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Author Milligan, K.; Neville, S.J. openurl 
  Title The contextualisation of health assessment Type Journal Article
  Year 2003 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 19 Issue 1 Pages 23-31  
  Keywords Cross-cultural comparison; Evaluation; Nursing  
  Abstract The authors defines health assessment and argue that it is a tool nurses should be using as a means of improving health outcomes for clients. The skills involved in health assessments are analysed, and four levels of data gathering are identified. The authors present an historical perspective, tracing the development of these skills as they have been incorporated in nursing practice in North America and Australia.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1095  
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Author Litchfield, M. openurl 
  Title Between the idea and reality Type Journal Article
  Year 1986 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 1 Issue 2 Pages 17-29  
  Keywords Nursing research; Nursing philosophy; Diagnosis; Evaluation  
  Abstract A paper presented as one of the four “Winter Lecture Series” hosted by the Nursing Studies unit of the Department of Education, Victoria University of Wellington. It is a critique of “ The Nursing Process” referred to commonly in nursing education programmes. It challenges the usefulness for nursing of the linear sequence of steps of assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1313  
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Author Robertson, Heather R; Neville, Stephen openurl 
  Title Health promotion impact evaluation : 'healthy messages calendar (Te maramataka korero hauora)' Type Journal Article
  Year 2008 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 24 Issue 1 (Mar) Pages p.24-35  
  Keywords Health promotion; Inequalities; Impact evaluation; Maori health  
  Abstract Evaluates the project to determine if it was an effective health promotion tool for the dissemination of health information. Obtains qualitative data from 5 focus groups and analyses data using a general inductive approach. Concludes that there are positive links between health promotion practices and the health needs of a local community.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1430  
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Author Haggerty, Carmel; Holloway, Kathryn; Wilson, Debra openurl 
  Title Entry to nursing practice preceptor education and support : could we do better? Type Journal Article
  Year 2012 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 28 Issue 1 Pages 30-39  
  Keywords Preceptorship; New graduates; Evaluation; Support and education  
  Abstract Reveals that recent longitudinal evaluation of 21 Nursing Entry to Practice (NETP) programmes in NZ identified that preceptorship selection, education and support are not properly resourced. Identifies the factors preventing preceptors from receiving appropriate training and recommends development of a clearly-defined preceptor selection and education process.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1472  
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Author Hedley, Cath and others openurl 
  Title The B4 school check behaviour measures : findings from the Hawke's Bay evaluation Type Journal Article
  Year 2012 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 28 Issue 3 Pages 13-23  
  Keywords Before (B4) School Checks; Child behaviour; Nurse evaluation; Parenting support  
  Abstract Evaluates the B4 School Checks in Hawke's Bay, focusing on children assessed as having behaviour issues, as determined by the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Reviews Health Hawke's Bay (HHB) records for the number and demographics of the children assessed, and the interventions recommended. Interviews 36 parents to discover what difference the B4 check made to children's behaviour and which aspects of the check contributed to successful outcomes.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1477  
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Author Cameron, Megan openurl 
  Title Evaluation report of a postgraduate specialty programme: is a specialty nursing qualification delivering what it says it does? Type Journal Article
  Year 2017 Publication Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue 24 Pages 37-45  
  Keywords Evaluation; Primary health care; Nursing; Well Child/Tamariki Ora; Postgraduate study; Surveys  
  Abstract Examines whether a postgraduate programme for Well Child/Tamariki Ora (WCTO) nurses prepares nurses new to child health to understand primary health care, health promotion, community nursing and nursing theory. Uses on online survey devised by Plunket National Educators to evaluate the (WCTO) strand of the Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing curriculum against the delivery of the programme. Assesses student experience and student perceptions of the impact of their learning on their nursing practice. Considers whether it enables nurses to consider the specific populations in their care, or to encourage individuals, families and communities to increase their skills in health-focused daily living. Seeks to ascertain whether the structure of the programme, based on the clinical integration approach, supports nursing practice and academic study.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1549  
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Author Wynne-Jones, Jacqui; Martin-Babin, Margot; Hayward, Brooke; Villa, Luis openurl 
  Title Patient safety leadership walk-rounds: lessons learrned from a mixed-methods evaluaion Type Journal Article
  Year 2020 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 11 Issue 1 Pages 24-33  
  Keywords Patient safety; Nurse leaders; Walk-round; Evaluation  
  Abstract Assesses the impact of a patient safety leadership walk-rounds (PSLWR) programme in an Auckland hospital to provide recommendations for programme improvement. Involves senior leaders and other departmental representatives visiting wards to conduct staff and patient interviews to capture their experiences, and to assess the environment. Proposes recommendations for organisations intending to or currently implementing a PSLWR programme.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1658  
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Author King, A.; Parsons, M. url  openurl
  Title An evaluation of two respite models for older people and their informal caregivers Type Journal Article
  Year 2005 Publication New Zealand Medical Journal Abbreviated Journal (up) Access is free to articles older than 6 months, and abstracts.  
