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Herbert, B. |
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Title |
How often do health professionals wash their hands? |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Vision: A Journal of Nursing |
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7 |
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13 |
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29-32 |
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Infection control; Attitude of health personnel |
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This literature review presents evidence on health professionals' practice in hand washing. The research was primarily quantitative and consistently showed that health professionals did not have a lack of knowledge, but that hand washing was not always done. More qualitative research is required to investigate reasons for this and possible interventions. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1293 |
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1278 |
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Nolan, M.; Featherston, J.; Nolan, J. |
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Palliative care: Palliative care philosophy in care homes: Lessons from New Zealand |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2003 |
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British Journal of Nursing |
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12 |
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16 |
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974-979 |
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Palliative care; Attitude of health personnel |
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Drawing on data from a large convenience sample of caregivers in New Zealand, this article argues for a reappraisal of the way in which care homes view death and dying and advocates the more widespread adoption of a palliative care philosophy. Increasing numbers of people are dying in care homes yet little is known about the nature and quality of their deaths. The limited research available suggests that there is a need to promote a philosophy of palliative care that is not confined to the terminal phase of life. However, adopting such an approach appears to be inhibited by a lack of understanding, education and training, as well as continuing reluctance to discuss issues of death and dying in an open and honest way. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1081 |
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1066 |
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Pool, L. |
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Title |
How Culture Influences Choosing Nursing as a Career |
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Journal Article |
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2012 |
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Whitireia Nursing Journal |
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Available through NZNO library |
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19 |
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Careers in Nursing; Minority Groups; Nursing Shortage; Personnel Recruitment |
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The purpose of this study was to explore how young people make career choices and why young people choose or reject nursing as a career choice. This study has highlighted the complexity of this decision-making process, and the importance of making positive connections and offering appropriate support during this process. It seems that many young people are well equipped to make career decisions when given support.
The need to recruit people from minority cultures into nursing is a global issue. This study also highlights the need for an inter-sectoral approach to raise the profile of nursing and make a career that is attractive to young people. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1382 |
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Lui, D.M.K. |
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Nursing and midwifery attitudes towards withdrawal of care in a neonatal intensive care unit: Part 1. Literature review |
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Journal Article |
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2003 |
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Journal of Neonatal Nursing |
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9 |
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2 |
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45-47 |
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Attitude of health personnel; Neonatal nursing; Ethics; Technology |
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This article seeks to investigate the attitude of nurses and midwives to the withdrawal of care from sick neonates. Advanced technology results in the survival of increasingly premature babies with extremely low birthweights and this has inevitably led to an increase in the ethical dilemmas faced by neonatal staff as to whether continued treatment is actually in the best interests of these infants. Part 1 reviews the literature on this subject. Part 2 describes the results of a survey carried out in a New Zealand NICU. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 906 |
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890 |
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Richardson, S.; Allen, J. |
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Title |
Casualization of the nursing workforce: A New Zealand perspective on an international phenomenon |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2001 |
Publication |
International Journal of Nursing Practice |
Abbreviated Journal |
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7 |
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2 |
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104-108 |
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Industrial relations; Organisational change; Nursing; Personnel staffing and scheduling |
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A discussion of the increased use of 'casual' nursing staff (those nurses employed on a casual or 'per diem' basis) is presented. Reference is made to related literature, together with consideration of the implications associated with this trend. This issue has international significance, with the increased use of casual staff being widely recognised. A New Zealand perspective is included, with the provision of nursing care at Christchurch Hospital presented to illustrate certain aspects of the discussion. The impact of changing health-care systems and increased emphasis on efficiency and accountability are identified. This change to workplace practice will inevitably affect nursing; possible future developments are considered. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 909 |
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893 |
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Carryer, J.B. |
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Title |
Embodied largeness: A significant women's health issue |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Nursing Inquiry |
Abbreviated Journal |
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8 |
Issue |
2 |
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90-97 |
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Nurse-patient relations; Attitude of health personnel; Feminist critique |
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This paper describes a three-year long research project in which nine large-bodied women have engaged in a prolonged dialogue with the researcher about the experience of being 'obese'. The study involved an extensive review of the multidisciplinary literature that informs our understandings of body size. The literature review was shared with participants in order to support their critical understanding of their experience. The experience of participants raised questions as to how nursing could best provide health-care for large women. An examination of a wide range of literature pertinent to the area of study reveals widespread acceptance of the notion that to be thin is to be healthy and virtuous, and to be fat is to be unhealthy and morally deficient. According to the literature review, nurses have perpetuated an unhelpful and reductionist approach to their care of large women, in direct contradiction to nursing's supposed allegiance to a holistic approach to health-care. This paper suggests strategies for an improved response to women who are concerned about their large body size. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 941 |
