Fewer emergency readmissions and better quality of life for older adults at risk of hospital readmission: A randomized controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of a 24-week exercise and telephone follow-up program

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Courtney, Mary, Edwards, Helen, Chang, Anne, Parker, Anthony, Finlayson, Kathleen and Hamilton, Kyra. (2009). Fewer emergency readmissions and better quality of life for older adults at risk of hospital readmission: A randomized controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of a 24-week exercise and telephone follow-up program. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 57(3), pp. 395 - 402. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.2009.02138.x
AuthorsCourtney, Mary, Edwards, Helen, Chang, Anne, Parker, Anthony, Finlayson, Kathleen and Hamilton, Kyra
Year2009
JournalJournal of the American Geriatrics Society
Journal citation57 (3), pp. 395 - 402
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
ISSN0002-8614
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.2009.02138.x
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Page range395 - 402
Research GroupSchool of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Place of publicationUnited States of America
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Fu, Shiu-Yun, Anderson, Debra, Courtney, Mary and Hu, Wenbiao. (2007). The Relationship Between Culture, Attitude, Social Networks and Quality of Life in Midlife Australian and Taiwanese Citizens. Maturitas. 58(3), pp. 285 - 295. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2007.08.017
A framework guiding critical thinking through reflective journal documentation : A Middle Eastern experience
Simpson, Elaine and Courtney, Mary. (2007). A framework guiding critical thinking through reflective journal documentation : A Middle Eastern experience. International Journal of Nursing Practice. 13(4), pp. 203-208. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-172X.2007.00629.x
Establishing an Action Research Group to Explore Family-Focused Nursing in the Intensive Care Unit
Coyer, Fiona, Courtney, Mary and O'Sullivan, Judy. (2007). Establishing an Action Research Group to Explore Family-Focused Nursing in the Intensive Care Unit. International Journal of Nursing Practice. 13(1), pp. 14 - 23. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-172X.2006.00604.x
How is Quality being Monitored in Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities? A Narrative View
Courtney, Mary, O'Reilly, Maria, Edwards, Helen and Hassall, Stacey. (2007). How is Quality being Monitored in Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities? A Narrative View. International Journal for Quality in Health Care. 19(3), pp. 177 - 182.
Guiding the Transition of Nursing Practise From an Inpatient to a Community-Care Setting: A Saudi Arabian Experience
Simpson, Elaine, Butler, Mollie, Al-Somali, Shayda and Courtney, Mary. (2006). Guiding the Transition of Nursing Practise From an Inpatient to a Community-Care Setting: A Saudi Arabian Experience. Nursing and Health Sciences. 8(2), pp. 120 - 124. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-2018.2006.00258.x
The Relationship Between Country of Residence, Gender and the Quality of Life in Australian and Taiwanese Midlife Residents
Anderson, Debra, Courtney, Mary, Fu, Shiu-Yun and McAvan, Brian. (2006). The Relationship Between Country of Residence, Gender and the Quality of Life in Australian and Taiwanese Midlife Residents. Social Indicators Research: an international and interdisciplinary journal for quality-of-life measurement. 79(1), pp. 25 - 49. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11205-005-3002-8
Does Evening Removal of Urinary Catheters Shorten Hospital Stay Among General Hospital Patients?: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Webster, Joan, Osborne, Sonya, Woollett, Kaylene, Shearer, Julie, Courtney, Mary and Anderson, Debra. (2006). Does Evening Removal of Urinary Catheters Shorten Hospital Stay Among General Hospital Patients?: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing. 33(2), pp. 156 - 163. https://doi.org/10.1097/00152192-200603000-00010
Australasian Trends in Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation Weaning: Results of a Postal Survey
Lewis, Peter, Mullany, Daniel, Courtney, Mary and Coyer, Fiona. (2006). Australasian Trends in Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation Weaning: Results of a Postal Survey. Critical Care and Resuscitation. 8(4), pp. 361 - 367.
Self-Efficacy-Enhancing Intervention Training and Example Application for People With Diabetes Mellitus
Wu, Shu-Fang, Courtney, Mary, Edwards, Helen, McDowell, Jan, Shortridge-Baggett, Lillie and Chang, Pei-Jen. (2006). Self-Efficacy-Enhancing Intervention Training and Example Application for People With Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of the Formosan Medical Association. 10(1), pp. 115 - 122.
