Melissa J. Bloomer
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View article: “There has to be an element of trust first”: An exploratory descriptive study of caring for Indigenous Peoples, family, and the wider community in Australian intensive care units
“There has to be an element of trust first”: An exploratory descriptive study of caring for Indigenous Peoples, family, and the wider community in Australian intensive care units Open
These findings exemplify clinicians' desire to meet the needs of Indigenous patients in the ICU, their family members, and the wider community. However, striving for care that is culturally sensitive must be underpinned by an organisationa…
View article: Parents’ and nurses’ experiences of end-of-life care in intensive care for children: A systematic review
Parents’ and nurses’ experiences of end-of-life care in intensive care for children: A systematic review Open
A child's death cannot always be prevented. By exploring nurses' and parents' experiences of end-of-life care, as they occur simultaneously and in parallel, it is possible to build understanding and evolve practices to improve the experien…
View article: 70 Goals of care training for residential aged care staff: findings from IMPART trial
70 Goals of care training for residential aged care staff: findings from IMPART trial Open
View article: 1235 Post-death reflections of bereaved family members on quality of end-of-life care in residential aged care
1235 Post-death reflections of bereaved family members on quality of end-of-life care in residential aged care Open
View article: The IMPART (IMproving PAlliative care in Residential aged care using Telehealth) trial: a stepped-wedge cluster-randomised controlled trial protocol
The IMPART (IMproving PAlliative care in Residential aged care using Telehealth) trial: a stepped-wedge cluster-randomised controlled trial protocol Open
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View article: Disability group home residents and support worker perceptions of health communication during an infection outbreak: “Junk mail”
Disability group home residents and support worker perceptions of health communication during an infection outbreak: “Junk mail” Open
Our study found that information sharing about infectious diseases in disability group homes was multidirectional and drew on both formal and informal sources. Inclusive information sharing in these settings demands a coordinated and tailo…
View article: Sharing Information About Infectious Diseases With Disability Group Home Communities
Sharing Information About Infectious Diseases With Disability Group Home Communities Open
Infectious disease outbreaks pose significant health risks and can exacerbate social inequalities for people with intellectual disabilities who live in group homes. Providing accessible information to these communities is crucial for manag…
View article: Culturally appropriate and respectful end-of-life care for patients and their families in the intensive care unit: A mixed-method study
Culturally appropriate and respectful end-of-life care for patients and their families in the intensive care unit: A mixed-method study Open
Critical care nurses' comfort and capabilities with end-of-life care and perceptions of the barriers are critical to understand because end-of-life care is about more than clinical care. Supporting nurses to build their understanding and c…
View article: Using professional interpreters to overcome language barriers: An imperative in the care of linguistically-diverse patients in critical care
Using professional interpreters to overcome language barriers: An imperative in the care of linguistically-diverse patients in critical care Open
View article: Understanding adherence and deviations in potassium replacement protocols: A mixed method study
Understanding adherence and deviations in potassium replacement protocols: A mixed method study Open
When protocols are used to guide potassium replacement and other electrolytes, clear guidance as to the compulsoriness of the protocol is needed. Alternately, with safety a priority, when and how clinicians may use their clinical judgement…
View article: “Because I couldn't understand and respond”: A mixed-method study examining the impact of language barriers on patient experiences of intensive care unit outreach team care
“Because I couldn't understand and respond”: A mixed-method study examining the impact of language barriers on patient experiences of intensive care unit outreach team care Open
Patient deterioration requires an emergent response. This research demonstrates the importance of identifying and overcoming language barriers for patients in a way that protects and preserves patient autonomy and ensures information accur…
View article: “You need to be supported”: An integrative review of nurses’ experiences after death in neonatal and paediatric intensive care
“You need to be supported”: An integrative review of nurses’ experiences after death in neonatal and paediatric intensive care Open
Recognising neonatal and paediatric critical care nurses' experience after death is key to comprehensively understanding the professional and personal impacts, including the shared grief of a young life lost. Enabling nurses to acknowledge…
View article: Factors That Influence Access to Medical Assistance in Dying Services: An Integrative Review
Factors That Influence Access to Medical Assistance in Dying Services: An Integrative Review Open
Background In nearly all jurisdictions where it is permitted, Medical Assistance in Dying is situated in a healthcare system. Currently, limited evidence demonstrates how supply and demand factors influence access to Medical Assistance in …
View article: Practice recommendations for culturally sensitive communication at the end of life in intensive care: A modified eDelphi study
