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0000-0002-7853-8367
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Federation University
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The University of Canberra
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Date: 21-07-2022
DOI: 10.1017/S0144686X2200068X
Abstract: Informal care-givers play an important role, with health-care systems relying on the billions of hours of care they provide. Care-givers experience high levels of psychological distress and isolation however, the efficacy of what support is the best for care-givers is unclear. The primary aim of this systematic review is to determine the effect of group creative arts interventions on informal care-givers of adults. The secondary aim is to understand the impact of group type, the primary outcomes and how they are measured. Given the heterogeneous nature of the included studies, a narrative synthesis approach was taken. Database searches identified 2,587 studies, 25 of which met the full inclusion criteria. Studies included group creative arts interventions for either care-givers only (N = 8) or for care-giver/cared-for dyads (N = 17). The majority of the participants in the studies were older Caucasian females. Group creative arts interventions are beneficial for care-givers and for the person being cared for however, benefits differ depending on whether the group is for care-givers only or for care-giver/cared-for dyads. Future research will benefit from care-givers being involved in the design of the creative arts intervention to provide input regarding group type and relevant outcome measures. Future research should consider targeting their intervention to care-givers with a low baseline score to increase the ability of the study to demonstrate a significant difference.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2018
DOI: 10.1016/J.NEDT.2018.03.026
Abstract: Rural Australian health services face significant challenges such as aging populations, access and retention of services and health practitioners as well as difficulties with staff training due to geographic isolation. Educational pedagogy, through a 'flipped' or 'flipped' classroom method has become popular in nursing literature whereby discussion surrounding its effectiveness, ability to increase performance, address learning outcomes and resolve the education-clinical practice ide is currently being explored. Several reviews that look specifically at the validity and implementation of the flipped classroom pedagogy into nursing education demonstrate a need for further scientific research. Current literature examines the in-class on c us implementation of the methodology but rarely does it consider the advantages or ways of implementing such a method in a rural off c us nursing learning environment. The use of technology is not the solution unless supported by interaction to develop practical situational skills. The authors consider advantages and disadvantages and identify central problems for the effective implementation of 'flipped' in off-c us rural nursing education.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2015
DOI: 10.1016/J.WOMBI.2014.10.001
Abstract: The debate revolving around foetal vs maternal rights has been philosophised for years. It has captured attention internationally with the European Court of Human Rights struggling for over five decades to define personhood, and is still yet to reach a definite formulation. A proposed Law Crimes Amendment Bill (Zoe's Law, 2) is currently fuelling public debate about women's reproductive choices in New South Wales, Australia. The proposed legal bill attempts to redefine a 'person' or 'human being' by placing a marker on when 'personhood begins' namely at 20 weeks or weighing a minimum of 400g. Similar laws recognising personhood at foetal viability have come into force in the United States of America that clearly show the broader consequences of this kind of legislation as American women now face county-by-county, state-by-state anti-choice legislative activism. Midwives work closely with women and their families giving them the authority to formulate opinions on issues of maternal-foetal conflict. If a law such as this is allowed to pass a number of legal and ethical issues will arise for Australian midwives that could potentially have far reaching implications for them and for the women and families that they provide women-centred care for.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2019
DOI: 10.1016/J.MIDW.2019.102537
Abstract: Limited research exists that investigates the language parents and health professionals use when faced with a high-risk likelihood of fetal demise or an instance of fetal loss. This review examines the language used when referring to the 'fetus' in these cases to better understand the meaning different groups might ascribe to the fetus and how their word choice may reflect their strategies for managing in these situations. An integrative review of primary, peer-reviewed research was conducted. A systematic search of seven databases was undertaken, articles critiqued and summarised using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systemic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). The comprehensive process of data analysis and synthesis followed a constant comparison approach. The 23 included studies represented the voices of women, their partners, obstetricians, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals. Five major themes emerged with the main finding being that the term 'Baby' is the most widely recognised word used in instances of fetal loss and high risk of fetal demise. History, science and law all influence how the fetus is understood and discussed within society. This review contributes new insights into our understanding of the term 'fetus' emphasizing the need for further research into the way the fetus is addressed and dealt with in instances of fetal loss or high risk of fetal loss within Maternity care practices.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2017
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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