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van Wissen, K.A.; Woodman, K. |
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Nurses' attitudes and concerns to HIV/AIDS: a focus group approach |
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1994 |
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Journal of Advanced Nursing |
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20 |
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6 |
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1141-1147 |
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An exploratory qualitative study was investigated to further identify nurses'' attitudes to the care of people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodefiency syndrome (AIDS). This follows as a sequel to a study using questionnaire. Data collected from nine focus groups attended by a total of 29 nurses at a hospital within a new Zealand regional health authority. The principal findings suggest that nurses' attitudes to this patient group are varied and depend on social influences, personal experiences and the extent of knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS. Other concerns raised included nurses' rights to choose to care for HIV-positive patients and the issue of universal precautions. Theses findings may have implications for further educational initiatives and information of hospital policy |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 356 |
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356 |
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van Wissen, K.A.; Litchfield, M.; Maling, T. |
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Living with high blood pressure |
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1998 |
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Journal of Advanced Nursing |
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27 |
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3 |
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567-574 |
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An interdisciplinary (nursing-medicine) collaboration in a qualitative descriptive research project undertaken in the Wellington School of Medicine with New Zealand Health Research Council funding. The purpose was to inform the practice of nursing and medical practitioners. A group of patients were interviewed in their homes. Their experience of having a diagnosis of hypertension and prescription of long-term treatment requiring adjustment in their lives and the lives of their families is presented as themes. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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360 |
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van Rooyen, P.; Dixon, D.A.; Dixon, G.; Wells, C.C. |
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Entry criteria as predictor of performance in an undergraduate nursing degree programme |
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2006 |
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Nurse Education Today |
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27 |
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7 |
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593-600 |
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Nursing; Education; Curriculum; Evaluation |
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This research explored the relationship between entry criteria and academic performance in the first and second year bioscience papers at Otago Polytechnic School of Nursing. The School's inclusion of a bioscience requirement varies from the Nursing Council criteria for acceptance into undergraduate nursing programmes. Six hundred and nineteen academic records of 1994-2002 graduates were sampled. Chi-square and correlational analyses found a relationship between entry qualifications and students' academic performance in the two papers. The entry criteria had a stronger relationship with the students' performance in the first year bioscience paper than the second year paper. Performance in the first year was predicative of second year performance. Age was also found to be a useful predictor of grades. These findings support the School's Bioscience entry criteria and provide important information for admission committees. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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693 |
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Van der Krogt, Shelley; Coombs, Maureen; Rook, Helen |
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Humour: a purposeful and therapeutic tool in surgical nursing practice |
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2020 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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36 |
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2 |
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20-30 |
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Communication; Humour; Surgical nursing; Person-centred care |
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Notes the lack of evidence-based guidance for use of humour by nurses. Uses a qualitative descriptive methodology to explore how surgical nurses determine when and how to employ humour with patients. Enrols 9 RNs working in a surgical ward within a tertiary hospital in semi-strutured interviews to discuss how they assess patient receptiveness, build connections with patients and protect their vulnerability. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1677 |
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Van der Harst, J. |
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Inside knowledge: A qualitative descriptive study of prison nursing in New Zealand |
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2003 |
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University of Auckland Library |
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Nursing specialties |
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Analysis of the research literature on prison nursing revealed a paucity of research, both in New Zealand and internationally. The aim of this research was to describe the working life of the nurse in a New Zealand prison and provide an understanding of and documentation on prison nursing in New Zealand. A qualitative descriptive study was undertaken to determine what it is like to nurse in a New Zealand prison. Ten nurses working at two public prisons and one private prison took part in the study. Data was collected by the use of semi-structured interviews and analysed thematically into four main themes. The participants' descriptions of their working lives as prison nurses expose the multifaceted nature of this work and the inherent relational dynamics. These dynamics determine the nurse's ability to practise effectively in the prison setting. Findings highlighted many paradoxical situations for nurses when working in this environment. The very aspects of the work that participants described as negative were also identified, in some instances, as challenging and satisfying. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 886 |
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870 |
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Valette, D. |
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Nursing an adolescent in an adult inpatient mental health unit |
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2002 |
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ResearchArchive@Victoria |
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Psychiatric Nursing; Adolescents; Nurse-patient relations; Professional competence; Mental health |
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This research paper reports on an exploration of the key elements nurses need to be aware of to effectively nurse adolescents in an adult inpatient unit. It describes the developmental needs and significant influences that affect this age-group, that when incorporated into nursing care, nurses can gain a therapeutic relationship with the adolescent. By means of a literature review, sharing the author's experience in nursing adolescents, and through vignettes of practice, an illustration of some common situations that may occur during the adolescent's inpatient stay are described. These situations are explored and a perspective is offered on how nurses may be effective in their nursing of an adolescent patient from the point of admission through to discharge. More research is needed on adolescent mental health nursing, however the author anticipates that nurses will be able to use this report as a helpful resource in their current practice. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1148 |
