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Author Dodd, J.E.L. openurl 
  Title Individual privacy and the public good of health research Type
  Year 1995 Publication Abbreviated Journal Author  
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  Abstract This is a piece of philosophy research and covers the following matters; the nature of privacy, Why it is morally significant, nature of health research, the privacy issues in health research and finally some suggestions as to ways privacy in health research may be preserved  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 305 Serial (down) 305  
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Author Sherrard, I.M. openurl 
  Title Chronic illness: a challenge to manage in the workplace Type
  Year 1998 Publication Human Resources Abbreviated Journal Author – UNITEC of Technology, Private Bag 92025.,  
  Volume Issue October Pages 16  
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  Abstract Questionnaires were completed in the work place. The participants had all experienced a chronic illness. The results revealed that the manager has the responsibility to deal openly with the staff member who is ill, and for some managers this is difficult to do  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 304 Serial (down) 304  
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Author Sherrard, I.M. openurl 
  Title Death of a colleague in the workplace Type
  Year 1998 Publication Human Resources Abbreviated Journal Author – UNITEC Institute of Technology P.O.Box 92  
  Volume Issue Pages 19  
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  Abstract Questionnaires were completed by participants who had had a colleague die. Participants reported that some were still having difficulty with the loss of a work collogue. Participants wanted managers to provide both managerial and emotional support during their time of grieving  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 303 Serial (down) 303  
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Author Peddie, B. openurl 
  Title Whooping cough in the Northern Coromandel -1995 Type
  Year 1995 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal Author  
  Volume 4 Issue 7 Pages 14-17  
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  Abstract Data gathered during a whooping cough outbreak in the Northern Coromandel in 1995 highlights some distinct characteristics about how the disease manifestests itself in a defined geographical area, and about the place of prophylactic Erythromycin. This was probably the most fully documented outbreak in New Zealand, and possibly the first study conducted from a community perspective  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 286 Serial (down) 286  
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Author White, E. L. openurl 
  Title A co-operative approach to nursing manpower planning Type
  Year 1980 Publication Abbreviated Journal author  
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  Abstract The paper reviews, as a case history, the progress (to 1980) of the development of a Nursing Manpower Plan for Wellington Hospital Board.The main features of protocol are delineated.The prime requirement for the development of a manpower plan are perceived of as having available, reliable, quantifiable and comparable data.Discussion indicates the methods of collection, analysis and use (actual and potential) of quantifiable data.The use of quantifiable data indicated the potential, for the use of “nursing hours per patient per day”  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 212 Serial (down) 212  
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Author Walker, J. openurl 
  Title Learning physical assessment skills Type
  Year 1995 Publication Abbreviated Journal Author  
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  Abstract Nursing students have only recently learnt in-depth physical assessment skills within degree programmes in New Zealand. The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe the experience of learning physical assessment skills for the first time from the student's experience. In exploring this experience it was hoped to uncover some of the factors, beneficial or not, which influence their learning process. Data was collected by two methods. Firstly through two non-participant observations of a class of sixteen pre-registration male and female nursing students at an urban tertiary institute. Secondly through taped in-depth interviews with a female and a male student, from the group, individually and then together. The data was analysed using coding categories suggested by Bogdan and Biklen (1992) and emerging themes related to the process of learning new knowledge and skills. The four themes identified were: students working at learning, tutors facilitating learning, students facilitating learning and learning in clinical practice  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 196 Serial (down) 196  
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Author Walker, J. openurl 
  Title Co-operative learning: an effective teaching method for tertiary education? Type
  Year 1996 Publication Abbreviated Journal Author, Christchurch Polytechnic Library  
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  Abstract Tertiary education aims to develop specialist knowledge and the graduates' ability toapply the knowledge and skills to function effectively in their chosen career or work.Employers have criticised tertiary education when graduates cannot workco-operatively or independently in the work setting and teachers look for alternativesto lecturing to help develop these abilities. Cooperative learning (CL) is one suchmethod and this paper reports on a literature review and pilot study which exploredthe use of CL in a tertiary setting. The study was guided by three questions: 1) Whatarea the teacher's conceptions of effective learning and teaching? 2) How are theyusing CL and what is their role? 3) How are they assessing CL classes?Data was collected through in-depth interviews, using semi-structured questions,with three female and one male teacher from different disciplines in an urbanpolytechnic. Responses to each question were analysed thematically for recurringcodes and these were grouped into categories. Effective teaching was seen aswhere teachers facilitated the learning process by selecting appropriate teachingmethods, fostering classroom climate and monitoring learning. Effective learning waswhere students were actively engaged in the learning process and demonstratedtheir understanding and application of knowledge and skills. CL was used in avariety of ways and their role was to use strategies to foster the learning processand monitor learning. Assessment involved both individual and group presentations.Issues related to cooperative learning are discussed and recommendations forteaching made  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 194 Serial (down) 194  
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Author Watson, P.B. openurl 
  Title A study of cardiac inpatient participation in Canterbury Health's cardiac rehabilitation programme Type
  Year 1994 Publication Abbreviated Journal Author  
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  Abstract A telephone survey was conducted with 61 randomly selected patients who had been admitted to the cardiology service with an Myocardial infarction but did not attend the cardiac rehabilitation programme. Findings show that many patients who would benefit from cardiac rehabilitation are denied access because it is only open to patients who have Myocardial Infarctions. Only a small percentage of MI admissions attend rehabilitation the main reason being patients are not informed the service is available. Women are under represented among rehabilitation participants and lack of transport is a major factor inhibiting women from attending. Improvements in referral systems and follow up are recommended  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 155 Serial (down) 155  
