2024 |
Alshahrani B, Middleton R, Rolls K, Sim J, 'Pressure injury prevalence in critical care settings: An observational pre-post intervention study', Nursing Open, 11 (2024)
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2024 |
Chutiyami M, Saravanakumar P, Bello UM, Salihu D, Adeleye K, Kolo MA, et al., 'Malaria vaccine efficacy, safety, and community perception in Africa: a scoping review of recent empirical studies', INFECTION, [C1]
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2023 |
Al-Ghraiybah T, Sim J, Fernandez R, Lago L, 'Managing missing and erroneous data in nurse staffing surveys', Nurse Researcher, 31 19-27 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Hawkins N, Jeong SY-S, Smith T, Sim J, 'A conflicted tribe under pressure: A qualitative study of negative workplace behaviour in nursing.', J Adv Nurs, 79 711-726 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Mitchell BG, McDonagh J, Dancer SJ, Ford S, Sim J, Thottiyil Sultanmuhammed Abdul Khadar B, et al., 'Risk of organism acquisition from prior room occupants: An updated systematic review', Infection, Disease & Health, 28 290-297 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Smith S, Lapkin S, Halcomb E, Sim J, 'Job satisfaction among small rural hospital nurses: A cross-sectional study.', J Nurs Scholarsh, 55 378-387 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Alotni M, Guilhermino M, Duff J, Sim J, 'Barriers to nurse-led pain management for adult patients in intensive care units: An integrative review', AUSTRALIAN CRITICAL CARE, 36 855-862 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Hawkins N, Jeong SY-S, Smith T, Sim J, Clapham M, 'Creating respectful workplaces for nurses in regional acute care settings: A quasi-experimental design.', Nurs Open, 10 78-89 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Alanazi FK, Lapkin S, Molloy L, Sim J, 'Healthcare-associated infections in adult intensive care units: A multisource study examining nurses safety attitudes, quality of care, missed care, and nurse staffing', Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 78 (2023) [C1]
Objectives: This study examined the association between safety attitudes, quality of care, missed care, nurse staffing levels, and the rate of healthcare-associated infection (HAI... [more]
Objectives: This study examined the association between safety attitudes, quality of care, missed care, nurse staffing levels, and the rate of healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in adult intensive care units (ICUs). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in five hospitals. Nurses completed a validated survey on safety attitudes, quality of care, missed care, nurse staffing levels, and the frequency of HAIs. Secondary data were collected on the incidence of central line¿associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI), catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI), and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in participating units. Descriptive analysis and generalized linear models were performed. Results: A total of 314 nurses from eight ICUs participated in this study. The mean safety culture score was 60.85 (SD = 3.53). ICUs with strong job satisfaction had lower incidence and nurse-reported frequency of CLABSI, CAUTI, and VAP. Missed care was common, with 73.11% of nurses reporting missing at least one required care activity on their last shift. The mean patient-to-nurse ratio was 1.95. Increased missed care and higher workload were associated with higher HAIs. Nurses¿ perceptions of CLABSI and VAP frequency were positively associated with the actual occurrence of CLABSI and VAP in participating units. Conclusion: Positive safety culture and better nurse staffing levels can lower the rates of HAIs in ICUs. Improvements to nurse staffing will reduce nursing workloads, which may reduce missed care, increase job satisfaction, and, ultimately, reduce HAIs. Implications for clinical practice: Higher levels of job satisfaction among ICU nurses, lower proportions of missed nursing care and higher nurse staffing are associated with lower rates of HAIs. Nurse-reported HAI frequency was positively associated with the incidence of HAIs; therefore, nurses provide reliable data on infection control outcomes in ICU settings.
