Management Of Toxicities Related To Intravenous Administration Of Epidermal Growth Factor Inhibitors, Marie Condon, Gail Ross-Adjie, Leanne Monterosso
Dec 2014
Management Of Toxicities Related To Intravenous Administration Of Epidermal Growth Factor Inhibitors, Marie Condon, Gail Ross-Adjie, Leanne Monterosso
Leanne Monterosso
The use of newer targeted cancer therapies, including tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) and epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors (EGFRI) in the solid tumour groups can often result in a complex suite of cutaneous side effects. Whilst not systemically as toxic as some traditional chemotherapy agents, their cutaneous side effect profiles may have a considerable impact on the patient and their health-related quality of life.
Currently in Australia, cetuximab and panitumumab are the only intravenous EGFRI agents subsidised on the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. This discussion paper focuses on the nursing management and patient education related to the administration, side effects …
Why Do Patients Choose To Attend A Private Emergency Department?, Freya Shearer, Paul Bailey, Brontie Hicks, Brooke Harvey, Leanne Monterosso, Gail Ross-Adjie, Ian Rogers
Dec 2014
Why Do Patients Choose To Attend A Private Emergency Department?, Freya Shearer, Paul Bailey, Brontie Hicks, Brooke Harvey, Leanne Monterosso, Gail Ross-Adjie, Ian Rogers
Leanne Monterosso
Objective: Understanding the reasons
patients decide to attend a particular
acute care service, and their expectations
of that service, is important in
providing optimal patient care. The
present study aimed to determine
factors influencing patient decisions to
attend a private Australian ED, an
issue that has not been previously addressed
in the literature.
Methods: Semi-structured face-toface
interviews with ED patients, purposively
sampled to broadly reflect the
departmental caseload and casemix.
The two primary questions asked were:
‘Why did you choose to come to this
emergency department?’ and ‘What are
your general expectations of this emergency
department visit?’. Interviews
were audio …
Developing A Research Agenda For Nursing And Midwifery: A Modified Delphi Study, Leanne Monterosso, Gail Ross-Adjie, Sinead Keeney
Dec 2014
Developing A Research Agenda For Nursing And Midwifery: A Modified Delphi Study, Leanne Monterosso, Gail Ross-Adjie, Sinead Keeney
Leanne Monterosso
Aim We sought to ascertain the nursing and midwifery research priorities at a large private tertiary hospital in Australia. Design A modified Delphi technique with two rounds of questionnaires. Methods The first round survey was distributed to 448 nurses and midwives with a 19.2% (n=86) response rate. Due to a low response rate in some specialties, the second round of the Delphi was only sent to nurses in the Learning and Organisational Development speciality who were asked to rank ten identified topics specific to learning and organisational development using a five point Likert-type scale. Results Two hundred and fifty seven …
Identifying Psychosocial Risk Among Mothers In An Australian Private Maternity Setting: A Pilot Study, Nicole Reilly, Carolyn Yin, Leanne Monterosso, Sue Bradshaw, Kizzi Neale, Beate Harrison, Marie-Paule Austin
Dec 2014
Identifying Psychosocial Risk Among Mothers In An Australian Private Maternity Setting: A Pilot Study, Nicole Reilly, Carolyn Yin, Leanne Monterosso, Sue Bradshaw, Kizzi Neale, Beate Harrison, Marie-Paule Austin
Leanne Monterosso
Background: Psychosocial assessment and depression screening are recommended for all pregnant and postnatal women
in Australia. However, women who give birth in private maternity settings remain less likely to participate in psychosocial
assessment programs, making it difficult to comment on the potential resource implications.
Aims: To describe the psychosocial profile of a sample of women who had recently given birth in a private hospital and to
examine the acceptability and feasibility of introducing psychosocial assessment as a routine component of maternity care.
Materials and Methods: Two hundred and twenty participants were recruited in a four-month period from a private
tertiary …
Consent To Donate Surgical Biospecimens For Research: Perceptions Of People With Colorectal Cancer, Williams Anne Marjorie, Judy Allen, Nikolajs Zeps, Catherine Pienaar, Caroline Bulsara, Leanne Monterosso
Dec 2014
Consent To Donate Surgical Biospecimens For Research: Perceptions Of People With Colorectal Cancer, Williams Anne Marjorie, Judy Allen, Nikolajs Zeps, Catherine Pienaar, Caroline Bulsara, Leanne Monterosso
Leanne Monterosso
Biospecimens for cancer research are commonly sought from people who undergo surgery for a new diagnosis of cancer, and the demand for these biospecimens is increasing.
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this study was to explore the perceptions of people with colorectal cancer regarding the impact of an opt-in model of consent for biospecimen donation.
METHODS:
The qualitative method of Grounded Theory was used, and data were gathered through digitally recorded semistructured interviews with 18 participants. Data were analyzed using the constant comparative method to the descriptive level.
RESULTS:
Four major categories were identified describing the response to the consent process …
