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Author (up) Burrow, Maria; Gilmour, Jean; Cook, Catherine url  openurl
  Title The information behaviour of health care assistants: a literature review Type Journal Article
  Year 2018 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 34 Issue 3 Pages 6-17  
  Keywords Health-care Assistants; Information ehaviour; Literature Review; Social Contexts  
  Abstract Reviews existing research literature to examine health-care assistants'(HCA) and other paid caregivers' information-seeking behaviour. e.g. identifying a need for information; and seeking, avoiding or sharing information. Identifies four social contexts for the behaviour: home health-care, residential dementia care, nursing homes, and acute hospital environments. Garners this data to support registered nurses (RN) who delegate direct care to a growing body of unregistered health-care assistants. Highlights the influence that situational factors and social contexts have on information behaviours.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1605  
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Author (up) Burrow, Maria; Gilmour, Jean; Cook, Catherine openurl 
  Title Healthcare assistants and aged residential care: A challenging policy and contractual environment Type Journal Article
  Year 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 33 Issue 2 Pages 7-19  
  Keywords Healthcare assistants; Aged care; Registered nurses; Supervision; Retention; Nursing education  
  Abstract Examines NZ policy and care demands in aged residential care. Maintains that registered nurses need to understand the socio-political, economic and educational factors that influence care delivery in aged residential care. Presents an overview of the current role of healthcare assistants (HCAs)in aged residential care, based on a review of the existing grey literature, current national policy, DHB contract agreements and NZNO collective agreements.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1533  
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Author (up) Burrow, Marla; Cook, Catherine; Gilmour, Jean url  openurl
  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 (up) Cresswell, Pip; Gilmour, Jean openurl 
  Title The informed consent process in randomised controlled trials : a nurse-led process Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue 1 Pages 17-28  
  Keywords Nurse-led process; Informed consent; Randomised-controlled trials; Clinical research nurse  
  Abstract Explores in depth the clinical research nurse role in the informed consent process using a qualitative descriptive approach. Interviews three clinical research nurses, identifying three themes using a thematic analysis approach. Describes the themes: preparatory partnerships, partnering the participant, and partnership with the project. Suggests that the informed consent process in trials can be a nurse-led one.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1489  
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Author (up) Gilmour, Jean (and others) openurl 
  Title Nurses and heart failure education in medical wards Type Journal Article
  Year 2013 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 29 Issue 3 Pages 5-17  
  Keywords Medical wards; Heart failure; Surveys  
  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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1485  
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Author (up) Kell, Anne-Marie; Gilmour, Jean; Wissen, Kim van url  openurl
  Title Nurses' experiences caring for patients surgically treated for oral cavity cancer Type Journal Article
  Year 2018 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 34 Issue 1 Pages p.7-19  
  Keywords Oral cavity cancer; Surgery; Post-operative nursing; Emotional labour; Stress  
  Abstract Explores nurses' experiences of caring for patients who have had surgery for oral cavity cancer in one NZ hospital, involving wound care, tracheostomy management, oral care, ongoing patient education and the provision of emotional support to patients and families. Interviews three registered nurses about the challenges involved in caring for this patient group; their moral conflict over the effects of surgery on the patients; their professional uncertainty, and the emotional effort involved in nursing oral cavity cancer patients. Suggests the need for informal debriefing, grief counselling, clinical supervision, stress management training, and continuing education in this specialised role.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1590  
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Author (up) Price, Rowena; Gilmour, Jean; Kellett, Susan; Huntington, Annette url  openurl
  Title Settling in: Early career Registered Nurses Type Journal Article
  Year 2016 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 32 Issue 3 Pages 31-41  
  Keywords Early career nurses; Workforce planning; Postgraduate education; Employment; Registered nurses; Retention  
  Abstract Describes the uptake of postgraduate education, the intent to travel and employment characteristics of NZ registered nurses in their fourth year of practice following registration. Aims to support retention strategies and expand extended career pathways by acknowledging the preferences and pathways selected by early career registered nurses. Analyses responses from 138 registered nurses using data from the longitudinal Graduate e-cohort Study for nurses graduating in the years 2008-2011. Reports summary statistics in percentages/counts along with tests of proportions using the Pearson's chi square test.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1519  
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Author (up) Rodgers, Vivien; Gilmour, Jean openurl 
  Title Shaping student nurses' attitudes towards older people through learning and experience Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 27 Issue 3 Pages 13-20  
  Keywords Ageism; Nursing; Education; Attitudes  
  Abstract Presents findings of a study comparing student nurse attitudes towards older people before and after an introductory nursing paper that included gerontology theory and clinical practice in an aged-care setting. Administers The Kogan Attitudes Towards Old People Scale to 56 nursing studies students at the beginning and end of the semester of study.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1467  
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