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Author Robinson, T.
Title Advancing nursing practice and deep vein thrombosis prevention Type
Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Cardiovascular diseases; Nursing; Prevention
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 477 Serial 464
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Author Neugebauer, A.F.
Title The adult congenital heart disease service: An evidence-based development of a nurse specialist position Type
Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Cardiovascular diseases; Nursing specialties; Nursing
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 482 Serial 469
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Author Sutton, D.M.
Title An analysis of the application of Christensen's Nursing Partnership Model in vascular nursing: A case study approach Type
Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Otago Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Nursing specialties; Nursing models; Cardiovascular diseases
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 822 Serial 806
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Author Lynch, T.M.
Title A qualitative descriptive study of youth with Crohn's disease Type
Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal NZNO Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Diseases; Adolescents; Nursing
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1143 Serial 1128
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Author Watson, S.L.
Title Attitudinal shifting: A grounded theory of health promotion in coronary care Type
Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal AUT University Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Health promotion; Policy; Professional development; Cardiovascular diseases; Nursing; Nurse-patient relations; Education
Abstract (up) Current New Zealand health policy encourages collaborative health promotion in all sectors of health service delivery. The integrated approach to the acute management of coronary heart disease in a coronary care unit, combining medical therapy and lifestyle change, supports clinical health promotion. The aim of this study was to use the grounded theory approach to discover the main concerns of nurses' promoting health in an acute coronary care setting and to explain the processes that nurses used to integrate health promotional activities into their practice. Seventeen registered nurses from three coronary care units within a large metropolitan city in New Zealand were interviewed. Data were constantly compared and analysed using Glaser's emergent approach to grounded theory.The main concern for nurses promoting health within coronary care was ritualistic practice. In this study, ritualistic practice concerns the medically-based protocols, routines, language and technology that drives nursing practice in coronary care. This concern was resolved via the socio-cultural process of attitudinal shifting that occurs over time involving three stages. The three conceptual categories, environmental pressures, practice reality and responsive action are the main components of the theory of attitudinal shifting. In environmental pressures, nurses experience a tension between specialist medically-dominated nursing practice and the generalist nursing role of promoting health. In practice reality, nurses become aware that the individual needs of patients are not being met. This causes role conflict until the nurse observes colleagues who role model possibilities for practice, working with patients to promote health. Responsive action sees the nurse engaging in self-development, also focusing on the nurse-patient relationship, thereby enabling active patient involvement in individual health-promoting decisions. The author suggests that the findings from this research have implications for nursing practice and education. With the increasing specialisation in nursing practice, these findings may be of interest to nurses working in delegated medical roles where the reality of everyday practice precludes nurses from undertaking their essential nursing role. Health care facilities also need to ensure that there are opportunities for the personal and professional development of nursing staff. The place of health promotion within nursing undergraduate curricula needs to be examined, as many nurses found that they were ill prepared for undertaking health promotional activities.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 807
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Author Harrison, Irene; Mercer, Christine
Title Rapid antigen detection testing for diagnosis of group A streptococcus (GAS) in children Type Journal Article
Year 2021 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 12 Issue 1 Pages 63-65
Keywords Infection; Diseases; Child health; Group A streptococcus (GAS); Rapid antigen detection test (RADT)
Abstract (up) Evaluates the use of the rapid antigen detection tests (RADT) to diagnose group A streptococcus (GAS) in children with pharyngitis symptoms. Suggests that using RADT for GAS as part of diagnostic screening my help to reduce rheumatic fever hospital admission rates.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1720
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Author MacGeorge, Jane Mary
Title Non-invasive continuous positive airway pressure therapy in patients presenting with cardiogenic pulmonary odema Type Book Whole
Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 121 pp
Keywords Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; Respiratory Therapy; Heart diseases
Abstract (up) Examines the value of early intervention of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in the emergency setting, and the influence of experienced nurses on early initiation of CPAP. Investigates the difference that therapy made to mortality and morbidity for patients presenting with cardiogenic pulmonary odema (CPO) to a metropolitan emergency department. Performs a retrospective audit of 54 cases over the period of one year.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1428
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Author Lockett, Jessica
Title Strategies and processes emergency department nurses consider important to safely manage during an influenza pandemic: a qualitative descriptive study Type Book Whole
Year 2020 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 132 p.
Keywords Emergency departments; Emergency nursing; Infectious diseases; Epidemics; Strategic planning; Surveys
Abstract (up) Explores what NZ Emergency Department (ED) nurses perceive as the biggest challenges to nursing care and staff safety during an influenza pandemic, in order to provide information on how to ensure the engagement of these nurses at the frontline of the pandemic response. Uses a qualitative descriptive design to allow an examination of the first-hand perspectives of ED nurses, gaining meaningful insights into a phenomenon little explored. Interviews 16 ED nurses about future pandemic planning at ED, DHB and government level.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1691
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Author Lesa, R.; Dixon, D.A.