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Author Watson, P.B. openurl 
  Title Evaluation of a self management plan for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Type
  Year 1997 Publication The European Respiratory Journal Abbreviated Journal Author  
  Volume 10 Issue Pages 1267-1271  
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  Abstract We hypothesized that the use of an Action Plan might assist self management for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).A pilot process and randomized, controlled study were undertaken to evaluate an action plan that provided advice on management of usual care and exacerbations, together with a booklet on self management. Fifty six subjects with COPD recruited through general practitioners (GPs) completed the six month study, 27 in the control group and 29 in the intervention group. The control group received usual care from their GP and the intervention group received a booklet and Action Plan from their practice nurse plus a supply of prednisone and antibiotic from their GP.The two groups were demographically similar with a mean age of 68 yrs. The resources were well received by GPs, practice nurses and the intervention group subjects. After six months there were no differences in quality of life scores or pulmonary function. There were significant changes in self management behaviour in the intervention group compared to controls. In response to seterioting symptoms, 34 versus7% (p= 0.014) initiated prednisone treatment and 44 versus 7 % (p=0.002 initiated antibiotics.Subjects in the intervention group readily adopted self management skills but did not shpw any difference in quality of life or lung function parameters. A larger prospective controlled clinical trial of this approach is warranted  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 152 Serial (down) 152  
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Author Watson, P.B. openurl 
  Title Care or control questions and answers for psychiatric nursing practice Type
  Year 1990 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal Author  
  Volume 6 Issue 2 Pages 10-14  
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  Abstract An existential phenomenological approach is used to study the experience of six adults hospitalised with acute mental illness which they considered contribute to the stress of, or coping with mental illness. The phenomenological research methods used is described. The analysis of the data reveals that consumers of acute mental health care view being controlled as contributing to the stress of mental illness, and caring as contributing to them coping with mental illness. The implications of these findings for nursing practice and further research are discussed  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 151 Serial (down) 151  
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Author Litchfield, M. openurl 
  Title The process of health patterning in families with young children who have been repeatedly hospitalised Type
  Year 1993 Publication Abbreviated Journal Author, University of Minnesota Library  
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  Abstract An exploration of the nature of nursing knowledge in practice. The praxis methodology was inspired by the Newman's theory of health as expanding consciousness and evolved through the process of the research. The methodology was eventually presented as both the process of research and practice. Five families were visited in their homes five times to talk about what was going on for them. All were experiencing a time of great upheaval in family life. After three visits a summary text was constructed merging researcher statements and parent quotes and given to the families. Through the subsequent reflective discussion significant insights into family pattern were shown in statements of intended action to change how health matters were managed with greater facility in family living. The process was presented as five themes with descriptors representing a non-linear, discontinuous progression: A moment of partnership: parameters of entry and closure, a timing of upheaval in family life, and an in-forming capacity through the bringing together of family story-telling and researcher's theory. An evolving dialogue: a progressive flow of enfolding and unfolding, and its embeddedness in contexts of socio-economic status, gender and health care culture. Recognising pattern: incidental revelations and an all-encompassing insight as the potential for action. Expanding horizon: moving from being on a treadmill trapped in the present without vision to having a view to a future, the presence of past and future. Increasing connectedness: a sense of inclusion, inter-dependence and generally, transformation in family life. This was a framework for personal practice  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 121 Serial (down) 121  
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Author Stevenson, A.F. openurl 
  Title In search of New Zealand nursing history: a literature review Type
  Year 1994 Publication Occasional Paper Abbreviated Journal Author, Wellington Polytechnic Library,  
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  Abstract This paper examines some of the contributions to nursing history up to 1993, and also surveys published social and women's history in New Zealand for references to nursing work  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 117 Serial (down) 117  
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Author Kapoor, S.D. openurl 
  Title The development of effective learning to help nurses achieve their professional obligation Type
  Year 1979 Publication Abbreviated Journal author  
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  Abstract Research paper presented as part of the requirements for Nursing Studies component of a B.A. Degree Wellington Victoria University, Wellington  
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Author Jones, M. openurl 
  Title The complexities of post operative pain management and a study of the effectiveness of continuous intravenous narcotic infusion pumps as a means of pain relief in the first 48 hours post operatively Type
  Year 1985 Publication Abbreviated Journal Author, Auckland Hospital, Auckland Institute of  
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  Abstract The purpose of this paper was to observe the effectiveness of continuous intravenous narcotic infusions as a means of pain relief in the first 48 hours post operatively. 12 patients who had experienced major thoracic or abdominal surgery participated in the study. Pain was assessed at rest and on activity on visual analogues at 5 specific times daily for up to 48 hours post operatively. Data was also collected from a structured interview within the first 48 hours and a retrospective interview when the infusion was discontinued. Results indicated- 1. Very little correlation of changes in pain relief dose to the assessment of pain intensity. 2. Documentation and assessment was not always thoroughly completed. 3. Inadequate treatment of pain post operatively was evident especially on activity. It should be emphasised that pain management could be improved through a focus in interdisciplinary consultation, continuing in service education on pain management and accountability in procedure.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 102 Serial (down) 102  
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Author Takarangi, J. openurl 
  Title Nursing workforce Type
  Year 1985 Publication Abbreviated Journal Author  
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  Abstract An indepth appraisal of the nursing workforce planning report (1985) has been made which challenges some of the basic assumptions. The report findings have been reconsidered using the primary health care perspective  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 86 Serial (down) 86  
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