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Blair, W. (2021). Nurses' recognition and response to unsafe practice by their peers. Ph.D. thesis, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia. Retrieved June 16, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1422832
Abstract: Uses a mixed-methods approach to identify the behaviours and cues that nurses recognise as indicators of unsafe practice. Details those factors that influence unsafe practice. Reports the actions and responses taken by nurses who encounter unsafe practice by their peers. Conducts surveys of nurses about their perceptions of unsafe practice and the organisational practices and policies for its prevention.
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Adams, S. (2017). Nurse practitioners in rural primary health care in New Zealand : an institutional ethnography. Ph.D. thesis, Massey University, Auckland. Retrieved June 16, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10179/12816
Abstract: Critically examines the work required to establish nurse practitioner (NP) services in rural primary health care in NZ, using the institutional ethnography approach to the inquiry. Explores the work and experiences that nurses undertook to become NPs delivering rural primary health care services. Considers how these were institutionally-shaped and coordinated. Conducts interviews with a total of 13 NPs and four NP candidates.
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Stewart, L. (2018). Student nurse knowledge and attitudes about ageing, older people and working with them: does nursing education make a difference? Ph.D. thesis, University of Auckland, Auckland. Retrieved June 16, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/2292/46429
Abstract: Develops, implements, and evaluates educational interventions to teach students about the ageing process, older people and how to work with them. Enrols students from a Bachelor of Nursing programme over a four-year period from 2011 to 2012, employing a multi-method approach including focus groups, a questionnaire and an analysis of course documents. Reveals how student nurses' attitudes alter during their course of study.
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Czuba, K. J. (2021). Improving outcomes for support workers in aged care. Ph.D. thesis, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland. Retrieved June 16, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10292/14224
Abstract: Describes a rigorous and structured approach to development of an evidence-based e-mentoring intervention for NZ aged care support workers. Establishes the conceptual and theoretical bases to define the peer-mentoring intervention protocol, and investigates its feasibility and acceptability. Considers the evidence for improving psychosocial outcomes and turnover rates for support workers in the development of the WeCare Mentoring Programme.
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Weatherly, K. (2021). OPIVA refined – a human-centred approach to outpatient intravenous antibiotic treatment. Master's thesis, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland. Retrieved June 16, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10292/14419
Abstract: Employs human-centred design (HCD) methods to explore how the medical devices that make up the Waitemata District Health Board's (Waitemata DHB) Outpatient Intravenous Antibiotic (OPIVA) service could be redesigned to improve the experiences of patients within the service. Surveys patients and district nursing staff about improving the usability, aesthetics and ergonomics of the elastomeric infuser and redesigning the storage bag to be wearable under clothing. Proposes a new system to replace the surgical tape used to hold the IV lines in place and advocates for patient experience inclusion in the redesign of the devices.
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Gagan, M. J., Boyd, M., Wysocki, K., & and Williams, D. J. (2014). The first decade of nurse practitioners in New Zealand: A survey of an evolving practice. JAANP, 26(11). Retrieved June 16, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/2327-6924.12166
Abstract: Provides an overview of the practices and outcomes of nurse practitioners (NP) across a variety of healthcare specialties since NPs were first registered in 2002. Uses the PEPPA model as a guide for the organisation of data, the discussion of findings, and recommendations for the future.
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