​​PhD study on secrets in healthcare​

​​PhD study on secrets in healthcare​

​​Adults in care with secrets: Registered nurse experiences and management of private disclosures

About the study

​​​​The purpose of this study is to understand Registered nurse experiences and management of secrets disclosed to them by adults they are providing health care to.  

​Participation involves a confidential 60–90 minute telephone interview, or, an anonymous online survey that will take around 30-45 minutes to complete.

Eligibility requirements

​​Participants are Registered nurses currently employed in Australia who have had this experience. 

Recruitment timeline

​​​​​​Start of recruitment: May 2026
End of recruitment: December 2026​

Benefits

​​Participation is voluntary and will contribute to adding to professional knowledge around this phenomenon.​

Participate

​​Please access the screening survey via the URL below, or email Kiriaki Stewart.

Ethics Protocol No.

​​AU Human Ethics Protocol 202738​.

Contact details

To find out more information about participating in this study please contact Kiriaki Stewart:

Phone

Phone: (08) 8302 1513

Email

Email: ​kiriaki.stewart@adelaide.edu.au