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Melanie Narayanasamy
Researcher at RMIT University
Publications - 23
Citations - 423
Melanie Narayanasamy is an academic researcher from RMIT University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Psychological intervention & Qualitative research. The author has an hindex of 8, co-authored 20 publications receiving 318 citations. Previous affiliations of Melanie Narayanasamy include University of Nottingham.
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Effectiveness of Lifestyle Health Promotion Interventions for Nurses: A Systematic Review.
Natalia Stanulewicz,Emily Knox,Melanie Narayanasamy,Noureen Shivji,Kamlesh Khunti,Holly Blake,Holly Blake +6 more
TL;DR: It is indicated that interventions that focus solely on education might be less likely to result in positive outcomes than interventions targeting behavioural change and the methodologically strongest evidence (RCTs) is available for body composition and stress.
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A survey of older peoples’ attitudes towards advance care planning
TL;DR: Assessing the attitudes of older people in East Midlands through the development and administration of a survey found that although a third of the respondents were in favour of discussing ACP if the opportunity was available with their GP, only a relative minority had actively engaged.
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Dignity-conserving care in palliative care settings : An integrative review
Bridget Johnston,Philip Larkin,Michael Connolly,Catriona Barry,Melanie Narayanasamy,Ulrika Östlund,Ulrika Östlund,Sonja McIlfatrick +7 more
TL;DR: Synthesising the available evidence of dignity-conserving care identifies evidence-based care actions and provides guidance to nurses in clinical practice caring for patients with palliative care needs.
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The dignified approach to care: a pilot study using the patient dignity question as an intervention to enhance dignity and person-centred care for people with palliative care needs in the acute hospital setting
Bridget Johnston,Jan Pringle,Marion Gaffney,Melanie Narayanasamy,Margaret McGuire,Deans Buchanan +5 more
TL;DR: The PDQ has potential to improve patients’ perceptions of care, and HCP attitudes, and could be incorporated into clinical practice for the care of palliative care patients in the acute setting to the benefit of personalized and dignified care.
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Exploring psychosocial interventions for people with dementia that enhance personhood and relate to legacy- an integrative review
TL;DR: The integrative review provides an overview and exploration of an under-researched area, and provides directions for future research, which will help expand the evidence base and ultimately help improve patient care for people with dementia and their families.