used additional data from an existing genome-wide association study to prioritize an additional SNP for further study. Five SNPs from the CHEK2, MGMT, SULT1E1 and SULT1A1 genes, genotyped in a total of 1597 cases and 1507 controls from two case-control studies, the Australian National Endometrial Cancer Study and the Polish Endometral Cancer Study, were assessed for association with endometrial cancer risk using logistic regression analysis. Imputed data was drawn for CHEK2 rs8135424 for 666 cases from the Study of Epidemiology and Risk factors in Cancer Heredity study and 5190 controls from the Wellcome Trust Case Control Consortium. We observed no association between SNPs in the MGMT, SULT1E1 and SULT1A1 genes and endometrial cancer risk. The A allele of the rs8135424 CHEK2 SNP was associated with decreased risk of endometrial cancer (adjusted per-allele OR 0.83; 95%CI 0.70-0.98; p = .03) however this finding was opposite to that previously published. Imputed data for CHEK2 rs8135424 supported the direction of effect reported in this study (OR 0.85; 95% CI 0.65–1.10). Previously reported endometrial cancer risk associations with SNPs from in genes involved in estrogen metabolism and DNA repair were not replicated in our larger study population. This study highlights the need for replication of candidate gene SNP studies using large sample groups, to confirm risk associations and better prioritize downstream studies to assess the causal relationship between genetic variants and cancer risk. Our findings suggest that the CHEK2 SNP rs8135424 be prioritized for further study as a genetic factor associated with risk of endometrial cancer. 2011-09-15T09:34:49Z O'Mara, Tracy A. og Ferguson, Kaltin og Fahey, Paul og Marquart, Louise og Yang, Hannah P. og Lissowska, Jolanta og Chanock, Stephen og Garcia-Closas, Montserrat og Thompson, Deborah J. og Healey, Catherine S. og Dunning, Alison M. og Easton, Douglas F. og ANECS og Webb, Penelope M. og Spurdle, Amanda B. og Obermair, Andreas http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:160315 2009-01-09T00:00:00Z Brodribb, T. R. og Brown, L. og Gilbar, P. og Hegney, D. G. og McCarthy, A. og Swales , J. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:170640 2009-03-18T00:00:00Z Brodribb, T. R. og Brown, L. og Gilbar, P. og Hegney, D. og McCarthy, A. og Swales, J. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:256041 2011-10-14T00:00:00Z Crothers, C. og Cartwright, D. og Colditz, P. og De Dassel, T. og Callan, S. og Beller, E. og Bogossian, F. og Johnston, L. og Russo, S. og Pritchard, M. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:176927 2009-04-17T19:13:47Z Wang, Wenru og Thompson, David og Chair, Sek Y. og Twinn, Sheila F. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:82072 2007-08-15T00:00:00Z Hon, K. og Twinn, F. og Leung, F. og Thompson, D og Wong, Y. og Fok, F. F. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:177524 2009-05-08T00:00:00Z Thompson, David R. og Stewart, Simon http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:195404 2010-02-15T12:37:31Z Douglas, Bettina og Bonner, Ann http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:185358 This article examines the constructs of masculinity that are predominant in contemporary Australian society and their influence upon men’s perception of their health and well-being. It questions the currency of ‘male stoicism’ at a time when changed perceptions of masculinity are emerging. In particular, it considers how these constructs are evidenced in men’s embracing of human mortality and their public expressions of grief. The nature of men’s health promotion is discussed and a platform for promoting healthy approaches to masculinity, mortality and grief is presented. 2009-11-02T00:00:00Z Rosenberg, John P. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:267674 2012-02-14T13:00:08Z Hunt, Glenn E. og Cleary, Michelle og Jackson, Debra og Watson, Roger og Thompson, David R. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:254723 2011-10-10T00:00:00Z Douglas, Bettina http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:240694 2011-05-06T00:00:00Z Douglas, Bettina og Bonner, Ann http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:177612 In the current era of evidence-based practice, interest in and use of clinical guidelines has assumed rapid and increasing prominence. Clinical practice guidelines have been defined as “systematically developed statements to assist practitioner and patient decisions about inappropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances” [1], the purpose of which is to “make explicit recommendations with a definite intent to influence what clinicians do” [2]. Thus, the use of guidelines has been advocated to reduce variations in clinical practice, determine and set standards and indicators, conduct audit and evaluation, and improve quality and safety of care. 2009-05-15T08:53:41Z Thompson, David http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:201258 2010-03-30T00:00:00Z Webster, Joan og Osborne, Sonya og Rickard, Claire og Hall, Jennifer http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:267677 2012-02-14T13:30:39Z Ski, Chantal F. og Page, Karen og Thompson, David R. og Cummins, Robert A. og Salzberg, Mike og Worrall-Carter, Linda http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:207042 2010-07-07T00:00:00Z Huntington, A. D. