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Children’s experiences as hospital in-patients : voice, competence and work. Messages for nursing from a critical ethnographic study (2013)
Journal Article
Livesley, J., & Long, A. (2013). Children’s experiences as hospital in-patients : voice, competence and work. Messages for nursing from a critical ethnographic study. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 50(10), 1292-1303. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2012.12.005

Background: There is growing evidence that children’s subjective interpretations of events
may differ significantly from those of adults; yet children’s and young people’s voices and
children’s knowledge regarding hospital care remain relatively un... Read More about Children’s experiences as hospital in-patients : voice, competence and work. Messages for nursing from a critical ethnographic study.

Strengthening decision-making within shared governance : an action research study (2004)
Thesis
Williamson, T. Strengthening decision-making within shared governance : an action research study. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis presents an action research study concerned with strengthening decision-making
within a councillor model of shared governance in a UK hospital trust. Shared
governance seeks to flatten traditional hierarchies by empowering clinical staf... Read More about Strengthening decision-making within shared governance : an action research study.

Building child safe communities with children and young people at their hearts
Thesis
Rowland, A. (in press). Building child safe communities with children and young people at their hearts. (Thesis). University of Salford

This is the thesis component of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Published Works at the University of Salford, United Kingdom (UK). The overall submission is a portfolio of seven published works supported by five associated publications and a critical... Read More about Building child safe communities with children and young people at their hearts.

The impact of a focused education session on the knowledge, attitude and intended behaviour regarding breastfeeding by Saudi women who are pregnant for the first time
Thesis
Alreshidi, N. (in press). The impact of a focused education session on the knowledge, attitude and intended behaviour regarding breastfeeding by Saudi women who are pregnant for the first time. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background
As one of the richest countries in the world, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has transitioned into a rapidly growing nation socio-economically during the last decade. This progress, however, has resulted in nutritional repercussions, specif... Read More about The impact of a focused education session on the knowledge, attitude and intended behaviour regarding breastfeeding by Saudi women who are pregnant for the first time.

A qualitative study examining parental experiences and aspirations regarding participation in decision-making in two neonatal intensive care units
Thesis
Fairhurst, N. (in press). A qualitative study examining parental experiences and aspirations regarding participation in decision-making in two neonatal intensive care units. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Parents of babies hospitalised in neonatal intensive care units in the United Kingdom are faced with multiple decisions regarding their baby’s care throughout their neonatal journey. There are disparities in care across the 23 neonatal ne... Read More about A qualitative study examining parental experiences and aspirations regarding participation in decision-making in two neonatal intensive care units.