Descriptive, exploratory study of the role of nursing assistants in Australian residential aged care facilities: the example of pain management

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Descriptive, exploratory study of the role of nursing assistants in Australian residential aged care facilities: the example of pain management

Aim: This study explored the experiences of nursing assistants (NAs) who work with older people in residential aged care facilities (RACFs), to ascertain their role in Australian RACFs. Experiences with pain management were used as an example to explore their work role. Methods: A descriptive, explo...

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Main Authors:	Holloway, Kristi, McConigley, Ruth
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Blackwell Publishing 2009
Subjects:	Nursing assistants scope of practice residential aged care facilities pain older people
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/24043

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