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Unac, Fiona; Marshall, Bob; Crawford, Ruth |
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Nurse practitioner access to radiology and laboratory ser |
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2010 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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26 |
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1 |
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27-37 |
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NZ nurse practitioner; Radiology tests; Laboratory tests; Barriers |
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Reports the findings of a quantitative descriptive survey of all NZ registered nurse practitioners (NPs), exploring NP access to radiology and laboratory services in 2008. Identifies the types of diagnostic tests NPs order from either laboratory or radiology services and the obstacles they face. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1453 |
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Tweed, C.; Tweed, M. |
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Intensive care nurses' knowledge of pressure ulcers: Development of an assessment tool and effect of an educational program |
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2008 |
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American Journal of Critical Care |
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17 |
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4 |
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338-347 |
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Intensive care nursing; Training; Evaluation |
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The aim of this study was to assess intensive care nurses' knowledge of pressure ulcers and the impact of an educational programme on knowledge levels. A knowledge assessment test was developed. A cohort of registered nurses in a tertiary referral hospital in New Zealand had knowledge assessed three times: before an educational programme, within two weeks after the programme, and 20 weeks later. Completion of the educational programme resulted in improved levels of knowledge. Mean scores on the assessment test were 84% at baseline and 89% following the educational programme. The mean baseline score did not differ significantly from the mean 20-week follow-up score of 85%. No association was detected between demographic data and test scores. Content validity and standard setting were verified by using a variety of methods. Levels of knowledge to prevent and manage pressure ulcers were good initially and improved with an educational programme, but soon returned to baseline. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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958 |
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Turnwald, A.B. |
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Acute Hypercarbia in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Presentations to a New Zealand emergency department |
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2006 |
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ResearchArchive@Victoria |
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Chronically ill; Clinical assessment; Emergency nursing |
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A retrospective descriptive design was used to examine the records of all presentations to the emergency department of patients with COPD over a 3-month period to determine whether there is a subset group of people who present with hypercarbia. There were 114 presentations, amongst those there were 71 individuals, a number presenting more than once within the three months. 80% of the 71 individuals had a smoking history of which 53% were female. Of the 114 presentations, 76 had arterial blood gases taken during their emergency department presentation. Of these 76 presentations 30 had hypercarbia and 46 were non-hypercarbia. These 76 presentations involved 58 individuals, with some individuals presenting five times over the three-month period. Three groups emerged, some who were only hypercarbia (n= 18), some in the non-hypercarbia group (n=35) and 5 individuals who had presentations in both the hypercarbia and non-hypercarbia groups. Data showed that there was no definable subset group of hypercarbia patients within acute exacerbations of COPD presenting to the emergency department according to the variables. However the sample of presentations (with a blood gas) found within the study suffering hypercarbia was much higher (31.1%) than anticipated. Further analysis showed that the hypercarbia group had a significant lower forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and a combination diagnosis of emphysema or asthma and congestive heart failure. An implication to the clinician is that identification of hypercarbia within COPD exacerbation is problematically difficult until the late signs are shown with the individual. By that time effective treatment patterns may have changed from the initial presenting problem. The author concludes that future areas of research within this field needs to lie within the community, and look at when these people start the exacerbation, what leads them to progression presentation to the emergency department, and whether these people are chronic sufferers of hypercarbia or presenting after a period of days exacerbation within their own home. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1210 |
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Turia, D. |
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Women's knowledge sources and management decisions |
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1999 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Massey University Library, Whitirea Community Poly |
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14 |
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1 |
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53 |
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It is evident from the prevalence of items in the popular press and incased research by health professional that, over the last two decades, menopause as been discussed more openly. However, medical information is still largely oriented toward menopause as a disease with emphasis on the pharmacological interventions needed to correct the disease. Literature in medical and nursing journals is also predominantly oriented towards menopause as a state of oestrogen, nurse researchers and feminists writers are challenging this viewsThe aim of the research was to discover how women gain knowledge about menopause, and how they make decisions about “managing” their menopause. In the study knowledge was defined as being more than information. It is seen as being more than information. It is seen as understanding derived from synthesis of data about menopause collected from various sources. Eleven women aged 46-55 recruited through a letter in the researcher's local newspaper, were interviewed. The resulting data was analysed by the constant comparison method as used in grounded theory.A descriptive model was developed including the basic social process of “integrating menopause into midlife”. A tertiary level of education and good social support were found to be associated with the women being seekers of knowledge about their menopause. These women, the majority of the participants, revealed themselves as being self-controlling with respect to their menopause. Among the few who had allowed their menopause to be managed by others, if they experienced adverse effects of the treatment, then there was a move toward greater self management.,Generally, nurses were not seen by the participants as possible sources of information. That finding highlights menopause as an area of health education in which nurses have the potential to play a more active role |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 376 |
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376 |
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Truscott, J.M.; Townsend, J.M.; Arnold, E.P. |
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A successful nurse-led model in the elective orthopaedic admissions process |
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Journal Article |
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2007 |
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New Zealand Medical Journal |
