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Author Levien, J. url  openurl
  Title Maori health: One area of risk Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication Nursing Journal Northland Polytechnic Abbreviated Journal Available online at coda, An Institutional Repository for the New Zealand ITP Sector  
  Volume 11 Issue Pages 17-21  
  Keywords Colonisation; Maori; Health status; Nursing  
  Abstract This essay explores the social and historical context of the continued incidence of rheumatic fever amongst Maori. This communicable disease is associated with poverty, inadequate housing and overcrowding. These risk factors are all higher for indigenous populations. The article traces the effects of colonisation on Maori health, and presents the Te Whare Tapa Wha health model, which is grounded in a Maori world view, and provides a framework to examine this issue. The implications for nursing practice are explored.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1316 Serial 1300  
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Author Lowe, L. openurl 
  Title Linking housing and health status Type Journal Article
  Year 2002 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 8 Issue 9 Pages 26-27  
  Keywords Health status; Public health; Nursing  
  Abstract The author examines the impact of poor housing on health, and looks at how the situation can be improved. Ways that nurses can work towards improving housing standards and thus health are discussed.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1021 Serial 1005  
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Author Lysaght, E. openurl 
  Title A report on health problems of theatre nurses Type Journal Article
  Year 1979 Publication New Zealand Nursing Journal Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 72 Issue 1 Pages 24-26  
  Keywords Health status; Surgery  
  Abstract This paper reports the results of a questionnaire sent to 300 theatre nurses  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1047  
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Author Mortensen, A.; Young, N. openurl 
  Title Caring for refugees in emergency departments in New Zealand Type Journal Article
  Year 2004 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 20 Issue 2 Pages 24-35  
  Keywords Emergency nursing; Culture; Mental health; Health status  
  Abstract This paper outlines some of the special health needs of people from refugee backgrounds who present in the emergency department, and the role of emergency department nurses in improving care for refugee and migrant peoples. Refugees and asylum seekers represent a significant proportion of attendees in emergency departments in Auckland Hospitals. Culture and ethnicity are a major factor to be considered in addressing the health care needs of this population. Other factors such as the physical and psychological sequelae of the refugee experience, health care experience prior to arrival in New Zealand, poverty, language, and the trauma of resettlement also have a major impact on health care seeking behaviours.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 557 Serial 543  
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Author Peach, J. url  openurl
  Title The contribution of nursing to the health of New Zealand Type
  Year 2001 Publication Abbreviated Journal ResearchArchive@Victoria  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Nursing; Health status  
  Abstract Nursing in New Zealand has been a recognised profession for one hundred years. Throughout this time the profession has made a significant contribution to the health of communities, nationally and internationally. Despite the obvious effort and achievement, the author suggests that the evidence of this contribution is not well known. She goes on to say that nurses, now as never before, are challenged to show how they 'add value' and to explain why nursing expertise is essential to safe service delivery. Finding a way to communicate this contribution has been identified as one of the most important issues facing the profession. This thesis explores the concept of contribution and presents a model, the 'Contribution Model', to show how nursing can articulate the action and achievements that show how nursing professionals have and will continue to contribute to health gain in New Zealand. Through the application of the 'Contribution Model' and framework presented in this thesis, nursing is shown to have made a contribution to health gain by using the broad range of knowledge, skills and experiences in a wide range of settings, to provide care wherever and whenever required. Case studies and scenarios from history, observation and prediction are used to show how the actions and achievements of nursing meet the expectations of individuals, the community and society: past, present and future.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 501 Serial 487  
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Author Skadiang, K. openurl 
  Title Researching post-tonsillectomy bleeding Type Journal Article
  Year 2001 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 7 Issue 4 Pages 22-23  
  Keywords Surgery; Health status; Nursing  
  Abstract This article reports findings from an audit of post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage among patients at South Auckland Health from October 1998 to April 1999. All patients who underwent tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy were contacted by telephone, after the 14th day and before the 21st day following surgery.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1015  
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Author Taiaroa, H. url  openurl
  Title Weaving the contemporary position of maatauranga Maaori within nursing practice Type
  Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Maori; Culture; Nursing models; Nursing; Health status  
  Abstract This thesis explores the customary kaupapa of Matauranga Maori or Maori knowledge, which the author identifies as the appropriate technique to determine how health care should be maintained by and for Maori. The research highlights the need to meld these kaupapa with that of a contemporary Maori viewpoint, to focus more on a deeper enhancement of these kaupapa, and develop an understanding of the social, cultural, educational, political and economic contexts these concepts have on Maori as a people. This research identified six Maori registered women nurses, who shared their experiences regarding Matauranga Maori and its importance to their nursing practice. Over a period of one year, in-depth conversations unfolded and produced data on what Matauranga Maori involves and how the six participants in the study believe it influences their nursing practices. All were currently practicing nurses within various health settings such as psychiatric and comprehensive nursing. From the inception of this study, the focus was to introduce Matauranga Maori as the epistemological framework of choice. The author notes that the findings of this research indicate that a collection of key kaupapa, namely whakapapa, whanaungatanga, te reo Maori, wairuatanga, tuurangawaewae, manaakitanga and rangatiratanga are crucial to the health and wellbeing of Maori as a people. These kaupapa enable Maori to determine and strengthen their worldview, which in turn reflects the concept of being Maori thereby contributing to the health and status of their whanau, hapu and iwi. She goes on to say that the findings support the view that there is a substantial collection of kaupapa, which are inherent in Matauranga Maori as being able to provide a framework for theoretical research. These kaupapa will provide a framework for nursing practice and educational curricula that will develop and maintain nursing standards to meet the needs of Maori.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 489 Serial 475  
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Author Wilson, D. openurl 
  Title The nurse's role in improving indigenous health Type Journal Article
  Year 2003 Publication Contemporary Nurse Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 15 Issue 3 Pages 232-240  
  Keywords Transcultural nursing; Maori; Health status  
  Abstract The health status of indigenous peoples is a global concern with mortality and hospitalisation data indicating that the health of indigenous groups falls below that of other ethnic groups within their countries. The preliminary findings of grounded theory research project undertaken with a group of 23 New Zealand Maori women about their health priorities and 'mainstream' health service needs provide the foundation for an exploration of issues impacting on the health status of indigenous people. The role that nursing and nurses have in improving access and use of health services by indigenous people is discussed. Strategies are suggested that nurses can utilise within their practice when working with local indigenous groups.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1065  
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