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experiences of participation in consultation and decision-making in Irish hospitals
Accident and Emergency Nursing, 2000
There are six accident and emergency departments in major acute hospitals in Dublin. Each year th... more There are six accident and emergency departments in major acute hospitals in Dublin. Each year they deal with approximately 300 000 visits. The primary objective of this study was to identify operational inefficiencies which exist in these departments and to recommend improvements.
-3576, 2006
Well, I think there is, there always is another way that they can explain things better. See, mos... more Well, I think there is, there always is another way that they can explain things better. See, most people would just sit there and they'd be there talking, you don't understand, you don't want to be like annoying to ask them. I think that they can explain things, explain words like operation, if you're having an operation, to explain things bit by bit. If they are treating children, they should know how to talk to children.'
British Journal of Nursing, 2020
Background: This paper reports the qualitative findings from stage 5 of an action research projec... more Background: This paper reports the qualitative findings from stage 5 of an action research project which involved the redesign of continuing professional education (CPE) courses in one organisation. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore key stakeholders perceptions of the teaching, learning and outcomes of a new curriculum design for CPE involving e-learning. Method: This project used participatory action research, involving stakeholders as participants in a process of inquiry about the change. The study took place in an academic teaching hospital and consisted of three focus group interviews with a total of 20 nurses. Participants included stakeholders who had developed curricula and managers from clinical areas where CPE courses had been undertaken. Findings: Four main themes emerged, revealing staff perceptions on the process of change and their own ‘lightbulb moments’ experienced during this process. Results also indicate that the change has resulted in learner-focused CPE, ...
Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 2014
experiences of participation in consultation and decision-making in Irish hospitals
Accident and Emergency Nursing, 2000
There are six accident and emergency departments in major acute hospitals in Dublin. Each year th... more There are six accident and emergency departments in major acute hospitals in Dublin. Each year they deal with approximately 300 000 visits. The primary objective of this study was to identify operational inefficiencies which exist in these departments and to recommend improvements.
-3576, 2006
Well, I think there is, there always is another way that they can explain things better. See, mos... more Well, I think there is, there always is another way that they can explain things better. See, most people would just sit there and they'd be there talking, you don't understand, you don't want to be like annoying to ask them. I think that they can explain things, explain words like operation, if you're having an operation, to explain things bit by bit. If they are treating children, they should know how to talk to children.'
British Journal of Nursing, 2020
Background: This paper reports the qualitative findings from stage 5 of an action research projec... more Background: This paper reports the qualitative findings from stage 5 of an action research project which involved the redesign of continuing professional education (CPE) courses in one organisation. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore key stakeholders perceptions of the teaching, learning and outcomes of a new curriculum design for CPE involving e-learning. Method: This project used participatory action research, involving stakeholders as participants in a process of inquiry about the change. The study took place in an academic teaching hospital and consisted of three focus group interviews with a total of 20 nurses. Participants included stakeholders who had developed curricula and managers from clinical areas where CPE courses had been undertaken. Findings: Four main themes emerged, revealing staff perceptions on the process of change and their own ‘lightbulb moments’ experienced during this process. Results also indicate that the change has resulted in learner-focused CPE, ...
Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 2014