Qualitative studies are concerned with taking a stand for explanation in context and as such, sup... more Qualitative studies are concerned with taking a stand for explanation in context and as such, support the domain of subjective experience. They are grounded in complicated, controversial philosophy about human nature and behaviour. As a result of this they are liable to intuitive and reactive biases as well as generalised problems of validity. Appropriate instruments to measure rigor are required for application to qualitative research in order that the knowledge that is generated from practice is not re-shaped and squeezed back into a positivistic paradigm in order to pacify convention. Reliability and validity have been used historically to examine the extent to which a test or procedure produces similar results under similar conditions and indeed measures what it set out to measure. "Fittingness", "auditability", "credibility" and "reflexivity" are presented as concepts more suited to auditing the rigor of qualitative research.
An increasing number of writers have studied the work of and Schon (1983) and have explored the c... more An increasing number of writers have studied the work of and Schon (1983) and have explored the concepts of expertise and "intuitive" or "tacit" knowledge.
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Critical analysis of a selection of research articles exploring the influences on and n... more ABSTRACT Critical analysis of a selection of research articles exploring the influences on and nature of the decision-making process used by experienced health visitors (HV) reveals thatt similarities exist between HV and Mental Health Nurses, as decisions are often potentially risky and required instantaneously particularly in relation to child protection issues. With this similarity in mind the question “how do experienced HVs make critical decisions?” was posed with a view to investigating the influences on and the nature of the HV decision-making process. It is incumbent on HVs to reflect on their own decision-making, share information with and positively challenging their colleagues. This implies the need for a “no blame” culture of openness at an organisational level and exploration into the increasingly “defensive nursing” culture as consumers become more aware of their rights within the law. Novices in the post-graduate course of HV come with a diversity of backgrounds from which they bring expertise into the profession. Reflection on personal decisions during clinical practice have thrown new light on the author’s concept of “novice” and “expert” showing that the terms relate more to specific skills within the role, than the role itself.
A decade by decade history of nursing at the former Heathcote Psychiatric Hospital West Australia... more A decade by decade history of nursing at the former Heathcote Psychiatric Hospital West Australia 1929-1994 (now Heathcote Cultural Precinct). The book is informed by oral history, biography, published works, Acts of Parliament, Reports of Royal Commissions and Select Committee Reviews and scholarly articles. It covers the history of the care of the mentally ill from the foundation of the Swan River Colony to the opening of Heathcote Hospital examining some of the issues that impacted the culture of nursing including but not limited to education, industrial action, major world events and the social conscience.
Qualitative studies are concerned with taking a stand for explanation in context and as such, sup... more Qualitative studies are concerned with taking a stand for explanation in context and as such, support the domain of subjective experience. They are grounded in complicated, controversial philosophy about human nature and behaviour. As a result of this they are liable to intuitive and reactive biases as well as generalised problems of validity. Appropriate instruments to measure rigor are required for application to qualitative research in order that the knowledge that is generated from practice is not re-shaped and squeezed back into a positivistic paradigm in order to pacify convention. Reliability and validity have been used historically to examine the extent to which a test or procedure produces similar results under similar conditions and indeed measures what it set out to measure. "Fittingness", "auditability", "credibility" and "reflexivity" are presented as concepts more suited to auditing the rigor of qualitative research.
An increasing number of writers have studied the work of and Schon (1983) and have explored the c... more An increasing number of writers have studied the work of and Schon (1983) and have explored the concepts of expertise and "intuitive" or "tacit" knowledge.
ABSTRACT
Critical analysis of a selection of research articles exploring the influences on and n... more ABSTRACT Critical analysis of a selection of research articles exploring the influences on and nature of the decision-making process used by experienced health visitors (HV) reveals thatt similarities exist between HV and Mental Health Nurses, as decisions are often potentially risky and required instantaneously particularly in relation to child protection issues. With this similarity in mind the question “how do experienced HVs make critical decisions?” was posed with a view to investigating the influences on and the nature of the HV decision-making process. It is incumbent on HVs to reflect on their own decision-making, share information with and positively challenging their colleagues. This implies the need for a “no blame” culture of openness at an organisational level and exploration into the increasingly “defensive nursing” culture as consumers become more aware of their rights within the law. Novices in the post-graduate course of HV come with a diversity of backgrounds from which they bring expertise into the profession. Reflection on personal decisions during clinical practice have thrown new light on the author’s concept of “novice” and “expert” showing that the terms relate more to specific skills within the role, than the role itself.
A decade by decade history of nursing at the former Heathcote Psychiatric Hospital West Australia... more A decade by decade history of nursing at the former Heathcote Psychiatric Hospital West Australia 1929-1994 (now Heathcote Cultural Precinct). The book is informed by oral history, biography, published works, Acts of Parliament, Reports of Royal Commissions and Select Committee Reviews and scholarly articles. It covers the history of the care of the mentally ill from the foundation of the Swan River Colony to the opening of Heathcote Hospital examining some of the issues that impacted the culture of nursing including but not limited to education, industrial action, major world events and the social conscience.
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Critical analysis of a selection of research articles exploring the influences on and nature of the decision-making process used by experienced health visitors (HV) reveals thatt similarities exist between HV and Mental Health Nurses, as decisions are often potentially risky and required instantaneously particularly in relation to child protection issues. With this similarity in mind the question “how do experienced HVs make critical decisions?” was posed with a view to investigating the influences on and the nature of the HV decision-making process. It is incumbent on HVs to reflect on their own decision-making, share information with and positively challenging their colleagues. This implies the need for a “no blame” culture of openness at an organisational level and exploration into the increasingly “defensive nursing” culture as consumers become more aware of their rights within the law. Novices in the post-graduate course of HV come with a diversity of backgrounds from which they bring expertise into the profession. Reflection on personal decisions during clinical practice have thrown new light on the author’s concept of “novice” and “expert” showing that the terms relate more to specific skills within the role, than the role itself.
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Critical analysis of a selection of research articles exploring the influences on and nature of the decision-making process used by experienced health visitors (HV) reveals thatt similarities exist between HV and Mental Health Nurses, as decisions are often potentially risky and required instantaneously particularly in relation to child protection issues. With this similarity in mind the question “how do experienced HVs make critical decisions?” was posed with a view to investigating the influences on and the nature of the HV decision-making process. It is incumbent on HVs to reflect on their own decision-making, share information with and positively challenging their colleagues. This implies the need for a “no blame” culture of openness at an organisational level and exploration into the increasingly “defensive nursing” culture as consumers become more aware of their rights within the law. Novices in the post-graduate course of HV come with a diversity of backgrounds from which they bring expertise into the profession. Reflection on personal decisions during clinical practice have thrown new light on the author’s concept of “novice” and “expert” showing that the terms relate more to specific skills within the role, than the role itself.