Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 2006. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 223-240).

Thesis--University of Florida. / Description based on print version record. Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 88-97).

Thesis--University of Florida. / Description based on print version record. Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 86-91).

Thesis (MCur (Nursing Science))--University of Pretoria, 2009. / Summary in English. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1989.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1989.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1992.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1992.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of professional practice by the registered nurses midwives as reflected in clinical nursing care records for postlaparotomy patients in public central hospitals in Malawi. The set process standards by Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi (NMCM) were addressed in relation to clinical care of post-laparotomy patients. The hypothesis for this study was that the quality of professional practice by the registered nurse midwives as reflected in clinical nursing care of post-laparotomy patients in public central hospitals in Malawi is inadequate and non-compliant with the process standards set by the NMCM. The researcher used quantitative, evaluative, descriptive, contextual survey and participatory observations to collect data. A three-point rating scale consisting of compliance (C) = 1, partial compliance (PC) = 0.5 and non-compliance (NC) = 0.0 was used to evaluate the state registered nurse midwives’ compliance with process standards. The results showed partial compliance with the set NMCM process standards by the state registered nurse midwives in public central hospitals in Malawi. / Health Studies / M.A. (Health Studies)

A enfermagem caracteriza-se como uma profissão de dedicação ao outro, munindo o enfermeiro de um corpo de conhecimentos, saberes, afetividades, atitudes e práticas de cuidar. Objetivou-se compreender a experiência de estar envelhecendo na perspectiva dos enfermeiros atuantes em ambiente hospitalar. Estudo qualitativo de abordagem fenomenológica, sob a ótica de Martín Heidegger. Foram coletados depoimentos dos participantes a partir de seis questões norteadoras que desvelaram no fenômeno do ser-enfermeiro no processo de envelhecimento. O estudo cumpriu as questões éticas. Os resultados contribuíram para a compreensão sobre a existencialidade do serenfermeiro que envelhece. Foram divididos em três categorias: Ser-aí e as diferentes faces do envelhecimento; Ser-no-mundo do trabalho; Ser-no-mundo da velhice. No estudo observa-se uma tendência à busca positiva do envelhecimento e à velhice ativa, mas aspectos como medo da solidão e abandono (Ser-no-mundo da velhice) destacam-se nos discursos através de falas amedrontadas sobre eles. A temporalidade e a empatia associados ao Serno-mundo do trabalho desvela o modo de ser desses enfermeiros no âmbito hospitalar (cotidianidade) onde a postura empática faz-se constante, traz satisfação pessoal e profissional verbalizadas por meio de suas conquistas / Nursing is characterized as a profession of dedication to the other, providing the nurse with a body of knowledge, knowledge, affectivities, attitudes and caring practices. The objective of this study was to understand the experience of aging in the perspective of nurses working in a hospital environment. A qualitative study of a phenomenological approach was carried out, from Martín Heidegger\'s point of view. Participants\' testimonies were collected from six guiding questions that revealed the phenomenon of being-nurse in the aging process. The study fulfilled the ethical issues. The results contributed to the understanding of the existentiality of the aging nurse. They were divided into three categories: Beingthere and the different faces of aging; Being-in-the-world of work; Being-in-theworld of old age. In the study, there is a tendency towards a positive quest for aging and for active old age, but aspects such as fear of loneliness and abandonment (\"Being-in-the-world of old age\") stand out in discourses through frightened speeches about these aspects. Relevant aspects such as temporality and empathy associated with the \"Being-in-the-world of work\" reveal the way of being of these nurses in the hospital environment (everyday life) where empathic posture becomes constant, brings personal and professional satisfaction verbalized through their achievements