Dr Elaine Ball's Outputs (8)

What does quality of care mean from a resident perspective thesis submission corrected? (2024)
Thesis
Brennan, J. (2024). What does quality of care mean from a resident perspective thesis submission corrected?. (Thesis). University of Salford

Purpose: Despite substantial regulatory oversight, quality of care within the care home sector remains problematic. The aim of the research is to improve quality of care for residents by asking those who live in care homes what quality of care means... Read More about What does quality of care mean from a resident perspective thesis submission corrected?.

An Exploration of the Experiences of Nursing Staff during the Time of a Large Reconfiguration of Cancer Services at an NHS Hospital (2023)
Thesis
Elder, L. (2023). An Exploration of the Experiences of Nursing Staff during the Time of a Large Reconfiguration of Cancer Services at an NHS Hospital. (Thesis). University of Salford

Organisational change is a frequent practice within organisations. Research has shown organisational change to be highly complex, with many challenging considerations. Employees are identified as a significant influe... Read More about An Exploration of the Experiences of Nursing Staff during the Time of a Large Reconfiguration of Cancer Services at an NHS Hospital.

A single qualitative case study of how the introduction of an AEC unit influenced the experiences of patients, carers and NHS staff (2021)
Thesis
Demingo, D. A single qualitative case study of how the introduction of an AEC unit influenced the experiences of patients, carers and NHS staff. (Thesis). University of Salford

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... Read More about A single qualitative case study of how the introduction of an AEC unit influenced the experiences of patients, carers and NHS staff.

Phenomenological study of student nurses’ preparedness for delivering culturally competent care upon graduation (2021)
Thesis
Wang, Q. Phenomenological study of student nurses’ preparedness for delivering culturally competent care upon graduation. (Thesis). University of Salford

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
Cameron, H. The limits of choice : how community midwives negotiate choice in and of their practice. (Thesis). University of Salford

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.

Managers’ and clinical leads' perspectives of a co-production model for community mental health service improvement in the NHS : a case study (2020)
Thesis
Bamber, H. Managers’ and clinical leads' perspectives of a co-production model for community mental health service improvement in the NHS : a case study. (Thesis). University of Salford

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
Flynn, A. An examination of children's nurse mentor experiences of undertaking assessment at sign-off stage. (Thesis). University of Salford

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
Atkinson, D. Nursing observation and assessment of patients in the acute medical unit. (Thesis). University of Salford

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.