Paediatric Fever Management: Continuing Education for Clinical Nurses
Walsh, Anne, Edwards, Helen, Courtney, Mary, Wilson, Jenny and Monaghan, Sarah. (2006). Paediatric Fever Management: Continuing Education for Clinical Nurses. Nurse Education Today. 26(1), pp. 71 - 77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2005.07.007
Weaning Intraaortic Balloon Counterpulsation: The Evidence
Lewis, Peter and Courtney, Mary. (2006). Weaning Intraaortic Balloon Counterpulsation: The Evidence. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing. 1(8), pp. 385 - 389.
A cost-effectiveness analysis of two community models of care for patients with venous leg ulcers
Gordon, Louisa, Edwards, Helen, Courtney, Mary, Finlayson, Kathleen, Shuter, Patricia and Lindsay, Ellie. (2006). A cost-effectiveness analysis of two community models of care for patients with venous leg ulcers. Journal of Wound Care. 15(8), pp. 348-353. https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2006.15.8.26942
'Are We There Yet?' Consumer Participation in Mental Health Services
Browne, Graeme and Courtney, Mary. (2006). 'Are We There Yet?' Consumer Participation in Mental Health Services. Australian Journal of Primary Health. 12(1), pp. 8 - 13. https://doi.org/10.1071/PY06002
Emergent forms of doctoral education in nursing
Courtney, Mary, Galvin, Kate, Patterson, Carla and Shortridge-Baggett, Lillie M.. (2005). Emergent forms of doctoral education in nursing. In In Ketefian, Shaké and McKenna, Hugh P. (Ed.). Doctoral education in nursing : International perspectives pp. 159-179 Routledge.
Housing, Social Support and People with Schizophrenia : A Grounded Theory Study Comparing Boarding Houses and Private Homes
Browne, Graeme and Courtney, Mary. (2005). Housing, Social Support and People with Schizophrenia : A Grounded Theory Study Comparing Boarding Houses and Private Homes. Issues in Mental Health Nursing. 26(3), pp. 311 - 326.
An Intervention Study to Improve the Transfer of ICU Patients to the Ward - Evaluation by ICU Nurses
Courtney, Mary and Mitchell, Marion L.. (2005). An Intervention Study to Improve the Transfer of ICU Patients to the Ward - Evaluation by ICU Nurses. Australian Critical Care. 18(3), pp. 123 - 128. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1036-7314(05)80013-X
Fever Management: Paediatric Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes and Influencing Factors
Walsh, Anne, Edwards, Helen, Courtney, Mary, Wilson, Jenny and Monaghan, Sarah. (2005). Fever Management: Paediatric Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes and Influencing Factors. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 49(5), pp. 453 - 464. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2004.03318.x
Improving transfer from the intensive care unit: The development, implementation and evaluation of a brochure based on Knowles' Adult Learning Theory
Mitchell, Marion L. and Courtney, Mary. (2005). Improving transfer from the intensive care unit: The development, implementation and evaluation of a brochure based on Knowles' Adult Learning Theory. International Journal of Nursing Practice. 11(6), pp. 257 - 268. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-172X.2005.00533.x
Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers: Effect of a Community Nursing Intervention on Pain and Healing
Edwards, Helen, Courtney, Mary, Finlayson, Kathleen, Lindsay, Ellie, Lewis, Caroline, Shuter, Patricia and Chang, Allan. (2005). Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers: Effect of a Community Nursing Intervention on Pain and Healing. Nursing Standard: promoting excellence in nursing care. 19(52), pp. 47 - 54.
Validation of the Australian/English Version of the Diabetes Management Self-efficacy Scale
McDowell, Jan, Courtney, Mary, Edwards, Helen and Shortridge-Baggett, Lillie. (2005). Validation of the Australian/English Version of the Diabetes Management Self-efficacy Scale. International Journal of Nursing Practice. 11(4), pp. 177 - 184. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-172X.2005.00518.x
Improved Healing Rates for Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers: Pilot Study Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial of a Community Nursing Intervention
Edwards, Helen, Courtney, Mary, Finlayson, Kathleen, Lewis, Caroline, Lindsay, Ellie and Dumble, Jean. (2005). Improved Healing Rates for Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers: Pilot Study Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial of a Community Nursing Intervention. International Journal of Nursing Practice. 11(4), pp. 169 - 176. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-172X.2005.00521.x
An Intervention Study to Improve the Transfer of ICU Patients to the Ward - Evaluation by Family Members
Courtney, Mary and Mitchell, Marion L.. (2005). An Intervention Study to Improve the Transfer of ICU Patients to the Ward - Evaluation by Family Members. Australian Critical Care. 18(3), pp. 61 - 68. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1036-7314(05)80004-9
Type of Housing Predicts Rate of Readmission to Hospital but not Length of Stay in People with Schizophrenia on the Gold Coast in Queensland
Browne, Graeme, Courtney, Mary and Meehan, Tom. (2004). Type of Housing Predicts Rate of Readmission to Hospital but not Length of Stay in People with Schizophrenia on the Gold Coast in Queensland. Australian Health Review. 27(1), pp. 65 - 72.
