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Author Huntington, A.D.; Gilmour, J.A. openurl 
  Title A life shaped by pain: Women and endometriosis Type Journal Article
  Year 2005 Publication Journal of Clinical Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 14 Issue 9 Pages (down) 1124-1132  
  Keywords Female; Diseases; Nurse practitioners; Pain management; Endometriosis; Feminist critique  
  Abstract The research aim was to explore women's perceptions of living with endometriosis, its effects on their lives and the strategies used to manage their disease. A qualitative research design informed by feminist research principles was chosen for this project. Eighteen women agreed to take part in the research. The individual, audio taped interviews were semi-structured and interactive. The interviews were analysed using a thematic analysis approach. The dominant feature of data from the interviews was the experience of severe and chronic pain impacting on all aspects of life. Analysis related to pain resulted in four themes: manifestations of pain, the pain trajectory, intractable pain and controlling pain. The diagnostic process typically took 5-10 years indicating that primary health care practitioners need higher levels of 'suspicion' for this condition. Case studies and problem-based scenarios focusing on endometriosis in health professional education programmes would enhance diagnostic skills and knowledge development. No formal pain management follow up after diagnosis and treatment meant women actively sought information from other sources as they made major lifestyle changes in the areas of activity and nutrition. Pain management services specifically for women with endometriosis would provide much needed support with this neglected aspect of the disease. The authors conclude this is an area for the development of the nurse practitioner role which, also drawing on the considerable collective expertise of women with endometriosis, could provide significant information and support for women as they manage this highly complex condition.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 940  
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Author O'Brien, A.P.; Boddy, J.M.; Hardy, D.J.; O'Brien, A.J. openurl 
  Title Clinical indicators as measures of mental health nursing standards of practice in New Zealand Type Journal Article
  Year 2004 Publication International Journal of Mental Health Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 13 Issue 2 Pages (down) 778-788  
  Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Professional competence; Administration; Quality of health care; Mental ealth  
  Abstract This paper discusses the utility of Consumer Notes Clinical Indicators (CNCI) as a means to monitor mental health nursing clinical practice against the Australian and New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses' (ANZCMHN) Standards of Practice for mental health nursing in New Zealand. CNCI are statements describing pivotal mental health nursing behaviours for which evidence can be found in the nurses' case notes. This paper presents 25 valid and reliable CNCI that can be used to monitor mental health nursing practice against the ANZCMHN's Standards of Practice for mental health nursing in New Zealand. The bicultural clinical indicators were generated in focus groups of Maori and non-Maori mental health nurses, prioritised in a three-round reactive Delphi survey of expert mental health nurses and consumers, pilot tested, and applied in a national field study. This paper reports the development and validation of the CNCI, for which achievement is assessed by an audit of the nursing documentation in consumer case notes. The CNCI were tested in a national field study of 327 sets of consumer case notes at 11 district health board sites. The results of the national field study show wide variation in occurrence of individual indicators, particularly in the areas of informed consent, information about legal rights, and provision of culturally safe and recovery-focused care. The authors discuss the implications of using the CNCI to assess the professional accountability of mental health nurses to provide quality care. Recommendations are made regarding the application of the clinical indicators and future research required, determining appropriate benchmarks for quality practice. The CNCI could be adapted for application in other mental health nursing and other mental health professional clinical settings.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1059  
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Author Czuba, Karol Jan url  openurl
  Title Improving outcomes for support workers in aged care Type Book Whole
  Year 2021 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages (down) 432 p.  
  Keywords Aged care; Support workers; Peer mentoring; Psychosocial outcomes; Staff turnover  
  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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1754  
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Author Papps, Elaine url  openurl
  Title Knowledge, power, and nursing education in New Zealand: a critical analysis of the construction of the nursing identity Type Book Whole
  Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages (down) 330 p.  
  Keywords Nursing education; Nursing identity; Michel Foucault; Curriculum; Governmentality  
  Abstract Describes and critically analyses the construction of the nursing identity through curriculum and social relations of power. Conducts a critical analysis using Foucault's power/knowledge problematic to unmask power relations positioning the nurse in the discourses of medicine and gender. Analyses the construction of the nursing identity through curriculum and the social relations of power, using the Foucauldian notion of governmentality.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 330  
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Author Bear, Rebecca url  openurl
  Title Kangaroo Mother Care: Participatory action research within a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Aotearoa New Zealand Type Book Whole
  Year 2019 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages (down) 318 p.  