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2023 |
Alshammari F, Sim J, Mcerlean G, Lapkin S, 'Registered Nurses' beliefs about end-of-life care: A mixed method study.', Nurs Open, 10 7796-7810 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Alshammari F, Sim J, Lapkin S, McErlean G, 'Registered Nurses' attitudes towards end-of-life care: A sequential explanatory mixed method study.', J Clin Nurs, 32 7162-7174 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Alanazi FK, Lapkin S, Molloy L, Sim J, 'The impact of safety culture, quality of care, missed care and nurse staffing on patient falls: A multisource association study.', J Clin Nurs, 32 7260-7272 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Alanazi FK, Lapkin S, Molloy L, Sim J, 'Safety culture, quality of care, missed care, nurse staffing and their impact on pressure injuries: A cross-sectional multi-source study', International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances, 5 100125-100125 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Alshahrani B, Middleton R, Rolls K, Sim J, 'Critical care nurses knowledge and attitudes toward pressure injury prevention: A pre and post intervention study', Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 79 (2023) [C1]
Objective: To explore nurses¿ knowledge and attitudes towards pressure injury prevention before and after implementing an educational intervention. Design/Method: A pre-and post-i... [more]
Objective: To explore nurses¿ knowledge and attitudes towards pressure injury prevention before and after implementing an educational intervention. Design/Method: A pre-and post-intervention study. Pre-intervention data collection involved administering an instrument, including demographic information, the Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Assessment Tool version 2, and the Attitudes towards Pressure Ulcer Prevention instruments. Following the analysis of pre-intervention data, an educational intervention was implemented. Post-intervention data were collected using the same instrument. Setting: Intensive care units at three Saudi Arabian hospitals. Main outcome measures: Nurses¿ knowledge and attitudes towards pressure injury prevention. Results: The pre-intervention phase included 190 participants, and the post-intervention phase included 195 participants. Participants completed a paper-based survey at two different time points between June 2021 and March 2022. The mean pre-intervention scores for nurses¿ knowledge and attitudes towards pressure injury prevention were 43.22% and 74.77%, respectively. Following the educational intervention, the knowledge and attitude scores increased significantly to 51.22% and 79.02%, respectively. Higher knowledge of pressure injury prevention was positively associated with positive attitudes towards prevention practices. Age, clinical nursing experience, and experience in intensive care units were identified as factors correlated with knowledge of pressure injury prevention. A Bachelor's qualification or higher predicted better knowledge and attitudes towards pressure injury prevention. Conclusions: Nurses¿ knowledge and attitudes towards pressure injury prevention greatly improved following tailored, evidence-based education. The educational intervention featured multiple on-site bedside discussions, case studies, small-group presentations, and the provision of printed resources. Implications for Clinical Practice: Nurses¿ knowledge and attitudes towards pressure injury prevention should be examined, and education provided to ensure evidence-based prevention practices are implemented. Tailored small-group education sessions delivered conveniently could be an effective approach. Efforts should focus on attracting and retaining experienced, highly qualified nurses to ensure the adoption of evidence-based prevention practices.
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2023 |
Khadar BTSA, Sim J, McDonagh J, McDonald VM, Mitchell BG, 'Air purifiers for reducing the incidence of acute respiratory infections in australian residential aged care facilities: A study protocol for a randomised control trial', INFECTION DISEASE & HEALTH, 28 239-245 (2023)
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2022 |
Yuliana S, Muslih M, Sim J, Vidyanti AN, Brahmadhi A, Tsai HT, 'Development and validation of the World Health Organization disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) Indonesian version in stroke survivors', Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 4459-4466 (2022) [C1]
Purpose: Stroke is the third most common cause of disability worldwide. In order to effectively study the disability status experienced by stroke survivors, it is important to ide... [more]
Purpose: Stroke is the third most common cause of disability worldwide. In order to effectively study the disability status experienced by stroke survivors, it is important to identify reliable and valid tools to measure disability that can be administered to this population. No previous study had been conducted on the Indonesian version of the WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0). The aim of this study was to develop and validate the Indonesian version of the WHODAS 2.0 for stroke survivors in Indonesia. Methods: Following translation and back-translation, the Indonesian version of the WHODAS 2.0 was administered to 183 stroke survivors. We used all six domains of the WHODAS 2.0, with the exception of four items of "work or school activities" in domain 5. Internal consistency was measured by Cronbach's alpha, the inter-rater reliability was measured by interclass correlations (ICCs), and the construct validity was tested with an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results: The range of Cronbach's alpha was 0.86¿0.92, which indicated excellent reliability, and ICC was very good at 0.87¿0.99. The EFA and CFA for the main 32-item questionnaire exhibited a total variance of 95% (KMO) and a p value of <0.05. The factor loadings per items were >0.4, and all the model fit indices were acceptable. Conclusions: The WHODAS 2.0 was adapted for use in Indonesia and showed good results for all six domains. Therefore, the Indonesian version of the WHODAS 2.0 can be applied to assess disability in Indonesian stroke survivors.Implications for rehabilitation The WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) was developed as a single, generic instrument for assessing the health status and disability in different cultures and settings. In this study, we adapted and validated an Indonesian version of the WHODAS 2.0 for stroke survivors in Indonesia. The WHODAS 2.0 was adapted for use in Indonesia and showed good results for all six domains. The Indonesian version of the WHODAS 2.0 can be applied to assess disability in Indonesian stroke survivors.