Menopause in Australia and Japan: Effects of Country of Residence on Menopausal Status and Menopausal Symptoms
Anderson, Debra, Yoshizawa, Toyoko, Gollschewski, Sara, Atogami, Fumi and Courtney, Mary. (2004). Menopause in Australia and Japan: Effects of Country of Residence on Menopausal Status and Menopausal Symptoms. Climacteric. 7(2), pp. 165 - 174. https://doi.org/10.1080/13697130410001713760
School Based Youth Health Nurses' Role in Assisting Young People Access Health Services in Provincial, Rural and Remote Areas of Queensland Australia
Barnes, Margaret, Walsh, Anne, Courtney, Mary and Dowd, Toni. (2004). School Based Youth Health Nurses' Role in Assisting Young People Access Health Services in Provincial, Rural and Remote Areas of Queensland Australia. Rural and Remote Health. 4(279), pp. 1 - 10.
School-Based Youth Health Nurses: Roles, Responsibilities, Challenges, and Rewards
Barnes, Margaret, Courtney, Mary, Pratt, Jan and Walsh, Anne. (2004). School-Based Youth Health Nurses: Roles, Responsibilities, Challenges, and Rewards. Public Health Nursing. 21(4), pp. 316 - 322. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0737-1209.2004.21404.x
Funding and policy in residential care in Australia
Courtney, Mary, Abbey, Brian and Abbey, Jennifer. (2004). Funding and policy in residential care in Australia. In In Nay, Rhonda and Garratt, Sally (Ed.). Nursing older people : Issues and innovations pp. 3-30 Elsevier Australia.
Routine Changing of Intravenous Administration Sets Does Not Reduce Colonization or Infection in Central Venous Catheters
Rickard, Claire, Lipman, Jeffery, Courtney, Mary, Siversen, Rosemary and Daley, Peter. (2004). Routine Changing of Intravenous Administration Sets Does Not Reduce Colonization or Infection in Central Venous Catheters. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. 25(8), pp. 650 - 655. https://doi.org/10.1086/502456
Relationship Between Menopausal Symptoms and Menopausal Status in Australian and Japanese Women: Preliminary Analysis
Anderson, Debra, Yoshizawa, Toyoko, Gollschewski, Sara, Atogami, Fumi and Courtney, Mary. (2004). Relationship Between Menopausal Symptoms and Menopausal Status in Australian and Japanese Women: Preliminary Analysis. Nursing and Health Sciences. 6(3), pp. 173 - 180. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-2018.2004.00190.x
The Roles, Responsibilities and Professional Development Needs of Child Health Nurses
Barnes, Margaret, Courtney, Mary, Pratt, Jan and Walsh, Anne. (2004). The Roles, Responsibilities and Professional Development Needs of Child Health Nurses. Focus on Health Professional Education. 6(1), pp. 52 - 63.
Measuring the Impact of Housing on People with Schizophrenia
Browne, Graeme and Courtney, Mary. (2004). Measuring the Impact of Housing on People with Schizophrenia. Nursing and Health Sciences. 6(1), pp. 37 - 44. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-2018.2003.00172.x
Reducing Family Members' Anxiety and Uncertainty in Illness Around Transfer From Intensive Care: An Intervention Study
Mitchell, Marion L. and Courtney, Mary. (2004). Reducing Family Members' Anxiety and Uncertainty in Illness Around Transfer From Intensive Care: An Intervention Study. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing. 20(4), pp. 223 - 231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iccn.2004.05.008
The Impact of Clinical Placement Location on Nursing Students' Competence and Preparedness for Practice
Edwards, Helen, Smith, Sheree, Courtney, Mary, Finlayson, Kathleen and Chapman, Helen. (2004). The Impact of Clinical Placement Location on Nursing Students' Competence and Preparedness for Practice. Nurse Education Today. 24(4), pp. 248 - 255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2004.01.003
Central Venous Catheters: A Survey of ICU Practices
Rickard, Claire, Courtney, Mary and Webster, Joan. (2004). Central Venous Catheters: A Survey of ICU Practices. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 48(3), pp. 247 - 256. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2004.03193.x