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Author |
Thompson, L. |
Title |
Suctioning adults with an artifical airway: A systematic review |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2000 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Subscriber access at the Joanna Briggs Institute |
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Issue |
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Keywords |
Evidence-based medicine; Nursing research |
Abstract |
This systematic review was conducted by the New Zealand Centre for Evidence Based Nursing, a collaborating centre of The Joanna Briggs Institute for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery. The aim was to present the best available evidence on interventions, which are effective in preventing or reducing the prevalence of complications associated with suctioning, in hospitalised adult patients with an artificial airway who are breathing spontaneously or are artificially ventilated and who require suctioning. The specific questions addressed were as follows: Which methods of suctioning reduce the prevalence of mucosal trauma or mucosal dysfunction, and promote the removal of respiratory secretions? Which techniques or methods are effective in reducing the occurrence of suctioning -induced hypoxaemia, during or following the suctioning procedure? Which techniques or methods are effective in minimising the haemodynamic or pulmonary complications associated with the suctioning procedure? |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1136 |
Serial |
1121 |
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Author |
Kent, B.; Fineout-Overholt, E.; Wimpenny, P. |
Title |
Teaching EBP: Part 2 – making sense of clinical practice guidelines |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
4 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
164-169 |
Keywords |
Evidence-based medicine; Teaching methods; Guidelines |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
845 |
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Author |
Joyce, M. |
Title |
The Strengths Perspective: Relevance and application to mental health nursing and crisis resolution work |
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Year |
2004 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
ResearchArchive@Victoria |
Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
Psychiatric Nursing; Nursing models; Evidence-based medicine |
Abstract |
This research paper aims to explore the contribution of the Strengths Perspective to mental health nursing practice. The Strengths Perspective emerged from the area of social work and is primarily concerned with emphasising the strengths and resources of the person, as they define them. The premise is that if a person is able to identify and call on those strengths then he or she is able to improve the quality of their life. The paper outlines the historical, philosophical and moral foundations of the Strengths Perspective and discusses the humanistic approach to mental health nursing. The aim is to demonstrate that the Strengths Perspective and mental health nursing have a strong alignment, particularly with regard to a person-centred approach to care. The influence and constraints of the biomedical model on both mental health nursing and strengths based practice is a theme of the paper. The contention is that the biomedical or pathological approach to care can often disable, not enable consumers of health care, whereas an approach that centres on a person and their strengths is more likely to empower and liberate. The paper concludes with a discussion of themes that emerged from reflection on the literature and propositions are then made about how mental health nurses might orientate their thinking and practice to utilise the Strengths Perspective to augment their clinical work. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1185 |
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Author |
Polley, H. |
Title |
Treating wounds with oxygen |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
12 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
16-17 |
Keywords |
Technology; Evidence-based medicine |
Abstract |
This article overviews the use of hyperbaric oxygen treatment in New Zealand primarily for chronic wounds, those who have had radiation therapy and those who are having or who have had head and neck surgery. In New Zealand there are just three hyperbaric oxygen treatment units: The Devonport Naval Base and The Oxygen Therapy Clinic, both in Auckland; and the Hyperbaric Medicine Unit in Christchurch; thus access to this treatment is limited. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1012 |
Serial |
996 |
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Author |
Warren, B.L. |
Title |
Using paracetamol before immunisation: Does it work? |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
13 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
24-26 |
Keywords |
Immunisation; Paediatric nursing; Evidence-based medicine |
Abstract |
The author presents a review of evidence on the prophylactic use of paracetamol prior to infant and child immunisation. The research was prompted when the Otago District Health Board was planning its Meningococcal B strategy. The evidence suggests that it was appropriate when the whole cell pertussis vaccine was used, but it was not recommended since the introduction of better vaccines such as acellular pertussis with fewer antigens and fewer side effects. Paracetamol may still be given orally to treat pain and fever that occasionally follows vaccination. Paracetamol pharmacology is presented, along with alternatives to paracetamol. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
998 |
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