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Reflections on Identity: Narratives of Obstetric Fistula Survivors in North Central Nigeria (2019)
Journal Article
Degge, H. M., Laurenson, M., Dumbili, E. W., & Hayter, M. (2020). Reflections on Identity: Narratives of Obstetric Fistula Survivors in North Central Nigeria. Qualitative Health Research, 30(3), 366-379. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732319877855

Obstetric fistula is a condition that affects women and can lead to identity changes because of uncontrolled urinary and/or fecal incontinence symptom experiences. These symptoms along with different emerging identities lead to family and community d... Read More about Reflections on Identity: Narratives of Obstetric Fistula Survivors in North Central Nigeria.

An integrative review on women living with obstetric fistula and after treatment experiences (2017)
Journal Article
Mafo Degge, H., Hayter, M., & Laurenson, M. (2017). An integrative review on women living with obstetric fistula and after treatment experiences. Journal of clinical nursing, 26(11-12), 1445-1457. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13590

Aims and objectives. To review literature on the experiences of women with obstetric fistula, their lived experiences after treatment; and to provide evidence for future research. Background. Obstetric fistula is an injury most commonly resulting from... Read More about An integrative review on women living with obstetric fistula and after treatment experiences.

An exploratory study of a research culture development by administrators, lecturers and clinical specialists in nursing (2013)
Journal Article
Loke, J. C. F., Noor, A. M., Mohd Noor, A., Lee, K. W., Laurenson, M., & Loke, J. (2013). An exploratory study of a research culture development by administrators, lecturers and clinical specialists in nursing. Open journal of social science research, 1(3), 68. https://doi.org/10.12966/ojssr.06.02.2013

Context: Escalating healthcare demands combined with diminishing resources underline the importance of ensuring nurses in leading roles, having the capacity to conduct evidence-based research to inform practice. Aims: This study explored the percepti... Read More about An exploratory study of a research culture development by administrators, lecturers and clinical specialists in nursing.

Intervention in health care teams and working relationships (2012)
Journal Article
Laurenson, M., Heath, T., & Gribbin, S. (2012). Intervention in health care teams and working relationships. Journal of healthcare leadership, 4, 117. https://doi.org/10.2147/jhl.s28748

Introduction: Communication is an intrinsic part of collaborative working but can be problematic when the complexities of professional and personal identities inhibit quality care provision. This paper investigates these complexities and recommends i... Read More about Intervention in health care teams and working relationships.

Embracing a culture in conducting research requires more than nurses' enthusiasm (2012)
Journal Article
Loke, J. C., Laurenson, M. C., & Lee, K. W. (2014). Embracing a culture in conducting research requires more than nurses' enthusiasm. Nurse education today, 34(1), 132-137. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2012.09.006

Aims This study explored the perceptions of clinical nurses about their research knowledge and experiences to highlight any gaps in nurse education in supporting research activities in healthcare organisations. Background Nurses' research activities... Read More about Embracing a culture in conducting research requires more than nurses' enthusiasm.

Can compassion be taught to lessen the effects of compassion fatigue? (2012)
Journal Article
Lee, M., Laurenson, M., & Whitfield, C. (2012). Can compassion be taught to lessen the effects of compassion fatigue?. Journal of Care Services Management, 6(3), 121-130. https://doi.org/10.1179/1750168713y.0000000016

Background: Recent concerns about the lack of compassionate care have led to investigations in the way care is delivered and the need to embed values into the caring system. The idea that healthcare professionals are deficient in compassion and suff... Read More about Can compassion be taught to lessen the effects of compassion fatigue?.