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Author Vernon, R.A. openurl 
  Title Developing clinical skill competency of undergraduate nursing students utilising a simulated psychomotor skill laboratory and model of self-directed learning: An evaluation research study Type
  Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Students; Evaluation  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 871 Serial (down) 855  
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Author Ritchie, M.S. openurl 
  Title Process evaluation of an emergency department family violence intervention programme Type
  Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Emergency nursing; Evaluation  
  Abstract Family violence is common and there are significant long-term negative health effects from victimisation. Health professionals are now recognised as key providers of family violence intervention. The Hawke's Bay District Health Board HBDHB) launched a Family Violence Intervention Programme in the emergency department in 2002, in accordance with national directives. The Family Violence Intervention Programme includes routine questioning for partner abuse within social history assessments for all women 16 years and over who seek healthcare services. Nurses assumed responsibility for implementing this programme into emergency department practice. Establishing partner abuse screening in practice requires an organisational and attitudinal change. Achieving and sustaining this change can be difficult. Evaluation was considered an essential aspect of the systems approach adopted within the HBDHB Family Violence Intervention Programme to support change. The aim of this study was to identify the enablers and barriers to routine questioning in the emergency department one year after the programme was launched and the strategies to address these barriers. The staff who have responsibility for routinely questioning women were considered well placed to provide this information. The methodology selected was evaluation research using semi-structured interviews. The design included member checking and triangulation of the findings. Eleven emergency department staff members participated in five (two group and three single) interviews. The interviews revealed that routine questioning for partner abuse is difficult in the emergency department setting. Barriers to questioning exist and enablers can eliminate or minimise these. Enablers such as policy and training support routine questioning. Barriers identified included the lack of privacy and time. Participants suggested strategies to overcome these. These barriers, enablers and solutions were either personal or organisational in origin and all had a common theme of safety. An outcome of the study was the development of a model of barriers and enablers to ensure safety when routinely questioning women for partner abuse. This evaluation has utility within the HBDHB as it informs programme progression. However, the evaluation has wider implications. The experiences of the emergency department staff led to the emergence of key themes that may inform the development of comparable programmes. Introducing routine questioning requires a practice change; a multifaceted approach focusing on safety can assist staff to achieve that change.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial (down) 851  
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Author Honey, M.; Waterworth, S.; Baker, H.; Lenzie-Smith, K. openurl 
  Title Reflection in the disability education of undergraduate nurses: An effective learning tool? Type Journal Article
  Year 2006 Publication Journal of Nursing Education Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 15 Issue 11 Pages 449-453  
  Keywords Nursing; Education; People with disabilities; Teaching methods; Evaluation  
  Abstract The aim of this qualitative study was to evaluate the usefulness of formal reflection in the context of undergraduate nursing education during the teaching of a disability module. Reflection is defined as examination and exploration of an issue of concern to help create or clarify meaning.Twelve reflection assignments written by second-year nursing students were analysed. The analysis indicated that students' reflection focused less on their experience of working with people with disabilities and more on their overall learning experience and coping with clinical practice. A central theme, Coping with Clinical Practice, and four sub-themes were identified. Students acknowledged reflection as beneficial to their learning and linked to their clinical practice.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial (down) 839  
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Author Primary Health Care Nurse Innovation Evaluation Team, url  openurl
  Title The evaluation of the eleven primary health care nursing innovation projects: A report to the Ministry of Health Type Report
  Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Primary health care; Evaluation; Nursing  
  Abstract In 2003, as part of implementing the Primary Health Care Strategy, the Ministry of Health announced contestable funding, available over three years, for the development of primary health care nursing innovation projects throughout Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Ministry looked for proposals that would: support the development of innovative models of primary health care nursing practice to deliver on the objectives of the Primary Health Care Strategy; allow new models of nursing practice to develop; reduce the current fragmentation and duplication of services; and assist in the transition of primary health care delivery to primary health organisations. This report describes the findings from the evaluation of the 11 primary health care nursing innovations selected for funding by the Ministry of Health. It provides an overview of the innovations' success and of the lessons learnt from this policy initiative.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial (down) 819  
