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Teunissen, C., Burrell, B., & Maskill, V. (2020). Effective surgical teams: an integrative literature review. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 42(1). Retrieved June 2, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/0193945919834896
Abstract: Evaluates the aids and barriers for perioperative teams in functioning effectively, preventing adverse events, and fostering a culture of safety. Undertakes an integrative review of the literature. Highlights the role of theatre nurses in situational awareness (SA), running the theatre and assuming leadership of the team.
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Krisjanous, J. & W., Pamela. (2020). “For quiet nerves and steady poise”: A historical analysis of advertising to New Zealand nurses in the Kai Tiaki Journal 1908-1929. Journal of Historical Research in Marketing, 12(1), 19–52.
Abstract: Examines advertising placed within 'Kai Tiaki: The Journal of Nurses of New Zealand' during its first 20 years, when nursing was emerging as an organised and professionalised body of health-care workers. Derives five main themes from undertaking qualitative content analysis.
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Crowe, M., Jones, V., Stone, M. - A., & Coe, G. (2019). The clinical effectiveness of nursing models of diabetes care: A synthesis of the evidence. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 93. Retrieved June 2, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.03.004
Abstract: Determines the clinical effectiveness, in terms of glycaemic control, other biological measures, cost-effectiveness and patient satisfaction, of nurse-led diabetes interventions led by primary health care nurses. Uses PRISMA guidelines for reporting the results of a systematic review of the literature. Compares quantitative studies of physician-led care and cost-effectiveness, with qualitative studies of patient experiences of nurse-led care.
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Bogossian, F., Cooper, S., Kelly, M., Levett-Jones, T., McKenna, L., Slark, J., et al. (2018). 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. Collegian, 25(3). Retrieved June 2, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colegn.2017.09.003
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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Hughes, M. E., Rose, G. M., & Trip, H. (2021). Registered nurses' experiences and perceptions of practising with a disability. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 12(1), 7–15.
Abstract: Explores and describes the experiences of RNs who have a disability or impairment, in their interactions with colleagues and managers in clinical practice. Discovers strategies used by them to ensure safe practice. Conducts 60-90-minute interviews with 10 RNs who identified as living with a disability or impairment.
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Pipi, K., Moss, M., & Were, L. (2021). Nga manukura o apopo: sustaining kaupapa Maori nurse and midwifery leadership. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 12(1), 16–24.
Abstract: Analyses and synthesises the evaluation reports of the clinical leadership training programmes of Nga Manukura o Apopo, the national Maori nursing and midwifery workforce development programme. Considers how the marae-based Kaupapa Maori training approach contributed to the outcomes. Examines clinical leadership, recruitment, professional development and governance.
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Miles, A., Lesa, R., & Ritchie, L. (2021). Nurses' experiences of providing care in an environment with decentralised nursing stations. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 12(1), 25–31.
Abstract: Evaluates nurses' experiences of working in decentralised work stations in NZ hospital wards, in order to explore the interesection between the physical environment and nursing care. Backgrounds the shift away from centralised nursing stations to satellite work stations within wards. Identifies the unintended challenges of the design for nurses. Conducts two focus groups of 7 nurses each about the benefits and disadvantages of such nursing stations.
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Shih, L. - C., & Honey, M. (2011). The impact of dialysis on rurally based Maori and their whanau/families. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 27(2), 4–15.
Abstract: Explores the impact of dialysis on Maori and their whanau/families. Examines the experiences of 7 rural Maori dialysis outpatients, who are interviewed along with their whanau. Identifies and discusses four themes emerging from the findings.
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Vick, M., Dannenfeldt Gudrun, & Shaw, B. (2017). Do students training to be health-care workers have compassionate attributes? Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 8(1), 16–22.
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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Marshall, B., Craig, A., & Meyer, A. (2017). Registered nurses' attitudes towards, and experiences of, aggression and violence in the acute hospital setting. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 8(1), 31–36.
Abstract: 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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McHardy, J. (2012). Improving the health of children through: improving the primary-secondary interface for child health; Child health practice within the integrated family health centres; Improving care for medically-fragile children: Margaret May Blackwell Travel Fellowship 2011/12. Wellington, N.Z.: Nursing Education and Research Foundation (NERF).
Abstract: Provides observations, insights and knowledge gained from undertaking the travel fellowship to study integrated health service for children aged 0-5 years in hospital, and community care settings in Great Britain, Sweden and the Netherlands.
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Owen, K., Day, L., & Yang, D. (2017). Promoting well-being for Chinese international students in an undergraduate nursing programme: reducing culture shock. Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal, (24), 13–20.
Abstract: Reviews literature relating to the experience of international tertiary students, particularly Chinese students, undertaking nursing education. Reports that international students cite poorer mental and physical health outcomes than domestic students, and that students with English as an additional language (EAL) experience culture shock, frustration and stress. Suggests that tertiary institutions need to supply targeted interventions for international students in language and cultural adaptation to promote positive acculturation.
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Crick, M., MacDonald, D., Perry, J., & Poole, N. (2017). Reflections on the influence of grandmothers on the careers of four nurses. Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal, (24), 21–27.
Abstract: Presents the personal reflections of four nurses who have lived and worked in different parts of the world, revealing the influence of their grandmothers in their career choice. Identifies common values of respect, courage and the importance of listening to others, imparted to the nurses by their grandmothers. Relates these attributes to fundamental elements of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) code of ethics.
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Smit, C. (2017). Making self-care a priority. Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal, (24), 29–35.
Abstract: Highlights the importance of prioritising self-care for palliative care nurses whose prolonged exposure to work-related stress may result in burn-out. Recommends a self-care plan that addresses individual strengths and challenges, including physical, emotional, cognitive, relational and spiritual. Suggests the use of self-care strategies, such as the identification of professional and personal strengths, and the application of mindfulness and stress-reduction techniques to improve self-awareness.
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Cameron, M. (2017). Evaluation report of a postgraduate specialty programme: is a specialty nursing qualification delivering what it says it does? Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal, (24), 37–45.
Abstract: 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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