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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). Retrieved June 1, 2024, from www.nursingpraxis.org
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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Officer, T. N. (2018). Nurse practitioners and pharmacist prescribers in primary health care: A realist evaluation of the New Zealand experience. Doctoral thesis, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington. Retrieved June 1, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/7098
Abstract: Investigates how nurse practitioner and pharmacist prescriber roles are developing in NZ primary health care, and what is needed to better support the future development of these roles. Employs a qualitative research design involving semi-structured interviews of (1) policy, training, and advocacy stakeholders; (2) primary health-care nurse practitioners, pharmacist prescribers, and general practitioners; and (3) patients of advanced practitioners and carers of patients using such services.
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Kaur, H. (2018). What are the factors affecting patients with diabetes in regards to their attendance and non-attendance with Diabetes Nurse-Led Clinics in Counties Manukau Health? Master's thesis, University of Auckland, Auckland. Retrieved June 1, 2024, from https://www.nzno.org.nz/resources/library/theses
Abstract: Performs a retrospective audit of eight Diabetes Nurse-Led Clinics (DNLC) in two regions of DNLC provision in Auckland over a 12-month period from 2016-2017, at which 707 patients were booked for appointments. Undertakes a nested sampling of two randomly-selected DNLCs, in which 71 participants were invited to participate. Explores patients' perspectives of attendance or non-attendance at their booked appointments. Examines whether patients perceive any benefits of attendance at the clinics, and identifies factors that might improve their experiences with DNLCs.
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Proverbs, A., & McClunie-Trust, P. (2018). Bachelor of nursing students' experience of dialogue with nurse lecturers. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 9(1), 27–34.
Abstract: Reports the findings of research exploring third-year BN students' experiences of dialogue with nurse lecturers during clinical practice placements. Examines student interactions and conversations with nurse lecturers in clinical practice. using and interpretive approach informed by Heideggarian phenomenology to understand how the relationship supports learning.
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Green, C. (2018). Medication simulation: enhancing nursing students' clinical environmental awareness through self-care and promotion of patient safety. Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal, (25), 37–51.
Abstract: Undertakes an evidence-based practice pilot project to examine the effectiveness of simulation-based learning in teaching nursing students to become aware of the role of stress, anxiety and distraction in medication errors. Stresses the importance of medication-error prevention at the pre-licensure level, by increasing awareness of patient safety culture. Notes the need to teach nursing students self-awareness of the distractions and stresses within the clinical environment and therefore the need for self-care to avoid medication error.
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Kell, A. - M., Gilmour, J., & Wissen, K. van. (2018). Nurses' experiences caring for patients surgically treated for oral cavity cancer. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 34(1). Retrieved June 1, 2024, from www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Explores nurses' experiences of caring for patients who have had surgery for oral cavity cancer in one NZ hospital, involving wound care, tracheostomy management, oral care, ongoing patient education and the provision of emotional support to patients and families. Interviews three registered nurses about the challenges involved in caring for this patient group; their moral conflict over the effects of surgery on the patients; their professional uncertainty, and the emotional effort involved in nursing oral cavity cancer patients. Suggests the need for informal debriefing, grief counselling, clinical supervision, stress management training, and continuing education in this specialised role.
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Kumari, P., Ritchie, S., Thomas, M., & Jull, A. (2018). Patient experience of care delivered by an outpatient intravenous antibiotic service. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 9(1), 18–26.
Abstract: Surveys patients' experience of the care provided by the outpatient intravenous antibiotic (OPIVA) service at Auckland City Hospital. Invites 101 patients to participate, of whom 75 completed the questionnaire. Asks about communication with the OPIVA nurses and doctors, the information provided about the service, the training for it and the convenience of attending the OPIVA clinic.
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Tuitaupe, S. R. (2018). Becoming a Pasefika registered nurse: reflections of their student nurse experiences in Aotearoa New Zealand. Master's thesis, Christchurch, University of Canterbury. Retrieved June 1, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10092/16011
Abstract: Invites participants in the study to share their experiences, as Pasefika students, of enrolment in the Bachelor of Nursing degree. Uses a focus group to identify the prominent themes by means of thematic analysis: common facilitators and barriers encountered; relationships within the nursing profession; their sense of achievement; and their view of the prgamees as Pasefika students. Makes recommendations to improve the programme for Pasefika nursing students.
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McDonald, C. (2018). Working collaboratively in hospice and palliative care: Sharing time; a grounded theory. Doctoral thesis, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland. Retrieved June 1, 2024, from http://researcharchive.wintec.ac.nz/6223/
Abstract: Addresses the concerns of health professionals working collaboratively in palliative care. Conducts 25 interviews wit 23 participants to arrive at a theory of sharing time to explain the social process of collaboration while individually managing and maintaining their own areas of concern. Explains the concept of health professionals making time in their work days for and with each other to find common ground.
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English, W. (2018). The moments we meet : lived experiences of rapport for nurses, patients and families in palliative care. Master's thesis, University of Canterbury, Christchurch. Retrieved June 1, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10092/16143
Abstract: Undertakes 12 in-depth interviews with nurses, patients and families about their experiences of rapport and inter-connectedness in the context of palliative care. By means of thematic analysis identifies major themes and associated emotions deriving from connectedness or disconnectedness. Links rapport and connection to holistic care.
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Macklin, N. (2018). Hearing the patient voice: the importance of caring in care. Master's thesis, Dunedin, University of Otago.
Abstract: Backgrounds the primary health care initiative, the Transitional Care Nursing service, which aims to facilitate integrated care between primary, secondary and community health care services. Explores whether support in the form of the Transitional Care Nursing service influences the experience of patients who receive assistance during the transition between hospital and home. Conducts qualitative, semi-structured interviews with 12 patients whose responses are thematically analysed. Highlights the characteristics of care offered by Transitional Care nurses that describe the person-centred care patients received.
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McClunie-Trust, P. (2018). How to peer review a research article: nurse researchers and expert clinicians have an important role as peer reviewers. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 9(1), 40–41.
Abstract: Explains the aim of peer review, the role of the peer reviewer, and the peer review process. Considers professional responsibilities in peer review and notes the value of written feedback.
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Taikato, V. (2018). The place of Rangahau Maori in nursing practice. Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal, (25), 31–36.
Abstract: Compares two different articles, one using a Kaupapa Maori framework, and the other a tauiwi framework. Emphasises the importance of Kaupapa Maori research and the contributions it makes to nursing practice and to health research outcomes for Maori.
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Usoalii, J. (2018). Rangahau Tapuhi Maori: Maori nursing research. Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal, (25), 70–73.
Abstract: Examines how Kaupapa Maori research influences nursing practice to develop Rangahau Tapuhi Maori. Compares two research articles, one based on Kaupapa Maori research and the other based on Western methodology. Notes that a Maori health model facilitates understanding of Maori culture and relationships.
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Palmer, J. (2018). Benefits of rigid dressings following lower-limb amputation. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 9(1), 38–39.
Abstract: Performs an integrative review of five randomised controlled trials, and five retrospective case analyses to explore the benefits of using rigid dressings following lower-limb amputation for people with compromised circulation.
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