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925 |
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Rydon, S.E. |
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The attitudes, knowledge and skills needed in mental health nurses: The perspective of users of mental health services |
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Journal Article |
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2005 |
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International Journal of Mental Health Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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14 |
Issue |
2 |
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78-87 |
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Patient satisfaction; Psychiatric Nursing; Attitude of health personnel |
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In this study a qualitative descriptive methodology with focus group interviews was used to explore with users of mental health services, the attitudes, knowledge and skills that they need in mental health nurses. Users of mental health services valued the therapeutic work of mental health nurses, and identified positive attitudes towards users of mental health services as essential in mental health nurses. However, they did not consistently experience a therapeutic approach in their interactions with mental health nurses. In a sociopolitical climate where the views of users of mental health services are increasingly incorporated into education and the planning and delivery of services, there is a need for more research that reflects the perspective of users. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 961 |
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945 |
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Curtis, K.; Donoghue, J. |
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The trauma nurse coordinator in Australia and New Zealand: A progress survey of demographics, role function, and resources |
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Journal Article |
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2008 |
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Journal of Trauma Nursing |
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15 |
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2 |
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34-42 |
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Emergency nursing; Personnel; Nurse managers; Economics |
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An initial profile of the demographics and current practice of Australian trauma nurse coordinators (TNCs) was conducted in 2003. The study identified common and differing role components, provided information to assist with establishing national parameters for the role, and identified the resources perceived necessary to enable the role to be performed effectively. This article compares the findings of the 2003 study with a 2007 survey, expanded to include New Zealand trauma coordinators. Forty-nine people, identified as working in a TNC capacity in Australia and New Zealand, were invited to participate in February 2007. Participation in the research enabled an update of the previously compiled Australia/New Zealand trauma network list. Thirty-six surveys (71.5% response rate) were returned. Descriptive statistics were undertaken for each item, and comparisons were made among states, territories, and countries. Participants reported that most of their time was spent fulfilling the trauma registry component of the role (27% of total hours), followed by quality and clinical activities (19% of total hours), education, and administration. The component associated with the least amount of time was outreach (3% of total hours). Although the proportion of time has almost halved since 2003, TNCs still spend the most time maintaining trauma registries. Compared to the 2003 survey, Australian and New Zealand TNCs are working more unpaid overtime, spending more time performing quality and clinical activities and less time doing data entry. Despite where one works, the role components identified are fulfilled to a certain extent. However, the authors conclude that trauma centres need to provide the TNC with adequate resources if trauma care systems are to be optimally effective |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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964 |
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Author |
Giddings, D.L.S. |
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A theoretical model of social consciousness |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Advances in Nursing Science |
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28 |
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3 |
Pages |
224-239 |
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Attitude of health personnel; Feminist critique; Nursing models |
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The article presents a theoretical model of social consciousness developed from nurses' life histories. A 3-position dialectical framework (acquired, awakened, and expanded social consciousness) makes visible the way people respond to social injustice in their lives and in the lives of others. The positions coexist, are not hierarchical, and are contextually situated. A person's location influences her or his availability for social action. Nurses who could most contribute to challenging social injustices that underpin health disparities are relegated to the margins of mainstream nursing by internal processes of discrimination. The author suggests that more inclusive definitions of “a nurse” would open up possibilities for social change. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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944 |
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Lui, D.M.K. |
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Nursing and midwifery attitudes towards withdrawal of care in a neonatal intensive care unit: Part 2. Survey results |
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Journal Article |
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2003 |
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Journal of Neonatal Nursing |
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9 |
Issue |
3 |
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91-96 |
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Intensive care nursing; Paediatric nursing; Ethics; Attitude of health personnel |
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Discontinuation of life support measures for an extremely low birthweight or very premature baby is controversial and difficult for both the parents and the healthcare professional involved in caring for the infant. This study seeks to investigate the attitude of nurses and midwives to the withdrawal of care from sick neonates. Part 1 reviewed the literature on this subject. Part 2 reports the results of a survey carried out in a New Zealand NICU. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 966 |
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950 |
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Bishop, D.; Ford-Bruins, I. |
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Nurses' perceptions of mental health assessment in an acute inpatient setting in New Zealand: A qualitative study |
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Journal Article |
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2003 |
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International Journal of Mental Health Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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12 |
Issue |
3 |
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203-212 |