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2022 |
Masso M, Sim J, Halcomb E, Thompson C, 'Practice readiness of new graduate nurses and factors influencing practice readiness: A scoping review of reviews', International Journal of Nursing Studies, 129 (2022) [C1]
Background: For many years there has been concern that new graduate nurses may not have been adequately prepared for the workplace, often framed in terms of whether they are work ... [more]
Background: For many years there has been concern that new graduate nurses may not have been adequately prepared for the workplace, often framed in terms of whether they are work ready or practice ready and able to deal with the ¿reality shock¿ of transitioning from student to clinician. This has prompted significant research to investigate the practice readiness of new graduate nurses. Objectives: Identify what is known about the practice readiness of new graduate nurses upon commencement of employment, how practice readiness changes over their first year of employment and explore the factors which influence practice readiness. Design: Scoping review of existing reviews guided by the framework developed by Arksey and O'Malley, with search results based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Statement. Methods: MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus and Web of Science were searched to identify literature reviews synthesising evidence about new graduate nurses, work readiness, practice readiness, competency and transition to practice. New graduate nurses were defined as nurses who were working in any clinical setting as a nurse within their first year of employment after graduation. Database searching was supplemented with snowball searching and limited to English language papers published between 2011 and 2020. Full-text copies of included reviews were imported into an NVivo (Version 12) database to facilitate analysis and synthesis of findings. Results: Forty-five reviews were included. The findings indicate that transition is influenced by a wide range of intrapersonal, interpersonal and organisational factors, many of which are beyond the control of new graduate nurses. The findings also suggest that, overall, there are no major concerns about the practice readiness of new graduate nurses consistently supported by strong evidence. However, there is evidence to suggest that they ¿lack confidence¿ during the first few months of employment. Conclusions: The ¿receptivity¿ of the clinical environment to new graduate nurses appears to be a critical influence on their experience of transitioning from student to clinician and can also influence their readiness for the role of a registered nurse. Rather than focusing on the question of whether new graduate nurses are adequately prepared for the workplace, it may be time to shift the question to whether the workplace is ready to support new graduate nurses. The findings suggest two research priorities for advancing our understanding of workplace support for new graduate nurses.
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2022 |
Alanazi FK, Sim J, Lapkin S, 'Systematic review: Nurses' safety attitudes and their impact on patient outcomes in acute-care hospitals', NURSING OPEN, 9 30-43 (2022) [C1]
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2022 |
Mitchell BG, Northcote M, Rickett C, Russo PL, Amin M, De Sousa F, et al., 'Patients' perspectives of healthcare-associated infection: 'you don't know what impacts it will have on your life'.', J Hosp Infect, 126 93-102 (2022) [C1]
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2022 |
Alshammari F, Sim J, Lapkin S, Stephens M, 'Registered nurses knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about end-of-life care in non-specialist palliative care settings: A mixed studies review', Nurse Education in Practice, 59 (2022) [C1]
Aim: The aim of this study was to describe, evaluate and synthesise the literature on registered nurses¿ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards end-of-life care in adult non-spe... [more]
Aim: The aim of this study was to describe, evaluate and synthesise the literature on registered nurses¿ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards end-of-life care in adult non-specialist palliative care settings. Background: Little is known about the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of Registered Nurses working in non-specialist palliative care settings about end-of-life care. Design: A mixed-methods systematic review and narrative synthesis was conducted (PROSPERO Registration No: CRD4202148114). Five databases (Medline, CINAHL, PubMed, PsycINFO and Web of Science) were searched from inception to August 2020. Study quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Results: Nineteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Registered nurses in non-specialist palliative care settings demonstrated good knowledge of pain symptoms and management and positive attitudes towards caring for dying patients and their families. Knowledge deficits were identified in the psychosocial and spiritual aspects of end-of-life care and registered nurses reported negative attitudes towards communication about death. Only five of the included studies explored registered nurses¿ beliefs towards end-of-life care. Conclusions: There is a need to enhance palliative care education in clinical practice settings and in undergraduate programs to improve registered nurses¿ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about end-of-life care. Future studies that use reliable and validated methods to measure registered nurses¿ beliefs about end-of-life care should be conducted. Tweetable abstract: RNs in non-specialist palliative care settings want more education on pain management & greater knowledge on communicating about death/dying.
