http://hdl.handle.net/10453/231 2013-05-24T05:23:15Z http://hdl.handle.net/10453/12869 A cardiac rehabilitation program to enhance the outcomes of older women with heart disease: development of the group rehabilitation for older women (GROW) program Davidson Patricia; Hancock Karen; Daly John; Cockburn Jill; Moser Debra; Goldston Kerrie; Elliott Doug; Webster Joan; Speerin Robyn; Wade Vicki; Clarke Marie; Anderson M; Newman C; Chang Esther NA 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10453/12867 Asssesing communication between healthcare professionals, children and families Wales Sandra; Crisp Jackie; Moran Phyllis; Perrin Michelle; Scott Ella Much attention has been given recently to hospitals providing an efficient, quality service of the highest standards. To meet these standards, effective communication within an organization is essential. However, it is often difficult to quantify how well health professionals communicate with children and families in decision-making processes, and with each other. Rather than waiting for adverse events to occur before communication is scrutinized, an organization may develop better ways of ensuring patients are placed to receive the best of care through an understanding of existing communication strategies. 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10453/12865 On my own; experiences of recovery from acute coronary syndrome for women living alone Gallagher Robyn; Marshall Andrea; Fisher Murray; Elliott Doug Objective Women who live alone are becoming an increasing proportion of our population, yet few studies have examined the experiences that these women have during recovery from an acute cardiac event. This study aims to describe women's experiences of recovering alone from acute coronary syndrome. Methods Women attending cardiac rehabilitation were interviewed 3 to 9 months after acute coronary syndrome using a life history approach to address their personal/social background, professional life, and work-related processes, and to acquire an in-depth narrative of their recovery from illness in relation to this background. The sample included 11 women aged from 44 to 82 years who lived alone. Results ; 'Being on my own' was the pervasive theme, with independence being both required and valued. One subtheme included the complexity of social support arrangements women needed for their recovery. This was particularly important because women felt vulnerable when they were alone, particularly if they had experienced a sudden cardiac event or recurrent symptoms. Recurrent cardiac symptoms were an important subtheme because of the pervasive influence on women's lives, including their ability to work and plan ahead. Finally, the work and financial issues subtheme was a central concern for women, first because work was an important source of income and enjoyment, and second because loss of work meant loss of income. For some women, this meant selling their home or moving to another house. Conclusion Women who live alone are an increasing proportion of patients with cardiac disease. Although they share many similar issues with other women and men who live alone, they seem to have unique concerns related to vulnerability, recurrent cardiac symptoms, social support, work, and finances. 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10453/12853 Judith Cornell oration: Standing on the shoulders of giants Hamlin Lois The orator discusses the nature and essence of Australian perioperative nursing. She includes a personal reflection on perioperative nursing and pays tribute to those perioperative nurses who have influenced her. 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z