  Keywords Neonatal Intensive Care Units; Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC); Mother-infant attachment; Participatory Action Research  
  Abstract Illustrates the use of participatory action research (PAR) to assist in the improvement of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) in one Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in a NZ hospital, by means of audit, observation and interview. Describes the unfolding processes of PAR, as well as the inclusion of a secondary discourse analysis and parental perspectives from local and global literature.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1692  
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Author Zwimpfer, Lucy Annabelle url  openurl
  Title Being with Babies: Vocal soothing for preterm infants during painful procedures in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Type Book Whole
  Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages (down) 290 p.  
  Keywords Pain management; Premture infants; Infant mental health; NICU; Vocal soothing  
  Abstract Investigates the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse-infant relationship, with a focus on vocal soothing. Undertakes two observational studies to record the use of voice by NICU nurses during painful and non-painful procedures. Develops a model of vocal soothing and tests it for its ability to provide comfort to pre-term infants undergoing painful procedures. Measures pain using the Premature Infant Pain Profile Revised.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1562  
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Author King, S.L.J.; Walsh, K. openurl 
  Title 'I think PCA is great, but . . .'- Surgical nurses' perceptions of patient-controlled analgesia Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication International Journal of Nursing Practice Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 13 Issue 5 Pages (down) 276-283  
  Keywords Nurse-patient relations; Drug administration; Pain management  
  Abstract This qualitative study investigated surgical nurses' perceptions of patient-controlled analgesia as a strategy for managing acute pain in a tertiary care hospital. Patient-controlled analgesia is commonly used and nurses play an essential role in caring for patients prescribed it. The study was divided into two parts. First, audiotaped semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 nurses. The interviews were followed by a postal questionnaire to 336 nurses with 171 returned. Thematic analysis was the chosen methodology. The audiotaped transcripts and questionnaires surfaced five themes, with the dominant one being `I think PCA is great, but . . .'. The paper outlines and explores these themes and addresses the implications arising from the research for both clinical practice and education.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 972  
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Author Kussmaul, Joerg url  openurl
  Title An investigation of occupational health and safety workplaces and working conditions in comparison to nursing care quality in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) in New Zealand Type Book Whole
  Year 2020 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages (down) 270 p.  
  Keywords Residential Aged Care Facilities; Ocuupational health and safety; Working conditions; InterRAI; Clinical Assessment Protocols Job stress; Registered nurses; Enrolled nurses; Healthcare assistants  
  Abstract Identifies critical factors related to the occupational health and safety of workplaces and working conditions in residential aged-care facilities (RACF), from the perspective of nursing staff. Correlates quality indicators for occupational health and safety for workplaces and in working conditions with nursing care quality based on the InterRAI Clinical Assessment Protocols (CAP). Uses a mixed-method approach to conduct an audit of workplace health and safety and environmental conditions in 17 RACFs. Surveys 398 registered nurses (RN), enrolled nurses (EN), and Healthcare Assistants (HCA) about the mental and physical stressors in their work.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1655  
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Author Pirret, A.M. openurl 
  Title A preoperative scoring system to identify patients requiring postoperative high dependency care Type Journal Article
  Year 2003 Publication Intensive & Critical Care Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 19 Issue 5 Pages (down) 267-275  
  Keywords Hospitals; Quality of health care; Surgery; Nursing; Clinical assessment  
  Abstract The incidence of postoperative complications is reduced with early identification of at risk patients and improved postoperative monitoring. This study describes the development and effect of a nursing preoperative assessment tool to identify patients at risk of postoperative complications and to reduce the number of acute admissions to ICU/HDU. All surgical patients admitted to a surgical ward for an elective surgical procedure (n=7832) over a 23-month period were concurrently scored on admission using the preoperative assessment tool. During the time period studied, acute admissions to ICU/HDU reduced from 40.37 to 19.11%. Only 24.04% of patients who had a PAS >4 were identified by the surgeon and/or anesthetist as being at risk of a postoperative complication, or if identified, no provision was made for improved postoperative monitoring. This study supports the involvement of nurses in identifying preoperatively patients at risk of a postoperative complication and in need of improved postoperative monitoring. The postoperative monitoring requirements for the PAS >4 patients were relatively low technology interventions.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 904 Serial 888  
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Author Parton, Beverley May url  openurl
  Title Maori women, health care, and contemporary realities : a critical reflection Type Book Whole
  Year 2015 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages (down) 249 p.  
