Authors: Davies, B., Widger, K., Steele, R., Cadell, S., Siden, H., & Straatman, L.
Book Information: (2011). In Wolff J, Sourkes B, & Hinds P (Eds.) Textbook of Interdisciplinary Pediatric Palliative Care, First Edition. New York: Elsevier, 96-103.
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Authors: Fletcher-Johnston, M., Marshall, S., & Straatman, L.
Journal Information: (2011). Child: Care, Health & Development, 37(6), 875-882.
The transition from adolescent care to adult care can be complex. This study offers a formal approach to identifying research priorities for academics and physicians in healthcare transitions for adolescents. The results of this study can help to inform and prioritize a framework for an ongoing research program.
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Authors: Schneider, M., Steele, R., Cadell, S., & Hemsworth, D.
Journal Information: (2011). Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 26, 186–199.
This paper examines the psychosocial outcomes of meaning in caregiving, self-esteem, optimism, burden, depression, spirituality, and posttraumatic growth in 273 parents caring for children with life-limiting illnesses. This study was completed to (a) determine if there were gender differences and (b) identify gender-specific correlations among these outcomes.
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Authors: Siden, H., & Urbanoski, K.
Journal Information: (2011) BMC Health Services Research, 11, 343.
Continuity of care plays a key role in providing care to patients with complex and chronic conditions. Despite this key role, it is often absent or lacking in chronic-disease management. This paper discusses how network analysis (the study of patterns of relationships or interactions between members) can be a useful tool for describing the lack of continuity of care experienced by families dealing with complex and chronic conditions.
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