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Author Rickard, Debbie
Title Parents as experts: partnership in the care of the chronically ill children : Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study, Fellowship for Nurses of Young Children, 1999 Type Report
Year 1999 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 65p.
Keywords Chronically ill children – home care; Child health services; Paediatric nursing; Community health nursing; Reports
Abstract (down) Visits paediatric community nursing services in the UK and Australia to report on how specialist and children's community nurses work with parents to deliver health care to children with asthma, diabetes and other endocrine disorders, cystic fibrosis, eczema, cardiac diseases, and liver transplants. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1414
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Author Francis, L.
Title Polio is history – isn't it Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Whitireia Nursing Journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 14 Issue Pages 24-31
Keywords Case studies; Diseases; Public health; Community health nursing; Poliomyelitis
Abstract (down) Using the stories of four polio survivors who have since contracted post polio syndrome (PPS), this article discusses the theories regarding the cause of PPS as well as the varying symptoms and problems for those living with the disease.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1046
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Author Crawford, R.
Title Nutrition: Is there a need for nurses working with children and families to offer nutrition advice? Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 13 Pages 10-15
Keywords Paediatric nursing; Community health nursing; Nurse-family relations; Socioeconomic factors; Diet
Abstract (down) Using nursing and associated literature, the relevance of nutrition in the care of children and families is highlighted in this article. The role of a nurse in providing nutrition advice and interventions is examined, in the context of social and economic pressures on the provision of a healthy diet. Relevant examples of the provision of such advice is provided, along with competencies required to achieve this in practice.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1276
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Author Hart, Maria
Title Reducing poverty by addressing equity with a focus on prenatal alcohol exposure and inter-generational trauma: Identify, address and remove systemic barriers Type Report
Year 2018 Publication Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study Fellowship Report Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 53 p.
Keywords Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; Alcoholism; Pregnancy; Inter-generational trauma; Child health nursing; Community health nursing; Health education; Women's health; Maori health
Abstract (down) 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.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1664
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Author Morgan, F.A.
Title Primary health care nurses supporting families parenting pre-term infants Type
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal NZNO Library, University of Otago Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Primary health care; Community health nursing; Paediatric nursing; Premature infants
Abstract (down) This thesis reviews the role of primary health care nurses, who have an opportunity to play a unique role in teaching, touching and empowering families with newly discharged pre-term babies. Birth of a baby earlier than 37 weeks gestation ushers in a period of uncertainty and stress for parents. Uncertainties may centre on whether their infant will survive and what ongoing growth and developmental issues their infant will face.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1132
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Author Stuart, J.
Title How can nurses address generalist/specialist/nursing requirements of the urban/rural population of Southland Type
Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Nursing specialties; Policy; Technology; Scope of practice; Community health nursing
Abstract (down) This study, which is undertaken in the Southland area, explores the effect of the increasing specialisation of nursing services in what is a rural/urban environment. It is indicated in the literature that systemic changes in health, such as the health reforms, and the increase in the use of technology have meant that nurses are required to function in disease oriented roles rather than according to their more traditional generalist roots. A significant event, which also affected nursing scope of practice, was the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary education institutions environment from the hospitals in the mid 1970s. The traditional nursing hierarchy and its nurse leadership role disappeared and the adoption of specialist nurse titles increased, and identified with a disease or disorder, for example 'diabetes' nurse. The increase in specialist categories for patients contributed to the nurse shortage by reducing the available numbers of nurses in the generalist nursing pool. The nurses in this rural/urban environment require generalist nurse skills to deliver their nursing services because of the geographical vastness of the area being a barrier to specialist nurses. Workforce planning for nurses in the rural/urban then must focus on how to reshape the nursing scope of practice to utilise the existing resources. This study explores how key areas of health services could be enhanced by reclaiming the nurse role in its holistic approach, in mental health, public health, geriatric services and psychiatric services.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 885 Serial 869
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Author Apelu, J.
Title Pacific community mental health nurses' experiences of working for a district health board in New Zealand Type
Year 2008 Publication Abbreviated Journal ResearchArchive@Victoria http://hdl.handle.net/10063/684
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Pacific peoples; Community health nursing; District Health Boards; Culture
Abstract (down) This study explored the perspectives of Pacific nurses on what it is like for them to work in a Pacific community mental health (PCMH) service within a district health board. Five Pacific Island nurses who worked in the three Pacific community mental health services based in the Auckland region participated in the project. The study employed narrative inquiry to gather data through focused storytelling method. The results of the study have indicated that PCMH nursing is a unique nursing field as well as highlighting significant practice issues for nurses. Complex service infrastructure and language have been found to be the major contributing practice constraints. The findings suggest the need for district health board authorities, Pacific mental health service management, professional nursing education and development programs to consider addressing these practice issues to prevent further increase in the problem of PCMH nurses shortage and enhance recruitment and retention of these nurses.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1153
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Author Mahoney, L.
Title Making the invisible visible: Public health nurses role with children who live with a parent with a mental illness Type
Year 2008 Publication Abbreviated Journal NZNO Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Public health; Children; Community health nursing; Scope of practice
Abstract (down) This research uses focus group methodology to examine the public health nursing practice with children living with a mentally ill parent. These children are often neglected, yet are at increased risk of developing mental illnesses themselves. The research data identified the burgeoning impact on public health nurses of such care, and found their role to be primarily assessment and advocacy.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1304 Serial 1289
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Author Litchfield, M.