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:73609 2007-08-15T00:00:00Z Wotton, K. og Gonda, J. W. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:9280 This paper reports the findings of a study undertaken in November 2001 on the experiences of 17 rural people from the regional city of Toowoomba who had been diagnosed with cancer and were required to travel to the capital city of Queensland (Brisbane) for radiotherapy. The interviews were tape recorded; the recordings were transcribed verbatim and analysed for emergent themes and subthemes, following verification by the participants that the transcription was a true record of their experience. The major themes that arose from the study were (1) the burden of travel; (2) the difficulties of living in accommodation that is not one's own home; (3) the financial burden caused by the need to relocate or travel to and from Brisbane; (4) the lack of closeness to family and friends; (5) and feelings of being a burden on others. The findings suggest that at a time of stress, an increasing burden is placed on cancer clients and their families if they are required to travel for radiotherapy. Health professionals who read the results of this study should be aware of the isolation of rural people who have to live in an unfamiliar environment at a time of great stress. Support mechanisms should be put into place in these referral centres to deal with these stressors. 2005-08-22T00:00:00Z Hegney, Desley og Pearce, Susanne og Rogers-Clark, Cath og Martin-McDonald, K. og Buikstra, Elizabeth http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:257150 2011-10-19T00:00:00Z Bogossian, Fiona E. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:274732 2012-05-28T12:15:47Z Ahern, K. og Janca, S. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:254461 Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is one of the most debilitating symptoms in patients with cancer. It is prevalent at the time of diagnosis and during and after antineoplastic treatment and in patients with advanced disease. The multifactorial and complex nature of CRF makes it challenging for health professionals to identify a clear underlying mechanism and manage this symptom effectively. Often, the management plan for CRF (whether pharmacological or nonpharmacological) can be further complicated by the coexistence of other symptoms. This systematic review 1 is therefore important in informing health professionals on the effectiveness of pharmacological management for CRF. 2011-10-07T00:00:00Z Chan, Raymond http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:254462 2011-10-07T19:24:54Z Chan, Raymond http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:114289 Nurses are often confronted with clinical situations demanding a decision to respond either by telling the truth or by deceiving. Nurses are not unique in this regard. However, nurses are expected to act within an ethos of care cognisant of duty, the right and the good. In order to be guided through such a dilemma nurses may reasonable ask for some clear and helpful statements to assist with that practice. This paper examines the Code of Ethics for Nurses in Australia for some such statements. 2007-10-16T00:00:00Z Anthony G. Tuckett http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:240792 2011-05-12T09:24:25Z Cameron, Jan og Ski, Chantal F. og Thompson, David R. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:135663 Nurses and midwives comprise the largest professional group in most national health systems, so shortfalls in numbers can have a substantial impact on health care delivery. A scarcity of human resources in health has been internationally recognized and has led the International Council of Nurses to launch the Global Workforce Project in 2004, and the World Health Organization to announce the Health Workforce Decade 2006–15 in 2006.1,2 Efforts to address workforce needs through coherent workforce planning and policy setting are hampered by the complexity of predicting the supply of and demand for nurses and midwives, and the challenges associated with understanding drivers of workforce retention.3 Available workforce descriptors among regulatory authorities vary considerably; and collections are mostly cross-sectional, frequently incomplete and typically limited to administrative databases. In Australia and New Zealand, workforce issues include the migration of staff between states and countries, and critical personnel shortages in rural