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Author (up) Johnstone, C. openurl 
  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 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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Author (up) Lesa, R.; Dixon, D.A. openurl 
  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 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 (up) Lockett, Jessica url  openurl
  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 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 (up) Lynch, T.M. openurl 
  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 (up) MacGeorge, Jane Mary openurl 
  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 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 (up) McKinlay, E.M. url  openurl
  Title Thinking beyond Care Plus: The work of primary health care nurses in chronic conditions programmes Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication New Zealand Family Physician Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 34 Issue 5 Pages 322-327  
  Keywords Primary health care; Nursing models; Chronic diseases  
  Abstract This paper focuses on the work of primary health care nurses on chronic conditions, through both formal chronic care management (CCM) programmes and informal work. The author overviews the key components of CCM and describes Care Plus, a funding stream accessed via PHOs. The author gives examples of nurse led clinics and programmes in the general practice environment, and outlines the structures and processes necessary. A table summarises nurse involvement in several PHOs throughout the country. The author finds that the role of PHC nurses within a framework of inter-disciplinary chronic condition care is diverse and increasing.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 455  
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Author (up) McLaughlin, K. url  openurl
  Title Nephrology nursing: Early intervention in chronic kidney disease Type
  Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal ResearchArchive@Victoria  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Nursing specialties; Diseases; Advanced nursing practice; Kidney disease  
  Abstract This study explored the potential for extending the contribution nurses make in managing patients with chronic kidney disease as they progress to end stage kidney failure. In the context of a shortage of nephrologists and an escalating patient population suffering from kidney disease, the potential to include advanced nephrology nursing in early disease management was postulated. The literature was reviewed with regard to initiatives to reduce the progression of kidney failure and the prevention of associated complications. Local and international literature on advanced nursing practice and the nurse practitioner role was examined in relation to the management of chronic kidney disease. The introduction of the nurse practitioner in New Zealand could provide an ideal framework for independent nephrology nursing. Well-established nursing practice in dialysis, transplantation and pre-dialysis provide distinct scopes of practice in these areas for independent nursing in the future. It seems likely that these sub-specialties in nephrology nursing will be the first to experience the value of the nurse practitioner. The creation of early interventionalist nurse practitioners in nephrology health care would allow nurses to step outside these well-established sub-specialties, and provide new resources to help manage chronic kidney disease. A model of care was proposed that outlines how a nephrology nurse practitioner could work collaboratively with community health providers and the local nephrology health care team to manage the early stages of kidney disease.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1150  
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Author (up) Neugebauer, A.F. openurl 
  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 (up) Prentice, D.; Hathaway, M. openurl 
  Title Responding to a death from meningococcal disease: A case study Type Journal Article
  Year 2001 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 7 Issue 5 Pages 16-18  
  Keywords Infectious diseases; Public health; Infection control  
  Abstract The public health nurses present a case study on adapting meningococcal disease public health protocols to work with the situation of a Cook Island family following the death of a member from meningococcal disease. They discuss the meningococcal disease epidemic in New Zealand and outline the signs and symptoms of the disease.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1016  
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Author (up) Robinson, T. openurl 
  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 (up) Searle, J. openurl 
  Title Gender bias: Women and heart disease Type Journal Article
  Year 2001 Publication Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 7 Issue 12 Pages 10-14  
  Keywords Cardiovascular diseases; Gender; Nursing; Female  
  Abstract This article discusses the apparent gender bias prevalent in health care for women who experience cardiovascular disease. It considers how gender expectations and stereotypes affect health practices. Changes at the social, political and practice level necessary to achieve equitable care for women with cardiovascular disease are outlined.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1282  
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Author (up) Sheridan, N.F. url  openurl
  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 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 (up) Stewart, R. openurl 
  Title Opportunistic chlamydia testing: Improving nursing practice through self-audit and reflection Type Journal Article
  Year 2005 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 21 Issue 1 Pages 43-52  
  Keywords Nursing; Practice nurses; Diseases; Case studies  
  Abstract This article details how an individual family planning nurse's practice concerning opportunistic testing for sexually transmitted chlamydia was improved through an audit of her testing rates and reflection on the outcome. The leading curable sexually transmitted infection in New Zealand, chlamydia, (including the incidence and spread of the infection and why it is a public health issue) is discussed, and the audit examined. The first audit of fifty consecutive client visits exposed a lack of opportunistic testing. The second looking at a similar but more recent group of client visits, made after the results of the first (zero opportunistic testing) were known, shows an increase in testing and education about chlamydia. Important clinical issues concerning chlamydia testing and treatment are considered. In conclusion the article challenges other nurses in the community to take a lead in raising awareness of the consequences of undiagnosed chlamydial infection and find ways of increasing opportunistic testing for chlamydia within their practice.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 554 Serial 540  
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Author (up) Sutton, D.M. openurl 
  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 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 (up) Sutton, D.M. openurl 
  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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