Browsing Nursing and Midwifery (Scholarly Publications) by Title
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Undertaking a literature review: a step-by-step approach
(2008)Nowadays, most nurses, pre- and post-qualification, will be required to undertake a literature review at some point, either as part of a course of study, as a key step in the research process, or as part of clinical practice ... -
The Use of a Supplementary Online Learning Course, and its Effect on Academic Achievement within an Undergraduate Nursing Programme
(2010)Background: There has been much research into innovations, quality, barriers and satisfaction with online learning. In the rush for development however, there has been little empirical evidence of the effectiveness of ... -
The use of systematic reviews and other research evidence in disasters and related areas: preliminary report of a needs assessment survey.
(2013)Objectives: This paper presents the initial data analysis for a survey to identify the attitudes towards systematic reviews and research of those involved in the humanitarian response to natural disasters and other crises; ... -
Using a range of methods to access children's voices.
(2013)The purpose of this paper is to describe, and reflect upon, a number of methods deployed to facilitate sick children to have a voice within an acute health care setting. Using an ethnographic approach to investigate the ... -
Using case study within a sequential explanatory design to evaluate the impact of specialist and advanced practice roles on clinical outcomes: The SCAPE Study
(2013)Background: The role of the clinical nurse/midwife specialist and advanced nurse/midwife practitioner is complex not least because of the diversity in how the roles are operationalised across health settings and within ... -
Using data from the National Survey of Student Engagement to gauge students' adoption of a deep approach to learning as a basis for curriculum development
(2014)The recent review of the undergraduate nurse education in Ireland called for new standards in curriculum design and further research into the effect of curriculum on student learning. The National Survey of Student Engagement ... -
Vascular access and infection prevention and control: a national survey of routine practices in Irish haemodialysis units
(2013)Background National and international guidelines recommend the use of effective vascular access (VA) and infection prevention and control practices within the haemodialysis environment. Establishing an arterio-venous fistula ... -
Visible Lives Identifying the experiences and needs of older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people in Ireland
(Gay and Lesbian Equality Network (GLEN), 2011)Huge progress has been made in recognising and supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Ireland. In the space of twenty years we have seen the decriminalisation of homosexuality and the ... -
'Visible-ness': the nature of communication for children admitted to a specialist children's hospital in the Republic of Ireland.
(2008)This article presents the core concept of 'visible-ness' that emerged from an ethnographic study, which explored the nature of communication, for children (for ease of reading children refers to children and young people), ... -
Waiting for health care: a concept analysis
(2008)AIM: This paper is a report of an analysis of the concept of waiting for health care from the client's perspective. BACKGROUND: Waiting is commonplace in many areas of health care and has become a topical and ... -
What Motivates Men to Choose Nursing as a Profession? A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies
(2016)Aim This systematic review was conducted to provide a deeper understanding of male nurses’ motivations for choosing nursing as a career. Knowledge of the factors that motivate men to choose nursing will assist in the ...
