Biomedical subjects

Rosemarie Matheus

Publications and source records attributed to Rosemarie Matheus.

2 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2006

The process of empowerment: a parish nurse perspective.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to describe the services of parish nurse empowerment, of client empowerment and empowerment outcomes for nurses and clients. METHOD: A sample of 28 parish nurses participated in one of three focus groups. Based on analysis of qualitative data from focus group discussions, empowerment themes were identified for nurses and clients. FINDINGS: Six items were identified as sources of parish nurse empowerment and client empowerment. CONCLUSION: The study showed that empowerment is a reciprocal process between the parish nurse and clients characterized by recognition of a higher power. IMPLICATIONS: To practice in a holistic manner, the spiritual dimension of person is a critical element of care.

Adult↗

PubMed2002

Parish nurse practice with client aggregates.

The purpose of this study was to describe 1 aspect of parish nurses' practice: working with client aggregates. Nineteen parish nurses practicing in 22 faith communities collected data using 2 standardized nursing classification systems--North American Nurses Diagnosis Association Taxonomy and Nursing Intervention Classification. Nurses recorded 77 group encounters for services provided over a 5-month period. The most frequent nursing diagnoses and nursing interventions are reported and emphasize health promotion and illness prevention. The parish nurse roles of educator, counselor, referral agent, and advocate-facilitator described in the literature were consistent with the findings of this study. In addition, the parish nurse as a member of the ministerial team is discussed. A focus group of the parish nurses provided validation of the results of aggregate practice.

Adolescent↗