31 results match your criteria: "Griffith University - Logan Campus[Affiliation]"

Aims: To 1) determine the prevalence and types of disrespectful maternity care witnessed by students; 2) describe students' perceptions of respectful maternity care and associated factors; and 3) investigate whether witnessing disrespectful care influences their perceptions of respectful maternity care.

Background: Limited evidence exists about nursing and midwifery students' perceptions of respectful maternity care and prevalence of disrespectful maternity care in China. Understanding students' perceptions can inform pre-registration curricula and clinical practice programs, promoting the implementation of respectful maternity care.

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Impact of women's feedback on midwifery student learning: A thematic analysis of students' reflections.

Women Birth

November 2023

School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University Logan Campus, 68 University Drive, Meadowbrook, QLD 4131, Australia; Transforming Maternity Care Collaborative, Australia Coventry University, United Kingdom.

Problem: Little is known about the educational impact of providing routine, online feedback from women on midwifery student learning and clinical practice.

Background: Feedback on students' clinical performance has historically been provided by lecturers and clinical supervisors. Women's feedback is not routinely collected or evaluated for impact on student learning.

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Effects of the STress-And-coping suppoRT (START) intervention on depression and coping of Chinese women seeking a first-trimester abortion: A randomized controlled trial.

J Affect Disord

March 2023

School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University Logan Campus, University Drive, Meadowbrook, Queensland 4131, Australia.. Electronic address:

Background: Abortion is a stressful life event associated with wide variability in women's perceptions and adjustment. There is scarce evidence on interventions to help women cope with abortion and achieve positive psychological health outcomes. This study tested the effect of a stress and coping theory-formed intervention (START) on depression and coping of Chinese women undergoing a first-trimester abortion.

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The Use of a Brief Antenatal Lifestyle Education Intervention to Reduce Preterm Birth: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Nutrients

July 2022

School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University Logan Campus, University Drive, Meadowbrook, Logan, QLD 4131, Australia.

Preterm birth is a leading cause of neonatal and child mortality and morbidity worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate associations between attending a brief antenatal lifestyle education seminar and preterm birth, and whether education timing modifies outcomes. A retrospective cohort study was conducted in a hospital-based antenatal care center in Beijing, China, where a free, 2 h, optional, face-to-face, midwife-led group seminar on healthy lifestyle choices during pregnancy was provided.

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The use of eportfolios in pre-registration health professional clinical education: An integrative review.

Nurse Educ Today

October 2022

Transforming Maternity Care Collaborative, Australia; Griffith University, Griffith University Logan Campus, 68 University Drive, Meadowbrook, QLD 4131, Australia; Centre for Care Excellence, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health, Coventry University, United Kingdom; University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire, United Kingdom. Electronic address:

Introduction: ePortfolios are increasingly used in health professional clinical education. However, the nature of ePortfolios varies greatly amongst programs, as does the software, purpose, and institutional cost.

Objectives: An integrative review of the literature was conducted to determine how ePortfolios are being used in pre-registration health programs to enhance clinical learning.

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Aims: To explore adult Emergency Department patient experiences to inform the development of a new Emergency Department patient-reported experience measure.

Design: Descriptive, exploratory qualitative study using semi-structured individual interviews with adult Emergency Department patients.

Methodology: Participants were recruited across two Emergency Departments in Southeast Queensland, Australia during September and October 2020.

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Systematic review of interventions to enhance preceptors' role in undergraduate health student clinical learning.

Nurse Educ Pract

July 2022

Griffith University Logan Campus, 68 University Dr, Meadowbrook, Brisbane, Qld 4131, Australia. Electronic address:

Aim: Evaluate interventions to prepare preceptors for their role in undergraduate health student clinical education.

Background: Preceptor training and development are crucial to quality clinical learning experiences for undergraduate health students. The efficacy of education interventions designed for preceptors and use of reliable, valid outcome measures are unclear.

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Objectives: To determine the prevalence of stress and depression and associated factors among women seeking a first-trimester induced abortion in China.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary hospital in Beijing, from April 1st to Oct 31st, 2021. Women seeking termination of an intrauterine first-trimester pregnancy were invited to participate and complete a digital self-administered questionnaire.

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Feasibility of a novel framework to routinely survey women online about their continuity of care experiences with midwifery students.

Nurse Educ Pract

August 2021

Transforming Maternity Care Collaborative, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University Logan Campus, 68 University Drive, Meadowbrook, QLD 4131, Australia.

Aim: This study describes a novel framework used to evaluate the feasibility of an online survey to routinely collect women's feedback about their continuity of care experiences with Bachelor of Midwifery students during the clinical practicum.

Background: The extent to which secure online platforms can efficiently distribute surveys and collect routine feedback from women receiving continuity of midwifery care experiences by Bachelor of Midwifery students needs to be effectively assessed and evaluated.

Methods: Using a co-design approach, the teaching team, program software developers, information technology and cybersecurity experts, students, consumers and clinical placement officers were consulted in development of survey content and processes.

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Clinical outcomes for women who had continuity of care experiences with midwifery students.

Women Birth

March 2022

Transforming Maternity Care Collaborative, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University Logan Campus, 68 University Drive, Meadowbrook, QLD 4131, Australia.

Background: Pre-registration midwifery students in Australia are required to engage in a minimum of ten continuity of care experiences (CoCE). Students recruit and gain consent of each woman to provide CoCE under direct supervision of a registered health professional, usually a midwife. Clinical outcomes for women who had CoCE with a midwifery student placed in a continuity of midwifery care (CMC) or fragmented models are rarely reported.

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Women's reports of satisfaction and respect with continuity of care experiences by students: Findings from a routine, online survey.