  Volume 118 Issue 1214 Pages  
  Keywords Older people; Evaluation  
  Abstract The researchers evaluate two case-management models of respite relief care at Waitemata District Health Board. The evaluation consisted of semi-structured interviews and postal surveys for clients utilising respite care and staff members involved in both the North/West and Rodney models of respite care in Auckland. Across the two regions, a total of 2 older people and their informal caregivers, 2 respite coordinators, and the Needs Assessment Service Coordination (NASC) Manager were interviewed. In addition, postal surveys were received from 21 older people, 36 informal caregivers, 11 NASC workers, and 3 allied health professionals. Findings revealed there was generally high satisfaction with both the respite models. Caregivers believed the respite service did give them a break, although it was insufficient. Caregivers reported concerns regarding how respite facilities could improve and the older person's deterioration post respite. Staff identified improvements for each of the models.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 549 Serial 535  
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Author Fraser, A.G.; Williamson, S.; Lane, M.; Hollis, B. url  openurl
  Title Nurse-led dyspepsia clinic using the urea breath test for Helicobacter pylori Type Journal Article
  Year 2003 Publication New Zealand Medical Journal Abbreviated Journal (up) Access is free to articles older than 6 months, and abstracts.  
  Volume 116 Issue 1176 Pages  
  Keywords Advanced nursing practice; Hospitals; Clinical assessment; Evaluation  
  Abstract Reports the audit of a nurse-led dyspepsia clinic at Auckland Hospital. Referrals to the Gastroenterology Department for gastroscopy were assessed in a dyspepsia clinic. Initial evaluation included consultation and a urea breath test (UBT). Patients given eradication treatment prior to initial clinic assessment were excluded. Patients with a positive UBT were given eradication treatment and were reviewed two months later for symptom assessment and follow-up UBT. Patients with a negative UBT were usually referred back to the GP. There were 173 patients with a mean age 38 years. The urea breath test was found to be useful as part of the initial assessment of selected patients who would otherwise have been referred for endoscopy. It is likely that the need for gastroscopy was reduced, but longer follow up will be required to determine whether or not this effect is simply due to delayed referral. This approach is likely to have value only in patients who have a relatively high chance of being H. pylori positive.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 625 Serial 611  
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Author Gardner, A.; Hase, S.; Gardner, G.; Dunn, S.; Carryer, J.B. url  openurl
  Title From competence to capability: A study of nurse practitioners in clinical practice Type Journal Article
  Year 2008 Publication Journal of Clinical Nursing Abbreviated Journal (up) Author copy available 12 months after publication from QUT ePrints  
  Volume 17 Issue 2 Pages 250-258  
  Keywords Nurse practitioners; Professional competence; Advanced nursing practice; Evaluation  
  Abstract This research aimed to understand the level and scope of practice of the nurse practitioner in Australia and New Zealand further using a capability framework. The original study, from which the present paper was developed, sought to identify competency standards for the extended role of the nurse practitioner in Australia and New Zealand. In doing so the researchers became aware that while competencies described many of the characteristics of the nurse practitioner they did not manage to tell the whole story. In a search of the literature, the concept of capability appeared to provide a potentially useful construct to describe the attributes of the nurse practitioner that went beyond competence. A secondary analysis of data obtained from the interviews with 15 nurse practitioners working in Australia and New Zealand was undertaken. The analysis showed that capability and its dimensions is a useful model for describing the advanced level attributes of nurse practitioners. Thus, nurse practitioners described elements of their practice that involved: using their competences in novel and complex situations as well as the familiar; being creative and innovative; knowing how to learn; having a high level of self-efficacy; and working well in teams. This study suggests dimensions of capability need to be considered in the education and evaluation of nurse practitioners.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 945 Serial 929  
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Author Holloway, K. T.; Pearson, J.R. url  openurl
  Title Trailblazers: Primary health care programme evaluation Type Conference Article
  Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) coda, An Institutional Repository for the New Zealand ITP Sector  
  Volume Paper presented June 2004 at Royal New Zealand Plu Issue Pages  
  Keywords New graduate nurses; Primary health care; Evaluation research; Professional development  
