Background
The urgent and emergency care spectrum in the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom (UK) has changed over the last few years in response to the population's changing needs. In response, Ambulatory emergency care (AEC), which...
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All Outputs (6)
Phenomenological study of student nurses’ preparedness for delivering culturally competent care upon graduation (2021)
Thesis
Cultural competence is an essential requirement for delivering appropriate care to patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. An analysis of the literature revealed notions of cultural competence was mainly from the United States (US). In contrast,... Read More about Phenomenological study of student nurses’ preparedness for delivering culturally competent care upon graduation.
The limits of choice : how community midwives negotiate choice in and of their practice (2020)
Thesis
This study explored the ways in which community midwives negotiate competing discourses when supporting choice in pregnancy and birth. The ways in which choice was presented to pregnant women by NHS Trusts providing maternity services, via their info... Read More about The limits of choice : how community midwives negotiate choice in and of their practice.
This study evaluated a co-production model used in a National Health Service (NHS) Trust, in England which was introduced due to increased workloads and reduced resources. Through reviewing drivers/challenges and determining staff knowledge, skills,... Read More about Managers’ and clinical leads' perspectives of a co-production model for community mental health service improvement in the NHS : a case study.
An examination of children's nurse mentor experiences of undertaking assessment at sign-off stage
Thesis
The thesis presents an examination of children’s nurse mentor experience of undertaking assessments at sign-off stage. There is a need to determine student nurse competence and competencies throughout preparatory training and pre-registration nursing... Read More about An examination of children's nurse mentor experiences of undertaking assessment at sign-off stage.
Nursing observation and assessment of patients in the acute medical unit
Thesis
Title: Nursing Observation and Assessment of patients in the Acute Medical Unit
Objectives: To generate knowledge and understanding of the observation and assessment of patients in the acute medical unit, where patient acuity and activity is unpredi... Read More about Nursing observation and assessment of patients in the acute medical unit.