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Author Walker, J. openurl 
  Title Co-operative learning: an effective teaching method for tertiary education? Type
  Year (up) 1996 Publication Abbreviated Journal Author, Christchurch Polytechnic Library  
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  Abstract Tertiary education aims to develop specialist knowledge and the graduates' ability toapply the knowledge and skills to function effectively in their chosen career or work.Employers have criticised tertiary education when graduates cannot workco-operatively or independently in the work setting and teachers look for alternativesto lecturing to help develop these abilities. Cooperative learning (CL) is one suchmethod and this paper reports on a literature review and pilot study which exploredthe use of CL in a tertiary setting. The study was guided by three questions: 1) Whatarea the teacher's conceptions of effective learning and teaching? 2) How are theyusing CL and what is their role? 3) How are they assessing CL classes?Data was collected through in-depth interviews, using semi-structured questions,with three female and one male teacher from different disciplines in an urbanpolytechnic. Responses to each question were analysed thematically for recurringcodes and these were grouped into categories. Effective teaching was seen aswhere teachers facilitated the learning process by selecting appropriate teachingmethods, fostering classroom climate and monitoring learning. Effective learning waswhere students were actively engaged in the learning process and demonstratedtheir understanding and application of knowledge and skills. CL was used in avariety of ways and their role was to use strategies to foster the learning processand monitor learning. Assessment involved both individual and group presentations.Issues related to cooperative learning are discussed and recommendations forteaching made  
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Author Margetts, M.; Cuthbertson, S.; Streat, S.J. openurl 
  Title Bereavement follow-up – its impact on practice Type
  Year (up) 1996 Publication Abbreviated Journal DCCM Auckland Hospital  
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  Abstract Since 1995 we have provided a bereavement follow-up service but the benefits of this to clinical care have not previously been reported . We reviewed the 1995 results, documentation methods, system design, discussed with reviewers their data collection, interview process and its effect on them and their practice. Next-of-kin of only 99/151 patients ( M87 age 14-88) were contacted 16-149 median 34 days after the death. Sleep disturbance (55/99) were the most common problems. We now give next-of- kin literature including a pamphlet which introduces our service and discusses these problems. Most next-of-kin (77/99) commented favorably on DCCM care, but 16/99 identified inadequate facilities and communication problems as service deficiencies. We have improved facilities (paint, furniture, telephone, drinks machine). We now notify patients general practitioners of every death and bring families back for meetings with staff when necessary. We changed systems of case identification and recording of next-of-kin information. Nurse interviewers (8) identified their needs for improved telephone skills, education about grief and research, debriefing after calls and their need for acknowledgement of participation in this service. Study days now address these issues. Interviewers difficulties with interview content have lead to changes. They suggested peer review of data forms to improve completeness which now occurs. Some found the interview process personally disturbing, but all reported positive changes in their practice with bereaved families.Within two years a bereavement service has led to improvements in facilities, communication, and staff expertise, it is now part of our holistic care  
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Author Pearce, L.; Cuthbertson, S.; Streat, S.J.; Hay, D. openurl 
  Title Dental hygiene in the critically ill: a randomised controlled trial of three methods Type
  Year (up) 1996 Publication Abbreviated Journal DCCM, Auckland Hospital, Private Bag 92024, Auck  
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  Abstract Introduction Critically ill patients cannot clean their own teeth. A variety of methods are used but as the best method is unknown we performed a prospective randomised double-blind controlled trial of three methods.Method Of 359 consecutive admissions to the Department of Critical Care Medicine between 31/01/97 and 25/05/97, 222 were excluded (62 edentulous, 6 unexaminable, 142 transferred alive and 12 dead or dying at 24 hours). The remaining 137 patients had quantitative (picture-linked, ordinal score) assessment of caries, peridontal status and plaque (in 12 segments of teeth) before randomisation (to the use of either toothbrush, jumbo swab or sonic toothbrush) by pre-assigned sealed envelopes. All teeth were cleaned (prescribed four hourly) with 0.2% chlorhexidine solution. Daily plaque scores were obtained (by an assessor (SC) blind to treatment allocation) until withdrawal, death or transfer.Results Toothbrush Jumboswab SonicPatients assigned 50 48 39Withdrawn within 24hrs. 9 3 5Patients remaining 41 45 34Percentage of teeth segments thatare pristine: pre treatment 45 50 51 after 2 days 74 57 90 F(2.63) = 5.00 p = 0.0097 More withdrawals for patient noncompliance after randomisation occurred in the sonic group (5/34 versus 3/86). Conclusion. By the second day the sonic toothbrush was the most effective in plaque removal with the toothbrush the next most effective method  
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Author Pearce, L.; Kirkham, S.; Cuthbertson, S. openurl 
  Title Quality of follow-up for self-poisoning patients after discharge from intensive care: 1996, one year later Type
  Year (up) 1996 Publication Abbreviated Journal DCCM, Auckland Hospital, P.O.Box 92024, Auckland  