Women Birth

November 2021

School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University Logan Campus, 68 University Drive, Meadowbrook, QLD 4131, Australia; Transforming Maternity Care Collaborative.

Background: Pre-registration midwifery students in Australia undertake a minimum of ten continuity of care experiences with childbearing women. However, women are rarely asked to formally evaluate this care by students.

Aim: To evaluate data from a routine, web-based survey of women about having a midwifery student provide a continuity of care experience.

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How women perceive and experience abortion impacts their subsequent psychological well-being. This systematic review evaluated nonpharmacological interventions designed to support women undergoing abortion services and improve their psychological well-being and satisfaction with care. Searches were conducted in MEDLINE, CINAHL, the Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, Sociological Abstracts, Social Services Abstracts, and PTSD Pubs.

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Aims: To review the characteristics and effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on quality of life of adult people with cancer and their family caregivers.

Design: A systematic review using PRISMA guidelines.

Methods: Seven databases were searched from 2009-2019 using key terms.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study investigated the dietary habits and decision-making processes of pregnant women in South-East Queensland to see if they followed dietary guidelines and how these factors affected birth outcomes.
  • Results showed that women had inadequate intake of essential food groups like meat and grains, while exceeding fruit and discretionary food recommendations; also, lower vegetable intake linked to hypertensive disorders was noted.
  • The findings suggest that culturally diverse women and smokers have dietary patterns that may lead to poorer birth outcomes, indicating a need for targeted nutrition counseling and interdisciplinary maternity care to support at-risk groups.
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Use of micronutrient supplements in pregnant women of south-east Queensland.

Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol

August 2020

School of Medical Science, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University Gold Coast Campus, Southport, Queensland, Australia.

Article Synopsis
  • Rising use of micronutrient supplements during pregnancy in Australia lacks strong evidence, especially for low-risk women, indicating a research gap in their appropriate use.
  • Study examined pregnant women (ages 16-44) in south-east Queensland, revealing 42% reported multivitamin use, with higher rates among first-time mothers.
  • Current supplement guidelines are inconsistent and lack strong backing; more research is needed to clarify effective supplementation in wealthy populations.
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Objectives: The objective was to investigate the prevalence of mothers who experienced pain during breastfeeding in the early postnatal period and to describe associated factors.

Methods: Medical records of 987 mothers and their babies were scrutinized. Chi-square Test, McNemar's test, and relative risk with a 95% confidence interval were applied for analysis.

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Australian midwives' intentions to leave the profession and the reasons why.

Women Birth

December 2019

School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University Logan Campus, University Drive, Meadowbrook, QLD, 4131, Australia; Transforming Maternity Care Collaborative, Griffith University, QLD, 4222, Australia; Gold Coast University Hospital, 1 Hospital Blvd, Southport, QLD, 4215, Australia. Electronic address:

Background: There is growing body of evidence that suggests many midwives are unhappy and as a result are making decisions to leave the profession.

Aim: Determine the incidence of midwives indicating their intention to leave the profession and explore the reasons for this decision including what might cause midwives to be dissatisfied.

Method: Data analysed was collected as part of the Australian arm of the Work, Health and Emotional Life of Midwives (WHELM) project.

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Settings-based health promotion involving multiple strategies and partners is complex, especially in disadvantaged areas. Partnership development and organizational integration are examined in the literature; however, there is more to learn from the examination of practice stakeholders' experience of intersectoral partnership processes. This case study examines stakeholder experiences of challenges in new partnership work in the context of a culturally diverse and socioeconomically disadvantaged region in Queensland, Australia.

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Background: The provision of additional information is often assumed to improve consumption decisions, allowing consumers to more accurately weigh the costs and benefits of alternatives. However, increasing the complexity of decision problems may prompt changes in information processing. This is particularly relevant for experimental methods such as discrete choice experiments (DCEs) where the researcher can manipulate the complexity of the decision problem.

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Unlabelled: Inadequate community housing and support for adults under 65 years with complex health needs often leads to residential aged care placement. In 2006, Australian government authorities funded a range of supported housing alternatives for younger adults requiring access to 24-hour support including the Integrated Living Model (ILM). The ILM provided purpose-built accommodation for 10-20 people and represented a change in practice from traditional 24/7 nursing care toward a more holistic, individualised approach.

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Background: Illness-related presenteeism (suboptimal work performance) may be a significant factor in worker productivity. Until now, there has been no generally accepted best method of measuring presenteeism across different industries and occupations. This study sought to validate the Health and Work Performance Questionnaire (HPQ)-based measure of presenteeism across occupations and industries and assess the most appropriate method for data analysis.

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Enhancing student nurses' medication calculation knowledge; integrating theoretical knowledge into practice.

Nurse Educ Today

September 2013

School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University Logan Campus, University Drive Meadowbrook, Queensland 4131, Australia.

Background: Accurate calculation of dosages and safe administration of medications in clinical practice is an essential skill for the registered nurse. Appropriate educational preparation of student nurses is the key to ensuring they become safe practitioners in the workforce. A review of the literature on different approaches for teaching and assessing medication calculation with student nurses revealed three main factors that influenced student nurses' ability to calculate medications accurately and identify mistakes.

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Purpose: This exploratory descriptive study examined the role and strengths of the family when supporting the younger woman (<50 years) after a diagnosis of breast cancer. The perspectives of women and family members were sought.

Method: Participants were recruited from oncology outpatient units in Australia.

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The development of locally-based healthcare initiatives, such as community health coalitions that focus on capacity building programs and multi-faceted responses to long-term health problems, have become an increasingly important part of the public health landscape. As a result of their complexity and the level of investment, it has become necessary to develop innovative ways to help manage these new healthcare approaches. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) have been suggested as one of the innovative approaches that will allow community health coalitions to better manage and plan their activities.

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