Submissions from 2014
The Use of unregulated staff: Time for regulation?, Christine M. Duffield, Di E. Twigg, Judith D. Pugh, Gemma Evans, S Dimitrelis, and Michael A. Roche
Clinical user experiences of observation and response charts: Focus group findings of using a new format chart incorporating a track and trigger system, Doug Elliot, Emily Allen, Lin Perry, Margaret Fry, Christine M. Duffield, Robyn Gallagher, Rick Iedema, Sharon McKinley, and Michael Roche
ICU survivors' utilisation of diaries post discharge: A qualitative descriptive study, Bev Ewens, Rose Chapman, Alan Tulloch, and Joyce M. Hendricks
Providing midwifery care for substance-using pregnant inmates in Western Australia, S. Geraghty, R. McLaurin, and A. O'Connor
Midwifery students' experiences: Real time, real benefit, real deal, Helen Godwin and Jacqui Patten
A West Australian birthing experience in the Philippines, H. Godwin, S. Geraghty, and C. Pinch
Bite marks on skin and clay: A comparative analysis, R K. Gorea, O. P. Jasuja, Abdulwahab Ali Abuderman, and Abhinav Gorea
Why do older RNs keep working?, Elizabeth Graham, Judith Donoghue, Christine Duffield, Rhonda Griffiths, Jen Bichel-Findlay, and Sofia Dimitrelis
Nurses' perceptions of education on invasive mechanical ventilation, Michelle C. Guilhermino, Kerry Jill Inder, Deborah Sundin, and Leila Kuzmiuk
Education of ICU nurses regarding invasive mechanical ventilation: Findings from a cross-sectional survey, Michelle Copede Guilhermino, Kerry J. Inder, Deborah Sundin, and Leila Kuzmiuk
The impact of implementing a sudden infant death syndrome education package in Jordan, Shereen Hamadneh
Choosing and remaining in mental health nursing: Perceptions of Western Australian nurses, Carole A. Harrison, Yvonne Hauck, and Rosemary Hoffman
Senior nurse role expectations of graduate registered and enrolled nurses on commencement to practice, Elisabeth R. Jacob, Lisa McKenna, and Angelo D'Amore
Similarities and differences in educational preparation of registered and enrolled nurses in Australia: An examination of curricula content, Elisabeth R. Jacob, Lisa McKenna, and Angelo D'Amore
Comparisons of the educational preparation of registered and enrolled nurses in Australia: The educators' perspectives, Elisabeth R. Jacob, Lisa McKenna, and Angelo D'Amore
Factors That Influence the Decision-Making of an Integrated Rehabilitation Team When Choosing a Post-Hospital Discharge Destination For Survivors of Stroke, Jessie M. Johnson
Inpatient peer support for adult burn survivors - A valuable resource: A phenomenological analysis of the Australian experience, R Kornhaber, A Wilson, Maen Abu-Qamar, L McLean, and J Vandervord
Adult burn survivors' personal experiences of rehabilitation: An integrative review, R Kornhaber, A Wilson, Maen Z. Abu-Qamar, and L McLean
Coming to terms with it all: Adult burn survivors' 'lived experience' of acknowledgement and acceptance during rehabilitation, R Kornhaber, A Wilson, Maen Z. Abu-Qamar, and L McLean
Evaluating the effects of aluminum-containing and non-aluminum containing deodorants on axillary skin toxicity during radiation therapy for breast cancer: A 3-armed randomized controlled trial, Lucy Lewis, Sharron Carson, Sean Bydder, Mariyam Athifa, Anne M. Williams, and Alexandra Bremner
Australian practice nursing: collaboration in context, Eamon Merrick, Margaret Fry, and Christine M. Duffield
Development Of A Patient-administered Self-assessment Tool (SATp) For Follow-up Of Colorectal Cancer Patients In General Practice, Irene M. Ngune, Moyez Jiwa, Alexandra McManus, Jeff Hughes, Richard Parsons, Rupert Hodder, and Fiona Entriken
The effect of cancer stage and treatment modality on quality of life in oropharyngeal cancer, Justine Oates, Sarah Davies, Jessica K. Roydhouse, Judith Fethney, and Kate White
Acute hospital-based services utilisation during the last year of life in New South Wales, Australia: Methods for a population-based study, Dianne L. O'Connell, David E. Goldsbury, Patricia Davidson, Afaf Girgis, Jane L. Phillips, Michael Piza, Anne Wilkinson, and Jane M. Ingham
