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Author (up) Goodyear-Smith, F.; Janes, R.
Title New Zealand rural primary health care workforce in 2005: More than just a doctor shortage Type Journal Article
Year 2008 Publication Australian Journal of Rural Health Abbreviated Journal
Volume 16 Issue 1 Pages 40-46
Keywords Personnel; Physicians; Rural health services; Nursing; Primary health care; Pharmacists
Abstract The aim of this study was to obtain a 2005 snapshot of the New Zealand rural primary health care workforce, specifically GPs, general practice nurses and community pharmacists. A postal questionnaire was distributed to rural general practice managers, GPs, nurses, community pharmacy managers and pharmacists in November 2005. The self-reported data included information on demographics, country of training, years in practice, business ownership, hours worked including on-call, and intention to leave rural practice.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 966
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Author (up) Horsburgh, M.; Goodyear-Smith, F.; Yallop, J.
Title Nursing initiatives in primary care: An approach to risk reduction for cardiovascular disease and diabetes Type Journal Article
Year 2008 Publication New Zealand Family Physician Abbreviated Journal The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners website
Volume 35 Issue 3 Pages 176-182
Keywords Cardiovascular diseases; Diabetes Type 2; Risk factors; Nursing models
Abstract The authors evaluated a nurse-led cardiovascular disease and diabetes (CVD) management project. The Ministry of Health funded the project to implement models of nurse service delivery, with care pathways for risk reduction of CVD and diabetes based on national guidelines, with quality assurance, audit and nurse leadership. The paper presents the components required to implement and sustain a nurse CVD risk assessment and management service, which were identified and clarified through the action research process.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 527 Serial 513
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Author (up) Horsburgh, M.; Goodyear-Smith, F.; Yallop, J.; O'Connor, S.
Title Implementation of a nursing initiative in primary care: A case report, cardiovascular disease risk reduction Type Journal Article
Year 2008 Publication New Zealand Family Physician Abbreviated Journal
Volume 35 Issue 3 Pages 183-186
Keywords Multidisciplinary care teams; Cardiovascular diseases; Case studies; Primary health care
Abstract The aim was to report on implementation of a nursing initiative of cardiovascular disease (CVD) screening risk assessment at the Mornington Health Centre, Dunedin, with initial outcomes after six months. The practice aim was 80% of their eligible population assessed within three to four years, particularly targeting high-risk groups. The audit indicates that in their first six months, Mornington Health Centre had screened 42% of their eligible patients. This is described as very successful progress towards their goal of 80%. A number of key organisational factors are identified that are likely to have contributed to the development and success of the nurse CVD risk assessment programme at Mornington Health Centre. The authors suggest that this case study demonstrates how organisational change, where the practice nurse role in the multidisciplinary team is clear, can facilitate a practice to meet a population-based goal.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 514
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