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2021 |
Rodgers K, Sim J, Clifton R, 'Systematic review of pressure injury prevalence in Australian and New Zealand hospitals', COLLEGIAN, 28 310-323 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Prokop N, Sim J, Meedya S, 'A qualitative descriptive study of new graduate nurses' experiences supporting breastfeeding women in neonatal settings', NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE, 55 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Cutler NA, Sim J, Halcomb E, Stephens M, Moxham L, 'Understanding how personhood impacts consumers' feelings of safety in acute mental health units: a qualitative study', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING, 30 479-486 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Cutler NA, Halcomb E, Sim J, Stephens M, Moxham L, 'How does the environment influence consumers' perceptions of safety in acute mental health units? A qualitative study', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING, 30 765-772 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Alshahrani B, Sim J, Middleton R, 'Nursing interventions for pressure injury prevention among critically ill patients: A systematic review', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING, 30 2151-2168 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Smith S, Halcomb E, Sim J, Lapkin S, 'Nurses perceptions of the practice environment in small rural hospitals', Collegian, 28 472-481 (2021) [C1]
Background: Nurses are essential to hospitals in rural areas, however little is known about the small rural hospital practice environment. Insight into this unique environment is ... [more]
Background: Nurses are essential to hospitals in rural areas, however little is known about the small rural hospital practice environment. Insight into this unique environment is important in attracting and retaining nurses in this setting. Aim: To examine nurses¿ perceptions of the practice environment in Australian small rural hospitals. Design: A descriptive cross-sectional survey. Methods: Data were collected via an online survey of nurses working in Australian small rural hospitals. The Nursing Work Index-Revised: Australian was used to measure nurses¿ perceptions of the practice environment and the relationships with demographics and hospital characteristics were examined. Descriptive, inferential statistics and multiple linear regression were applied to analyse the data. Findings: A total of 383 responses were included. The findings suggested an overall favourable practice environment. The collegial nurse-physician relations subscale was rated highest, which was supported by responses to free text comments. There were significant differences in nurses¿ perceptions of the practice environment based on some demographic and hospital characteristics with those born overseas and those without 24-hour emergency departments having higher scores. The State/Territory where the hospital were located was a predictor of nurses¿ perceptions of the practice environment. Conclusion: To positively influence the small rural hospital practice environment and improve staff satisfaction and retention, nurse leaders and managers can increase nurses¿ involvement in organisational decision making and equip the workplace to better support rural nurses to work autonomously and with limited backup.
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2021 |
Al-ghraiybah T, Sim J, Lago L, 'The relationship between the nursing practice environment and five nursing-sensitive patient outcomes in acute care hospitals: A systematic review', NURSING OPEN, 8 2262-2271 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Prokop N, Meedya S, Sim J, 'Integrative Review of the Experiences of Registered Nurses Who Support Breastfeeding Women', JOGNN-JOURNAL OF OBSTETRIC GYNECOLOGIC AND NEONATAL NURSING, 50 266-274 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Page A, Halcomb E, Sim J, 'The impact of nurse leadership education on clinical practice: An integrative review', JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT, 29 1385-1397 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Ann Cutler N, Halcomb E, Sim J, 'Using naturalistic inquiry to inform qualitative description', Nurse Researcher, 29 29-33 (2021) [C1]
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2020 |
Cutler NA, Sim J, Halcomb E, Moxham L, Stephens M, 'Nurses' influence on consumers' experience of safety in acute mental health units: A qualitative study', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING, 29 4379-4386 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Higgs M, Sim J, Traynor V, 'Incidence and risk factors for new-onset atrial fibrillation following coronary artery bypass grafting: A systematic review and meta-analysis', INTENSIVE AND CRITICAL CARE NURSING, 60 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Higgs M, Sim J, Traynor V, 'The national Australian survey about nurses' knowledge of evidence based guidelines for ventilated patients: and the Belgian national bundle campaign? Response', INTENSIVE AND CRITICAL CARE NURSING, 61 (2020)
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2020 |
Smith S, Lapkin S, Sim J, Halcomb E, 'Nursing care left undone, practice environment and perceived quality of care in small rural hospitals', JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT, 28 2166-2173 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Rodgers K, Sim J, Clifton R, 'Pressure injury prevalence in Australian & New Zealand hospitals: Systematic review protocol', COLLEGIAN, 27 471-475 (2020)