'Making a difference' a clinical pathway for hip fractures and the advance practice role in managing patients with minimal trauma hip fractures, Sharon M. Pickles, Linda L. Coventry, Denise A. Glennon, and Di E. Twigg
Do international clinical placements really develop "cultural competence" in midwifery students?, C. Pinch, E. Mendoza, and H. Godwin
Feldenkrais method empowers adults with chronic back pain, Judith Dianne Pugh and Anne M. Williams
The rate and cost of nurse turnover in Australia, Michael A. Roche, Christine M. Duffield, Caroline Homer, James Buchan, and Sofia Dimitrelis
Implementation of sustainable evidence-based practice for the assessment and management of pain in residential aged care facilities, Steven Savvas, Christine Toye, Elizabeth Beattie, and Stephen J. Gibson
Understanding emergency department staff needs and perceptions in the provision of palliative care, Freya M. Shearer, Ian R. Rogers, Leanne Monterosso, Gail Ross-Adjie, and Jeremy R. Rogers
Profile and perceptions of men in nursing in Western Australia: Research report 2014, David Stanley, Tania Beament, Darren Falconer, Margaret Haigh, Rebecca Newton, Rosemary Saunders, Karen Stanley, and Peter Wall
Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool Version Two: Development of a tool to inform preparation for care planning and delivery in families and care staff, C Toye, Leanne Lester, A Popescu, F McInerney, S Andrews, and A L. Robinson
Patient safety: Committing to learn and acting to improve, Di Twigg and Moira Attree
Nurse retention: A review of strategies to create and enhance positive practice environments in clinical settings, Di Twigg and Kylie McCullough
Family-Centered Care For Hospitalized Children Aged 0-12 Years: A Systematic Review Of Qualitative Studies, Robin Watts, Huaqiong Zhou, Linda Shields, Marjory Taylor, Ailsa Munns, and Irene M. Ngune
Exploring the Quality of Life at the End of Life (QUAL-E) Instrument with Australian Palliative Care Hospital Patients: Hurdles and directions, Anne Wilkinson, Susan Slatyer, Kylie McCullough, and Anne Williams
An oasis in the hospital: The perceived benefits of a cancer support center in a hospital setting offering complementary therapies, Anne M. Williams, Caroline E. Bulsara, D J. Joske, Anna S. Petterson, Anna K. Nowak, and Kellie S. Bennett
Gaining Control: A New Perspective on the Parenting of Children with AD/HD, Nigel J. Williams, Maria Harries, and Anne M. Williams
Ratios and nurse staffing: The vexed case of emergency departments, Sarah Wise, Margaret Fry, Christine M. Duffield, Michael Roche, and John Buchanan
Submissions from 2013
Work integrated learning: A whole of curriculum approach, Catharine Andre, Beverley A. Ewens, and Fiona Foxall
Effectiveness of a mindfulness-based childbirth education pilot study on maternal self-efficacy and fear of childbirth , Jean Byrne, Yvonne Hauck, Colleen Fisher, Sara J. Bayes, and Rob Schutze
Myocardial Infarction: Sex differences in symptoms reported to emergency dispatch, Linda L. Coventry, Alexandra Bremmer, Ian Jacobs, and Judith Finn
The information needs of patients with head and neck cancer and their caregivers: A short report of instrument development and testing, Luci Dall'Armi, Grahame K. Simpson, Dion Forstner, Teresa Simpson, Jessica K. Roydhouse, and Kathryn J. White
Australian maternity health professionals' experience of an e-learning fetal surveillance package, Samantha Davies, Yvonne Hauck, Sara Bayes, Terri Barrett, and Joan Jones
An exploration of nursing research perceptions of registered nurses engaging in research activities at a metropolitan hospital in Western Australia, Gemma M. Evans, Ravani Duggan, and Duncan Boldy
Characteristics and quality of life of patients presenting to cancer support centres: Patient rated outcomes and use of complementary therapies, Bonnie J. Furzer, Kemi E. Wright, Anna S. Petterson, Karen E. Wallman, Timothy R. Ackland, and David JL Joske
