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Oda, K., Bakri, N., Majeed, S., Ferguson, C., Bartlett, S., Holden, R., et al. (2023). Improving nursing oral care practice for care-dependent older adults though inter-professional collaboration: a study protocol. Kaitiaki Nursing Research, 14(1), 50–57.
Abstract: Aims to establish evidence-based oral care guidelines for nurses, in order to improve oral care for dependent adults. Considers how interprofessional collaboration and education (IPC/IPE) might improve nursing oral care practice. Intends to use guidelines in a pilot programme with community nurses caring for older adults living at home or in aged residential care.
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Woods, H. (2023). Oral history: a rich tapestry of information. Kaitiaki Nursing Research, 14(1), 62–64.
Abstract: Explains oral history, its types and best practice. Introduces the Oral History and Sound Collection at Turnbull Library, focusing on the Nursing Education and Research Foundation (NERF) special collection of oral history interviews with nurses, which arose out of the NERF Oral History Project. Provides examples of three oral history interview records from the collection.
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Mackle, D. (2021). Oxygen management in New Zealand and Australian intensive care units: A knowledge translation study. Doctoral thesis, Victoria University, Wellington. Retrieved June 3, 2024, from https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/OXYGEN_MANAGEMENT_IN_NEW_ZEALAND_AND_AUSTRALIAN_INTENSIVE_CARE_UNITS_A_KNOWLEDGE_TRANSLATION_STUDY/17097158 Victoria University of Wellington
Abstract: Investigates the effects of participation in the Intensive Care Unit Randomised Trial Comparing Two Approaches to Oxygen therapy (ICU-ROX) randomised controlled trial, on attitudes and practices in relation to ICU oxygen therapy. Distributes a practitioner attitudes survey to 112 specialist doctors and 153 ICU nurses. Performs both inception and retrospective cohort studies using the Australian and NZ ICU adult patient database before, and post-publication of the ICU-ROX trial results.
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Fitzgerald, S., Tripp, H., & Halksworth-Smith, G. (2017). Assessment and management of acute pain in older people: barriers and facilitators to nursing practice. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 35(1). Retrieved June 3, 2024, from https://www.ajan.com.au/
Abstract: Examines the pain management practices of nurses, and identifies barriers and facilitators to the assessment and management of pain for older people, within the acute hospital setting.
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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 3, 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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Henry, A. (2020). Staying at home: A qualitative descriptive study on Pacific palliative health. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Christchurch. Retrieved June 3, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/10052
Abstract: Develops an understanding of the experiences of, and barriers for Pacific peoples in Canterbury utilising palliative care services. Considers the strengths and enablers for Pacific peoples accessing palliative care services and how such services, including home based palliative care, could better serve this community. Undertakes interviews using a semi-structured question guide, with nine family members who had provided palliative care within the last three years.
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Winnington, R., & Cook, C. (2021). The gendered role of pastoral care within tertiary education institutions: An autoethnographic reflection during COVID-19. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(3). Retrieved June 3, 2024, from www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Highlights the exacerbated gendered inequities for academic women caused by the pandemic, including gender pay gap, and women being channelled into administrative, teaching, and pastoral care roles not recognised with career advancement and remuneration compared to research routes facilitated for male colleagues. Uses a collaborative auto-ethnographic approach to reflect on the authors' experiences of emotional labour in supporting nursing students throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and the invisibility of the work within academia. Notes that the patriarchal construction of academia remains present and highly visible to the detriment of many female career trajectories.
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Baby, M. (2013). Mental health nurses' experiences of patient assaults. Master's thesis, University of Otago, .
Abstract: Interviews thirteen registered nurses and one enrolled nurse working in different nursing positions within the Southern District Health Board -- Mental Health Services. Codes data into 24 sub-themes related to the sequence and impact of assaults on the participants. Discusses the nature and impact of assaults and the supportive strategies associated with violence against mental health nurses.