  Abstract This report is an evaluation of the academic journey undertaken by a group of newly graduated nurses who were sponsored by a New Zealand district health board to work in a variety of primary health care nursing settings. The impetus for this pilot employment option was the Ministry of Health's focus on primary health care nursing and workforce development for this sector and the Expert Advisory Committee for primary health care nursing's recommendations to district health boards regarding employment of graduate nurses and support for them to engage in post graduate study. Evaluation participants were primarily the graduate nurses who were interviewed at the end of their first year of practice which was following programme completion then again nine to ten months later. Findings include the nurses reflections on what supported them and what acted to impede as barriers to their learning success and practice development. The report concludes with five recommendations that can be used to ensure that the travels of future newly graduated nurses taking this pathway are supported, safe and successful.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1200  
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Author Gohns, A. url  openurl
  Title Management of opioid substitution treatment in the primary health care setting: A national training course for service providers Type Journal Article
  Year 2002 Publication New Zealand Family Physician Abbreviated Journal (up) Full text online from the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners' website  
  Volume 29 Issue 3 Pages 172-175  
  Keywords Pharmacology; Evaluation; Primary health care  
  Abstract The aim of this research was to describe a national opioid treatment training programme that was introduced into primary health care, and evaluate its effectiveness following its first year of operation. The programme was introduced as a strategy to recruit, train and support a primary health care workforce in the provision of methadone treatment. For the evaluation a written questionnaire was sent to the general practitioner, practice nurse and pharmacist participants of training programmes held throughout New Zealand in 2000. One hundred and forty-five (98%) participants reported that the overall quality of the course was good or better, and that relevant issues were, in general, covered. However a recurring theme related to difficulties in designing a course relevant to the three different professional groups, with some material not equally applicable to all. Another prominent theme pertained to the issue of funding. general practitioners lamented the failure to address the issue of transferring patients from a free specialist clinic to their practice for care. The evaluation of this pilot programme indicates that this training in methadone maintenance treatment was well-received by primary health care providers. However, the author notes that there is no benchmark with which to compare it.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1099  
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Author Litchfield, M. openurl 
  Title Towards a people-pivotal paradigm for healthcare: Report of the Turangi primary health care nursing innovation 2003-2006 Type Manuscript
  Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Held by the Ministry of Health, publication pending  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Evaluation; Community health nursing; Nursing models; Interprofessional relations  
  Abstract This report presents the findings of the developmental evaluation programme for the three-year innovation project. It includes the model of the integrative nursing service scheme with mobile whanau/family nurses as the hub of healthcare provision for a new paradigm of service design and delivery spanning primary-secondary-tertiary sectors. The form of healthcare the local people received, the nature of the nursing practice and role, service delivery and employment parameters required to support the nurses in practice are presented. The service configuration model subsequently gave the structure to Lake Taupo Primary Health Organisation with the hub of family nurses with a mobile comprehensive practice.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1178  
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Author Vernon, R.A. openurl 
  Title Developing clinical skill competency of undergraduate nursing students utilising a simulated psychomotor skill laboratory and model of self-directed learning: An evaluation research study Type
  Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Massey University Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Students; Evaluation  
  Abstract  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 871 Serial 855  
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Author Jamieson, I. url  openurl
  Title The mobile operating theatre project Type Book Chapter
  Year 2008 Publication Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp.81-97) Abbreviated Journal (up) Ministry of Health publications page  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Rural nursing; Surgery; Training; Evaluation  
  Abstract This chapter firstly presents the development of a mobile operating theatre project, which was implemented in 2002 to provide rural day-stay surgery. Secondly, it discusses the process and findings of a research project undertaken with the purpose of evaluating a perioperative (theatre and recovery) reskilling programme offered to 42 rural nurses from nine secondary hospitals, conducted over nine months in 2001. The training was given to nurses prior to the introduction of a mobile operating theatre service, and was seen as a key part of the service contract.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 769 Serial 753  
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