Papanicoloau smear uptake among substance-using mothers in Western Australia, Sadie Geraghty, Sara J. Bayes, Renate McLaurin, and Angela O'Connor
Effects of emergency department Care Coordination Team referrals in older people presenting with a fall, Kristie J Harper, Nicholas P. Gibson, Annette D Barton, Antonio C Petta, Sara K Pearson, and Antonio Celenza
The piloting of an Academic Literacy Education Course (ALEC) to improve academic literacy of first semester undergraduate students in a Western Australian University, Joyce M. Hendricks, Lesley J. Andrew, and Amanda C. Fowler
National consultation informing development of guidelines for a palliative approach for aged care in the community setting, Kristi Holloway, Christine M. Toye, Ruth McConigley, Jennifer Tieman, David Currow, and Meg Hegarty
Post-structural feminist interpretive interactionism, Elaine Jefford and Deborah Sundin
Monitoring the critically ill patient: Third edition, Philip Jevon, Beverley Ewens, and Jagtar Singh Pooni
Using interprofessional education to support intermediate care, Abigail Masterson, Sian E. Maslin-Prothero, and Susan Ashby
Placenta praevia, placental abruption and amphetamine use in pregnancy: A case study, R McLaurin and S Geraghty
Advancing the educational and career pathway for clinical trials nurses, Kathleen Scott, Kathryn J. White, and Jessica Roydhouse
Early re-presentation to hospital after discharge from an acute medical unit: perspectives of older patients, their family caregivers and health professionals, Susan Slatyer, Christine M. Toye, Aurora Popescu, Jeanne O. Young, Anne Matthews, Andrew Hill, and D James Williamson
Topical ginger treatment with a compress or patch for osteoarthritis symptoms, Tessa Therkleson
Magnetocardiography in unshielded environment based on optical magnetometry and adaptive noise cancellation, Valentina Tiporlini
Comparison of Tables that Map the Abbreviated Injury Scale 1998 Version to the 2008 Version, Hideo Tohira, Ian Jacobs, David Mountain, Nicholas Gibson, and Allen Yeo
The emotional intelligence of a group of critical-care nurses in South Africa, Amanda Towell, Elzabe Nel, and Ann Muller
The critical role of nurses to the successful implementation of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, Diane E. Twigg, Christine M. Duffield, and Gemma M. Evans
The economic benefits of increased levels of nursing care in the hospital setting, Diane E. Twigg, Elizabeth Geelhoed, Alexandra Bremner, and Christine M. Duffield
Migration matters : the experience of United Kingdom registered nurses migrating to Western Australia, Caroline J. Vafeas
Safety and side effects of non-pharmacological interventions as a therapy for cancer, Anne M. Williams, Caroline E. Bulsara, and Anna S. Petterson
Submissions from 2012
Lifestyle and late life cognitive health: Sufficient evidence to act now?, Bruce Barber, D Ames, Kathryn Ellis, Ralph Martins, C Masters, and C Szoeke
Clinical simulation in Australia and New Zealand: Through the lens of an advisory group, R A Brown, S Guinea, P A Crookes, M McAllister, T Levett-Jones, M Kelly, K Reid-Searl, Christopher Churchouse, P Andersen, N Chong, and Adrian Smith
Portraits of nursing resilience: Listening for a story, Vicki Cope
The use of naltrexone in pregnancy in opiate-dependent mothers, Sadie Geraghty and Carly Dixon
Generational diversity: what nurse managers need to know, Joyce Hendricks and Vicki Cope
Psycho-educational group intervention for family caregivers of hospitalized palliative care patients: Pilot study, Peter Hudson, Elizabeth Lobb, Kristina Thomas, Rachel Zorden, Tom Trauer, Karen Quinn, Anne Williams, and Michael Summers
Supporting family caregivers of hospitalised palliative care patients: a psycho-educational group intervention, Peter Hudson, Thomas Trauer, Elizabeth Lobb, Rachel Zorden, Anne Williams, Karen Quinn, Michael Summers, and Kristina Thomas
Toward an Understanding of Caring in the Context of Telenursing, Marea Jones, Joyce Hendricks, and Vicki Cope
