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Author (up) Lindsay, Natalie
Title The Leadership practices of nurses in the New Zealand hospital ward: A focused ethnography Type Book Whole
Year 2023 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 244 p.
Keywords Leadership; Hospital ward; Focused ethnography
Abstract Describes and explores how nursing leadership practices occur in contemporary hospital wards in NZ. Utilises 18 months of episodic fieldwork observations in four wards of a hospital and individual discussions with nurses, to conduct a focussed ethnography from the perspective of leadership-as-practice. Uses qualitative analysis to identify the nature of leadership practices at all levels of the nursing team.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1833
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Author (up) Patel, Radhika
Title Patient safety of older adults with cognitive impairment: Evaluation of a service improvement initiative Type Book Whole
Year 2021 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 76 p.
Keywords Patient safety; Cognitive impairment; Dementia; Older adults; Hospital ward design
Abstract Assesses the impact of environmental changes on patient reportable events (falls and aggression) in older persons' wards, using the Kings Fund Healing the Healthy Environment tool to make small changes to a ward environment in order to create a more 'dementia-friendly' setting. Conducts a comparative analysis of incidents in the wards. Obtains staff perspectives on the changes, which included large-face clocks, identifiction of bed spaces, lavender oil diffusion, and viewing gardens.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1761
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