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Gleeson, Erica; Carryer, Jenny |
| Title |
Nursing staff satisfaction with the acute pain service in surgical ward setting |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
26 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
14-26 |
| Keywords |
Nursing; Pain; Acute pain service; Staff sataisfaction; Surveys |
| Abstract |
Traces the establishment of acute pain services (APS) in the 1990s within hospitals both nationally and internationally. Explores, by means of a survey, the level of nursing satisfaction within one large hospital. Distributes questionnaires to 58 nursing staff working in association with the APS to ascertain satisfaction with regard to availability, communication and contribution to increased knowledge.. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1452 |
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Walker, Rachael; Abel, Sally; Meyer, Alannah |
| Title |
What do New Zealand pre-dialysis nurses believe to be effective care? |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
26 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
.26-34 |
| Keywords |
Pre-dialysis nursing; Effective care; Qualitative research; Nurses' perceptions; Surveys |
| Abstract |
Conducts semi-structured phone interviews with 11 pre-dialysis nurses from around NZ. Identifies key themes by means of inductive analysis. Argues that qualitative elements of pre-dialysis nursing care must be considered in addition to quantifiable parameters. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1456 |
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| Author |
Gilmer, Mary Jane; Meyer, Alannah; Davidson, Jocelyn; Koziol-McLain, Jane |
| Title |
Staff beliefs about sexuality in aged residential care |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
26 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
17-24 |
| Keywords |
Sexuality; Residential care; Aged; Attitude of health personnel; Surveys |
| Abstract |
Surveys 52 staff members from the rest-home component of aged-care facilities in one District Health Board, about how staff in such facilities approach and manage the sexuality needs of residents. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1458 |
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| Author |
Batten, Lesley; Dutton, Jane |
| Title |
Young tertiary students and help-seeking for health advice |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
27 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
31-42 |
| Keywords |
Young people; Help-seeking; Health advice; Barker's model; Surveys |
| Abstract |
Presents the findings of an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire to investigate help-seeking related to health concerns among young tertiary students. Highlights the need for nurses to be aware of the sources of health advice and support young people choose. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1469 |
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| Author |
Dallas, Janette; Neville, Stephen |
| Title |
Health education and health screening in a sample of older men : a descriptive survey |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
28 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
6-16 |
| Keywords |
Older men; Health education; Health screening; Gerontological nursing; Surveys |
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Describes the health education and health screening received by community-dwelling men aged 65 or older. Undertakes a survey of 59 men in Wanganui via a self-administered questionnaire. Investigates the barriers/benefits to healthy living choices. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1470 |
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| Author |
Barnhill, Dianne; McKillop, Ann; Aspinall, Cathleen |
| Title |
The impact of postgraduate education on registered nurses working in acute care |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
28 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
27-36 |
| Keywords |
Postgraduate education; Clinical practice; Nursing education; Surveys |
| Abstract |
Undertakes a quantitative descriptive study to investigate the impact of postgraduate education on the practice of nurses working in medical and surgical wards of a District Health Board (DHB) hospital. Distributes an anonymous postal survey to 57 registered nurses and 25 senior nurses in these clinical areas and discusses the findings. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1475 |
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| Author |
Roy, Dianne; Gasquoine, Susan; Caldwell, Shirrin; Nash, Derek |
| Title |
Health professional and family perceptions of post-stroke information |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
31 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
7-24 |
| Keywords |
Stroke; Patient education; Families; Surveys |
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Conducts a mixed-methods descriptive survey to ascertain information needs of stroke families, as part of a longitudinal research programme, Stroke Families Whanau Programme. Asks 19 family members and 23 practitioners via interviews their opinions on current resources, and the appropriateness, accessibility, timeliness or omissions in the information provided, following a stroke. Identifies barriers to information provision. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1502 |
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| Author |
Wilkinson, Jill; Nevills, Stephen; Huntington, Annette; Watsoon, Paul |
| Title |
Factors that influence new graduates' preferences for specialty areas |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
32 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
8-19 |
| Keywords |
New graduate nurse; Baccalaureate nurse; Career choice; First year of practice; Surveys |
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Reports a survey of nurses who had registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand in 2012, exploring factors that influenced their preference for three government priority specialty areas: primary health care, mental health and aged-related residential care. Backgrounds the national pilot of the Advanced Choice of Employment system to recruit graduating and newly-graduated registered nurses into 2 first-year practice programmes. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1513 |
