Browsing Osteopathy Dissertations and Theses by Subject "care givers"
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Benign nocturnal idiopathic leg pain: A qualitative study of experiences of New Zealand caregivers
(2021)AIMS: Benign nocturnal idiopathic leg pains (BNILP) are a common musculoskeletal ailment experienced by children. This study aims to explore the experiences of caregivers parenting children experiencing these night-time ... -
Different folks, different strokes : becoming and being a stroke family during the first six months post-stroke
(2013)Aim: To explore the lived-experience of becoming and being a stroke family during the first six months post-stroke event. Background: The consequences of a stroke are far reaching and affect the whole family. Research has ... -
Do you hear me?: the caregivers' experience of osteopathy for their child’s otitis media
(2017)AIMS: It is not commonly known that osteopathy can be beneficial for children with otitis media (OM). The research aims of this study are twofold. Firstly, to explore the parents’ experience of having their child treated ... -
Evaluation of a stroke navigation service over a six month period : a mixed method approach
(2017)AIM: To assess the impact on outcomes of a stroke navigation service for stroke survivors and their families, over a six month period, in comparison to usual care. BACKGROUND: Stroke is a serious health concern and ... -
“A haven of love and peace”: Family experiences of Dove Hospice and Wellness Services: an interpretive description
(2023)BACKGROUND Caring for someone with a long-term medical condition or a terminal diagnosis can take a physical, mental, and emotional toll on the family and caregivers. Palliative care support services can help to ease the ... -
A longitudinal hermeneutic enquiry into the lived experiences of the wider family of a stroke survivor, at two years post stroke
(2016)AIM: To explore the lived-experience of two family members of a stroke survivor. BACKGROUND: The diverse consequences of a stroke upon the stroke survivor have been established in literature. The effect on the wider ... -
Stroke duties : a hermeneutic enquiry into family experience six months post-stroke
(2013)Introduction: Stroke is the third largest cause of death in New Zealand and is a major cause of disability. While a lot is known about the stroke survivor and the primary caregiver, little is known about how stroke affects ... -
A stroke of grief and resilience : a hermeneutic enquiry at 2-years post-stroke
(2015)Stroke is considered “the second leading cause of death worldwide” (Feigin et al., 2014a, p. 245), with an estimated 50, 000 stroke survivors in New Zealand (NZ) at present (Feigin, Krishnamurthi, Barber, & Arroll, 2014b, ... -
To be or not to be? - a caregiver’s question : the lived-experience of a stroke family during the first eighteen months post-stroke
(2015)BACKGROUND: Disability following a stroke often requires family, commonly a spouse, to provide care enabling the stroke survivor to return home. Immediate or extended family and friends may help provide direct care, or ... -
Understanding the experiences of whānau caregivers of stroke survivors
(2020)INTRODUCTION: Access to support services for post-stroke care is essential for family/whānau to sustain their commitment to the long-term care of stroke survivors. Lack of, and inappropriate support along the post-stroke ...