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Wright, J., & Honey, M. (2016). New Zealand nurses' experience of tele-consultation within secondary and tertiary services to provide care at a distance. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 32(2). Retrieved June 1, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Aims to explore NZ registered nurses' experience of using tele-consultation to provide care at a distance. Using a general inductive approach, single semi-structured interviews were undertaken with nine experienced nurses who provide secondary and tertiary services to patients and healthcare teams. Identifies five themes relating to nurses' role in tele-consultation.
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Price, R., Gilmour, J., Kellett, S., & Huntington, A. (2016). Settling in: Early career Registered Nurses. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 32(3). Retrieved June 1, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Describes the uptake of postgraduate education, the intent to travel and employment characteristics of NZ registered nurses in their fourth year of practice following registration. Aims to support retention strategies and expand extended career pathways by acknowledging the preferences and pathways selected by early career registered nurses. Analyses responses from 138 registered nurses using data from the longitudinal Graduate e-cohort Study for nurses graduating in the years 2008-2011. Reports summary statistics in percentages/counts along with tests of proportions using the Pearson's chi square test.
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Wainwright, B., Julich, S., Waring, M., Yeung, P., & Green, J. (2016). Leaving the experts: experiences of liver transplant recipients in New Zealand. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 32(3). Retrieved June 1, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Explores the experiences of discharged liver transplant recipients as they leave the hospital experts and return home. Adopts a sequential, exploratory mixed-method design, with a qualitative component: in-depth interviews with 17 liver transplant recipients. Explores their perspectives on quality of life post-operation in order to develop key concepts of post-operative wellbeing.
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Turney, F., & Kushner, B. (2017). The experience of the spouse caring for a partner with Parkinson's disease. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(1). Retrieved June 1, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Seeks to understand the experience of a spousal caregiver of a partner with Parkinson’s disease. Sets out to: explore the experience of caring for a partner with Parkinson’s disease, identify areas of support that may be needed, and inform professional health practice about the perceptions of the caregiver spouse. Undertakes a qualitative descriptive study, collecting data from semi-structured interviews with five women over the age of 65 years of age.
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Yarwood, J., Richardson, A., & Watson, P. (2016). Public health nurses' endeavours with families using the 15-minute interview. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 32(3). Retrieved June 1, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Explores 16 public health nurses'(PHN) knowledge and use of the five components of the 15-minute interview: manners, therapeutic questions, therapeutic conversations, commendations, and the genogram and ecomap. Employs a qualitative, collaborative, educative study to conduct focus groups for gathering data in pre-and post-intervention phases with PHNs who used either a genogram or eco-map in practice over a three-month period during the intervention phase.
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Hikuroa, E., & Glover, M. (2017). Reducing smoking among indigenous nursing students using incentives. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(1). Retrieved June 1, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Presents the results of a stop-smoking trial using a financial incentive to assist Maori nursing students and a whanau quit-mate to quit smoking. Conducts a marae-based 24-week programme of cessation support with financial incentives in the form of scholarship payments awarded to students incrementally based on proven smoking cessation of both quit mates. Uses focus groups at two points in the programme with students and their quit mates and administers a questionnaire to students at the end of the programme.
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Yeung, P., & Rodgers, V. (2017). Quality of long-term care for older people in residential settings -- perceptions of quality of life and care satisfaction from residents and their family members. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(1). Retrieved June 1, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Explores long-term care-home residents’ quality of life and their family's satisfaction with the care provided. Uses descriptive and correlational analyses, collecting secondary data from 39 residents of two long-term care facilities with a resident-directed care approach. Asks residents to complete a survey of quality-of-life and overall satisfaction measures, and asks 31 of their family members to complete a survey on care satisfaction provided by the facilities. Presents a number of practical considerations for nursing care staff to improve residents' quality of life and staff-family relationships.
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Burrow, M., Gilmour, J., & Cook, C. (2017). Healthcare assistants and aged residential care: A challenging policy and contractual environment. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(2), http://www.nursingpraxis.org.
