https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/63474 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:56:49 GMT 2026-04-17T01:56:49Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/65727 Title: Do registered nurses read the literature related to nursing? Abstract: The aims of this study are to investigate whether registered nurses view reading as order to keep current in knowledge, nurses read the literature related being important in whether registered to nursing and the frequency with which they read, what registered nurses read most and which are the main sources of literature for registered nurses. The study proposed is a survey of a simple random sample of 50 qualified, registered nurses, providing nursing care to clients in acute areas in St. Luke's Hospital and Karin Grech Hospital (Malta). The data collection tool to be used is a personal interview schedule which has been translated into and would be conducted in Maltese. A pilot study, using a convenient sample of 5 registered nurses who were eligible for inclusion according to the criteria established for the full-scale study, was carried out to test the instrument. This showed that only small changes were needed and so the interview schedule could be used without further testing. The study should provide an indication of the present situation with regards to reading amongst registered nurses and serve as a useful basis for further studies on continuing education. Description: B.SC.(HONS)NURSING Fri, 01 Jan 1993 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/65727 1993-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/65726 Title: Triage in the Emergency and Admitting Department Abstract: Malta's Emergency and Admitting Department provides a unique blend of casualty, orthopaedic out patients facilities and disaster management for road, air and sea incidents, making it an extremely busy department. Investigating the Department for feasibility of implementing a nurse triage system appears to be a priority. A questionnaire was devised to elicit the views of nursing and medical personnel working within the Emergency and Admitting Department, on how the decision is currently made to provide a patient with immediate care, and who is responsible for that decision. A pilot study was carried out using a sample of 6 nurses and doctors, and yielding an 83% response rate. The questionnaire scored highly on face validity and inter-rater reliability, requiring only minor amendments before it may be used in the main study. One of the shortcomings acknowledged within the study is that a single method of data collection may not be sufficient and that the questionnaire may need to be augmented with interview or observation within the Department. The author concludes that to introduce triage into the Emergency and Admitting Department, it may be necessary for in-service training, and a review of documentation, but by taking note of the views of staff currently working within the Department, any changes made may be welcomed and sustained, leading to improved quality of care for patients. Description: B.SC.(HONS)NURSING Fri, 01 Jan 1993 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/65726 1993-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/65385 Title: Death and dying : student nurses experience, knowledge and support Abstract: The available literature, which was produced in other countries, indicates that students often go through unpleasant experiences when dealing with death and dying. This study was devised to explore the experiences of the Maltese student nurse in dealing with death and dying in the clinical situation focusing mainly on knowledge and support. A questionnaire comprising a mixture of open and closed questions was devised which would be distributed to sixty students randomly chosen from among the nursing students in the Institute of Health Care. The validity and understandability of the questionnaire were tested through a pilot study, the results of which suggested it was appropriate for use. Both quantitive and qualitive analysis of data would be used. The apparent strengths and limitations of the study have been discussed. On conducting the study and with a satisfactory response the study would hopefully provide a broad sketch of the current situation, indicating what would merit focusing on and exploring further in future studies. In addition, the results would offer guidelines to planning and delivering the students nurses' education and clinical experience. Description: B.SC.(HONS)NURSING Fri, 01 Jan 1993 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/65385 1993-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/65238 Title: The role of the nurse in the medical ward round Abstract: This research project aims to investigate nurses' and doctors' views about the ward round and the nurse's role in it. It is also intended to stimulate participants to think about the topic. Structured interviews and questionnaires for doctors and nurses respectively were formulated for data collection with the total population of registered nurses, senior assistants and consultants working in medical wards at Saint Luke's hospital being included in the main study. A small carried out to Identify flaws primarily the aim was to scale pilot study was with the methodology but test the tool for its' understandability and acceptability and to verify that the data collected was relevant to the purposes of the study. As a result of the pilot study, minor alterations to the tool were undertaken in preparation for the main study. A discussion of the literature review, proposed methodology and Pilot study are included with suggestions being made for additional research studies. The benefits of this special project were multiple including better understanding of the ward round, the nurses' role in it plus the power rituals involved. Better comprehension of various methodological formats and their application into practice was also promoted. However for further enrichment the study needs to be undertaken and further research studies related to the nurses' roles during the ward round and nursing roles in general are also recommended, as nursing needs to critically examine every thing it does to continue to develop and become a research based profession. Description: B.SC.(HONS)NURSING Fri, 01 Jan 1993 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/65238 1993-01-01T00:00:00Z