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Water, Tineke; McCall, Elaine; Britnell, Sally; Rea, Miriam; Thompson, Sarah; Mearns, Gael |
Title  |
Paediatric nurses' understanding and utilisation |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
34 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
32-45 |
| Keywords |
Evidence-based practice; Paediatric nursing; Nursing practice; Surveys |
| Abstract |
Explores how nurses working in a tertiary-level paediatric health-care facility understand research and evidence-based practice. Offers a descriptive, self-reporting, anonymous questionnaire to 600 paediatric nurses, asking both quantitative and qualitative questions on attitudes, knowledge and barriers relating to research and evidence-based practice utilisation. Identifies the barriers to undertaking research/evidence-based practice in paediatric nursing practice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1592 |
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Haji Vahabzadeh, Ali |
| Title |
Optimal Allocation of Intensive Care Unit nurses to Patient-At-Risk-Team |
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Book Whole |
| Year |
2018 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
224 p. |
| Keywords |
Intensive Care Units; Intensive care nursing; Patients; Mortality; Health economics |
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Explains the need for nurse-led Patient-at-Risk-Teams(PART) to prevent unnecessary ICU admissions. Investigates which nurse allocation policy between PART and ICU would result in the best outcomes for patients and hospitals. Provides econometric models to estimate the impact of critical care nurses on hospital length of stay. Proposes queueing and simulation models to obtain the optimal nurse allocation policy for minimising the ICU mortality rate. Validates proposed models at Middlemore Hospital from 2015 to 2016. Estimates the financial and mortality impact of allocating another nurse to PART per shift. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1647 |
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| Author |
Kell, Anne-Marie; Gilmour, Jean; Wissen, Kim van |
| Title |
Nurses' experiences caring for patients surgically treated for oral cavity cancer |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
34 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
p.7-19 |
| Keywords |
Oral cavity cancer; Surgery; Post-operative nursing; Emotional labour; Stress |
| 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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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1590 |
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| Author |
Officer, Tara N. |
| Title |
Nurse practitioners and pharmacist prescribers in primary health care: A realist evaluation of the New Zealand experience |
Type |
Book Whole |
| Year |
2018 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
301 p. |
| Keywords |
Nurse practitioners; Primary health care; Advanced nursing practice; Pharmacist prescribers |
| Abstract |
Investigates how nurse practitioner and pharmacist prescriber roles are developing in NZ primary health care, and what is needed to better support the future development of these roles. Employs a qualitative research design involving semi-structured interviews of (1) policy, training, and advocacy stakeholders; (2) primary health-care nurse practitioners, pharmacist prescribers, and general practitioners; and (3) patients of advanced practitioners and carers of patients using such services. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1693 |
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| Author |
Hughes, Margaret; Kirk, Ray; Dixon, Alison |
| Title |
New Zealand nurses' storied experiences of direction and delegation |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
34 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
32-45 |
| Keywords |
Direction; Delegation; Teamwork; Enrolled Nurses; Registered Nurses |
| Abstract |
Explores nurses' perceptions about their everyday direction and delegation interactions using a narrative inquiry approach. Invites Registered Nurses (RN)and Enrolled Nurses (EN) who hold a practising certificate, are employed in Canterbury, and registered with the Nursing Council, to participate in this research. Presents 8 narratives that highlight the nature of teamwork, the importance of communication, and the need for a delegation relationship. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1607 |
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| Author |
Hales, Caz; Curran, Nicky; Vries, Kay de |
| Title |
Morbidly obese patients' experiences of mobility during hospitalisation |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
34 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
20-31 |
| Keywords |
Morbid Obesity; Mobility; Bariatric care; Hospitalisation; Rehabilitation |
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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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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1591 |
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| Author |
Green, Cheryl |
| Title |
Medication simulation: enhancing nursing students' clinical environmental awareness through self-care and promotion of patient safety |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
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Issue |
25 |
Pages |
37-51 |
| Keywords |
Nursing students; Patient safety; Medication error; Stress; Anxiety; Distraction; Simulation; Aromatherapy; Exercise; Sleep; Nutrition; Positive affirmations |
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Undertakes an evidence-based practice pilot project to examine the effectiveness of simulation-based learning in teaching nursing students to become aware of the role of stress, anxiety and distraction in medication errors. Stresses the importance of medication-error prevention at the pre-licensure level, by increasing awareness of patient safety culture. Notes the need to teach nursing students self-awareness of the distractions and stresses within the clinical environment and therefore the need for self-care to avoid medication error. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1612 |
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| Author |
Ogden, Emma |
| Title |
Is it ACE? The influence of the Advanced Choice of Employment scheme on new graduates' decisions to accept a position in the Nurse Entry to Specialist Practice in Mental Health and Addiction programme. |
Type |
Book Whole |
| Year |
2018 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