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2020 |
Geia L, Baird K, Bail K, Barclay L, Bennett J, Best O, et al., 'A unified call to action from Australian nursing and midwifery leaders: ensuring that Black lives matter', Contemporary Nurse, 56 297-308 (2020) [C1]
Nurses and midwives of Australia now is the time for change! As powerfully placed, Indigenous and non-Indigenous nursing and midwifery professionals, together we can ensure an eff... [more]
Nurses and midwives of Australia now is the time for change! As powerfully placed, Indigenous and non-Indigenous nursing and midwifery professionals, together we can ensure an effective and robust Indigenous curriculum in our nursing and midwifery schools of education. Today, Australia finds itself in a shifting tide of social change, where the voices for better and safer health care ring out loud. Voices for justice, equity and equality reverberate across our cities, our streets, homes, and institutions of learning. It is a call for new songlines of reform. The need to embed meaningful Indigenous health curricula is stronger now than it ever was for Australian nursing and midwifery. It is essential that nursing and midwifery leadership continue to build an authentic collaborative environment for Indigenous curriculum development. Bipartisan alliance is imperative for all academic staff to be confident in their teaching and learning experiences with Indigenous health syllabus. This paper is a call out. Now is the time for Indigenous and non-Indigenous nurses and midwives to make a stand together, for justice and equity in our teaching, learning, and practice. Together we will dismantle systems, policy, and practices in health that oppress. The Black Lives Matter movement provides us with a ¿now window¿ of accepted dialogue to build a better, culturally safe Australian nursing and midwifery workforce, ensuring that Black Lives Matter in all aspects of health care.
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2019 |
Sim J, Joyce-McCoach J, Gordon R, Kobel C, 'Development of a data registry to evaluate the quality and safety of nursing practice', JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING, 75 1877-1888 (2019)
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2019 |
Khunkaew S, Fernandez R, Sim J, 'Health-related quality of life among adults living with diabetic foot ulcers: a meta-analysis', QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH, 28 1413-1427 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Smith S, Sim J, Halcomb E, 'Nurses' experiences of working in rural hospitals: An integrative review', JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT, 27 482-490 (2019)
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2019 |
Sim J, Lapkin S, Joyce J, Gordon R, Kobel C, Fernandez R, 'A psychometric analysis of the Caring Assessment Tool version V', NURSING OPEN, 6 1038-1046 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Khunkaew S, Fernandez R, Sim J, 'Demographic and clinical predictors of health-related quality of life among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus living in northern Thailand: A cross-sectional study', HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES, 17 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Khunkaew S, Fernandez R, Sim J, 'Health-Related Quality of Life and Self-Care Management Among People With Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Northern Thailand', SAGE Open Nursing, 5 (2019) [C1]
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a common complication of diabetes that impacts on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Foot care is an important factor in the self-care man... [more]
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a common complication of diabetes that impacts on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Foot care is an important factor in the self-care management of patients with DFUs. The objective of this study was to investigate the HRQOL and foot care management of people with DFUs. A cross-sectional study involving 41 people with DFUs was conducted at a large tertiary hospital in Northern Thailand. The Diabetic Foot Ulcer Scale-Short Form and the VA-Diabetes Foot Care Survey were used to assess the HRQOL and foot care management among people with DFUs. The majority of the participants were female (n = 24, 58.5%), and the mean age was 62.13 years. The scores for HRQOL in the six domains were as follows: leisure (66.95 ± 28.03), physical health (68.93 ± 28.51), dependence or daily life (80.08 ± 25.23), negative emotions (71.23 ± 29.48), worried about ulcers (62.20 ± 31.97), and bothered by ulcer care (69.36 ± 25.20). High scores indicate a high (good) HRQOL. Less than a third of the participants reported that they had received education about foot care management. Almost all participants reported that they washed their feet daily; however, a large proportion did not test the water temperature or use lubricants on their feet. Most of the participants did not have a mirror for checking under their feet (48.8%), and there was a lack of knowledge about how to use a mirror for foot inspections (51.2%). This study provides guidance for clinicians on the content and delivery of diabetes education programs for people with diabetes (and DFUs) in Northern Thailand. The findings provide guidance on existing knowledge and the need for programs to address barriers to foot self-care management both in terms of skills and attitudes.
