Laura Kirsten
Biographic Data
| ID | 1742862 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Laura Kirsten |
| GIVEN NAMES | Laura |
| FAMILY NAME | Kirsten |
| SIGNATURE | KIRSTEN L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Nepean Hospital |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8520-3098 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 40 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Developing a Bereavement Model of Care for an Australian Health Context
This research explored current practices, gaps in services and resources, and identified barriers and facilitators to implementing a bereavement model of care in an Australian health setting. We conducted 34 interviews with staff/volunteers who provide bereavement care to explore their practice and perceptions of care delivery. Five themes were identified through thematic and framework analysis: 1. Conceptualisation of bereavement was setting dep…
Supporting the Supporters
As more skilled cancer support group leaders create better outcomes for group members, it is important to provide training for this population. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effect of a low resource demanding (LRD) versus a high resource demanding (HRD) intervention. Leaders were randomized to receive either an LRD (access to a website and discussion forum only) or an HRD intervention (access to the website and d…
Exploring the impact of training on the experience of Australian support group leaders
Background Existing literature suggests that the effectiveness of a support group is linked to the qualifications, skills and experience of the group leader. Yet, little research has been conducted into the experiences of trained vs. untrained support group leaders of chronic‐illness support groups. The current study aimed to compare the experience of leaders, trained vs. untrained in group facilitation, in terms of challenges, rewards and psycho…
What do cancer support groups provide which other supportive relationships do not? The experience of peer support groups for people with cancer
What do cancer support groups provide which other supportive relationships do not? The experience of peer support groups for people with cancer
Supporting the Supporters
As more skilled cancer support group leaders create better outcomes for group members, it is important to provide training for this population. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effect of a low resource demanding (LRD) versus a high resource demanding (HRD) intervention. Leaders were randomized to receive either an LRD (access to a website and discussion forum only) or an HRD intervention (access to the website and d…
What do cancer support groups provide which other supportive relationships do not? The experience of peer support groups for people with cancer
Exploring the impact of training on the experience of Australian support group leaders
Background Existing literature suggests that the effectiveness of a support group is linked to the qualifications, skills and experience of the group leader. Yet, little research has been conducted into the experiences of trained vs. untrained support group leaders of chronic‐illness support groups. The current study aimed to compare the experience of leaders, trained vs. untrained in group facilitation, in terms of challenges, rewards and psycho…
Supporting the Supporters
As more skilled cancer support group leaders create better outcomes for group members, it is important to provide training for this population. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effect of a low resource demanding (LRD) versus a high resource demanding (HRD) intervention. Leaders were randomized to receive either an LRD (access to a website and discussion forum only) or an HRD intervention (access to the website and d…
Developing a Bereavement Model of Care for an Australian Health Context
This research explored current practices, gaps in services and resources, and identified barriers and facilitators to implementing a bereavement model of care in an Australian health setting. We conducted 34 interviews with staff/volunteers who provide bereavement care to explore their practice and perceptions of care delivery. Five themes were identified through thematic and framework analysis: 1. Conceptualisation of bereavement was setting dep…
Medicine (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Cancer survivorship and care (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Focus group (2 works) · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues (2 works) · Peer support (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works) · Psychological intervention (2 works)