June 2011

Investigating an autonomous system in nursing

  The term E-nursing has been used to refer to the incorporation of ICT into nursing. Point-to-point connections using private networks are used by hospitals and clinics that deliver services directly or contract out specialty services to independent nursing service providers at ambulatory care sites. Radiology, mental health and even intensive care services are being provided under contract using Tele-nursing...

Author(s): Mohammad Reza Nami and Jila Saneipour

June 2011

Experiences of expert midwives in a training program aimed at decreasing perineal tears

  This descriptive study explored the roles and responsibilities of expert midwives involved in teaching staff from midwifery students to senior consultants/physicians. We have earlier conducted an intervention project, aimed at decreasing the number of anal sphincter tears. During this intervention a local core team of expert midwives was established. These experts continued the training of...

Author(s): Tiina Pirhonen RN, Mika Gissler, Tom Hartgill and Jouko Pirhonen