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International Journal of Management Reviews, 2011
Scholars hold different perspectives about leadership that are not limited to a formally appointe... more Scholars hold different perspectives about leadership that are not limited to a formally appointed leader. Of the abundance of terms used to describe this phenomenon, shared and distributed are the most prevalent. These terms are often used interchangeably resulting in confusion in the way that shared and distributed leadership is conceptualized and investigated. This paper provides a historical development of this field, challenges existing conceptions and reveals inconsistencies and contradictions that are seldom acknowledged. Four distinct approaches to the study of shared and distributed leadership are identified in the literature, each embracing different ontological views and leadership epistemologies. Individually, the four approaches offer valuable -yet partialunderstanding. Comparing and contrasting the assumptions and insights from the four approaches raises fundamental issues about how we think about leadership in terms of research, practice and development.
Research into nurses' knowledge of infection control provided the basis for a hospital tr... more Research into nurses' knowledge of infection control provided the basis for a hospital training programme. A combined approach by occupational health and infection control specialists developed an appropriate needs-based programme.
European journal of cardiovascular nursing : journal of the Working Group on Cardiovascular Nursing of the European Society of Cardiology, Jan 22, 2015
The implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a cornerstone in the treatment of life-threat... more The implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a cornerstone in the treatment of life-threatening arrhythmias. As rates of device implantation continue to rise throughout Europe, European and International guidelines recommend professionals discuss deactivation with patients. In reality the appropriate therapeutic management of an ICD at the end-of-life remains uncertain in the minds of professionals and patients. To identify current practice and examine professional decision-making for patients with an ICD from time of implantation to final documentation and demise. Retrospective case note review of patients with an ICD who died during a 12 month period at a regional implantation centre. Fifty-nine patients were identified and medical notes of 44 of these patients were successfully retrieved. The majority of patients were male, mean age at time of death 73 years with one-third diagnosed with a malignancy prior to death. There was no documented evidence patients were informed a...
International Journal of Management Reviews, 2011
Scholars hold different perspectives about leadership that are not limited to a formally appointe... more Scholars hold different perspectives about leadership that are not limited to a formally appointed leader. Of the abundance of terms used to describe this phenomenon, shared and distributed are the most prevalent. These terms are often used interchangeably resulting in confusion in the way that shared and distributed leadership is conceptualized and investigated. This paper provides a historical development of this field, challenges existing conceptions and reveals inconsistencies and contradictions that are seldom acknowledged. Four distinct approaches to the study of shared and distributed leadership are identified in the literature, each embracing different ontological views and leadership epistemologies. Individually, the four approaches offer valuable -yet partialunderstanding. Comparing and contrasting the assumptions and insights from the four approaches raises fundamental issues about how we think about leadership in terms of research, practice and development.
Research into nurses' knowledge of infection control provided the basis for a hospital tr... more Research into nurses' knowledge of infection control provided the basis for a hospital training programme. A combined approach by occupational health and infection control specialists developed an appropriate needs-based programme.
European journal of cardiovascular nursing : journal of the Working Group on Cardiovascular Nursing of the European Society of Cardiology, Jan 22, 2015
The implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a cornerstone in the treatment of life-threat... more The implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a cornerstone in the treatment of life-threatening arrhythmias. As rates of device implantation continue to rise throughout Europe, European and International guidelines recommend professionals discuss deactivation with patients. In reality the appropriate therapeutic management of an ICD at the end-of-life remains uncertain in the minds of professionals and patients. To identify current practice and examine professional decision-making for patients with an ICD from time of implantation to final documentation and demise. Retrospective case note review of patients with an ICD who died during a 12 month period at a regional implantation centre. Fifty-nine patients were identified and medical notes of 44 of these patients were successfully retrieved. The majority of patients were male, mean age at time of death 73 years with one-third diagnosed with a malignancy prior to death. There was no documented evidence patients were informed a...