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Psychiatric Nursing; Clinical assessment; Attitude of health personnel; Nursing models |
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This qualitative study explores the perceptions of mental health nurses regarding assessment in an acute adult inpatient setting in Central Auckland. Fourteen mental health nurses took part in semi-structured interviews answering five open-ended questions. The analysis of data involved a general inductive approach, with key themes drawn out and grouped into four categories (roles, attitudes, skills and knowledge) in order to explore the meaning of information gathered. The outcome of the study acknowledged the importance of contextual factors such as the physical environment and bureaucratic systems, as well as values and beliefs present within the unit. The participants expressed concern that their input to assessment processes was limited, despite belief that 24-hour care and the nature of mental health nursing generally suggested that a crucial role should exist for nurses. In order for nurses to be established as central in the assessment process on the unit the study concludes that a nursing theoretical framework appropriate for this acute inpatient setting needs to be developed. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1082 |
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1067 |
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Carter, H.; McKinlay, E.M.; Scott, I.; Wise, D.; MacLeod, R. |
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Impact of a hospital palliative care service: Perspective of the hospital staff |
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Journal Article |
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2002 |
Publication |
JBI Reports |
Abbreviated Journal |
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18 |
Issue |
3 |
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160-167 |
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Palliative care; Hospitals; Attitude of health personnel; Cancer |
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The first New Zealand hospital palliative care support service was established in 1985. Different service models have now been adopted by various major hospitals. In 1998, a palliative care service, funded by Mary Potter Hospice, was piloted at Wellington Public Hospital. Twelve months post-implementation, the hospital staff's views of the service were evaluated. It was found that referrals to palliative care from hospital specialities outside the Cancer Centre increased. While most doctors, nurses and social workers strongly agreed or agreed that the service positively influenced patients' care and effectively addressed their symptom management needs, spiritual needs were less often met. Over 90 percent of each discipline strongly agreed or agreed that the service had assisted them in caring for patients, but, only about a half agreed that useful discharge planning advice and staff support was provided. Significant differences in responses were found between different disciplines and specialities. One fifth of the staff identified palliative care education needs. Recommendations are made concerning the development of a future hospital palliative care service. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1075 |
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Gilmer, Mary Jane; Meyer, Alannah; Davidson, Jocelyn; Koziol-McLain, Jane |
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Title |
Staff beliefs about sexuality in aged residential care |
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Journal Article |
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2010 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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26 |
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3 |
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17-24 |
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Sexuality; Residential care; Aged; Attitude of health personnel; Surveys |
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Surveys 52 staff members from the rest-home component of aged-care facilities in one District Health Board, about how staff in such facilities approach and manage the sexuality needs of residents. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1458 |
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Peri, K.; Kerse, N.; Kiata, L.; Wilkinson, T.; Robinson, E.; Parsons, J.; Willingale, J.; Parsons, M.; Brown, P.; Pearson, J.R.; von Randow, M.; Arroll, B. |
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Promoting independence in residential care: Successful recruitment for a randomized controlled trial |
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Journal Article |
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2008 |
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Journal of the American Medical Directors Association |
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9 |
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4 |
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251-256 |
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Research; Geriatric nursing; Rest homes; Evaluation; Attitude of health personnel |
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The aim of this study was to describe the recruitment strategy and association between facility and staff characteristics and success of resident recruitment for the Promoting Independence in Residential Care (PIRC) trial. A global impression of staff willingness to facilitate research was gauged by research nurses, facility characteristics were measured by staff interview. Forty-one (85%) facilities and 682 (83%) residents participated, median age was 85 years (range 65-101), and 74% were women. Participants had complex health problems. Recruitment rates were associated (but did not increase linearly) with the perceived willingness of staff, and were not associated with facility size. Design effects from the cluster recruitment differed according to outcome. The recruitment strategy was successful in recruiting a large sample of people with complex comorbidities and high levels of functional disability despite perceptions of staff reluctance. Staff willingness was related to recruitment success. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 803 |
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787 |
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Gage, J.; Hornblow, A.R. |
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Development of the New Zealand nursing workforce: Historical themes and current challenges |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2007 |
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Nursing Inquiry |
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14 |
Issue |
4 |
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330-334 |
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History of nursing; Nursing research; Personnel; Interprofessional relations |
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This article reviews the development of the New Zealand nursing workforce, which has been shaped by social, political, scientific and interprofessional forces. The unregulated, independent and often untrained nurses of the early colonial period were succeeded in the early 1900s by registered nurses, with hospital-based training, working in a subordinate role to medical practitioners. In the mid/late 1900s, greater specialisation within an expanding workforce, restructuring of nursing education, health sector reform, and changing social and political expectations again reshaped nursing practice. Nursing now has areas of increasing autonomy, expanding opportunities for postgraduate education and leadership roles, and a relationship with medicine, which is more collaborative than in the past. Three current challenges are identified for nursing in New Zealand's rapidly evolving health sector; development of a nursing-focused knowledge culture, strengthening of research capacity, and dissemination of new nursing knowledge. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 946 |
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930 |
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