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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.


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TL;DR: Findings from a survey of Papua New Guinean registered nurse who completed the Integrated Management of Adult and Adolescent Illness (IMAI) Chronic HIV Care training conducted between November 2005 and December 2006 identified that registered nurses who participated in the IMAI Chronic HIV cared perceive the program to be beneficial for improving the way HIV care is provided.
Abstract: This study reports findings from a survey of Papua New Guinean registered nurse who completed the Integrated Management of Adult and Adolescent Illness (IMAI) Chronic HIV Care training conducted between November 2005 and December 2006. The survey conducted is one component of a mixed method evaluation of the IMAI program in Papua New Guinea. Data from the questionnaires were entered into version 16 of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software program. The responses on the effect of the IMAI training program had on various aspects of how care is provided, learning needs and other program outcomes were analysed with a chi-square test being applied to detect any difference in the response given by the different demographic subgroups in terms of gender, age, care status, current employer and past educational attainment. The survey revealed that all thirty-five respondents have a positive impression of the IMAI program and expressed the view that the IMAI program had a positive effect on various aspects of patient care and their learning and experience. Overall, the survey identified that registered nurses who participated in the IMAI Chronic HIV Care training program perceive the program to be beneficial for improving the way HIV care is provided.

3 citations

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05 Jun 2019
TL;DR: Relocating nursing documentation and reviewing the model of care were highlighted as recommendations to improve compliance and support ongoing sustainability of rounding.
Abstract: Aim: This research paper reports on nurses’ experiences and perceptions of hourly rounding undertaken at private Catholic acute care regional hospital in Australia. Background: Evidence suggests that structured nursing rounds are associated with positive outcomes. However, a number of barriers to effective hourly rounding have been reported. Rounding practices were implemented in a medical/ surgical ward at a regional hospital in Australia, in 2014, aiming to reduce the risk of patient falls and enhance the patient experience. Methods: A qualitative, exploratory descriptive single case study design was utilised. Fifteen (15) nurses participated in the study and data were generated using Hermeneutic phenomenological interview technique. Transcriptions of each interview were analysed using both content and thematic analysis approaches. Results: The experiences and perceptions of the nurse participants involved in the study were found to centre on the following themes and subthemes: 1. Support for rounding practice 2. Barriers to rounding practice a) High workload and time-pressure b) Documentation Conclusion: The implementation of rounding was perceived to be useful and overall supported by the participants. Relocating nursing documentation and reviewing the model of care were highlighted as recommendations to improve compliance and support ongoing sustainability of rounding.

3 citations

01 Jan 2009
TL;DR: The common nursing history shared between Australia and Malaysia is traced and attention is paid to the collective trends effecting contemporary practice.
Abstract: The culture of nursing is reflective of the country where it is practised. In nations that have been colonised, the impact of the dominant culture shapes the nature of how the profession evolves. Australia and Malaysia share a common colonial history that has influenced how their individual health care systems have developed and from that, how their nursing professions have progressed. In the past, it has been easy to distinguish between the evolutionary trajectories of both countries, particularly in relation to the development of nursing. Today however, with the tyranny of distance almost negated, the differences are less palpable and challenges for the future are universal. This paper traces the common nursing history shared between Australia and Malaysia and pays attention to the collective trends effecting contemporary practice.

3 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors explore contemporary clinical nursing in Australia and simulation technologies used in universities to educate Bachelor of Nursing (BN) students, and reflect on their teaching experiences in both clinical and tertiary sectors with specific reference to challenges encountered through the use of simulation technologies.

3 citations

01 Jan 2001
TL;DR: Findings indicate that rural men do not recognise early symptoms of prostatic cancer and are often not informed about prostate cancer and the possible complications resulting from therapy choices.
Abstract: This paper reports on the findings of a study which sought to identify the determinants rural men use in deciding to attend health service providers for diagnosis of prostate cancer and the therapy regimes they choose following diagnosis. This is a significant study as little is known about how and why men decide they need to consult a health service provider for diagnosis of prostate cancer. Data collection involved focused interviews with men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer as well key informants for example Director of the Cancer Council, Clinical Nurse Consultants. This study explicates how rural men make decisions about therapy and from whom they receive the information they use to make their decisions. Findings indicate that rural men do not recognise early symptoms of prostatic cancer. They are often not informed about prostate cancer and the possible complications resulting from therapy choices. They choose therapy options on the basis of a specialist medical practitioner’s preference and retrospectively are not always happy with the limitations imposed on their decision making. The study provides useful information to health care providers when planning health promotion activities targeting men’s health — in particular prostate cancer.

3 citations


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TL;DR: Reading a book as this basics of qualitative research grounded theory procedures and techniques and other references can enrich your life quality.

13,415 citations

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TL;DR: The nature and forms of documents are described, the advantages and limitations of document analysis are outlined, and specific examples of the use of documents in the research process are offered.
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.

6,333 citations

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01 Sep 1989
TL;DR: We may not be able to make you love reading, but archaeology of knowledge will lead you to love reading starting from now as mentioned in this paper, and book is the window to open the new world.
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.

5,075 citations

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3,181 citations