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Author 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. openurl 
  Title Promoting independence in residential care: Successful recruitment for a randomized controlled trial Type Journal Article
  Year 2008 Publication Journal of the American Medical Directors Association Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 9 Issue 4 Pages 251-256  
  Keywords Research; Geriatric nursing; Rest homes; Evaluation; Attitude of health personnel  
  Abstract 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.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 803 Serial (down) 787  
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Author Manning, J. openurl 
  Title Formative assessment: Using feedback to enhance learning Type Book Chapter
  Year 2005 Publication J. McDrury (Ed.), Nursing matters: A reader for teaching and learning in the clinical setting (pp. 47-65) Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Evaluation; Teaching methods; Nursing; Education  
  Abstract This paper explores the literature surrounding the development, definition, process and value of formative feedback. In particular, this review considers how formative assessment can be used by a clinical educator in the practice setting. At the end of the chapter, discussion questions are provided by Rebecca Hennephof.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial (down) 766  
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Author Hale, R. url  openurl
  Title Older patient perceptions of transitional care Type Book Chapter
  Year 2008 Publication Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 147-152) Abbreviated Journal Ministry of Health publications page  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Older people; Rural health services; Community health nursing; Evaluation  
  Abstract The author describes transitional care as undertaken within the Waikato District Health Board health care environment. Transitional care supports people moving between acute health care (inpatient) and primary health care (home). It is a rehabilitative model based in smaller, predominantly rural communities to enable the older person to actively work towards recovery of functional ability within their own environment. Research indicates this rehabilitation model is applicable to the rural situation and satisfaction levels of the patients and caregivers tends to be positive.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 774 Serial (down) 758  
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Author Pedersen, C. url  openurl
  Title Nurse-led telephone triage service in a secondary rural hospital Type Book Chapter
  Year 2008 Publication Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 99-110) Abbreviated Journal Ministry of Health publications page  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Rural nursing; Telenursing; Evaluation  
  Abstract This chapter describes the development of a nurse-led after-hours telephone triage service in a rural secondary hospital in the Hawke's Bay District Health Board area. This service was a response to the health restructuring in the 1990s, which had led to the shift of secondary services out of the rural areas, and workforce recruitment issues. Secondly, it discusses the process and findings of a research project undertaken to identify and describe telephone callers' reported outcomes after using the service. The study found a high level of satisfaction amongst callers and a high level of compliance to advice.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 770 Serial (down) 754  
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Author Jamieson, I. url  openurl
  Title The mobile operating theatre project Type Book Chapter
  Year 2008 Publication Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp.81-97) Abbreviated Journal Ministry of Health publications page  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Rural nursing; Surgery; Training; Evaluation  
  Abstract This chapter firstly presents the development of a mobile operating theatre project, which was implemented in 2002 to provide rural day-stay surgery. Secondly, it discusses the process and findings of a research project undertaken with the purpose of evaluating a perioperative (theatre and recovery) reskilling programme offered to 42 rural nurses from nine secondary hospitals, conducted over nine months in 2001. The training was given to nurses prior to the introduction of a mobile operating theatre service, and was seen as a key part of the service contract.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 769 Serial (down) 753  
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Author Gage, J.; Everrett, K.D.; Bullock, L. openurl 
  Title Integrative review of parenting in nursing research Type Journal Article
  Year 2006 Publication Journal of Nursing Scholarship Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 38 Issue 1 Pages 56-62  
  Keywords Parents and caregivers; Nursing research; Evaluation  
  Abstract The authors synthesise and critically analyse parenting research in nursing. They focused on studies published between 1993 and 2004 by nurse researchers in peer-reviewed journals. Data were organised and analysed with a sample of 17 nursing research studies from core nursing journals. The majority of parenting research has been focused on mothers, primarily about parenting children with physical or developmental disabilities. Research about fathers as parents is sparse. Parenting across cultures, parenting in the context of family, and theoretical frameworks for parenting research are not well developed. The authors conclude that the scope of nursing research on parenting is limited.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial (down) 709  
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Author McKillop, A.M. openurl 
  Title Evaluation of the implementation of a best practice information sheet: Tracheal suctioning of adults with an artificial airway Type Journal Article