A structured approach to documenting a search strategy for publication: A 12 step guideline for authors, Ashley Kable, Jacqueline Pich, and Sian Maslin-Prothero
The effect of an exercise intervention on physical and cognitive function, psychological health and quality of life among older adults with dementia in Bangkok, Thailand, Sirikul Karuncharernpanit
Reducing the risk of violence towards remote area nurses: A violence management toolbox, Kylie Mccullough, Sue Lenthall, Anne Williams, and Lesley Andrew
Voices from the bush: remote area nurses prioritise hazards that contribute to violence in their workplace, Kylie Mccullough, Anne Williams, and Sue Lenthall
Paediatric nursing : an investigation of the effect of specialist paediatric nurse education on the quality of children’s nursing care in Western Australia, Jonathan Mark Mould
Lived experience of Thai women and their changing bodies in midlife, Naiyana Noonil, Joyce Hendricks, and Saifon Aekwarangkoon
Development and evaluation of an information booklet about breast cancer and early menopause, M Peate, C Saunders, J Gregson, B Thewes, Natalie D'Abrew, B Meiser, Kathryn White, and M Hickey
The experiences of cancer survivors as they transition from chemotherapy treatment to life after cancer, Violet Platt
Western Australia facing critical losses in its midwifery workforce: A survey of midwives' intentions, Judith Pugh, Diane Twigg, Tracy L. Martin, and Tapan Rai
A description of the nutritional status and quality of life of Australian gynaecological cancer patients over time, M. Ryan, Kathryn White, J K Roydhouse, and J Fethney
Knowledge and skills of cancer clinical trials nurses in Australia, Kathleen Scott, Kathryn White, Catherine Johnson, and Jessica Roydhouse
Sexual trauma in women: The importance of identifying a history of sexual violence, Shannon Taylor, Judith Pugh, Raie Goodwach, and Jan Coles
Ginger and Osteoarthritis, Tessa Therkleson
Differences in risk factors between early and late trauma death after road traffic accidents, Hideo Tohira, Ian Jacobs, David Mountain, Nicholas Gibson, and Allen Yeo
International comparison of regional trauma registries, Hideo Tohira, Ian Jacobs, David Mountain, Nicholas Gibson, and Allen Yeo
Systematic review of predictive performance of injury severity scoring tools, Hideo Tohira, Ian Jacobs, David Mountain, Nicholas Gibson, and Allen Yeo
Guidelines for a palliative approach for aged care in the community setting: A suite of resources, Christine Toye, Scott Blackwell, Sean Maher, David C. Currow, Kristi Holloway, Jennifer Tieman, and Meg Hegarty
Impact of skill mix variations on patient outcomes following implementation of nursing hours per patient day staffing: a retrospoective study, Diane Twigg, Christine Duffield, Alexandra Bremner, Pat Rapley, and Judith Finn
Mapping the psychosocial and practical support needs of cancer patients in Western Australia, Kathryn White, Natalie D'Abrew, P. Katris, Moira O'Connor, and Laura Emery
Submissions from 2011
Effect of dignity therapy on distress and end-of-life experience in terminally ill patients: a randomised controlled trial, Harvey M. Chochinov, Linda J. Kristjanson, William Brietbart, Susan McClement, Thomas F. Hack, Tom Hassard, and Mike Harlos
Standardized Patients Versus Simulated Patients: Is There a Difference?, Christopher Churchouse and Christopher Mccafferty
WA health practitioners and cooking: How well do they mix?, Sheri Cooper and Andrea Begley
Determining standard criteria for endotracheal suctioning in the paediatric intensive care patient: An exploratory study, Kylie Davies, Leanne Monterosso, and Gavin Leslie
East Meets West: A Brief Report of a Culturally Sensitive Breast Health Education Program for Chinese-Australian Women, C annas D. Kwok, Fung Kuen Koo, Natalie D'Abrew, Kate White, and Jessica K. Roydhouse
Chinese-Australian Women's Knowledge, Facilitators and Barriers Related to Cervical Cancer Screening: A Qualitative Study, Cannas Kwok, Kathryn White, and Jessica Roydhouse
Regional Pain Syndrome: A Disorder of Pain Sensitisation, Geoffrey Littlejohn