Biomedical subjects

A Tierney

Publications and source records attributed to A Tierney.

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Older patients' experiences of discharge from hospital.

The second paper in a series describes the work of the Nursing Research Unit at the University of Edinburgh studying discharge planning for older patients going home from acute hospital care is described. Data were collected on the views and experiences of 326 patients aged 75 years and over and 117 of their carers. Ward sisters also completed questionnaires about ward structures and processes relating to discharge planning. Problems typical of those reported in previous similar studies were found.

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How nursing research makes a difference.

"Better Health Through Nursing Research" is the theme of International Nurses' Day (IND) 1996. The following examples demonstrate that a large body of evidence exists that shows that nursing care has significant effects upon health outcomes and costs of care. While much more work remains to be done, particularly with the link of research to practice and research to policy, nurse scientists are very active in making significant contributions to the quality of peoples' lives.

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