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Author Sundarajoo, Sarathambal
Title The Lived Experience of Person-Centred Care in Residential Homes in New Zealand and Singapore: the perspectives of residents, frontline caregivers and family members Type Book Whole
Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 232 p.
Keywords Person-centred care; Aged care; Residential care; Phenomenology; Lived experience; Hermeneutics; Singapore
Abstract Employs the life-world hermeneutic phenomenology of Van Manen to examine perspectives on person-centred care in residential homes in both NZ and Singapore. Conducts interviews with 30 residents, 10 family members and 10 caregivers at 2 residential facilities. Records the interviews and analyses data using Van Manen's 6-step research process.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1563
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Author Turney, Faith; Kushner, Bernie
Title The experience of the spouse caring for a partner with Parkinson's disease Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 33 Issue 1 Pages 7-16
Keywords Parkinson's Disease; Informal carer; Partner; Caregiver burden
Abstract Seeks to understand the experience of a spousal caregiver of a partner with Parkinson’s disease. Sets out to: explore the experience of caring for a partner with Parkinson’s disease, identify areas of support that may be needed, and inform professional health practice about the perceptions of the caregiver spouse. Undertakes a qualitative descriptive study, collecting data from semi-structured interviews with five women over the age of 65 years of age.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1521
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Author Hikuroa, Evelyn; Glover, Marewa
Title Reducing smoking among indigenous nursing students using incentives Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 33 Issue 1 Pages 17-27
Keywords Smoking; Maori nurses; Nursing students; Maori health; Financial incentives
Abstract Presents the results of a stop-smoking trial using a financial incentive to assist Maori nursing students and a whanau quit-mate to quit smoking. Conducts a marae-based 24-week programme of cessation support with financial incentives in the form of scholarship payments awarded to students incrementally based on proven smoking cessation of both quit mates. Uses focus groups at two points in the programme with students and their quit mates and administers a questionnaire to students at the end of the programme.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1523
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Author Yeung, Polly; Rodgers, Vivien
Title Quality of long-term care for older people in residential settings -- perceptions of quality of life and care satisfaction from residents and their family members Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 33 Issue 1 Pages 28-43
Keywords Resident-centred approach; Ageing; Care homes; Residential aged care; Quality of life; Care satisfaction
Abstract Explores long-term care-home residents’ quality of life and their family's satisfaction with the care provided. Uses descriptive and correlational analyses, collecting secondary data from 39 residents of two long-term care facilities with a resident-directed care approach. Asks residents to complete a survey of quality-of-life and overall satisfaction measures, and asks 31 of their family members to complete a survey on care satisfaction provided by the facilities. Presents a number of practical considerations for nursing care staff to improve residents' quality of life and staff-family relationships.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1524
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Author Hughes, Margaret Eleanor
Title Nurses' storied experiences of direction and delegation Type Book Whole
Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 295 p.
Keywords Direction; Delegation; Enrolled Nurses; Registered Nurses; Narrative research
Abstract Offers a NZ perspective on direction and delegation, a professional competency required of all NZ nurses. Explores nurses' perceptions about their direction and delegation experiences using a narrative approach, reflecting the importance of story in nursing. Uses the methodology and methods of narrative research to uncover how Enrolled and Registered Nurses understand the knowledge, skills and attitudes required during delegation interactions and how they applied this understanding to their communication. Identifies eight patterns, presented as eight narratives, that emerged from interviews with Enrolled and Registered Nurses, and the implications for nursing practice, research, policy design, and nursing education.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1532
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Author Song, Wen Jie
Title Teaching Ethics in Nursing Education – A case study of teaching in a New Zealand tertiary education context Type Book Whole
Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 104 p.
