Publications by authors named "L Lisette Schoonhoven"

Shared governance in hospitals promotes the inclusion of nurses' expertise, knowledge and skills in organisational processes, and nurses increasingly fulfil positions in organisational hierarchies. However, incorporating nursing expertise in strategic governance structures might be complicated, as these structures are primarily linked to managerial and biomedical expertise. Drawing on a Foucauldian perspective on knowledge and power, intertwined and embedded in everyday (inter)actions, we study how newly appointed directors of nursing challenge these dominant 'modes of knowing'.

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Background: Pressure ulcers that are caused from the application of medical devices for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes are commonly observed in acute care environments. Despite an improved understanding of the factors causing these wounds, there is no current consensus on reporting.

Objective: To develop an international consensus for reporting medical device related pressure ulcers.

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Objective: In 2016, a selective preventive spinal immobilization protocol for emergency medical service (EMS) nurses was introduced in the Netherlands. This protocol leaves more room for autonomous decision-making in the pre-hospital phase regarding preventive spinal immobilization (PSI), compared to the previous strict protocol. In this study, we explored the experiences and perspectives of EMS nurses on decisionmaking about PSI after the change from a strict to a selective PSI protocol.

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  • Family involvement in essential care can enhance outcomes for both patients and their relatives.
  • The study explored healthcare providers' views on family participation specifically within adult intensive care units, using focus groups for qualitative insights.
  • Key findings revealed a complex balance of interests: focusing on patient needs, considering relatives' perspectives, addressing healthcare providers' concerns, and establishing necessary conditions for effective family involvement.
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  • Children can feel more afraid and stressed during medical procedures if they've had bad experiences before.
  • It's important for doctors and nurses to help kids feel in control and trusted during these procedures.
  • Professionals need support and training to balance the needs of kids, parents, and themselves while providing care in hospitals.
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