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Articles by Ravani Duggan
Midwives’ perceptions of being ‘with woman’: a phenomenological study
Abstract Background Being ‘with woman’ is a central construct of the midwifery profession however, minimal research has been undertaken to explore the phenomenon from the perspective of midwives. The aim of this study was to describe Western Australian midwives’ perceptions of the phenomenon of being ‘with woman’ during the intrapartum period. Methods Descriptive phenomenology was selected as the methodology for this study.
Exploratory study on the effectiveness of learning one dance step per day in the workplace to improve subjective physical and mental well-being
Exploratory study on the effectiveness of learning one dance step per day in the workplace to improve subjective physical and mental well-being 2019-08-20T23:01:46Z (GMT) by Lucy Vincent Lesley Kuliukas Ravani Duggan Results from the GAD-7 and PHQ-9 questionnaires taken before and after a 4-week intervention consisting of learning a new dance step every working day.
One Year On: Cultural Competence of Australian Nursing Students Following International Service-Learning
Background: The effective delivery of health care to the growing multicultural population within Australia is a challenge for the nursing profession. A breakdown in cross-cultural communication and understanding, which stems from the tendency of nurses to project their own culturally specific values and behaviors onto patients and colleagues from other countries, can contribute significantly to non-compliance in migrant populations and conflict in collegial relationships.
“It’s what midwifery is all about”: Western Australian midwives’ experiences of being ‘with woman’ during labour and birth in the known midwife model
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth201919:29 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-018-2144-z © The Author(s). 2019 Received: 25 October 2017 Accepted: 11 December 2018 Published: 14 January 2019 Abstract Background The phenomenon of being ‘with woman’ is fundamental to midwifery as it underpins its philosophy, relationships and practices. There is an identified gap in knowledge around the ‘with woman’ phenomenon from the perspective of midwives providing care in a variety of contexts.
Motivations and Expectations of Undergraduate Nursing Students Undertaking International Clinical Placements
By understanding the impetus and personal motivations of students, educators can guide students toward a more transformative experience whereby a more multicultural perspective on health care can be developed. [ J Nurs Educ. 2016;55(9):487–494.] The interviews revealed that students were motivated by cultural inquisitiveness and a desire to help. They expected to gain cultural learning, to be challenged, to be fulfilled, to experience professional growth, and to feel gratitude.
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