Keywords Ethics; Nursing Education; Nursing Curriculum; Nursing Educators
Abstract Explores what experiences and challenges nursing educators face teaching ethics content and identifies the difficulties encountered in classroom practice. Interviews a self-selecting sample of 7 nursing educators working at a large NZ tertiary institution in the North Island. Outlines the seven dominant themes to emerge from the inductive data analysis process.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1584
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Author Cadigan, Karen
Title Supporting the struggling nursing student in clinical practice : a qualitative descriptive study Type Book Whole
Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 97 p.
Keywords Nursing students; Clinical placement; Clinical practice; Clinical Lecturers; Nursing education
Abstract Utilises a descriptive design methodology to explore the experiences of 14 clinical lecturers who work alongside student nurses in the clinical practice component of the nursing education programme. Highlights issues facing students in the clinical environment. Identifies potential strategies to support struggling student nurses in clinical practice.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1583
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Author Fitzgerald, S.; Tripp, H.; Halksworth-Smith, G.
Title Assessment and management of acute pain in older people: barriers and facilitators to nursing practice Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 35 Issue 1 Pages 48-57
Keywords Pain assessment; Pain management; Aged patients; Acute care nurses
Abstract Examines the pain management practices of nurses, and identifies barriers and facilitators to the assessment and management of pain for older people, within the acute hospital setting.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1788
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Author Stodart, Jo
Title Infection prevention and control clinical governance in New Zealand District Health Boards Type Book Whole
Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 62
Keywords Infection control; Standards; Clinical governance; Hospitals; Surveys
Abstract Explores the current climate of infection prevention control (IPC) clinical governance in NZ. Audits IPC management plans in NZ District Health Boards (DHB) to evaluate which clinical governance factors facilitate or hinder IPC best practice. Employs a mixed-method, exploratory, qualitative study design to conduct semi-structured interviews with ten IPC nurses across NZ. Seeks to understand their perceptions of the IPC Standard, how it is implemented in their DHB, how the IPC risks are managed, and which barriers hinder IPC engagement. Analyses IPC documentation from all 20 DHBs to examine IPC clinical governance in each DHB.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1593
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Author Water, Tineke; Rasmussen, Shayne; Neufeld, Michael; Gerrard, Debra; Ford, Katrina
Title Nursing's duty of care: from legal obligation to moral commitment Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 33 Issue 3 Pages p.7-20
Keywords Duty of care; Registered nurses; Professional standards; Legal obligation; Moral commitment
Abstract Maintains that duty to care is a fundamental basis of nursing practice. Explores the historical origins and development of the concept, alongside nurses' legal, ethical and professional parameters associated with duty of care. Identifies major concepts including legal and common-law definitions of duty of care, duty of care as an evolving principle, the moral commitment to care, and the relevance of duty of care to nursing practice in NZ.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1587
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Author Burrow, Marla; Cook, Catherine; Gilmour, Jean
Title Life in the round and aged care: A theoretical exemplar for research with marginalised populations in institutional settings Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 33 Issue 3 Pages p.21-30
Keywords Health-care assistants; Information poverty; Residential aged care; Life in the round; Social norms
Abstract Employs the concept of 'life in the round', drawn from social network theory and the model of information dissemination, including the supporting theories of information poverty and normative behaviours, to explore the information behaviours of marginalised populations participating in small institutionalised worlds. Uses the context of residential aged care as an exemplar for the application of the theory of 'life in the round' and provides examples to support application of these concepts to the information practices of health-care assistants.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1588
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Author Rodgers, Vivien; Marshall, Bridget; Hey, Frances; Blackwell, Anna; Lewer, Pip
Title Readiness for providing primary palliative care Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 33 Issue 3 Pages P. 31-40
Keywords Primary palliative care; Aged residential care; SEQUAL
Abstract Undertakes a pilot study by specialist Supportive Education and Quality (SEQUAL) palliative care team in 5 aged residential care (ARC) facilities in regional NZ. Conducts a clinical staff survey and facility desktop document review to determine readiness, need for and level of support required, to enhance primary palliative care for residents. Identifies lack of experience and palliative care education among clinical staff.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1589
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