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Litchfield, M. |
| Title |
The successful design and delivery of rural health services: The meaning of success |
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Report |
| Year |
2002 |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Online on the Ministry of Health's Centre for Rural Health pages |
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| Keywords |
Evaluation; Rural health services; Primary health care |
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This is the report of the analysis of data from an in-depth survey designed by Sue Dawson, previously Rural Health Researcher in the Centre for Rural Health, and follow-up interviews. The study purpose was to construct a definition of “successful design and delivery of rural health services” as a step towards a measurement tool. Participants were grouped as general practitioners, nurses and community representatives. A format for a participatory approach to evaluation of rural health services is derived from the criteria of success identified, with its relevance for the implementation of the new Government primary health care strategy explicit. This format provided the basis for a subsequent evaluation case study undertaken in a small rural forestry township by the Centre for Rural Health. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1177 |
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| Author |
Litchfield, M. |
| Title |
The successful design and delivery of rural health services: The meaning of success |
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Report |
| Year |
2002 |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Accessible from www.moh.govt.nz |
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| Keywords |
Rural health services; Management; Primary health care |
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A report on the analysis of data from an in-depth survey designed by Sue Dawson, previously Rural Health Researcher in the Centre for Rural Health, and follow-up interviews. The study purpose was to construct a definition of ?successful design and delivery of rural health services? as a step towards a measurement tool. Participants were grouped as general practitioners (GPs), nurses and community representatives. A format for a participatory approach to evaluation of rural health services is derived from the criteria of success identified, with its relevance for the implementation of the new Government primary health care strategy explicit. This format provided the basis for a subsequent evaluation case study undertaken in a small rural forestry township by the Centre for Rural Health. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1328 |
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| Author |
Heese, Norma |
| Title |
Report: Margaret May Blackwell Travel Fellowship 2004 |
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Report |
| Year |
2004 |
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45p. |
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Primary health care; Child health services; Reports |
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Covers the placements the author visited and the topics learned whilst undertaking travel in the UK after being awarded the 2003 Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study Fellowship. Of specific interest was Well Child Care in Primary Health. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1412 |
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Tautua, Pelei |
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Exploring primary health care nursing for child and family health (specifically targeting 0-5 year's age group). Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study Fellowship for Nurses of Young Children 2002 |
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Report |
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2002 |
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82 p. |
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Primary health care – Nursing; Pacific Islanders – Health; Child health services; Family health |
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Compares the delivery models used by primary health-care nurses in Auckland for follow-up services aimed at Pacific children discharged from hospital with preventable illnesses, with similar services and programmes in Tonga and Samoa. Also compares NZ and Pacific Island programmes to promote immunisation and breastfeeding. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1420 |
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| Author |
Macfie, Belinda |
| Title |
The exploration of primary health care nursing for child and family health : Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study Fellowship, 2002 |
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Report |
| Year |
2003 |
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103 |
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Primary health care – nursing; Child health services; Family health; Reports |
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Reports the approach to child and family health nursing in Canada, the US, and the UK. Divides the report into health policy, primary health care services, nursing education and the development of primary health care nurse practitioners, and nursing leadership in primary health care. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1424 |
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| Author |
Bailey, A.M. |
| Title |
The New Zealand practice nurse in the primary health environment of the 21st century |
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2004 |
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Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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Policy; Practice nurses; Primary health care |
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This paper is a culmination of the author's inquiry, reflection and critical thinking on the transitional phase that practice nursing is currently undergoing as part of the New Zealand Primary Health Strategy. The paper utilises both reflection-in-action and reflection-on-action as well as reflection-before-action, as a process. The author's starting point for this inquiry was attending the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Primary Health Conference in Wellington and reading a report from the Expert Advisory Group on Primary Health Care Nursing. Knowing that practice nurses are the majority of nurses working in primary health, she was concerned that changes to primary health were being driven with little reference or participation by them. The paper explores how practice nursing evolved in New Zealand and the developments that have occurred in the 30 plus years since its inception. It describes the role and current work of practice nursing in general practice, and highlights the constraints that have held back development and continue to do so. The 2002 New Zealand Primary Health Strategy is shown to provide an opportunity for development and enhancement, if some of the constraints are removed. As part of looking to the future the possibilities for practice nurses to lead the way in primary health development are explored. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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831 |
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| Author |
Davies, D.C. |
| Title |
Practice nurses' perceptions of their contribution to the care of individuals with chronic health conditions |
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2006 |