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Patel, R. (2022). Nurse expertise saves lives through early recognition of patient deterioration. Master's thesis, University of Auckland, Auckland. Retrieved June 3, 2024, from https://hdl.handle.net/2292/62214
Abstract: Explores and identifies factors associated with nurse concern when patient deterioration is recognised in the absence of an emergency activation score such as early warning scoring (EWS) or the physiologically-unstable patient (PUP) tool. Describes the two phases of the multi-site and mixed-methods study: retrospective chart review of 19,326 referrals for emergency assistance; and seven focus group discussions with 29 nurses about what they do when concerned about patient deterioration in the absence of an EWS. Highlights the role of nurse expertise, knowledge and skill in identifying patient deterioration prior to the activation score on an EWS.
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Wailling, J. (2016). How healthcare professionals in acute care environments describe patient safety: a case study. Master's thesis, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington. Retrieved June 3, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6242
Abstract: Explores how patient safety is described from the perspective of clinicians and organisational managers in a NZ acute-care hospital, using embedded case study design. Conducts three interviews with health-care managers and 6 focus groups, comprising 19 doctors and 19 nurses. Develops the theoretical concept of safety capability: the ability to provide safe patient care based on resilient culture, anticipation and vigilance, along a continuum of safety levels.
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Hawes, P. C. (2016). What educational and other experiences assist recently qualified nurses to understand and deal with clinical risk and patient safety? Master's thesis, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington. Retrieved June 3, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6197
Abstract: Interviews 9 nurses in their first year of clinical practice to investigate how newly-qualified nurses recognise and develop those skills relating to clinical risk and patient safety. Identifies workplace culture, clinical role models, exposure to the clinical environment, experiential learning, narrative sharing, debriefing and simulation as contributing to learning and understanding clinical risk and safe patient care. Considers strategies to facilitate professional development.
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Patel, R. (2021). Patient safety of older adults with cognitive impairment: Evaluation of a service improvement initiative. Master's thesis, Victoria University, Wellington. Retrieved June 3, 2024, from https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Patient_Safety_of_Older_Adults_with_Cognitive_Impairment_Evaluation_of_a_Service_Improvement_Initiative/14214473 Victoria University of Wellington
Abstract: Assesses the impact of environmental changes on patient reportable events (falls and aggression) in older persons' wards, using the Kings Fund Healing the Healthy Environment tool to make small changes to a ward environment in order to create a more 'dementia-friendly' setting. Conducts a comparative analysis of incidents in the wards. Obtains staff perspectives on the changes, which included large-face clocks, identifiction of bed spaces, lavender oil diffusion, and viewing gardens.
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Teunissen, C., Burrell, B., & Maskill, V. (2020). Effective surgical teams: an integrative literature review. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 42(1). Retrieved June 3, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/0193945919834896
Abstract: Evaluates the aids and barriers for perioperative teams in functioning effectively, preventing adverse events, and fostering a culture of safety. Undertakes an integrative review of the literature. Highlights the role of theatre nurses in situational awareness (SA), running the theatre and assuming leadership of the team.
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Taylor, B. (Ed.). (2021). Nurse staffing in the operating rooms -- no longer behind closed doors. Master's thesis, University of Auckland, Auckland. Retrieved June 3, 2024, from https://www.nzno.org.nz/resources/library/theses#T
Abstract: Identifies key factors senior perioperative nurses consider when making decisions about nurse staffing and skill mix in the operating room (OR). Uses a qualitative descriptive approach in undertaking semi-structured interviews with 7 senior nurses tasked with decision-making about OR staffing. Analyses the data using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis process.
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Tansley, S. E. (2016). The role of postgraduate education for registered nurses working in the aged care sector. Master's thesis, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington. Retrieved June 3, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/5558
Abstract: Explores the perspectives of registered nurses (RN) working in aged residential care, and their views and experiences of postgraduate education. Performs a qualitative study using mixed-method data triangulation including document review, focus groups and interviews at four aged care facilities. Conducts focus groups and interviews with five nurse managers and 15 RNs on the value of, and access to postgraduate education.
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