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Turney, F., & Kushner, B. (2017). The experience of the spouse caring for a partner with Parkinson's disease. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(1). Retrieved June 10, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Seeks to understand the experience of a spousal caregiver of a partner with Parkinson’s disease. Sets out to: explore the experience of caring for a partner with Parkinson’s disease, identify areas of support that may be needed, and inform professional health practice about the perceptions of the caregiver spouse. Undertakes a qualitative descriptive study, collecting data from semi-structured interviews with five women over the age of 65 years of age.
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Meza, J., & Kushner, B. (2017). An exploration of autonomy and independence among community. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(2), http://www.nursingpraxis.org.
Abstract: Conducts interviews with five adults, aged 85 or over, to discover how they expressed and negotiated independence and autonomy in their daily lives, and when in contact with the health-care system. Aims to provide health-care professionals with information regarding independence, autonomy and decision-making when caring for older adults. Groups the findings into three themes: independence, past and present; autonomy and decision-making; and health. Provides evidence of older adults living self-determined lives.
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