Browsing Nursing and Midwifery (Theses and Dissertations) by Title
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A never-ending love story : a narrative exploration into the experiences of men who provide care in the context of dementia
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Nursing & Midwifery, 2015)Men represent a growing minority of the overall population of informal carers with their requirement to provide care increasing as changes in traditional family structures take place and the focus of Government policy on ... -
Alcohol use and alcohol-related harms: Exploring risk and protective factors among young people living in urban disadvantage
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Nursing & Midwifery. Discipline of Nursing, 2023)The aim of the research is to explore the potential risk and protective factors associated with alcohol use, binge drinking and harmful consequences of alcohol use, under the broad domains of health-related quality of life, ... -
An action research study evaluating the effect of an action learning programme on healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes and practice
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Nursing & Midwifery, 2015)Despite the advancement of pain management modalities, many patients continue to experience pain associated with cancer (Gordon et al. 2005, Solman et al. 2005, Solman et al. 2006, Fisch et al. 2012). Inadequate treatment ... -
An exploration of mothers' experiences in caring for children with complex needs
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An exploration of stigma towards depression in rural Ireland : a mixed methods study
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Nursing & Midwifery, 2014)This research demonstrates that experiencing depression is associated with a perceived expectation of being subject to stigmatisation in rural Ireland. Evidence is presented which suggests core social processes, actioned ... -
An exploration of the respite needs and experiences of parents caring for a child with a life-limiting condition requiring palliative care
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An exploration of women's expectations of and preferences for childbirth experiences : a mixed methods study
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Nursing & Midwifery, 2009) -
Anxiety during pregnancy and at three months postpartum: prevalence, variations and associated factors in a cohort of nulliparous women
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Nursing & Midwifery. Discipline of Nursing, 2019)Anxiety during pregnancy and at three months postpartum: prevalence, variations and associated factors in a cohort of nulliparous women. Background. As an adaptive emotion, anxiety enhances reactions to challenging life ... -
Attenuating anxieties : mental health nurses' responses to suicidal behaviour: a grounded theory study
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Nursing & Midwifery, 2014) -
Attitudes and perceptions of medical and nursing staff to an emergency nurse practitioner service
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Breaking bad news: a phenomenological study into the giving and receiving of a cancer diagnosis
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Breastfeeding support groups in Ireland: a mixed methods investigation from a cultural historical activity theory perspective
Background: Irish breastfeeding initiation rates remain the lowest in the OECD and few women are breastfeeding exclusively to six months. Breastfeeding support groups are deemed effective in promoting breastfeeding initiation ... -
Bullying and work related post traumatic stress in nurses
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Nursing & Midwifery, 2003)This thesis reports the findings of a quantative and quantitative study of the effects of counseling on the recovery from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms of a group of nurses traumatised by workplace bullying ... -
Caesarean section in nulliparous women: a mixed methods study of factors influencing decision-making and outcomes for women - the MAMMI Study Caesarean Section Strand
Background: Caesarean section (CS) rates are on a rise over the last number of decades with increased postpartum morbidities, and limited understanding of factors that influence decision-making for CS. Understanding ... -
Change and entrenchment in Irish maternity care policies and antenatal practices: An Institutional Ethnography
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Nursing & Midwifery. Discipline of Nursing, 2022)Abstract Change and entrenchment in Irish maternity care policies and antenatal practices: An Institutional Ethnography Margaret Dunlea Background The Mother and Infant Care Scheme (MICS) (1954), enacted following the ... -
Characteristics of Social Frailty among Older Adults with Intellectual Disability
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Nursing & Midwifery. Discipline of Nursing, 2023)Aim It is increasingly understood that social frailty poses a significant challenge to aging in place for older adults. However, our understanding of this health state is limited to studies involving older adults in the ... -
Childbirth in exile : refugee and asylum seeking women's experience of childbirth in Ireland
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Children who live in disadvantaged areas: a case study of the health and well-being perceptions and experiences of school-aged children and their families
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Nursing & Midwifery. Discipline of Nursing, 2020)Background: Recent times have witnessed the development of a new appreciation towards child health and well-being and consequently there has been an upsurge of research concerning various aspects of children's lives. ... -
Children's and Parents' Experiences and Expectations of their Roles in Hospital-A Constructivist Grounded Theory study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Nursing & Midwifery. Discipline of Nursing, 2023)Background: Family-centred care (FCC) is the preferred model of care for hospitalised children and their families, both in Ireland (Coyne, 2013) and internationally (Feeg et al, 2016). There is no internationally agreed ... -
Cognitive Dissonance and Depression: An Exploration Using Mixed Methods
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Nursing & Midwifery. Discipline of Nursing, 2020)Background Depression is a debilitating mental health problem in which inner conflict plays a major role. How a person experiences and resolves inner conflict has been well developed in cognitive dissonance theory. The ...