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Wainwright, Bethli; Julich, Shirley; Waring, Marilyn; Yeung, Polly; Green, Jennifer |
| Title |
Leaving the experts: experiences of liver transplant recipients in New Zealand |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
32 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
7-19 |
| Keywords |
Liver transplant recipient; Quality of life; Surveys; Well-being |
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Explores the experiences of discharged liver transplant recipients as they leave the hospital experts and return home. Adopts a sequential, exploratory mixed-method design, with a qualitative component: in-depth interviews with 17 liver transplant recipients. Explores their perspectives on quality of life post-operation in order to develop key concepts of post-operative wellbeing. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1520 |
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| Author |
Walker, Leonie; Willis, Jinny |
| Title |
Prevalence of smoking among New Zealand nursing students 2017 |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
8 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
4-9 |
| Keywords |
Nursing students; Smoking; Surveys |
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Reports the smoking prevalence of nursing students, comparing this with other relevant group and changes in smoking behaviour since this was last reported in 2013. Administers a national online survey of nursing students. Notes rates of smoking for both Maori and non-Maori students. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1536 |
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| Author |
Vick, Margaret; Dannenfeldt Gudrun; Shaw, Bill |
| Title |
Do students training to be health-care workers have compassionate attributes? |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
8 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
16-22 |
| Keywords |
Compassion; Health care students; Surveys; Measurements |
| Abstract |
Measures the extent to which health-care students began their training with compassionate attributes. Defines compassion as an awareness of others and a desire to help, using a non-judgmental approach. Highlights the significance of compassion in health care. Provides a self-administered 'compassion to others' psychometric scale to measure compassionate attributes to 146 students enrolled in the first semester of nursing, midwifery and social work at the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec). Analyses data using the SPSS and ANOVA for descriptive statistics and predictive information. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1538 |
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| Author |
Marshall, Bob; Craig, Andrea; Meyer, Alannah |
| Title |
Registered nurses' attitudes towards, and experiences of, aggression and violence in the acute hospital setting |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
8 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
31-36 |
| Keywords |
Aggression; Violence; Actue hospital settings; Training; Surveys; Registered nurses |
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Examines NZ registered nurses' experiences of aggression and violence and the impact of aggression management training (AMT) on their experiences. Collects data using an internet survey incorporating Collins' Attitudes Towards Aggressive Behaviours Questionnaire. Rates the effect of participation in AMT on exposure to aggression or violence and its impact on attitudes towards aggression and violence. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1540 |
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| Author |
Cameron, Megan |
| Title |
Evaluation report of a postgraduate specialty programme: is a specialty nursing qualification delivering what it says it does? |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
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Issue |
24 |
Pages |
37-45 |
| Keywords |
Evaluation; Primary health care; Nursing; Well Child/Tamariki Ora; Postgraduate study; Surveys |
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Examines whether a postgraduate programme for Well Child/Tamariki Ora (WCTO) nurses prepares nurses new to child health to understand primary health care, health promotion, community nursing and nursing theory. Uses on online survey devised by Plunket National Educators to evaluate the (WCTO) strand of the Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing curriculum against the delivery of the programme. Assesses student experience and student perceptions of the impact of their learning on their nursing practice. Considers whether it enables nurses to consider the specific populations in their care, or to encourage individuals, families and communities to increase their skills in health-focused daily living. Seeks to ascertain whether the structure of the programme, based on the clinical integration approach, supports nursing practice and academic study. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1549 |
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| Author |
Moana, Brenda; Crawford, Ruth; Isaac, Dorothy |
| Title |
Discussing sexual health with older clients: are primary health care nurses sufficiently prepared? |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
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Issue |
24 |
Pages |
63-67 |
| Keywords |
Sexual health; Assessment; Primary health care; Older adults; Surveys |
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Reports some findings of a study which examined primary health care (PHC) nurses' preparedness for engaging older adults in conversation about sexual health research. Examines the experiences and beliefs of PHC nurses working with older clients. Conducts three focus groups with 16 participants who discussed their experiences, values and perceptions of conversations on sexual health with older clients. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1553 |
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Water, Tineke; McCall, Elaine; Britnell, Sally; Rea, Miriam; Thompson, Sarah; Mearns, Gael |
| Title |
Paediatric nurses' understanding and utilisation |
Type |
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 @ |
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1592 |
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