Practice recommendations for culturally sensitive communication at the end of life in intensive care: A modified eDelphi study Open
View article: Fostering nurse-patient relationships in palliative care: An integrative review with narrative synthesis
Fostering nurse-patient relationships in palliative care: An integrative review with narrative synthesis Open
Background: Nurse-patient relationships are an integral component of person-centred palliative care. Greater understanding of how nurse-patient relationships are fostered and perceived by patients and nurses can be used to inform nursing p…
View article: Maybe for unbearable suffering: Diverse racial, ethnic and cultural perspectives of assisted dying. A scoping review
Maybe for unbearable suffering: Diverse racial, ethnic and cultural perspectives of assisted dying. A scoping review Open
Background: Assisted dying, also commonly known as euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide, is legal in many countries. Interest in assisted dying is growing due to evolving societal understandings of a good death and a desire for choice…
View article: Important cogs in the wheel: Values-based healthcare and what it means for care planning and decision-making in ICU
Important cogs in the wheel: Values-based healthcare and what it means for care planning and decision-making in ICU Open
View article: Culturally responsive care in haemodialysis: A scoping review
Culturally responsive care in haemodialysis: A scoping review Open
Aim To describe how clinicians provide culturally responsive care to culturally diverse people with kidney failure in haemodialysis centres. Background Culturally diverse individuals receiving in‐centre maintenance haemodialysis have uniqu…
View article: “How to navigate this new area”: Intensive care clinicians’ perceptions of voluntary assisted dying in the intensive care unit: A multisite exploratory study
“How to navigate this new area”: Intensive care clinicians’ perceptions of voluntary assisted dying in the intensive care unit: A multisite exploratory study Open
View article: Factors that influence critical care nurses’ management of sedation for ventilated patients in critical care: A qualitative study
Factors that influence critical care nurses’ management of sedation for ventilated patients in critical care: A qualitative study Open
Opportunities for ongoing education are essential to promote nurses' situational awareness of other emergent unit priorities, staffing and skill-mix, in addition to evidence-based sedation management and decision making.
View article: Understanding Adherence and Deviations in Potassium Replacement Protocols: A Mixed Method Study
Understanding Adherence and Deviations in Potassium Replacement Protocols: A Mixed Method Study Open
View article: Implementing preventative rehabilitation in neuro-oncology patients - current evidence and our experience of a new pathway
Implementing preventative rehabilitation in neuro-oncology patients - current evidence and our experience of a new pathway Open
View article: Factors that Influence Critical Care Nurses’ Management of Sedation for Ventilated Patients in Critical Care: A Qualitative Study
Factors that Influence Critical Care Nurses’ Management of Sedation for Ventilated Patients in Critical Care: A Qualitative Study Open
View article: Facing uncertainty - Pilot testing of a palliative prognostic index training with hospital aged care assessment teams
Facing uncertainty - Pilot testing of a palliative prognostic index training with hospital aged care assessment teams Open
View article: First and final farewells, disrupted family connections and loss: A collective case study exploring the impact of COVID-19 visitor restrictions in critical care
First and final farewells, disrupted family connections and loss: A collective case study exploring the impact of COVID-19 visitor restrictions in critical care Open
View article: An integrative review of potassium replacement protocol use in critical care: Development, use and critical care nurse autonomy
An integrative review of potassium replacement protocol use in critical care: Development, use and critical care nurse autonomy Open
Recognising and promoting critical care nurses' expert assessment skills and clinical decision-making is essential for optimising efficient, safe, and high-quality patient care. Although protocol deviations are accommodated in protocol dev…
View article: Nurses' work experiences in hospital wards with single rooms: An integrative review
Nurses' work experiences in hospital wards with single rooms: An integrative review Open
Aim and objective To evaluate evidence that examined nurses' work experiences in hospital wards with single rooms. The research question was ‘What does the research tell us about nurses’ work experiences in hospital wards with single rooms…
View article: Caution yes, but not at the expense of compassion in medically assisted dying
Caution yes, but not at the expense of compassion in medically assisted dying Open
View article: A retrospective descriptive study of medical record documentation of how treatment limitations are communicated with family members of patients from culturally diverse backgrounds
A retrospective descriptive study of medical record documentation of how treatment limitations are communicated with family members of patients from culturally diverse backgrounds Open
View article: Nurses' roles and responsibilities in cardiac advanced life support: A single‐site <scp>eDelphi</scp> study
Nurses' roles and responsibilities in cardiac advanced life support: A single‐site <span>eDelphi</span> study Open
Background Nurses are often the first responders to in‐hospital cardiac arrest in postoperative cardiac surgical patients. Poor clarity about role expectations and responsibilities can hinder nurses' performance during cardiac advanced lif…