1
|
Spooner A, Aitken L, Chaboyer W. Implementation and evaluation of an electronic minimum dataset for nursing team leader handover in the intensive care: An interventional study. Aust Crit Care 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2017.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
|
2
|
Spooner A, Chaboyer W, Aitken L. Using the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle to manage interruptions during nursing team leader handover in the intensive care unit: Quality improvement project. Aust Crit Care 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2017.12.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
|
3
|
Spooner A, Chaboyer W, Aitken L, Corley A, Fraser J. Developing an electronic ICU specific minimum dataset by examining current team leader nursing handover content. Aust Crit Care 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2014.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
|
4
|
Castillo M, Cooke M, MacFarlane B, Aitken L. Anxiety and depression in survivors of critical illness: What role does anxiety in ICU play? Aust Crit Care 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2014.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
|
5
|
Castillo M, Aitken L, Cooke M, MacFarlane B. Patterns of self-reported anxiety in ICU patients. Aust Crit Care 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2013.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
|
6
|
|
7
|
Aitken L, Macfarlane B, Chaboyer W, Schuetz M, Joyce C, Barnett AG. Predicting physical function and mental health in trauma intensive care patients 2 years after hospitalisation. Crit Care 2013. [PMCID: PMC3642935 DOI: 10.1186/cc12420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
|
8
|
Mitchell M, Aitken L. Flexible visiting in ICU is highly rated by patients, family members and staff. Aust Crit Care 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2011.12.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
|
9
|
McKinley S, Elliott D, Aitken L, Alison J, King M, Leslie G, Burmeister E. Patient factors associated with psychological outcomes after intensive care for critical illness. Aust Crit Care 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2009.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
|
10
|
Aitken L, Elliott D, McKinley S, Alison J, King M, Leslie G, Burmeister E. The effect of home based rehabilitation and other predictors on physical recovery in ICU survivors. Aust Crit Care 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2009.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
|
11
|
Crouch S, Fitzpatrick T, Faoagali J, Henderson B, King J, Jack L, Kleinschmidt S, Tomlinson V, Aitken L. Routine methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) swabbing of interhospital transferred patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Aust Crit Care 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2009.12.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
|
12
|
Abstract
Specialist nursing education at the tertiary level is a relatively recent occurrence in Australia. With this move to higher education a variety of issues such as course duration, award level and clinical versus theoretical outcomes provided the impetus for this study. This study examined critical care nursing students' perceptions of undertaking post-graduate education within the higher education sector. Four themes arose from analysis of eight focus group interviews with a total of 42 students from 35 courses offered in eight universities across Australia. The first theme, student burden, included subthemes of financial, heavy workload and student-work conflicts. Student benefits, the second theme, encompassed financial and other benefits. The third theme, clinical experience, incorporated clinical capability, synthesizing, support required and clinical learning. The final theme of student attitude included the subthemes of individual, technology and course. Without student evaluations, curricular improvements including assessment and clinical experience will not evolve to the best of their potential.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- W Chaboyer
- Faculty of Nursing and Health, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus PMB, 50 Gold Coast Mail Centre, Qld, Australia.
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
13
|
Breiburg AN, Aitken L, Reaby L, Clancy RL, Pierce JD. Efficacy and safety of prone positioning for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. J Adv Nurs 2000; 32:922-9. [PMID: 11095231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
Abstract
This article presents an overview of a literature review on how prone positioning can alleviate pathophysiological changes in ARDS and improve ventilation and perfusion. Improvement of gas exchange, efficiency of oxygenation and lung function are emphasized. Literature on the pathophysiology of ARDS, and the physiological effects of prone positioning on haemodynamics and lung function is examined. There are both advantages and disadvantages in turning a patient from the supine to the prone position. There are also contraindications in rotating between the supine and prone positions. Nevertheless, by rotating patients with ARDS, it is possible to achieve a significant improvement in A-aDO2, decrease shunting, and therefore improve oxygenation without use of expensive, invasive and experimental procedures. Placing patients with ARDS in the prone position can reduce inspiratory oxygen concentrations and peak inspiratory pressures, which minimizes the chance for barotrauma and the iatrogenic effects of hyperventilation oxygen toxicity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- A N Breiburg
- University of Kansas Medical Center, School of Nursing, Kansas City 66160-7504, USA
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
14
|
Abstract
This study examined the prevalence and nature of personality change in 99 patients with dementia of the Alzheimer type and multi-infarct dementia. Personality was assessed using an informant-rated inventory of the patient's personality before and after the onset of dementia, with the difference equating to a change in personality. Personality characteristics were related to the patients' age and sex, duration of illness, degree of cognitive impairment, the presence of a grasp reflex, and extrapyramidal signs. Personality change was found to be almost universal and negative in nature and was particularly associated with severity of cognitive impairment, longer duration of illness, and neurological signs. The findings reflect those from other studies and emphasize the biological basis of personality changes in dementia.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- L Aitken
- Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, England
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
15
|
Abstract
Aims and methodsTo identify and reduce the number of patients receiving depot neuroleptics above the British National Formulary maximum. The medical records were scrutinised and individual consultants were informed of the results.ResultsFor the team involved in this audit there was a significant reduction in the prescription of high-dose depot medication, but this did not generalise to other teams.Clinical implicationsDifferent teams should repeat the audit and a new depot card has been developed.