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 Held by the Ministry of Health, publication pending
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Evaluation; Community health nursing; Nursing models; Interprofessional relations
Abstract (down) 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 Alcorn, G.
Title The youth health specialty in New Zealand: Collaborative practice and future development Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication New Zealand Family Physician Abbreviated Journal The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners website
Volume 34 Issue 3 Pages 162-167
Keywords Adolescents; Community health nursing; Primary health care; Nurse practitioners; School nursing
Abstract (down) This paper details the workforce capacity of youth health nursing and medical staffing required for community-based and school-based youth health services. The author shows how youth health services seek to complement the care delivered by Primary Health Organisations (PHOs) and other allied health care services in the community. She outlines the development and operation at VIBE, a community-based youth health service in the Hutt Valley with school-based youth health services delivered at four low deciles secondary schools. She explains that developing workforce capacity for youth health services is a primary health care priority and an important means to address inequalities and to improve the health services of young people.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 518
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Author Horsburgh, M.; Smith, V.A.; Kivell, D.
Title South Auckland community paediatric nursing service: A framework for evaluation Type Journal Article
Year 2002 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 18 Issue 3 Pages 40-49
Keywords Paediatric nursing; Community health nursing; Evaluation research
Abstract (down) This paper describes the Kidz First paediatric community homecare nursing team in South Auckland. While the service was not initially planned as an integrated approach to child health, its evolution reflects the move to more community based care delivery and the expansion of nurse-led initiatives in New Zealand. The components of a community paediatric home nursing team as described by Eaton (2000) are used to provide the framework with which to describe the service. A focus group held with the Kidz First paediatric community homecare nurses has enabled definition of the key nursing components provided to children and their families living in South Auckland.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 622
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Author O'Shea, M.; Reddy, L.
Title Action change in New Zealand mental health nursing: One team's perspective Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Practice Development in Health Care Abbreviated Journal
Volume 6 Issue 2 Pages 137-142
Keywords Experiential learning; Psychiatric Nursing; Communication; Community health nursing
Abstract (down) This paper describes an attempt at effecting change with specific relevance to the discharge planning of clients from a New Zealand inpatient mental health unit to a community setting. It explores how a team of community mental health nurses, practising in an urban/rural area, used the concepts of practice development to endeavour to bring about change while still retaining a client-centred focus. It describes how, in their enthusiasm, they embarked on the road to practice change without undertaking some of the essential ground work, Although they did not achieve all they set out to achieve, much was learnt in the process. In this paper, the authors outline their key learning points concerning the importance of engagement, communication, consistency and cooperation to the process and outcomes of practice change.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 897 Serial 881
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Author Voice, D.M.
Title Everyday district nurses' experiences revealed through distillation: Palliative care in the community Type
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords District nursing; Palliative care; Community health nursing; Nursing
Abstract (down) This modified action research inquiry focused on the everyday, palliative care practice experiences of a group of district nurses. The intent was to develop an understanding of common issues of concern for this group of district nurses when providing palliative home care in a specific community context and to implement practical, achievable strategies in response to these local issues. Five district nurses identified four broad areas for action through four praxis group meetings and comprising one full cycle. These four areas have been named as methods of enhancing support for people and families, possibilities for creatively managing workloads, mechanisms to enrich working partnership with other palliative care providers and possible vehicles for supporting nurses' self care. Implementation of action from this action research project focused on enhancing care and outcomes for people and family served by this group of district nurses in their local community. This study illuminates everyday essences of the district nurse role and the elements articulated by this group in supporting their practice in one New Zealand community. This study also reveals some of the tensions and messiness when employing an action research methodology with nurses in the workplace. The author notes that this research focused on a little known area (palliative care delivered by district nurses in New Zealand) in a local community (a culturally vibrant and ethnically diverse yet with poor health and socioeconomic statistics). She goes on to say that it has resonance with other nurses, particularly those working in community settings who may experience similar issues and concerns. This research also offers important insights for nurses working in any practice setting.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 520 Serial 506
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Author Campbell, K.
Title Experiences of rural women who have cared for their terminally ill partners Type Book Chapter
Year 2008 Publication Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 166-178) Abbreviated Journal Ministry of Health publications page
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Palliative care; Parents and caregivers; Nurse-family relations; Gender; Community health nursing
Abstract (down) This chapter firstly offers background information in relation to palliative care and the role of women as providers of care in the home setting. Secondly, it discusses a study that evolved from a trend the author observed as a district nurse providing community palliative care in rural New Zealand and from New Zealand literature; that the majority of carers of the terminally ill in home-settings are women. The aim of this research study was to offer insights into the requirements of caring for a dying person at home and provide information to assist nurses working in the community and other women who take on the caregiver's role.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 776 Serial 760
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Author Connor, M.
Title Courage and complexity in chronic illness: Reflective practice in nursing Type Book Whole
Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Asthma; Nurse-patient relations; Nurse-family relations; Community health nursing; District nursing; Chronically ill
Abstract (down) This book presents the reflective account of an actual nursing practice situation (a woman living with chronic asthma).The author provides a descriptive narrative and then delves deeper into the narrative to obtain greater understanding of what she calls “strife” in chronic illness and the best nursing practice to assist its resolution.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 926 Serial 910
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