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Frost, C. E. (2020). After mastectomy -- inpatient experience of women in New Zealand: A qualitative study. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Dunedin. Retrieved March 9, 2021, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/10193
Abstract: Explores the experiences of 10 women post-operatively following mastectomy in an acute surgical ward in a large tertiary hospital in NZ by means of face-to-face, semi-structured, individual interviews. Identifies the women's expectations of care and service delivery from healthcare professionals, in order to inform the development of evidence-based interventions and models of care for the breast cancer care team. Suggests potential areas for future research.
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Eton, S. J. (2020). Clinical handover from the operating theatre nurse to the post anaesthetic care unit nurse: a New Zealand perspective. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Christchurch. Retrieved March 9, 2021, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/10582
Abstract: Presents findings from a study of nurse-to-nurse handover in the perioperative care setting. Describes current practices in nurse handover and surveys theatre and post-anaesthetic-care nurses from around NZ about their satisfaction with handover and whether it affects patient outcomes.
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Hutton, G. (2018). How do rural nurse specialists in South Westland perceive their personal safety whilst working in isolation? Master's thesis, University of Otago, Christchurch. Retrieved March 9, 2021, from https://www.otago.ac.nz/christchurch/departments/nursing/research/dissertations/index.html
Abstract: Identifies how rural nurse specialists (RNS) working in South Westland (SW) perceiver their personal safety in a rural environment as compared with an urban one. Uses a focus group to explore RNS responses and to identify the following themes related to safety in isolated environments: community, pressure to perform, and luck versus planning for safety. Suggests recommendations for future practice.
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Hart, M. (2018). Reducing poverty by addressing equity with a focus on prenatal alcohol exposure and inter-generational trauma: Identify, address and remove systemic barriers. Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study Fellowship Reports. Wellington: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation.
Abstract: Travels to Australia and Canada to examine public health efforts in those countries to inform pregnant women about the risks of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), particularly among indigenous populations. Studies regional initiatives around NZ to inform the establishment of a preventive and assessment programme in the Bay of Plenty DHB.
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Corner, K. (2020). Perceptions of Indian IQNs transitioning into a bachelor of nursing programme in New Zealand. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 11(1), 61–62.
Abstract: Aims to understand the experiences of Indian internationally-qualified nurses (IQN) making the transition into a NZ bachelor of nursing (BN) programme. Conducts a focus group with four Indian IQN students enrolled in an 18-month bridging course. Identifies four themes: adaptation to a new way of learning; cultural differences in living and working in NZ; adaptation to a different clinical environment; and cultural safety.
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