Abstract: Examines NZ policy and care demands in aged residential care. Maintains that registered nurses need to understand the socio-political, economic and educational factors that influence care delivery in aged residential care. Presents an overview of the current role of healthcare assistants (HCAs)in aged residential care, based on a review of the existing grey literature, current national policy, DHB contract agreements and NZNO collective agreements.
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Meza, J., & Kushner, B. (2017). An exploration of autonomy and independence among community. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(2), http://www.nursingpraxis.org.
Abstract: Conducts interviews with five adults, aged 85 or over, to discover how they expressed and negotiated independence and autonomy in their daily lives, and when in contact with the health-care system. Aims to provide health-care professionals with information regarding independence, autonomy and decision-making when caring for older adults. Groups the findings into three themes: independence, past and present; autonomy and decision-making; and health. Provides evidence of older adults living self-determined lives.
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Jamieson, I., Sims, D., Casey, M., Wilkinson, K., & Osborne, R. (2017). Utilising the Canterbury Dedicated Education Unit model of teaching. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(2), http://www.nursingpraxis.org.
Abstract: Considers whether the Canterbury Dedicated Education Unit model of clinical teaching and learning can support graduate registered nurses in their first year of practice. Uses a descriptive exploratory case-study approach to gather data via three focus groups with a total of eleven participants. Undertakes thematic analysis to identify patterned meaning across the dataset from which two primary themes emerge: support, and recruitment and retention. Identifies five associated sub-themes: peer support, organisational support, liaison nurse support, team support for the graduate registered nurses, and team support for the staff. Reveals the significant contribution made by the Nurse Entry-to-Practice Programme Liaison Nurse as a conflict broker.
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Water, T., Rasmussen, S., Neufeld, M., Gerrard, D., & Ford, K. (2017). Nursing's duty of care: from legal obligation to moral commitment. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(3). Retrieved June 1, 2024, from www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Maintains that duty to care is a fundamental basis of nursing practice. Explores the historical origins and development of the concept, alongside nurses' legal, ethical and professional parameters associated with duty of care. Identifies major concepts including legal and common-law definitions of duty of care, duty of care as an evolving principle, the moral commitment to care, and the relevance of duty of care to nursing practice in NZ.
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Burrow, M., Cook, C., & Gilmour, J. (2017). Life in the round and aged care: A theoretical exemplar for research with marginalised populations in institutional settings. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(3). Retrieved June 1, 2024, from www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Employs the concept of 'life in the round', drawn from social network theory and the model of information dissemination, including the supporting theories of information poverty and normative behaviours, to explore the information behaviours of marginalised populations participating in small institutionalised worlds. Uses the context of residential aged care as an exemplar for the application of the theory of 'life in the round' and provides examples to support application of these concepts to the information practices of health-care assistants.
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Rodgers, V., Marshall, B., Hey, F., Blackwell, A., & Lewer, P. (2017). Readiness for providing primary palliative care. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(3). Retrieved June 1, 2024, from www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Undertakes a pilot study by specialist Supportive Education and Quality (SEQUAL) palliative care team in 5 aged residential care (ARC) facilities in regional NZ. Conducts a clinical staff survey and facility desktop document review to determine readiness, need for and level of support required, to enhance primary palliative care for residents. Identifies lack of experience and palliative care education among clinical staff.
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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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Hales, C., Curran, N., & Vries, K. de. (2018). Morbidly obese patients' experiences of mobility during hospitalisation. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 34(1). Retrieved June 1, 2024, from www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Examines the mobility experiences and needs of morbidly-obese patients before and during hospital admission. Undertakes semi-structured interviews with seven morbidly obese patients. Identifies two categories of mobility problems: 'compromised pre-existing mobility', with a subcategory of 'accessing services prior to admission' and 'mobilisation difficulties during hospitalisation', with a subcategory of 'dissonance between dependency and need for assistance'. Recommends bariatric-care pathways for the morbidly-obese patient.
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