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| Author |
Lamb, J and others |
| Title |
Cigarette smoking and the frequency of colposcopy visits, treatments and re-referral |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
29 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
24-33 |
| Keywords |
Cervical cancer; Colposcopy; Cigarette smoking; Ethnicity; Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia |
| Abstract |
Aims to identify whether female smokers referred to the colposcopy department at a city hospital required more follow-up visits, treatments and re-referrals than did non-smokers. Performs a retrospective descriptive study observing 494 new patients over 6 years. Identifies the percentage of Maori women attending the clinic who were smokers and their likelihood of non-attendance. Emphasises the need for smoke-free education for women that highlights the link between smoking and cervical cancer. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1481 |
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| Author |
Garcia, Alicia; Whitehead, Dean; Winter, Helen S |
| Title |
Oncology nurses' perception of cancer pain: a qualitative exploratory study |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
31 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
27-33 |
| Keywords |
Cancer pain; Oncology nurses; Pain assessment; Pain management; Nursing education |
| Abstract |
Undertakes research to explore how oncology nurses perceive cancer pain in patients. Presents the findings of semi-structured interviews with a sample of 5 registered nurses working in a NZ oncology ward, who reported their responses to under-treatment of cancer pain. Highlights the need to explore cancer pain management with patients. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1500 |
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| Author |
Kerr, Christine |
| Title |
The key components of cancer nurse coordination: an integrative review |
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Book Chapter |
| Year |
2016 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
115 p. |
| Keywords |
Cancer nurses; Nurse specialists; Nurse coordination |
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Backgrounds the creation of the Cancer Nurse Coordinator (CNC) role in NZ. Identifies common key components associated with care-coordination services for cancer patients provided by nurses, and compares these with the NZ Cancer Nurse Coordinator Initiative (CNCI), which was launched in 2013. Undertakes an integrative review of international literature to examine the topic, focusing on the care given to the patient, interactions with health professionals and the system surrounding the patient, and the characteristics surrounding the role of the nurse. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1557 |
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| Author |
Tewin, Maureen Heather |
| Title |
Exploring the impact of the lung cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist role on patient care in a regional hospital in New Zealand |
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Book Whole |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
193 p. |
| Keywords |
Lung cancer; Clinical nurse specialist; Patient care; Standards of care; Hospitals |
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Distributes a questionnaire to 50 members of the multidisciplinary team within a regional lung cancer service to investigate the impact of an advanced nursing role within the team. Performs an audit of five months of clinical data relating to patients cared for by the lung cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist as judged against the MOH Standards of Service Provision for Lung Cancer Patients in New Zealand . |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1576 |
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| Author |
Kell, Anne-Marie; Gilmour, Jean; Wissen, Kim van |
| Title |
Nurses' experiences caring for patients surgically treated for oral cavity cancer |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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34 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
p.7-19 |
| Keywords |
Oral cavity cancer; Surgery; Post-operative nursing; Emotional labour; Stress |
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Explores nurses' experiences of caring for patients who have had surgery for oral cavity cancer in one NZ hospital, involving wound care, tracheostomy management, oral care, ongoing patient education and the provision of emotional support to patients and families. Interviews three registered nurses about the challenges involved in caring for this patient group; their moral conflict over the effects of surgery on the patients; their professional uncertainty, and the emotional effort involved in nursing oral cavity cancer patients. Suggests the need for informal debriefing, grief counselling, clinical supervision, stress management training, and continuing education in this specialised role. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1590 |
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| Author |
Frost, Celine Elizabeth |
| Title |
After mastectomy -- inpatient experience of women in New Zealand: A qualitative study |
Type |
Book Whole |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
199 p. |
| Keywords |
Mastectomy; Breast cancer; Post-operative nursing; Person-centred care; Cancer nursing; Inpatients |
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Explores the experiences of 10 women post-operatively following mastectomy in an acute surgical ward in a large tertiary hospital in NZ by means of face-to-face, semi-structured, individual interviews. Identifies the women's expectations of care and service delivery from healthcare professionals, in order to inform the development of evidence-based interventions and models of care for the breast cancer care team. Suggests potential areas for future research. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1667 |
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| Author |
Matthews, Tamyra Marie |
| Title |
Breaking bad news about cancer: The experience of patients, patients' family/whanau members and healthcare professionals |
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Book Whole |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
258 p. |
| Keywords |
Cancer nurses; Cancer patients; Diagnosis; Prognosis; Surveys |
| Abstract |
Explores the subjective experiences of patients, patients' family/whanau members, and health-care professionals (HCP) when bad news was delivered to patients about their cancer within the surgical departments of MidCentral District Health Board. Gathers and compares multiple perspectives and makes recommendations for practice that align with the goals of those involved in the project. Utilises a qualitative approach with the epistemological and methodological basis informed by interpretative phenomenological analysis. Collects data through semi-structured interviews with 10 patients, 6 family members, 5 surgeons and 6 nurses. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1771 |
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| Author |
Gillespie, Moira Elizabeth |
| Title |
Compassion fatigue and cancer nurses: a national survey of cancer nurses in New Zealand |
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| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Available through NZNO library |
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Issue |
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Pages |
91 pp |
| Keywords |
Cancer; Nurses -- Job Stress; Empathy; Burnout, Professional -- Psychology; Surveys |
| Abstract |
Identifies the experiences of NZ cancer nurses whose primary role is to care for patients aged 20 or older, and their whanau/family, and describes the factors that may influence care. Examines whether nurses received training in the management of stressors associated with caring for cancer patients, either during their training or while in the cancer workplace setting. Considers whether nurses working in peripheral (satellite) cancer centres were at more risk than their colleagues in larger regional centres. Conducts a quantitative, descriptive and anonymous survey of members of the Cancer Nurses' Section of the NZNO, using the Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) questionnaire, which scores compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction and burnout. |
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NZNO @ research @ WY GIL |
Serial |
1397 |
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