183 p. |
| Keywords |
Graduate nurses; Recruitment and retention; Nursing education; Nurse Entry to Specialty Practice (NESP); Advanced Choice of Employment (ACE); Mental health nursing; Addiction nursing |
| Abstract |
Uses an instrumental case study to explore the role of Advanced Choice of Employment (ACE) on the decision to enter the Nurse Entry to Specialised Practice (NESP). Examines the NESP programme in one DHB in which 14 participants who had accepted positions on NESP without specifying the specialty were given semi-structured interviews, as was the NESP coordinator about the employer experience of NESP. Suggests how education providers and DHBs can prepare ACE applicants for the recruitment process. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1643 |
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| Author |
McClunie-Trust, Patricia |
| Title |
How to peer review a research article: nurse researchers and expert clinicians have an important role as peer reviewers |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
9 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
40-41 |
| Keywords |
Peer review; Research article |
| Abstract |
Explains the aim of peer review, the role of the peer reviewer, and the peer review process. Considers professional responsibilities in peer review and notes the value of written feedback. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1600 |
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| Author |
Hutton, Gemma |
| Title |
How do rural nurse specialists in South Westland perceive their personal safety whilst working in isolation? |
Type |
Book Whole |
| Year |
2018 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
97 p. |
| Keywords |
Rural nursing; Personal safety; Rural conditions |
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Identifies how rural nurse specialists (RNS) working in South Westland (SW) perceiver their personal safety in a rural environment as compared with an urban one. Uses a focus group to explore RNS responses and to identify the following themes related to safety in isolated environments: community, pressure to perform, and luck versus planning for safety. Suggests recommendations for future practice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1665 |
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| Author |
Macklin, Nicki |
| Title |
Hearing the patient voice: the importance of caring in care |
Type |
Book Whole |
| Year |
2018 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
n.p. |
| Keywords |
Patients; Transitional care nursing; Primary health care nursing; Integrated care; Person-centred care; Surveys |
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Backgrounds the primary health care initiative, the Transitional Care Nursing service, which aims to facilitate integrated care between primary, secondary and community health care services. Explores whether support in the form of the Transitional Care Nursing service influences the experience of patients who receive assistance during the transition between hospital and home. Conducts qualitative, semi-structured interviews with 12 patients whose responses are thematically analysed. Highlights the characteristics of care offered by Transitional Care nurses that describe the person-centred care patients received. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1642 |
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| Author |
Song, Jenny |
| Title |
Ethics education in nursing: challenges for nurse educators |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
9 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
12-17 |
| Keywords |
Ethics; Undergraduate nursing education; Case studies; Nursing students |
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Explores the experiences of a group of nurse educators responsible for teaching ethics to undergraduate nursing students. Discusses the ethical challenges they encounter in their classroom practice. Employs a case study approach to explore the experiences of seven educators working at a large tertiary institution. Interviews them to ascertain the challenges they face in teaching ethics to nursing students, and how best to overcome them. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1595 |
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| Author |
Hughes, Margaret; Kirk, Ray; Dixon, Alison |
| Title |
Direction and delegation for New Zealand nurses |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
9 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
36-37 |
| Keywords |
Direction; Delegation; Enrolled nurses; Registered nurses |
| Abstract |
Investigates how enrolled nurses (EN) and registered nurses (RN) perceive their experiences of direction and delegation. Employs narrative enquiry to describe communication during direction and delegation interactions. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1598 |
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Bogossian, F.; Cooper, S.; Kelly, M.; Levett-Jones, T.; McKenna, L.; Slark, J.; Seaton, P. |
| Title |
Best practice in clinical simulation education -- are we there yet? A cross-sectional survey of simulation in Australian and New Zealand pre-registration nursing education |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Collegian |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
25 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
327-334 |
| Keywords |
Simulation education; Nursing students; Clinical simulation; Surveys |
| Abstract |
Describes the current use of simulation in tertiary nursing education programmes leading to nurse registration, in Australia and NZ. Determines whether investments in simulation have improved uptake, quality and diversity of simulation experiences. Conducts a cross-sectional electronic survey distributed to lead nursing academics in nursing registration programmes in both countries. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1786 |
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| Author |
Palmer, Jeni |
| Title |
Benefits of rigid dressings following lower-limb amputation |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
9 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
38-39 |
| Keywords |
Rigid dressings; Amputation; Dysvascular; Transtibial |
| Abstract |
Performs an integrative review of five randomised controlled trials, and five retrospective case analyses to explore the benefits of using rigid dressings following lower-limb amputation for people with compromised circulation. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1599 |
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