Title Physical assessment: Implications for nurse educators and nursing practice Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication International Nursing Review Abbreviated Journal
Volume 54 Issue 2 Pages 166-172
Keywords Advanced nursing practice; Clinical assessment; Cardiovascular diseases; Nursing; Education
Abstract (up) In New Zealand, the physical assessment of a patient has traditionally been the domain of the medical profession. Recent implementation of advanced practice roles has expanded the scope of practice and nurse practitioners may now be expected to perform physical assessments. The aim of this literature review was to discover what could be learnt from the experiences of Western countries. Nurses from the USA, Canada and Australia readily incorporate physical assessment skills into their nursing practice as a component of health assessment. The international literature identified that any change to the nurse's role in health assessment, to include physical assessment skills, requires strategies that involve the regulatory, educational and practice components of nursing.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 786
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Author Davies, D.C.
Title Practice nurses' perceptions of their contribution to the care of individuals with chronic health conditions Type
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Primary health care; Chronic diseases; Patient satisfaction; Nursing
Abstract (up) Table of Contents: 1. Background and overview; 2. Research design and method; 3. Literature review; 4. Preparation of the individual for an appointment at the general practice; 5. Care provided by the practice nurse at the general practice; 6. The giving of information; 7. A discussion of the dualities of the contribution of practice nurses to the care of individuals with chronic conditions; 8. Study summary and conclusions.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 492 Serial 478
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Author Sheridan, N.F.
Title Mapping a new future: Primary health care nursing in New Zealand Type
Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Primary health care; Chronic diseases; Community health nursing; Nursing models
Abstract (up) The aim of the study was to determine the practice of nurses employed in integrated care projects in New Zealand from late 1999 to early 2001. Integrated care was a major health reform strategy that emphasised primary health care as a means to improve service provision between the health sectors. An investigation of nurses' practice sought to determine the extent to which primary health care principles had been adopted in practice, as a comprehensive primary health care approach has been advocated globally in the management of chronic conditions; the leading cause of disability throughout the world and the most expensive problems faced by health care systems. The philosophical basis of the research was postpositivism. The study employed a quantitative non-experimental survey design because it allowed numeric descriptions of the characteristics of integrated care projects to be gained for the purpose of identifying nurses' practice. The unit of inquiry was the integrated care project, and 80 comprised the study population. Data were obtained on projects from expert informants (n=27) by telephone survey using a structured interview questionnaire developed by the researcher. Data obtained from interviews were statistically analysed in two stages. First, data were produced to comprehensively describe the characteristics of integrated care projects and nurses practice. The 'Public health interventions model' was used as a framework to analyses the interventions (activities) and levels of population-based practice of nurses. Following this, the social values embedded in nurses' practice were determined using 'Beattie's model of health promotion' as a framework for analysis. A strong association was found between nurses' practice in projects and strategies used in integrated care, such as information sharing, guideline development and promotion, and case management, and projects with an ethnic focus, low income focus, chronic condition focus, and well-health focus. Whilst nurses undertook interventions most frequently at the individual practice level they were also strongly associated with the small proportion of interventions that were undertaken at the community level. The majority of interventions by nurses reflected the health promotion value of health persuasion, indicating a paternalist and individual-oriented philosophy. Nurses were engaged in two interventions that indicated a collective-oriented philosophy – coalition building and community development, the latter reflecting health promotion values of negotiation, partnership and empowerment. The study demonstrated that nurses' practice in projects was predominantly centred on individual-focused population-based practice suggesting the need for a framework to assist nurses to transition their practice to include more activity at the community and systems levels. Without a reorientation of practice, nurses will remain limited in their ability to achieve health gains for populations. In response to this conclusion, and drawing on research results and reviewed literature, a new model, The 'Primary Health Care interventions model' was constructed. Recommendations include advocacy for the acceptance of the model by the health funder, professional nursing bodies, health organisations, educational institutions, nurses, communities, and individuals.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 679 Serial 665
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Author Henty, C.; Dickinson, A.R.
Title Practice nurses' experiences of the Care Plus programme: A qualitative descriptive study Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication New Zealand Family Physician Abbreviated Journal The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners website
Volume 34 Issue 5 Pages 335-338
Keywords Primary health care; Chronic diseases; Nursing; Evaluation
Abstract (up) The aim of this small qualitative descriptive pilot study was to describe the experiences of practice nurses delivering the Care Plus programme within the general practice setting. Care Plus was introduced into Primary Health Organisations (PHOs) in 2004. This programme encourages more involvement from practice nurses in chronic care management. For many New Zealand practice nurses this is a new role. This study, carried out prior to the larger Care Plus implementation review (2006), provides an insight into the nursing experience of implementing Care Plus and provides a basis for future studies with regard to the nurse's role within the Care Plus programme.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 468 Serial 454
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Author 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 (up) 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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Author Sutton, D.M.
Title Nurses have an important role in managing intermittent claudication Type Journal Article
Year 2008 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 14 Issue 4 Pages 20-22
Keywords Diseases; Nursing; Quality of life
Abstract (up) The author reviews the diagnosis, treatment, and management of intermittent claudation. She uses a case study to illustrate successful management of the condition.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1006 Serial 990
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Author Johnstone, C.
Title Linking diet and respiratory distress Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 5 Pages 22-23
Keywords Diet; Chronic diseases; District nursing
Abstract (up) The author, a district nurse, describes the experiences of a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requiring long-term oxygen therapy and characterised as a carbon dioxide retainer whose overall health was improved by a carbohydrate restricted diet. The literature on carbohydrate intake and respiratory disease is briefly reviewed.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1011
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