Carstensen, C., Papps, E., & Thompson, S. (2018). When a child is diagnosed with severe allergies: an auto-ethnographic account. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 34(2).
Abstract: Reports research that explores the experience of raising a child with severe allergies in NZ and the potential for an anaphylactic reaction. Utilises an auto-ethnographic research approach to provide details of managing the diagnosis and day to day life of a child with severe allergies through narratives written from the perspective of the child's mother who is also a nurse. Undertakes a thematic analysis of the auto-ethnographic narrative, producing four emergent themes: being the mother; being a nurse; who is supporting us?; and desperately seeking knowledge.
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Douche, Jeanie, & Mitchell, M. (2018). Aotearoa childhood genital (re)assignment surgery:A case for the right to bodily integrity. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 34(2).
Abstract: Backgrounds the definition and incidence of Disorders of Sex Development (DSD),and explains the rationale behind Childhood Genital Reassignment Surgery (CGRS). Places the discourse surrounding normalising surgery within essentialist and social constructionist perceptions of sex and gender. Draws upon personal experience and poststructuralist ideas to examine the practice of CGRS.
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Hughes, K. - A., Carryer, J., Boldy, D., Jones, M., & Gower, S. (2018). Attributes of an effective nurse manager in New Zealand: An analysis of nurse manager perceptions. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 34(2).
Abstract: Analyses nurse managers' perceptions of those attributes they consider important to achieve managerial effectiveness in the New Zealand context. Conducts a quantitative study using a pre-coded survey questionnaire with 149 nurse managers. Identifies managerial effectiveness attributes using an effectiveness dimensions ranking tool, comprising four groups of co-dependent skill dimensions.
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Robertson, S., & Thompson, S. (2019). Nursing services in student health clinics in New Zealand tertiary education institutes. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 35(2).
Abstract: Discovers which nursing services are available to students in health clinics in NZ tertiary education institutes and how the clinics are structured. Surveys nurses practising in 16 of 22 institutes with student health services, about the types of services offered. Identifies sexual health, mental health and health education as the primary services, with sexual health and mental health the most utilised. Notes the increasing use of student health services by international students.
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Jamieson, I., Harding, T., Withington, J., & Hudson, D. (2019). Men entering nursing: has anything changed? Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 35(2).
Abstract: Conducts thematic analysis to identify two predominant gender scripts: of nursing as women's work, and that men who nurse are homosexual. Notes the associated themes of the effect of negative stereotyping on male nurses' career choice, and their resistance to the stereotype of normative masculinity. Considers that the same barriers to men becoming nurses have remained unchanged since first identified and discussed in the 1960s.
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Pijpker, R., & Wilkinson, J. (2019). Experiences of district nurses working with people with spinal cord injury: a descriptive account. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 35(2).
Abstract: Aims to generate a descriptive account of the experiences of district nurses working with people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Conducts a qualitative descriptive study using semi-structured interviews with three district nurses about their role. Reveals three themes related to the district nurses' role: tasks; complexity; barriers/enablers affecting performance. Suggests that the role of district health nurses meeting the needs of people with SCI requires review.
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Chalmers, L. (2020). Responding to the State of the World's Nursing 2020 report in Aotearoa New Zealand: Aligning the nursing workforce to universal health coverage and health equity. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 36(2). Retrieved June 2, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.007
Abstract: Cites recommendations from the WHO's State of the World's Nursing (SOWN) 2020 report that countries invest in local production of nurses, nursing data and management, nursing leadership, nursing education and the regulation of nurses. Argues that NZ must address inequity in Maori health outcomes through growth of its Maori nursing workforce and Maori nursing leadership capacity and capability.
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Van der Krogt, S., Coombs, M., & Rook, H. (2020). Humour: a purposeful and therapeutic tool in surgical nursing practice. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 36(2). Retrieved June 2, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.008
Abstract: 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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Low, T., Scott-Chapman, S., & Forrest, R. (2020). Patient experiences of pictogram use during nurse-led rapid-access chest pain clinic consultations in regional Aotearoa New Zealand. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 36(2). Retrieved June 2, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.009
Abstract: Performs a qualitative study exploring the use of a pictogram developed by nurses during a rapid-access chest pain clinic consultation, to assist patient communication about their chest pain. Interviews 10 patients, 5 Maori and 5 non-Maori, for their feedback on the pictogram's usefulness. Considers the utility of the pictogram for both patients and nurses leading the chest pain clinic.