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Massey University Library |
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Primary health care; Chronic diseases; Patient satisfaction; Nursing |
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Table of Contents: 1. Background and overview; 2. Research design and method; 3. Literature review; 4. Preparation of the individual for an appointment at the general practice; 5. Care provided by the practice nurse at the general practice; 6. The giving of information; 7. A discussion of the dualities of the contribution of practice nurses to the care of individuals with chronic conditions; 8. Study summary and conclusions. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 492 |
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478 |
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| Author |
Findlay, W. |
| Title |
The effect of peer learning and review groups on practice nurses' clinical practice: A mixed method survey |
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2006 |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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Primary health care; Nursing; Education; Clinical supervision |
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The aim of the study was to explore how practice nurses perceive engagement in Peer Learning and Review Groups impacts personally and professionally on their clinical practice. An anonymous self-administered postal questionnaire was completed by 55 practice nurses who attend Peer Learning and Review Groups in the South Island. A mixed method design was utilised to obtain both qualitative and quantitative data. Practice nurses considered group attendance was important for professional development with the majority perceiving that their attendance had a positive effect on their clinical practice. The nurses perceived clear linkages between the significant learning that occurred in the groups and changes in delivery of patient care. Additional benefits included improved collegial relationships, professional awareness and personal growth. The author concludes that, together, these findings underline the importance of Peer Learning and Review Groups as an effective tool for ongoing personal and professional development within nursing. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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490 |
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| Author |
Lilley, S. |
| Title |
Experiences of mentoring in primary health care settings: Registered nurses' and students' perspectives |
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2006 |
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Abbreviated Journal |
University of Otago Library |
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Mentoring; Students; Registered nurses; Primary health care |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 505 |
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491 |
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| Author |
Desmond, N. |
| Title |
Aspects of nursing in the general practice setting and the impact on immunisation coverage |
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2007 |
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University of Auckland Library |
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Nurse-family relations; Immunisation; Primary health care; Nursing |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 510 |
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496 |
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| Author |
Lesa, R. |
| Title |
Advanced physical assessment skills: Factors that influence registered nurses' use of skills in the clinical setting, on completion of an advanced health assessment course |
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2007 |
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Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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Nursing; Primary health care; Nursing specialties; Education |
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Traditionally the use of advanced physical assessment skills when assessing a patient or client has been the domain of the medical profession. The last few decades has seen many changes in health provision that have influenced nursing practice, as a result of the social and economic trends impacting on New Zealand society. A notable change in nursing practice has been an increased emphasis on the use of advanced physical assessment skills by registered nurses, as an expected part of the registered nurse's health assessment. Nurses in the United States, and more recently Canada and Australia, readily include these skills as an expansion of their health assessment into their nursing practice. The purpose of this research is to investigate whether New Zealand registered nurses have done the same. The factors that influence the registered nurses' use of these skills are also explored. This descriptive design was chosen in order to focus on exploring and describing this phenomenon in a holistic fashion. Data collection involved one hour semi- structured interviews with seven participants who all completed the same postgraduate advanced health assessment educational course. Three themes were identified as influencing the use of advanced physical assessment skills; the registered nurse's work environment, the registered nurse's attributes and the registered nurse's original nursing education. The findings from this research have implications for nurses in practice and nurse educators, in both undergraduate and postgraduate education. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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498 |
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| Author |
Dillon, D.R. |
| Title |
Islands, islandness and nursing: Advanced nursing practice in rural remote and small island areas |
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2006 |
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Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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Rural nursing; Primary health care |
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This dissertation focuses on the concepts of island, island-ness, and isolation. It aims to further advance the national and international literature relating to the health beliefs of island people as linked to the provision of primary health care services within New Zealand. New Zealand is an island nation made up of two main islands and numerous outlying islands, relatively isolated from the rest of the world by water. This geography means going anywhere from New Zealand involves traveling either “over” or “on” the sea. All people of New Zealand since the first inhabitants, whether residents or visitors, have arrived to New Zealand either by sea or more recently by plane. The population of New Zealand is 25% rural, with most of these rural dwellers residing in the South Island, and several of the smaller off shore Islands. This builds a sense of culture of the people, or tangata whanua (the people of the land), for whom there are degrees of island-ness, and the characteristics of this can be seen amongst the people of New Zealand. A further challenge which is discussed comes in the form of the “island penalty” which encompasses high transport costs, long distances to travel to main centres, lack of specialists and trained health workers, effects of migration and tourism, and communication difficulties. The more isolated people are, the tougher the challenges become. Most rural island populations are served by lay care workers, volunteers, and rural and remote nurses. Nurses are often the main health care providers to small island populations, and they demonstrate advanced nursing practice which is acknowledged internationally as meeting Nurse Practitioner competencies. As a group these nurses possess knowledge of the extrinsic and intrinsic factors involved in the health needs and health determinants of these island communities. Researching these advanced nursing roles adds to the body of knowledge around isolated and island communities. The author suggests that studying the concepts of islands, islandness, and isolation in relation to health beliefs will bring more understanding of services for the advanced rural nurse to consider in developing appropriate, accessible, affordable and adaptable Primary Health Care which is fair and equitable. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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507 |
