2023 |
Rossiter R, Phillips R, Blanchard D, van Wissen K, Robinson T, 'Exploring nurse practitioner practice in Australian rural primary health care settings: A scoping review', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 31 617-630 (2023) [C1]
Introduction: Australians in rural areas experience limited access to services and poorer health outcomes than residents of metropolitan areas. Nurse practitioners (NPs) were intr... [more]
Introduction: Australians in rural areas experience limited access to services and poorer health outcomes than residents of metropolitan areas. Nurse practitioners (NPs) were introduced in 2000 to reduce pressure on the health system, address workforce shortages and improve rural populations' access to health care services. Objective: This scoping review sought to identify, examine and synthesise research evidence of NP practice in Australian rural primary health care services to better understand how NPs are addressing service gaps in rural areas and to identify existing gaps in our knowledge. Design: Peer-reviewed and grey literature from July 2012 to June 2022 was accessed from seven electronic databases, grey literature and hand searching of reference lists and citations. Findings: From 154 articles, 19 articles of relevance were identified. Several projects describe the processes required for success, whilst others reported the challenges and barriers encountered. Limited research evidence of rural NP practice exists with a significant gap about how roles operate and their value in primary health care. Discussion: Uptake and envisaged benefits of rural primary health care NP roles have yet to be realised, with barriers to implementing and sustaining NP roles persisting. Low-level awareness with ambiguity at health service and community level adversely impact on systematic implementation of NP roles. Conclusions: Robust evaluations demonstrating the value of NP skills and practice are needed in combination with bipartisan support from all levels of health care and government providing adequate funding to enable effective implementation of NP roles in poorly resourced rural areas.
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2023 |
Brownie S, Blanchard D, Amankwaa I, Broman P, Haggie M, Logan C, et al., 'Tools for faculty assessment of interdisciplinary competencies of healthcare students: an integrative review.', Frontiers in medicine, 10 1124264 (2023) [C1]
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2022 |
Ireland S, Carroll V, Blanchard D, Rossiter R, 'Recognising and responding to communication and swallowing difficulties in Parkinson s disease', Australian Journal of General Practice, 51 243-244 (2022) [C1]
Background Communication difficulties, including hypokinetic dysarthria and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia), affect a large percentage of people diagnosed with Parkinson¿s dis... [more]
Background Communication difficulties, including hypokinetic dysarthria and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia), affect a large percentage of people diagnosed with Parkinson¿s disease. Onset of these symptoms has been identified in up to 78% of people with early-stage Parkinson¿s disease. Communication difficulties are frequently disregarded until they have a significant impact on quality of life, while the person may often be unaware of indicators of dysphagia and the associated risk of aspiration pneumonia. Objective The aim of this article is to increase awareness of the importance of identifying and addressing the communication and swallowing difficulties experienced by people living with Parkinson¿s disease. Discussion Early identification, regular review and monitoring enable the clinician to support the implementation of evidence-based, effective interventions. Collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, including speech pathology, is needed to enable the person to live well with Parkinson¿s disease and to prevent aspiration pneumonia, a leading cause of death in Parkinson¿s disease. A vignette prepared in collaboration with a person living with Parkinson¿s disease and his wife provides an ¿insider perspective¿ of the pervasive impact of difficulties with communication and swallowing.