Collapse
|
16
|
|
17
|
Aitken L, Addison C. The cost-effectiveness of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Prof Nurse 1996; 12:198-202. [PMID: 9128668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
Some people's blood pressure is elevated simply by being in a clinical environment. Twenty-four hour monitoring gives a more accurate average blood pressure reading. The initial costs of ABPM are recouped in less than two years.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- L Aitken
- Department of Cardiac Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, London
| | | |
Collapse
|
18
|
Kamaker D, Clark R, Aitken L. World congress on critical care nursing. Aust Crit Care 1994; 7:30-5. [PMID: 7727913 DOI: 10.1016/s1036-7314(94)70702-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
|
19
|
Kiffer JD, Quong G, Bergman NR, Lawlor M, Schumer W, Aitken L, Wallace A. The utility of the Philips SRI-100 Real Time Portal Imaging Device in a case of postoperative irradiation for prevention of heterotopic bone formation following total hip replacement. Australas Radiol 1994; 38:342-4. [PMID: 7993268 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1673.1994.tb00215.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
Abstract
The new Radiation Oncology Department at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital in Melbourne, Australia commenced operation in June 1992. As part of quality control the Philips SL-15 linear accelerator was fitted with the Philips SRI-100 Real Time Portal Imaging Device (RTPID), the first such apparatus in Australia. One of its major advantages over older systems is its ability to provide a permanent hard copy of the image of the field treated. The computer image can be immediately manipulated and enhanced on the screen (with respect to such qualities as brightness and contrast) prior to the printing of the hard copy. This is a significant improvement over the more cumbersome older port films that required developing time, without any pre-assessment of the image quality. The utility of the Philips SRI-100 RTPID is demonstrated in the case of a patient irradiated soon after total hip replacement, as prophylaxis against heterotopic bone formation (HBF). The rapidity and quality of image production is a major advantage in these patients where post-operative pain may result in positional change between film exposure and image production. Extremely accurate shielding block position is essential to shield the prosthesis (and allow bone ingrowth for fixation) whilst avoiding inadvertent shielding of the areas at risk for HBF. A review of the literature is provided.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J D Kiffer
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, West Heidelberg, Vic., Australia
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
20
|
|
21
|
Aitken L. On the Results of the International Sanitary Conference on Cholera Lately Held at Rome. West J Med 1885. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.2.1287.386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
|
22
|
Aitken L. The Follies of Quarantine. West J Med 1884. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.2.1242.791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
|
23
|
|
24
|
Aitken L. The Influence of the Eucalypti on the Malaria of the Campagna. West J Med 1884. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.2.1239.637-a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
|
25
|
Aitken L. The Sanitary State of Rome. West J Med 1882. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.2.1145.1178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
|
26
|
Aitken L. The Healthiness of Rome. West J Med 1880. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.2.1041.945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
|
27
|
|
28
|
Aitken L. Malarial Fever at Rome. West J Med 1878; 1:597-9. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.1.904.597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
|
29
|
Aitken L. Note on the Diagnosis of the Nature of Pleuritic Effusions. West J Med 1877; 2:847. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.2.885.847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
|
30
|
Aitken L. The Health of Rome. West J Med 1876; 2:362. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.2.820.362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
|
31
|
Aitken L. Night Medical Service. West J Med 1875. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.2.778.687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
|
32
|
|
33
|
Aitken L. The Sanitary State of Rome. West J Med 1873; 1:341-2. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.1.639.341-a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
|
34
|
Aitken L. The Sanitary State of Rome. West J Med 1873; 1:311-2. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.1.638.311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
|
35
|
Aitken L. Microscopical Preparation of Unstriped Muscular Fibre. Trans Edinb Obstet Soc 1870; 1:20. [PMID: 29612571 PMCID: PMC5480920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
|