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Fernandez, C., & Wilson, D. (2008). Maori women's views on smoking cessation initiatives. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 24(2 (Jul)), 27–40.
Abstract: Interviews a group of Maori women who have successfully ceased smoking and asks about influences and supportive interventions that helped them quit smoking. Analyses the data using Boyatzis' (1998) approach and identifies two primary themes providing insight for nurses working with Maori women smokers: transmission of whanau values; and factors crucial in influencing change.
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Blockley, C., & Alterio, M. (2008). Patients' experiences of interpersonal relationships during first time acute hospitalisation. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 24(2 (Jul)), p16–26.
Abstract: Examines the role of interpersonal relationships on patients' experiences during first time acute hospitalisation. Involving 12 first time acute medical and surgical admission patients, it was developed from a wider study exploring patients' overall experiences. Using a qualitative methodology with data collected by means of personal stories and semi-structured interviews findings suggest that patient vulnerability is reduced through supportive interpersonal relationships and that it is nurses who play a key role in developing and maintaining these relationships with patients.
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Yarwood, J. (2008). Nurses' view of family nursing in community contexts: an exploratory study. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 24(2 (Jul)), 41–51.
Abstract: Explores, through the use of focus groups, ways in which community based nurses interact with family as a whole. Identifies Public health, Practice, District, Well child health and rural nurses as all having an integral role in building relationships with family to ensure child and family health. Suggests the findings point to a need for the establishment of a recognised family/family health nursing role.
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Barton, P., & Wilson, D. (2008). Te Kapunga Putohe (the restless hands) : a Maori centred nursing practice model. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 24(2 (Jul)), 6–15.
Abstract: Notes an absence of nursing practice models focussing on the traditional beliefs of Maori amongst nursing literature. Presents Te Kapunga Putohe (the restless hands) model of Maori centred nursing practice. Illustrates how Maori knowledge and nursing knowledge can be incorporated to deliver nursing care that is both culturally appropriate and can improve the nursing experience for Maori clients.
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Euswas, P. W. (1991). Professional nurses' view of caring in nursing practice: two preliminary studies in New Zealand (Vol. 5). Ph.D. thesis, , .
Abstract: Two convenience samples of 90 NZ registered nurses responded to two structured questionnaires designed to explore nurses views of caring in nursing practice.The studies demonstrate that nurses see caring as a central concept in their practice. From the response the meaning of caring was found to be multi dimensional, consisting of six components: value, expressive, action, relationship, knowledge and purpose. The value dimension includes areas such as humanistic value and professional value. The expressive component consists of empathy, compassion, trust, concern, sharing and willingness. Action components are helping, comforting, being there, empowering, advocacy, nurturing, advising, touching and performing nursing procedures. The major relationship component is partnership. An important part of the knowledge component is clinical expertise and the purposive component of caring consists of meeting health needs and promoting healing and welfare. The meaning of caring begins to emerge from these studies. However, they do not provide full understanding of caring phenomena. A further in-depth study of actual nursing practice is still in progress
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Watson, P. B., & Feld, A. (1996). Factors in stress and burnout among paediatric nurses in a general hospital. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 11(3), 38–46.
Abstract: High stress and staff turnover in a multi-specialty paediatric area prompted this study that aimed to :1) measure the burnout level of nurses in a multi-specialty paediatric area2) identify and validate causes of stress3) identify new ways of preventing stress on the wardFifty four percent (n=14) of the paediatric nurses completed the questionnaire booklet that included demographic data, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the Nursing Situations Questionnaire the Hopkins Symptom Checklist-21 the Ways of Coping Checklist and open ended questions about sources of stress and satisfaction at work. Results indicated levelsof burnout and distress comparable with larger studies. Conflict with doctors was the major source of stress followed by workload, inadequate preparation in dealing with the emotional needs of patients and their families and death and dying. Conflict with doctors has not previously been identified as the major source of stress. However workload and death and dying are commonly identified as sources in the literature. Suggestions for further research and the low response rate are discussed
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