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2021 |
van Wissen K, Blanchard D, 'Green Tea for Cancer Prevention', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NURSING, 121 25-25 (2021) |
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2021 |
van Wissen K, Blanchard D, 'The Use of Vitamins and Supplements for Lung Cancer Prevention', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NURSING, 121 21-23 (2021) |
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2021 |
van Wissen K, Blanchard D, 'The 'work' of self-care for people with cardiovascular disease and prediabetes: An interpretive description', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES, 116 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
James AH, Bennett CL, Blanchard D, Stanley D, 'Nursing and values-based leadership: A literature review', JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT, 29 916-930 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Kaphle S, Hungerford C, Blanchard D, Doyle K, Ryan C, Cleary M, 'Cultural Safety or Cultural Competence: How Can We Address Inequities in Culturally Diverse Groups?', ISSUES IN MENTAL HEALTH NURSING, 43 698-702 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Carroll V, Rossiter R, Blanchard D, 'Non-motor symptoms of Parkinson s disease', Australian Journal of General Practice, 50 812-817 (2021) [C1]
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2020 |
van Wissen K, Blanchard D, 'Activity monitors for increasing physical activity in adult stroke survivors: A Cochrane review summary', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES, 109 (2020)
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2020 |
Blanchard D, van Wissen K, 'Home-based chemically induced whitening (bleaching) of teeth in adults: A summary of a systematic review', PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING, 37 626-627 (2020)
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2019 |
Blanchard D, van Wissen K, 'Adverse Effects of Dexamethasone in Surgical Patients', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NURSING, 119 19-19 (2019)
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2019 |
van Wissen K, Blanchard D, 'Circuit class therapy for improving mobility after stroke: A Cochrane review summary', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES, 97 130-131 (2019)
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2019 |
Hungerford C, Blanchard D, Bragg S, Coates A, Kim T, 'An International Scoping Exercise Examining Practice Experience Hours Completed by Nursing Students', JOURNAL OF NURSING EDUCATION, 58 33-41 (2019)
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2019 |
van Wissen K, Blanchard D, 'Anti-psychotics for treatment of delirium in hospitalized non-ICU patients: A Cochrane Review Summary', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING PRACTICE, 25 (2019)
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2019 |
Van Wissen K, Blanchard D, 'Preventing and treating incontinence-associated dermatitis in adults', British Journal of Community Nursing, 24 32-33 (2019)
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2017 |
van Wissen K, Blanchard D, 'Ketamine and Other Glutamate Receptor Modulators for Depression in Bipolar Disorder in Adults', ISSUES IN MENTAL HEALTH NURSING, 38 526-527 (2017)
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2017 |
Blanchard D, van Wissen K, 'Using First Rank Symptoms to Assess for Schizophrenia', ISSUES IN MENTAL HEALTH NURSING, 38 776-777 (2017)
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2017 |
Doyle K, Cleary M, Blanchard D, Hungerford C, 'The Yerin Dilly Bag Model of Indigenist Health Research', QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH, 27 1288-1301 (2017)
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2017 |
Blanchard D, Bourgeois S, 'Efficacy of non-invasive brain stimulation for people experiencing chronic pain', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE, 15 79-80 (2017)
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2016 |
Blanchard D, Bourgeois S, 'Securement and Dressing Devices for Central Venous Catheters', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NURSING, 116 49-49 (2016)
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2015 |
Blanchard D, Bourgeois S, 'Conservative Management Following Closed Reduction of a Traumatic Anterior Dislocation of the Shoulder', ORTHOPAEDIC NURSING, 34 243-244 (2015)
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2015 |
Blanchard D, 'Improving upper limb function after stroke', Nursing times, 111 20 (2015) |
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2015 |
Blanchard D, 'Prophylactic Antibiotics to Prevent Surgical Site Infection After Breast Cancer Surgery', CLINICAL JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING, 19 629-630 (2015)
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2014 |
Bourgeois S, Blanchard D, Doldissen R, Maher L, Stoddart K, Johnston N, Hungerford C, 'Nurse practitioner work: A case study', CONTEMPORARY NURSE, 47 61-68 (2014)
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2014 |
Stern C, Blanchard D, Bourgeois S, 'Respite care for people with dementia and their carers', International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 12 267-268 (2014)
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2010 |
Blanchard D, 'Evaluating motivational interviewing as a strategy to support smoking cessation.', Nursing times, 106 17 (2010) |
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2008 |
Blanchard D, Alavi C, 'Asymmetry in the intensive care unit: Redressing imbalance and meeting the needs of family', Nursing in Critical Care, 13 225-231 (2008)
Aims and objectives: The purpose of this study was to develop a way for nurses to understand how they negotiate and work with families in the intensive care unit (ICU). Background... [more]
Aims and objectives: The purpose of this study was to develop a way for nurses to understand how they negotiate and work with families in the intensive care unit (ICU). Background: The importance of family to the critically ill patient is described in previous research; however, research exploring how to work with families in the clinical context of ICU is modest and there is little information and research to understand how the nurse might work to integrate family and understand family needs in the clinical context. Design: The study was designed using action research methodology where an action research group of registered nurses from ICU proposed changes to how the family are defined, assessed and understood. Methods: In the action research group and reflective conversations, the group planned new assessment tools to use in ICU to work with the family. Results: Exploring their pragmatic knowledge of the context, the action research group suggested ways of working with families that did not impede the clinical work of the ICU. Families provided information about themselves and the patient that helped the nurse to plan care that redressed some of the asymmetrical nature of the relationship in the ICU. Conclusions: This research created novel ways of viewing family and offers strategies to address asymmetry between families and ICU professionals. Relevance to clinical practice: Positive steps to redress asymmetrical relationships can help ensure that family care is better integrated into ICU practice.
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2002 |
Blanchard D, 'Keeping 'care' in critical care nursing.', Nursing New Zealand (Wellington, N.Z. : 1995), 8 2 (2002) |
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