  Year 2004 Publication JBI Reports Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 2 Issue 9 Pages 293-308  
  Keywords Evidence-based medicine; Nursing; Guidelines; Evaluation  
  Abstract This report presents an evaluation of the implementation of a best practice information sheet related to tracheal suctioning of adults with an artificial airway. The Centre for Evidence-Based Nursing Aotearoa, based in Auckland, conducted a systematic review of the evidence and produced the best practice information sheet. A survey of 105 nurses was conducted at three sites, in New Zealand and Australia. Using a before/after design, data were collected at the time of release of the information sheet and then approximately 12 months later. The study suggests a trend towards a modest uptake of best practice recommendations into nursing practice demonstrated by some behavioural changes within a 12-month period in the context of an implementation plan and the best practice information sheet.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial (down) 696  
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Author van Rooyen, P.; Dixon, D.A.; Dixon, G.; Wells, C.C. openurl 
  Title Entry criteria as predictor of performance in an undergraduate nursing degree programme Type Journal Article
  Year 2006 Publication Nurse Education Today Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 27 Issue 7 Pages 593-600  
  Keywords Nursing; Education; Curriculum; Evaluation  
  Abstract This research explored the relationship between entry criteria and academic performance in the first and second year bioscience papers at Otago Polytechnic School of Nursing. The School's inclusion of a bioscience requirement varies from the Nursing Council criteria for acceptance into undergraduate nursing programmes. Six hundred and nineteen academic records of 1994-2002 graduates were sampled. Chi-square and correlational analyses found a relationship between entry qualifications and students' academic performance in the two papers. The entry criteria had a stronger relationship with the students' performance in the first year bioscience paper than the second year paper. Performance in the first year was predicative of second year performance. Age was also found to be a useful predictor of grades. These findings support the School's Bioscience entry criteria and provide important information for admission committees.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial (down) 693  
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Author Tracy, C. openurl 
  Title Comparison of catheter-securing devices Type Journal Article
  Year 2000 Publication Urologic Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 20 Issue 1 Pages 43-46  
  Keywords Nursing specialties; Evaluation  
  Abstract This study evaluates methods of securing urethral urinary catheters, which are a major part of urologic nursing. Basic procedures such as these are poorly researched or reported in the literature. The question of how to secure a urinary catheter and with what device often relies on knowledge, availability of equipment, and on information supplied by manufacturers of commercial devices. This study finds that sometimes the cheaper option of adhesive tape and pin device can still be the best for patients.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 704 Serial (down) 690  
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Author Kaviani, N.; Stillwell, Y. openurl 
  Title An evaluative study of clinical preceptorship Type Journal Article
  Year 2000 Publication Nurse Education Today Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 20 Issue 3 Pages 218-226  
  Keywords Preceptorship; Nursing; Education; Evaluation research  
  Abstract A preceptorship programme of 100 hours duration was developed and delivered by a nurse education institute, in consultation with a health care organisation. The purpose of the study was to examine preceptors, preceptees, and nurse managers' preceptions of the preceptor role and factors which influenced the performance of preceptors. Using focus groups, participants were each asked to identify the outcomes of the programme in practice. Study findings highlighted the importance of formal preceptor preparation, personal and professional development of the preceptors, and the promotion of positive partnerships between nurse educators and nurse practitioners. The need for formal recognition of the preceptor role in practice, particularly in relation to the provision of adequate time and resources, emerged from the study. The research findings enabled the development of an evaluative model of preceptorship, which highlights the intrinsic and extrinsic factors impacting on the preceptor role  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial (down) 654  
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Author Gallagher, P. openurl 
  Title An evaluation of a standards based portfolio [Corrected and republished article printed in NURSE EDUC TODAY 2001 Apr; 21(3): 197-200] Type Journal Article
  Year 2000 Publication Nurse Education Today Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 20 Issue 3 Pages 218-226  
  Keywords Nursing; Education; Teaching methods; Evaluation  
  Abstract This study is an evaluation of student perceptions of a standards based portfolio, which is a is a series of student work that seeks to address pre-determined learning outcomes. Of interest to the study was the relationship between theory and practice, the availability of resources to complete the assignment and the contribution the portfolio made to the process of learning. For a particular unit of learning, 'Nursing Business', second year undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Nursing programme were required to complete a portfolio. The assessment directed the students to meet specific criteria which in turn reflected the learning outcomes.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial (down) 653  
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