  Keywords Hauora; Maori health; Maori women -- health care; Surveys  
  Abstract Aims to explore the influences on health and health care engagement from the experiences of urban Maori women using Kokiri Marae Health and Social Services (KMHSS), Lower Hutt, NZ. Conducts unstructured interviews which are analysed thematically. Employs the nursing theory of cultural safety, Kawa Whakaruruhau, to inform a qualitative approach to the examination of the historical, social, cultural, economic, political, racial and gendered factors contributing to Maori women's health and health-care engagement. Makes recommendations for nursing practice, research site and research.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ WA 300.KN4 PAR Serial 1429  
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Author Davenport, Angela C. url  openurl
  Title Exploring nurses' documentation of their contribution to Traumatic Brain Injury rehabilitation in an Aotearoa-New Zealand Rehabilitation Unit Type Book Whole
  Year 2020 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages (down) 244 p.  
  Keywords Traumatic brain injury; Documentation; Rehabilitation Nursing; Decision-making  
  Abstract Utilises a critical realist case study framework to explore how rehabilitation nurses documented their contribution for clients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), and the influences on that documentation. Administers a questionnaire, undertakes an audit and interviews the nurses about their contribution. Makes six recommendations in relation to organisational level decision-making and the practice of individual nurses.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1744  
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Author Nakarada-Kordic, Ivana url  openurl
  Title Assessing mental models in multidisciplinary operating room teams Type Book Whole
  Year 2016 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages (down) 238 p.  
  Keywords Mental models; Operating room; Surgery; Assessment; Software; Momento  
  Abstract Aims to develop a new empirical method for assessing the similarity of mental models in surgery, focusing on laparotomy; to begin the process of validation of the new approach; and to demonstrate how the new approach could be used in clinical practice. Develops a software application (Momento) to sort key tasks in order to capture the information on mental models regarding task sequence and responsibility. Asks 20 6-person operating room (OR) teams, each comprising 3 sub-teams consisting of anaesthesia, surgery and nursing, to complete Momento prior to 2 simulated emergency laparotomies. Suggests the Momento approach could be used to improve teamwork in OR.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1561  
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Author Paddy, Ann url  openurl
  Title Ageing at work: the phenomenon of being an older experienced health professional Type Book Whole
  Year 2010 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages (down) 235 p.  
  Keywords Ageing; Employment; Older nurses; Nurse managers; Surveys  
  Abstract Interviews 14 participants, 10 older and experienced health professionals, and four managers. Describes the lived experience of health professionals ageing at work, and of the managers interacting with them. Demonstrates that the ability of older practitioners to adapt to meet the ongoing physical demands of practice and their shifting workplace environment determines whether they will be valued at work and remain in their roles.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1803  
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Author Miller, Jodi Shirlene url  openurl
  Title Workplace learning: exploring the context and culture in New Zealand Type Book Whole
  Year 2013 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages (down) 234 p.  
  Keywords Workplace learning; Post-registration education; Postgraduate education; Professional development; Learning culture; Critical reflection; Mentoring  
  Abstract Explores the rationale underpinning the development of education programmes within urban district hospitals throughout the country, and ascertains how these workplaces develop education programmes, given that the majority of nurses in New Zealand have identified that they prefer to participate in workplace-based professional development. Cites a clear requirement to foster learning during a nurse's development post-registration, while considering how prepared nurse educators were to fulfil their roles as lifelong learning facilitators and mentors. Utilises the perspective of nurse educators employed in District Health Boards (DHBs) geographically isolated from universities providing post-registration learning.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1566  
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Author Sundarajoo, Sarathambal url  openurl
  Title The Lived Experience of Person-Centred Care in Residential Homes in New Zealand and Singapore: the perspectives of residents, frontline caregivers and family members Type Book Whole
  Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages (down) 232 p.  
  Keywords Person-centred care; Aged care; Residential care; Phenomenology; Lived experience; Hermeneutics; Singapore  
  Abstract Employs the life-world hermeneutic phenomenology of Van Manen to examine perspectives on person-centred care in residential homes in both NZ and Singapore. Conducts interviews with 30 residents, 10 family members and 10 caregivers at 2 residential facilities. Records the interviews and analyses data using Van Manen's 6-step research process.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1563  
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