Karen Francis

Bio: Karen Francis is an academic researcher from University of Tasmania. The author has contributed to research in topics: Health care & Grounded theory. The author has an hindex of 35, co-authored 212 publications receiving 7482 citations. Previous affiliations of Karen Francis include University of Adelaide & Australian Catholic University.

Sebuah Storyline Mengenai Proses Bagaimana Penderita Diabetes di Indonesia Mempelajari Mengenai Penyakitnya

Abstract: Abstrak Latar Belakang: Edukasi diabetes bermanfaat pada perbaikan dalam pengelolaan diabetes secara mandiri serta peningkatan pengendalian kadar gula darahnya. Tetapi, sampai dengan saat ini belum terdapat penelitian dan publikasi mengenai proses bagaimana penderita diabetes di Indonesia mempelajari tentang penyakitnya. Tujuan: Adapun tujuan dari penulisan artikel ini adalah untuk menyampaikan hasil penelitian melalui sebuah storyline /alur cerita yang dikembangkan dari sebuah penelitian grounded theory. Metode: Studi penelitian yang dimaksud ini bertujuan untuk memahami lebih baik proses bagaimana penderita diabetes mempelajari mengenai penyakitnya melalui metodologi grounded theory. Dua puluh enam partisipan diperoleh melalui metode purposive dan theoretical sampling . Wawancara dilakukan kepada partisipan. Hasil: hasil penelitian menunjukan pengembangan sebuah teori “Learning, choosing, and acting: self-management of diabetes in Indonesia” (Mempelajari, memilih dan bertindak: manajemen diri diabetes di Indonesia) yang merupakan proses penderita diabetes mempelajari tentang penyakitnya, yang bersifat siklus dan linier. Kesimpulan: Sebuah storyline atau alur cerita digunakan untuk menjelaskan teori mengenai proses mempelajari, memilih dan bertindak dalam manajemen diri diabetes ini. Rekomendasi ditekankan pada perbaikan dalam memberikan edukasi pada penderita diabetes. Abstract Background: Diabetes education is beneficial to enhance both knowledge and attitudes towards self-care management and glycemic control improvement. However, little is known about the process of how people with diabetes in Indonesia receive and engage in education that promotes their health. Objective: The purpose of this article is to share the findings in the form of a storyline developed from a grounded theory study. Method: The aim of th e study was to better understand this process using grounded theory methodology. Twenty-six participants were recruited through purposive and theoretical sampling methods. The participants were interviewed. Result: The results showed a cyclic and dynamic process that lead to the development of a theory entitled Learning, choosing, and acting: self-management of diabetes in Indonesia. Conclusion: This theory will be explicated using a storyline, along with recommendations to help improve the provision of diabetes education.

Rural Nursing in the Australian Context

Abstract: The Australian rural environment is unique, diverse and challenging for nurses who are the most significant providers of health care in this context. Rural Nursing: the Australian Context provides readers with an understanding of the knowledge and skills required to practise in rural locations and communities. This book includes chapters on pregnancy, parenting, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, ageing and mental health. It examines rurality, population and health demographics, and the different practice opportunities available in rural settings. The authors outline the importance of having well-established professional networks and encourage readers to develop practice skills in response to a particular community. Each chapter features a vignette, reflective questions and a list of websites for further reading. Written by a team of academics and practising rural nurses, Rural Nursing will equip nursing students with the confidence to provide high-quality health care in a range of practice settings.

Participatory Action Research: A Method to Improve the Management of Health Service Delivery

Abstract: Action research is a family of research methodologies that are used in real life situations with their primary focus being to solve real problems. In health care, participatory action research is used by those who wish to address a practice related problem. This adaption of action research is both participatory and collaborative and is a frequently used research methodology when a collective group is interested in transformative practice. The research process commences once there is agreement by the group on the intent of the project and interested people agree to participate. Action research involves four steps: planning, action, observation, and refl ection. Participatory action research is a development of action research that provides the opportunity to develop comprehensive models of service delivery management. A study in progress using this research methodology, participatory action research, that aims to enhance service delivery using a case management model is detailed.

Document Analysis as a Qualitative Research Method

Abstract: This article examines the function of documents as a data source in qualitative research and discusses document analysis procedure in the context of actual research experiences. Targeted to research novices, the article takes a nuts‐and‐bolts approach to document analysis. It describes the nature and forms of documents, outlines the advantages and limitations of document analysis, and offers specific examples of the use of documents in the research process. The application of document analysis to a grounded theory study is illustrated.

The archaeology of knowledge

Abstract: We may not be able to make you love reading, but archaeology of knowledge will lead you to love reading starting from now. Book is the window to open the new world. The world that you want is in the better stage and level. World will always guide you to even the prestige stage of the life. You know, this is some of how reading will give you the kindness. In this case, more books you read more knowledge you know, but it can mean also the bore is full.