| Records |
Author  |
Burrow, Maria; Gilmour, Jean; Cook, Catherine |
| Title |
Healthcare assistants and aged residential care: A challenging policy and contractual environment |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
33 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
7-19 |
| Keywords |
Healthcare assistants; Aged care; Registered nurses; Supervision; Retention; Nursing education |
| Abstract |
Examines NZ policy and care demands in aged residential care. Maintains that registered nurses need to understand the socio-political, economic and educational factors that influence care delivery in aged residential care. Presents an overview of the current role of healthcare assistants (HCAs)in aged residential care, based on a review of the existing grey literature, current national policy, DHB contract agreements and NZNO collective agreements. |
| Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1533 |
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| Author |
Andrew, Alexa; Foot-McKay, Aimee; Ritchie, Lorraine |
| Title |
Staff perspectives of a cafe on the premises of an aged-care facility |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
8 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
43 |
| Keywords |
Aged care; Facilities; Cafes; Person-centred care |
| Abstract |
Explores the value of a café on the premises of an aged-care facility. Undertakes a qualitative descriptive inquiry to examine participants' perception of the value of the café to staff and residents. Interviews nine staff members using a core set of five questions. Analyses interview data using thematic analysis according to the stages outlined by Marshall and Rossman. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1542 |
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| Author |
Amankwaa, Isaac; Nelson, Katherine; Rook, Mary; Hales, Caroline |
| Title |
Association between body mass index, multi-morbidity and activities of daily living among New Zealand nursing home older adults: a retrospective analysis of nationwide InterRAI data |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2022 |
Publication |
BMC Geriatrics |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
22 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
1-10 |
| Keywords |
Obesity; Body mass index; Residential aged care facilities; InterRAI |
| Abstract |
Undertakes a retrospective review of nursing home residents' data obtained from the NZ International Residential Assessment Instrument national dataset, 2015-2018. Includes 198,790 aged care residents, calculating weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. Defines multi-morbidity as the presence of 2 or more health conditions. Measures the risk of disability by a self-performance scale. Highlights an inverse relationship between activities of daily living (ADL) and BMI. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1785 |
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