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Author Foster, S.
Title The relationship of physical activity to health in elder adulthood Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 12 Pages (up) 24-27
Keywords Older people; Geriatric nursing; Health behaviour; Age factors
Abstract This article discusses the importance of physical activity in the health of older people, in the context of holistic perspectives of elder adulthood and theories of ageing and recent research. The wide ranging role of the gerontologic nurse specialist is explored.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1285
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Author Rodgers, V.; Neville, S.J.
Title Personal autonomy for older people living in residential care: An overview Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 23 Issue 1 Pages (up) 29-36
Keywords Geriatric nursing; Older people; Rest homes
Abstract This article looks at the concept of autonomy particularly in relation to the population of older persons living in residential care settings. It examines the values underpinning the exercise of personal autonomy and notes how individual autonomy may be enhanced or restricted. The implications for gerontological nursing practice are outlined and suggestions offered as to how personal autonomy for older persons living in residential care may be preserved and promoted.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 529 Serial 515
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Author Neville, S.J.; Alpass, F.
Title Factors influencing health and well-being in the older adult Type Journal Article
Year 1999 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 14 Issue 3 Pages (up) 36-45
Keywords Older people; Male; Geriatric nursing
Abstract This article offers a literature review of selected factors influencing the health and well-being of older people, with a particular emphasis on the older male. Implications for nursing practice in New Zealand are discussed.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 657 Serial 643
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Author Walsh, K.; McAllister, M.; Morgan, A.; Thornhill, J.
Title Motivating change: Using motivational interviewing in practice development Type Journal Article
Year 2004 Publication Practice Development in Health Care Abbreviated Journal
Volume 3 Issue 2 Pages (up) 92-100
Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Hospitals; Motivation; Older people
Abstract The present paper draws on experiences and insights gained by a group of psychiatric nurse practice development facilitators whilst working with consumers, carers, clinicians and managers in the context of a practice development programme in a large metropolitan psychiatric hospital. The paper describes how the practice development facilitators were able to adapt techniques of motivational interviewing, commonly used in drug and alcohol treatment services, to help motivate change in an aged care setting. The lessons embedded within this experience are that people do want change, and that sustained change requires ownership and support. Practice development facilitators can assist in this process though the use of principles and strategies of motivational interviewing, which include increasing awareness of the need for change, supporting self-efficacy and managing resistance to change.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 718
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Author Ward, V C
Title Preoperative fluid management of the older adult patient with hip fracture Type
Year 2013 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages (up) 162 pp
Keywords Older people --Medical care; Hip joint -- Fractures -- Treatment; Hip joint -- Fractures -- Patients -- Rehabilitation; Fluid therapy; Preoperative care; Postoperative care; Outcome assessment (Medical care)
Abstract Explores the relationships between pre-operative fluid management (PFM) and post-operative outcomes. Undertakes an observational study of 100 consecutive older adult patients admitted to a tertiary NZ hospital with traumatic hip fracture between March and Sept 2012. Gathers data regarding cohort demographics and in-hospital events, including surgical details, alongside PFM and post-operative outcomes. Itemises characteristics of the patients, predominantly female with a mean age of 85.2 years. Finds no statistically significant relationship between pre-operative fluid management and post-operative outcomes.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1395
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Author Poot, Betty; Nelson, Katherine; Zonneveld, Rebecca; Weatherall, Mark
Title Potentially inappropriate medicine prescribing by nurse practitioners in New Zealand Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Abbreviated Journal JAANP
Volume 32 Issue 3 Pages (up) 220-228
Keywords Nurse prescribing; Nurse practitioners; Potentially inappropriate medicines (PIM); Older people
Abstract Reports the prescribing of potentially-inappropriate medicines (PIM) to older adults (> 65 years). Undertakes a subset analysis of data from the Ministry of Health pharmaceutical collection for the years 2013-2015. Includes nurse practitioner (NP) registration number, medicines dispensed, patient age, gender and NZ Deprivation level. Uses the Beers 2015 criteria to identify PIM. Details the medicines most commonly inappropriately prescribed.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1768
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