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NZ Medical Association website. Access free to articles older than 6 months. |
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120 |
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1265 |
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Surgery; Hospitals; Nursing; Administration |
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This paper documents a successful nurse-led admissions process for same day orthopaedic surgery, on relatively fit patients under 70 years of age. During the 6-month study, 31 patients with a median age of 38 years were categorised into 3 streams. 252 patients (76%) underwent a nursing-admission process without the need for further consultation with a junior medical officer or an anaesthetist. The remaining patients not included in the study were admitted and clerked by a house officer. No safety issues arose and the surgeons and anaesthetists were satisfied with the process. The junior medical officers described improved job satisfaction by being able to attend theatre, other educational opportunities, and working more closely with the consultant. The process has now been incorporated into elective orthopaedic admissions at Burwood Hospital. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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516 |
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Tritschler, E.; Yarwood, J. |
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Relating to families through their seasons of life: An indigenous practice model |
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2007 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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13 |
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5 |
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18-3 |
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Parents and caregivers; Nursing models; Nurse-family relations; Communication |
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In this article the authors introduce an alternative way that nurses can be with families, using a relational process that can enhance nurses' responses when working with those transitioning to parenthood. Seasons of Life, a framework adapted from the Maori health model He Korowai Oranga, emerged from practice to offer a compassionate and encouraging stance, while at the same time respecting each family's realities and wishes. The model allows the exploration of the transition to parenthood within a wellness model, and takes a strengths-based approach to emotional distress. This approach provides a sense of “normality”, rather than of pathology, for the emotions experienced by new parents. The specific issues men may face are discussed, where despite recent culture change that allows men a more nurturing parental role, there is still no clear understanding of how men articulate their sense of pleasure or distress at this time. Practitioners are encouraged to examine their own assumptions, values and beliefs, and utilise tools such as reflective listening, respect, insight and understanding. The most significant aspect of relationship between nurse and parents is not the outcome, but how nurses engage with families. Examples from practice will demonstrate some of the differing ways this relational process framework has been effective. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1007 |
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991 |
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Trenberth, D. |
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New Zealand families' beliefs about what constitutes successful management of unsupervised childcare |
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2008 |
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ResearchArchive@Victoria |
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Children; Parents and caregivers |
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This study explored what some New Zealand families believe constitutes the successful management of unsupervised childcare. It was designed to increase social understanding and practitioner knowledge of the issue by exploring families' beliefs, practices and perspectives. The researcher was concerned with the professional role nurses may play with this group of children. A qualitative descriptive approach was used to obtain a straight description of successful unsupervised childcare, using the everyday language of the participating families. Data was collected in semi structured interviews with five family groups, and subjected to content and thematic analysis. Findings suggest unsupervised childcare is both choice and solution, though parents are fearful of the legal and social consequences of using it. Context of the care is important, with the child's preference, community context and availability of adults through distal supervision critical components of its success. Trust between parent and child, the use of rules and boundaries to regulate child behaviour, the teaching of skills and strategies to build child competency, and parental support of children while unsupervised are identified by parents as factors linked to success. Parents identify increasing child independence and self responsibility as positive outcomes from the successful use of unsupervised childcare. This study has helped to identify positive factors resulting in good outcomes from which successful interventions could be developed, provides information that will be of particular interest to practitioners and policy makers, and provides a platform to launch larger studies into the issue of unsupervised children. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1252 |
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1237 |
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Tipa, Zoe; Wilson, Denise; Neville, Stephen; Adams, Jeffery |
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Cultural Responsiveness and the Family Partnership Model |
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2015 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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31 |
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2 |
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35-47 |
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Well-child care; Family partnership model; Child and family nursing; Maori; Biculturalism; Nurse-patient relationship |
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Investigates the bicultural nature of the Family Partnership Model for working with Maori whanau in the context of well-child care services. Reports a mixed-methods study in 2 phases: an online survey of 23 nurses trained in the Family Partnership Model and 23 not trained in the model; observation of nurses' practice and interviews with 10 matched nurse-Maori client pairs. Identifies 3 aspects of the findings: respectful relationships, allowing clients to lead, and lack of skills. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1501 |
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Thomson, Patricia; Richardson, Anna; Foster, Gail |
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Collaborative learning in the COVID-19 pandemic: A change to the delivery of undergraduate nursing education |
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Journal Article |
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2021 |
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Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand |
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37 |
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3 |
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34-36 |
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Nursing education; e-learning; Disaster nursing; COVID-19 |
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Describes an innovative solution to designing meaningful learning activities as substitutes for clinical placements in primary health care settings, in which student nurses focus on collaborative learning in a virtual team. Backgrounds their participation in a project focusing on disaster nursing preparedness and management of the sequelae associated with a disaster, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic. Notes how e-learning short courses contributed to student preparation for clinical practice acting as substitutes for clinical experience. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1731 |
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