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Author Hansen, G.
Title The role of massage in the care of the critically ill Type Journal Article
Year 2002 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (down)
Volume 8 Issue 7 Pages 14-16
Keywords Nursing; Alternative therapies; Intensive care nursing
Abstract This article looks at the research on the benefits of massage for alleviating the anxiety of patients in critical care. The author draws on her own experiences with cardiac patients and affirms the lasting psychological benefit of massage. She provides advice on which parts of the body to massage on patients in critical care, which to avoid and how to know when it is contraindicated.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1010
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Author Johnstone, C.
Title Linking diet and respiratory distress Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (down)
Volume 7 Issue 5 Pages 22-23
Keywords Diet; Chronic diseases; District nursing
Abstract The author, a district nurse, describes the experiences of a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requiring long-term oxygen therapy and characterised as a carbon dioxide retainer whose overall health was improved by a carbohydrate restricted diet. The literature on carbohydrate intake and respiratory disease is briefly reviewed.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1011
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Author Wright, R.
Title Linking theory with practice Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (down)
Volume 7 Issue 2 Pages 14-15
Keywords Intensive care nursing; Nurse-family relations; Nursing models
Abstract This article describes the care of a brain-dead intensive care unit patient. The human caring theory of Jean Watson is used to interpret the interactions between family, patient and nurse in this case study. Watson's concepts of care are examined as they relate to each stage of caring for the patient and his family.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1012
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Author Skadiang, K.
Title Researching post-tonsillectomy bleeding Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (down)
Volume 7 Issue 4 Pages 22-23
Keywords Surgery; Health status; Nursing
Abstract This article reports findings from an audit of post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage among patients at South Auckland Health from October 1998 to April 1999. All patients who underwent tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy were contacted by telephone, after the 14th day and before the 21st day following surgery.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1015
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Author Prentice, D.; Hathaway, M.
Title Responding to a death from meningococcal disease: A case study Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (down)
Volume 7 Issue 5 Pages 16-18
Keywords Infectious diseases; Public health; Infection control
Abstract The public health nurses present a case study on adapting meningococcal disease public health protocols to work with the situation of a Cook Island family following the death of a member from meningococcal disease. They discuss the meningococcal disease epidemic in New Zealand and outline the signs and symptoms of the disease.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1016
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Author Paterson, M.
Title Dealing with life and death decisions Type Journal Article
Year 2000 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (down)
Volume 6 Issue 7 Pages 14-16
Keywords Ethics; Nursing; Patient rights; Clinical decision making; Euthanasia
Abstract This article examines the implications for nurses of not-for-resuscitation orders and orders to withdraw treatment. The rights of patients and correct procedure in the case of not-for-resuscitation or do-not-resuscitate orders are considered, as well as the ethical dilemma facing nurses in cases of the withdrawal of treatment. Guidelines are offered to assist nurses in reaching an ethical decision to withdraw treatment. Euthanasia is defined and case law decisions on not-for-resuscitation and treatment withdrawal are cited.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1017
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Author Carr, J.
Title Ensuring consent is informed Type Journal Article
Year 2000 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (down)
Volume 6 Issue 7 Pages 22-23
Keywords Patient rights; Law and legislation
Abstract The author examines the concept of informed consent as it applies to patients and as it is obtained by nurses. The principles of autonomy, beneficence and non-maleficence are discussed. How these principles inform critical care nursing is explored and five inappropriate uses of technology in resuscitation are used as examples.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1018
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Author Wallis, R.
Title Preventing post-anaesthetic shaking Type Journal Article
Year 2000 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (down)
Volume 6 Issue 10 Pages 22-24
Keywords Surgery; Evidence-based medicine; Nursing; Guidelines
Abstract The author presents her experience investigating the incidence of post-anaesthetic shaking in the recovery room ward, and develops a clinical tool for its treatment. Several theories about post-anaesthetic shaking are examined. The cases of 1296 patients who had major regional or general anaesthetics over four consecutive months in the previous year are studied. The incidence of post-anaesthetic shaking and correlating core body temperature readings with post-anaesthetic shaking are examined. A protocol for reducing/treating post-anaesthetic shaking is developed on the basis of the findings of the study.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1021
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Author Marcinkowski, K.
Title Shortening hospital stays for orthopaedic patients Type Journal Article
Year 2000 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (down)
Volume 6 Issue 11 Pages 28-29
Keywords Surgery; Evidence-based medicine; Guidelines
Abstract The author provides a review of current protocols and presents new ways to manage the care of patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty, hip and knee replacement surgery.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1022
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Author McKenna, B.
Title Bridging the theory-practice gap Type Journal Article
Year 1999 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (down)
Volume 5 Issue 2 Pages 14-16
Keywords Psychiatric nursing; Nursing; Education; Teaching methods
Abstract The author presents a case study of a joint appointment between a nurse lecturer and a staff nurse in an acute forensic psychiatry unit. He explores the advantages, disadvantages and reasons for success in relation to the findings of a survey of the literature on joint appointments. This technique is seen as a means of narrowing the gap between theory and practice which resulted when nurse training was transferred from hospitals to polytechnics. He highlights the need to develop research methodology to clarify potential benefits of this approach.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1024
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Author Webby, A.
Title Developing safe nursing practice for Maori Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (down)
Volume 7 Issue 1 Pages 16-17
Keywords Maori; Psychiatric Nursing; Nursing models
Abstract A safe mental health nursing practice for Maori is defined as one that includes Maori ways of knowing. The author also notes that Maori mental health nurses must be given the ability to create their own practice to best meet their clients' needs.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1028
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Author Litchfield, M.
Title Priorities for research Type Journal Article
Year 1993 Publication kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (down)
Volume 1 Issue 8 Pages 28-30
Keywords Nursing research
Abstract An article adapted from the author's contribution as an invited member of the International Panel of Nurse Researchers leading the Special Research Seminar of the 1993 International Council of Nurses Quadrennial Congress, Madrid, Spain. The priorities of nursing research in New Zealand were derived from the findings of a semi-structured survey of the opinions of nurses in academic settings.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1320
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Author Litchfield, M.
Title Viewpoint: Telling nursing stories Type Journal Article
Year 1994 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (down)
Volume 2 Issue 4 Pages 28
Keywords Nursing research; Ethics; Patient rights
Abstract A brief critique and comment on the ethical implications of nurse researchers using methodology that involves soliciting personal experiences of patients and subsequently publishing them as stories.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1321
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Author Litchfield, M.
Title Professional development: Developing a new model of integrated care Type Journal Article
Year 1998 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (down)
Volume 4 Issue 9 Pages 23-25
Keywords Nursing models; Nurse practitioners; Policy; Nurse-family relations
Abstract An overview of the model of nursing practice and nurse roles derived through a programme of nursing research in the context of the policy and strategies directing developments in the New Zealand health system. The emphsis was on the health service configuration model presented diagrammatically to show the position of a new role of family nurse with a distinct form of practice forming the hub.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1324
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Author Shih, Li-Chin
Title How does dialysis treatment affect the lives of rural Maori patients? Type Journal Article
Year 2010 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (down)
Volume 16 Issue 10 Pages 12-14
Keywords Renal disease; hemodialysis; maori
Abstract Research into the effects of dialysis treatment on Maori patients living in rural Northland has already brought changes to practice just one year after the research was completed. Li-Chin Shih completed a thesis entitled “Impact of Dialysis on Rurally Based Mäori Clients and Their Whänau” in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing, The University of Auckland, 2009. This article in Kai Tiaki is based on this research.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1347
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