and . . . [Full Text of this Article] 2008-04-18T12:43:21Z Turner, Catherine og Bain, Chris og Schluter, Philip J. og Yorkston, Emily og Bogossian, Fiona og McClure, Rod og Huntington, Annette og Nurses and Midwives e-cohort Group http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:172469 In New Zealand, the Pacific population (those resident with a Pacific Islands heritage) is one of the fastest growing population subgroups and on census night, 7 March 2006, numbered 265 974 usual residents or 6.6% of the total population.1 Auckland is the preferred region of domicile.2 Samoans constitute the largest group (50%), followed by Cook Island Maori (23%), Tongan (18%), Niuean (9%), Fijian (3%), Tokelauan (3%) and Tuvalu Islanders (1%).2 This ethnic diversity is manifest in differing cultures, languages, and differential access to and utilization of education, health and social services. Pacific people are over-represented in many adverse health and social statistics2–4 leading to higher rates of communicable and non-communicable disease,2,4,5 hospitalization3,4,6 and death.2 Yet, prior to this study, there was relatively little culturally specific information on which to base efficacious coordinated public health interventions for this ethnic group.7 The Pacific Islands Families (PIF) Study, a birth cohort study, was developed through a process of collaboration with Pacific communities, researchers, and relevant health and social agencies to provide this much needed information. At inception, the PIF study had two directors, Dr Janis Paterson and Dr Colin Tukuitonga, a number of Pacific and non-Pacific investigators, and a team of Pacific field staff. An independent Pacific People's Advisory Board, composed of community representatives, was established to guide the directors and the management team in the scientific and cultural directions of the research. The Plunket Society (a not-for-profit society with clinical staff and volunteer network, and the largest provider of services to support the health and development of children under five8) also worked closely with the PIF research team. Grants were awarded from the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology (FRST) in 1998 and the Health Research Council (HRC) in 1999 to undertake a pilot study that enabled instruments, recruitment and interview procedures to be tested and refined. The main study commenced in 2000 and has been principally funded from FRST, with supplementary studies funded by multiple national and regional agencies. To date, the study has received approximately NZD$4.42 million in funding. 2009-03-29T00:00:00Z Paterson, J. og Percival, T. og Schluter, Philip J. og Sundborn, G. og Abbott, M. og Carter, S. og Cowley-Malcolm, E. og Borrows, J. og Goa, W. og PIF Study Group http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:282039 2012-09-17T00:00:00Z Saewyc, Elizabeth og Bogossian, Fiona E. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:160589 In a rapidly changing Australian health care environment, providers of undergraduate nursing programs are continually upgrading their assessment methods to ensure that graduates are competent and safe to practice. Competence assessment is based on the existing Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) Competency Standards for Registered Nurses. It is acknowledged that there are issues surrounding the validity and reliability of current assessment methods, primarily due to organisational constraints both at the University and the service provider level. There are a number of highly reliable tools available that enable assessment of nursing students in the psychomotor domain. Assessment in other domains is less precise. This paper explores some of the issues relating to competence assessment processes in order to promote discussion and discourse between educators, facilities and policy makers. It is envisaged that increased debate will result in an enhanced level of academic and clinical preparation for the upcoming nursing workforce in this country 2009-01-13T15:42:07Z McGrath, Pam og Anastasi, Jennifer og Fox-Young, Stephanie og Gorman, Don og Moxham, Lorna og Tollefson, Joanne http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:240036 2011-04-07T00:00:00Z Carey, Melissa og Collins, Diane http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:246856 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z Carey, M. og Carter, J. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:114280 This article discusses the experience, rationale for and limitations of the group discussion as a method for collecting qualitative data. The researcher defines the group discussion as a ‘focused group depth discussion’ premised on a review of the focus group literature. A number of strengths are proposed for and the limitations are countered in the use of the group discussion as a method for collecting qualitative data. 2007-10-15T00:00:00Z Anthony G. Tuckett