Wainwright, B., Julich, S., Waring, M., Yeung, P., & Green, J. (2016). Leaving the experts: experiences of liver transplant recipients in New Zealand. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 32(3).
Abstract: 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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Roy, D., Gasquoine, S., Caldwell, S., & Nash, D. (2015). Health professional and family perceptions of post-stroke information . Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 31(2), 7–24.
Abstract: 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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Gilmour, J.(and others). (2013). Nurses and heart failure education in medical wards. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 29(3), 5–17.
Abstract: Reports a study of medical nurses' education activities with heart failure patients. Surveys a random sample of 540 medical ward nurses via postal questionnaire. Describes the topics addressed and the resources they found most effective, using quantitative data to analyse their responses. Outlines nurses' suggestions to improve patient access to heart failure information.
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Dallas, J., & Neville, S. (2012). Health education and health screening in a sample of older men : a descriptive survey. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 28(1), 6–16.
Abstract: 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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Barnhill, D., McKillop, A., & Aspinall, C. (2012). The impact of postgraduate education on registered nurses working in acute care. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 28(2), 27–36.
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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Batten, L., & Dutton, J. (2011). Young tertiary students and help-seeking for health advice. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 27(3), 31–42.
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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Asbury, E., & Orsborn, G. (2020). Teaching sensitive topics in an online environment: an evaluation of cultural safety e-learning. Whitireia Journal of Nursing, Health and Social Services, 27, 23–31.
Abstract: Tests an e-module for teaching cultural safety to address technical issues, content and suitability. Enrols 19 nursing students in an evaluation of the pilot online learning module.
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Gleeson, E., & Carryer, J. (2010). Nursing staff satisfaction with the acute pain service in surgical ward setting. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 26(1), 14–26.
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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Walker, R., Abel, S., & Meyer, A. (2010). What do New Zealand pre-dialysis nurses believe to be effective care? Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 26(2), .26–34.
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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Gilmer, M. J., Meyer, A., Davidson, J., & Koziol-McLain, J. (2010). Staff beliefs about sexuality in aged residential care. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 26(3), 17–24.
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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Jamieson, I., & Taua, C. (2009). Leaving from and returning to nursing : contributing factors. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 25(2), 15–27.
Abstract: Examines the experience of nurses who had been out of nursing for more than five years, and explores factors that influenced their leaving and return to practice. Invites nurses who had undertaken a Competency Assessment Programme at a given tertiary institution during 2005 to participate. Analyses and codes quantitative data for 32 nurses who completed the questionnaire, and identifies the three key issues that emerge.
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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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Sue, K., Lee, T. W., & Kim, G. S. and others. (2021). Nurses in advanced roles as a strategy for equitable access to healthcare in the WHO Western Pacific region: a mixed methods study. Human Resources for Health, 19(1). Retrieved June 2, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-021-00555-6
Abstract: Investigates current responsibilities of nurses in advanced roles (NAR) in the Western Pacific. Uses a Delphi survey to identify key barriers and challenges for enhancing role development within the country and the region. Conducts semi-structured individual interviews with 55 national experts from clinical, academic and/or governmental backgrounds in 18 countries, to identify strategies for establishing nurses in advanced roles to improve equitable access to healthcare in the region.
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Mustafa, M., Adams, S., Bareham, C., & Carryer, J. (2021). Employing nurse practitioners in general practice: an exploratory survey of the perspectives of managers. Journal of Primary Health Care, 13(3). Retrieved June 2, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/hc21036
Abstract: Explores the perspectives of practice managers on employing nurse practitioners (NP) in general practice. Uses an electronic survey to collect demographic and numerical data, which were analysed descriptively and analytically using SPSS (version 26). Written answers to open-ended questions were analysed qualitatively.
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Donkin, A., Lesa, R., & Seaton, P. (2022). Nurse perceptions of implementing stroke guidelines in an acute stroke unit. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 13(1), 32–37.
Abstract: Identifies nurse perspectives on the barriers and facilitators to implementing the nationally-endorsed stroke guidelines. Conducts a focus group with four nurses working in an acute stroke unit at a single hospital in 2021. Considers that nursing experience can act as both a barrier and a facilitator of guideline use.
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