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| Author |
Ross, J. |
| Title |
Role identification: An impediment to effective core primary health care teamwork |
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2001 |
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Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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Multidisciplinary care teams; Teamwork; Primary health care |
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This study, which is methodologically grounded in qualitative research and philosophically informed by critical social science, explores aspects of the socio-political context in which practice nurses and general practitioners (core primary health care team) work within a team environment. It is indicated in the literature that there are benefits for improved health care through the development of collaborative teamwork. However, there have been many barriers identified which prevent collaborative teamwork. Amongst the many barriers, is the lack of role clarity and attitudinal differences. This thesis explored and highlighted whether the lack of role clarity and attitudinal differences do indeed impede the team's success, and are barriers to teamwork. The views and opinions of practice nurses and general practitioners and the understanding of their own and each other's current roles within the general practice setting were explored. The participants had the opportunity to discuss together, in focus group meetings, their thoughts on the topic. This raised their awareness of their taken for granted ideas on role and teamwork. Focus groups offered the participants the added opportunity to question each other which allowed for a deeper and more fulfilling understanding of role. New understandings that emerged could lead to alternative models of health care and influence the future delivery and planning of general practice. The thesis concludes by offering a potentially suitable model/framework which has been developed to further the understanding of teamwork in the future. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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571 |
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| Author |
Maw, H. |
| Title |
The challenge of developing primary health care nurse practitioner roles in rural New Zealand |
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2005 |
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Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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Nurse practitioners; Rural health services; Primary health care |
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When the New Zealand Nursing Council introduced the nurse practitioner as a new level of nurse in 2001, the opportunity arose for the introduction of primary health care nurse practitioners into the rural practice arena in this country. This dissertation explores the influences on the development of rural nursing in the last decade in New Zealand including the role of the Centre for Rural Health in advancing rural nursing education, as well as the impact the shortage of health professionals in rural New Zealand has had on the development of the rural primary health care nurse practitioner concept. For pioneering primary health care nurse practitioner roles to be successfully implemented in rural communities in New Zealand, several challenges need to be faced; the creation of roles and employment opportunities, community acceptance of the role, medical and nursing acceptance of the role and the establishment of independent nurse prescribing within the constraints imposed by current legislation. The dissertation explores the current literature in an attempt to offer solutions to the identified challenges. With the creation of primary health care nurse practitioner roles and the establishment and acceptance of these roles in rural communities, a new mode of health service delivery in rural New Zealand will begin. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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576 |
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| Author |
Magrath, K.L. |
| Title |
From chrysalis to butterfly: Transition experiences of new graduates in primary health care nursing practice in New Zealand |
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2005 |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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Primary health care; New graduate nurses; Mentoring |
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Primary health care is a dynamic and ever-changing area of practice which has undergone many changes in the last ten years. Traditionally, primary health care was not a routine choice for new graduate nurses as they were encouraged to work in a hospital setting before seeking a position in the community. Bachelor of Nursing programmes emphasise primary health care practice and increasingly nurses and their employers are moving away from the traditional belief of 'doing your time in the hospital' before contemplating the move to primary health care. Currently in New Zealand increasing numbers of graduates from Bachelor of Nursing programmes want to begin their working life as registered nurses in this area. A constructivist approach was taken to explore the experience of five nurses who entered primary health care practice as new graduates. Participants were interviewed using a semi-structured format. They constructed their experience as role transition and identified a number of significant factors which had impacted on their practice. These factors included both the personal and practice challenges they experienced and the strategies they used to address them. Further research findings were a transition time of one year, the importance of both formal and informal support, planned orientation and opportunities for reflection. A number of mediating factors including new graduate programmes, peer support and mentorship were also discussed. Key implications for practice, education, employers and future research regarding transition to primary health care for new graduates are discussed. This research emphasised the importance of appropriate resources and support for new graduates from Bachelor of Nursing programmes. These factors are suggested as integral to the development of new graduates' practice in primary health care and reduction of the challenges inherent in this transition. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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587 |
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