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2018 |
Sim J, Crookes P, Walsh K, Halcomb E, 'Measuring the outcomes of nursing practice: A Delphi study', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING, 27 E368-E378 (2018)
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2018 |
Khunkaew S, Tungpunkom P, Sim J, Fernandez R, 'The experiences of people in Northern Thailand living with diabetic foot ulcers: A descriptive qualitative study', Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research, 22 304-318 (2018) [C1]
Diabetic foot ulcers are a main cause of morbidity related to type 2 diabetes. Living with a diabetic foot ulcer has a significant impact on health-related quality of life and has... [more]
Diabetic foot ulcers are a main cause of morbidity related to type 2 diabetes. Living with a diabetic foot ulcer has a significant impact on health-related quality of life and has a negative impact on daily living among people with the condition. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of Thai adults living with diabetic foot ulcers using a descriptive qualitative design. Participants were recruited from the outpatient diabetes and foot clinic at a tertiary teaching hospital in Northern Thailand from January to April 2017. In-depth interviews were conducted with 13 participants using a semi-structured interview guide. Thematic analysis was used to identify the participants' experiences and two themes were identified: 1) living with a diabetic foot ulcer and 2) managing a diabetic foot ulcer. The findings enhance the knowledge of healthcare professionals and the public to understand the experience of having diabetic foot ulcers and contribute to understanding how to manage a diabetic foot ulcer based on the participant's experiences in the Thai context. Nurses must provide knowledge and self-care skills as part of routine care to improve health-related quality of life for people with diabetic foot ulcers.
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2018 |
Khunkaew S, Fernandez R, Sim J, 'Linguistic and Psychometric Validation of the Thai Version of Simplified Diabetes Knowledge Scale: A Measure of Knowledge of Diabetes in a Thai Population', SAGE Open Nursing, 4 (2018) [C1]
Purpose: To develop a linguistically and psychometrically validated Thai version of the Simplified Diabetes Knowledge Scale (T-SDKS) for adults with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM... [more]
Purpose: To develop a linguistically and psychometrically validated Thai version of the Simplified Diabetes Knowledge Scale (T-SDKS) for adults with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Design: A cross-sectional study was carried out among people with T2DM. Methods: Consecutive sampling was undertaken to recruit participants at the outpatient diabetes clinic of a hospital in Northern Thailand. Results: A total of 502 patients with T2DM were recruited. The mean age of the participants was 60.2 years, and 60.5% were female. The T-SDKS attained a reliability coefficient of.79. The item-total correlation value was greater than 0.20 for each item, and the inter-item correlation ranged between 0.03 and 0.49. Respondents attained a mean percentage knowledge score of 42.39% ± 15.45 on T-SDKS. Discussion/conclusions: The T-SDKS has demonstrated to be a brief and simple diabetes knowledge assessment tool to use in a busy clinical setting. Implication for practice: The findings can be used to improve health education interventions.
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2017 |
Kaur N, Fernandez R, Sim J, 'Effect of Aloe vera on glycemic outcomes in patients with diabetes mellitus: a systematic review protocol', JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 15 2300-2306 (2017)
REVIEW QUESTION/OBJECTIVE:: The objective is to identify the effectiveness of Aloe vera on glycemic outcomes (fasting blood glucose level and glycosylated hemoglobin) in patients ... [more]
REVIEW QUESTION/OBJECTIVE:: The objective is to identify the effectiveness of Aloe vera on glycemic outcomes (fasting blood glucose level and glycosylated hemoglobin) in patients with diabetes mellitus. Specifically, the review question is: what is the effectiveness of oral A. vera (Aloe barbadensis) on glycemic outcomes in adult patients with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus as compared to a placebo group?
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2016 |
Mackay M, Joyce-McCoach J, Stephens M, Cutler N, Brown R, Fernandez R, et al., 'Review of transnational nursing education programme curricula: process, findings, and recommendations', NURSE EDUCATION TODAY, 42 73-77 (2016) [C1]
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2016 |
Smith S, Sim J, Halcomb E, 'Australian general practice nurse's knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding influenza vaccination: a cross-sectional survey', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING, 25 2502-2510 (2016)
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2016 |
Smith S, Sim J, Halcomb E, 'Nurses' knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding influenza vaccination: an integrative review', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING, 25 2730-2744 (2016)
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2012 |
Heslop L, Sim J, 'CALNOC demonstrates leadership in nursing outcomes research.', Australian nursing journal (July 1993), 19 32 (2012)
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