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  Abstract In 1995 we conducted a retrospective audit on a prospectively collated database to find out which intensive care patients missed out on psychiatric care after self poisoning. Our results showed that 57 patients in 1995 may not have received psychiatric follow-up assessment. Department of Critical Care Medicine (DCCM) follow-up was also less successful for this particular group. It was recommended that on admission to intensive care, all self poisoning patients would be referred to the Liaison Psychiatry Service (LPS).In 1996 we reviewed the databases of DCCM and LPS to determine if the quality of psychiatric follow-up had improved after the initial 1995 audit. In 1996 124 patients had 149 admissions (85F, age range 14.6-85.3, median 35, median GCS 9, 99 ventilated, 3 deaths). Thirteen patients had 25 admissions within 6 months of their index admission , 7/13 had a major psychiatric disorder. Mixed poisoning remained common. Forty-five admissions took cyclic antidepressants, 21 sedatives, 52 other medications, 25 ethanol (median 43 mmol/l ), 30 carbon monoxide and 5 took various non-prescription poisons.Thirteen went home, 32 to other hospitals, 4 to psychiatric hospitals and 97 were transferred to wards within Auckland Hospital. Psychiatric follow-up assessment was successful in 96/97 patients prior to discharge from Auckland Hospital. Those discharged to other hospitals or home were referred and followed up by LPS teams or other Mental Health Services.DCCM follow-up 4-6 weeks post discharge was more successful for 1996 with 120/146 contacted of which 33/120 were receiving ongoing psychiatric care.  
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Author Martin, M.M. openurl 
  Title Spiritual healing and its contribution to contemporary religious life and alternative medicine in Aotearoa-New Zealand Type
  Year (up) 1996 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University  
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Author Doole, P.L. openurl 
  Title Getting on with life: the lived experience of four adults with cystic fibrosis Type
  Year (up) 1996 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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Author Glen, J. openurl 
  Title The having-been-ness and the being-in-the-world of twin survivors Type
  Year (up) 1996 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 259 Serial 259  
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Author Hotchin, C.L. openurl 
  Title Midwives' use of unorthodox therapies: a feminist perspective Type
  Year (up) 1996 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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Author Jackson, H. openurl 
  Title Lost in the normality of birth: a study in grounded theory exploring the experiences of mothers who had unplanned abdominal surgery at the time of birth Type
  Year (up) 1996 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 270 Serial 270  
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Author Ross, N. openurl 
  Title Nursing professionalism and the Employment Contracts Act Type
  Year (up) 1996 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Waikato Library  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 292 Serial 292  
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Author Mortlock, B. openurl 
  Title The business of caring: practice nurses in primary health care Type
  Year (up) 1996 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Canterbury Library  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 296 Serial 296  
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Author Finlayson, M. openurl 
  Title An analysis of the implementation of health policy in New Zealand 1901 – 1996 Type
  Year (up) 1996 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Waikato Library  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 320 Serial 320  
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Author Wilson, A.M. openurl 
  Title Practice-based reflection: learning grounded in practice Type
  Year (up) 1996 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 327 Serial 327  
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Author Wade, M.R. openurl 
  Title Community based nurse case management: the experience of consumers Type
  Year (up) 1996 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal Flinders University of South Australia  
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Author Pearson, J.R. url  openurl
  Title An exploration of empowerment and the conditions that empower students in a nursing education context Type
  Year (up) 1996 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal Victoria University, Whitireia Community Polytechn  
  Volume 13 Issue 3 Pages 45-55  
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  Abstract At Whitireira Community Polytechnic the curriculum philosophy for the Bachelor of Nursing Degree Programme is based on the Treaty of Waitangi, which provides a framework to articulate the concepts of Partnership, Governorship, Advocacy and Empowerment. This paper will describes a research study that aimed to explore the phenomenon of empowerment from the perspective of the student nurse.Using grounded theory methodology, emancipatory and feminist philosophies. Six year Two nursing participants were interviewed and asked to define the term empowerment and give exemplers of moments when they had been empowered in a teaching/learning context. Analysis of data led to the discovery of a theory and development of a theoretical model that described the conditions and consequences that led to empowerment or disempowerment for the student.The theoretical model will be presented and explained, and the conditions that enhanced empowerment will be explored. Recommendations from the research included the need for relevant preparation for students prior to clinical placement, preparation of clinicians through preceptor pregrammes, greater awareness by registered nurses of the communication that is effective in supporting student nurses and support for assisted reflection for students following clinical placements. It was further recommended that the theoretical model be tasted in other contexts  
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