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Author Amankwaa, Isaac; Nelson, Katherine; Rook, Mary; Hales, Caroline
Title Association between body mass index, multi-morbidity and activities of daily living among New Zealand nursing home older adults: a retrospective analysis of nationwide InterRAI data Type Journal Article
Year 2022 Publication BMC Geriatrics Abbreviated Journal
Volume 22 Issue 1 Pages 1-10
Keywords Obesity; Body mass index; Residential aged care facilities; InterRAI
Abstract Undertakes a retrospective review of nursing home residents' data obtained from the NZ International Residential Assessment Instrument national dataset, 2015-2018. Includes 198,790 aged care residents, calculating weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. Defines multi-morbidity as the presence of 2 or more health conditions. Measures the risk of disability by a self-performance scale. Highlights an inverse relationship between activities of daily living (ADL) and BMI.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1785
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Author Ferguson, A.
Title Diabetes prevention: What is the nutritional environment for Maori in the Southern Lakes District (North Island)? Type Book Chapter
Year 2008 Publication Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 153-164) Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Maori; Diabetes Type 2; Colonisation; Obesity
Abstract This chapter focuses type 2 diabetes as it relates to one rural Maori community within New Zealand. It provides an in-depth discussion relating to diabetes including the burden of diabetes in New Zealand and evidence for prevention which is played out in an increasing obesogenic environment. The process and findings of a research project to 'map out' the food environment within the Southern Lakes District are reported. Purposive sampling was used to survey 124 food outlets in the area, and findings confirmed the existence of an obesogenic environment for Maori. Such an environment is characterised by an abundance of cheap, energy dense foods, and pricing gradients that favour consumption of such foods.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 775 Serial 759
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Author Gibbison, B.
Title Are we there yet?: Factors associated with, and experiences of, weight maintenance in the Adult Weight Management Programme in the Waikato Type
Year 2010 Publication Abbreviated Journal NZNO Library
Volume Issue Pages 132 pp
Keywords Weight loss; Obesity
Abstract A research portfolio submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing, the University of Auckland, 2010.

Sustained weight loss maintenance is a constant challenge, especially for morbidly obese individuals who have tried and failed repeatedly. Why is it then, that some individuals are successful whilst others are not so successful? This two-phase sequential, mixed methods study sought to identify and gain insight into the factors associated with successful weight loss maintenance for participants in an adult weight management programme in the Waikato. Success appeared to be independent of age, gender, ethnicity, domicile, employment status and the presence of co-morbities.

Four major themes emerged:

- “Actions speak louder than words – just do it” (Following a lower energy diet, having higher levels of physical activity, regular self weighing, and vigilance in adjusting their behaviours based on the results)

- Routines were also important in supporting the changed behaviours

- What's it worth to me

- Valuing the achievements associated with lesser weight was seen as another important factor of success
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1342
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Author Hales, Caz; Amankwaa, Isaac; Gray, Lesley; Rook, Helen
Title Providing care for older adults with extreme obesity in aged residential care facilities: an environmental scan Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 36 Issue 3 Pages 24-36
Keywords Aged residential care; Morbid obesity; Environmental scanning
Abstract Reports findings of an environmental scan undertaken as part of a larger study s to assess the current state of bariatric (extreme obesity) services within aged

residential care (ARC). Identifies bariatric-resident needs, and gaps in service provision to inform policy and service development.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1680
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Author Hales, Caz; Curran, Nicky; Vries, Kay de
Title Morbidly obese patients' experiences of mobility during hospitalisation Type Journal Article
Year 2018 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 34 Issue 1 Pages 20-31
Keywords Morbid Obesity; Mobility; Bariatric care; Hospitalisation; Rehabilitation
Abstract Examines the mobility experiences and needs of morbidly-obese patients before and during hospital admission. Undertakes semi-structured interviews with seven morbidly obese patients. Identifies two categories of mobility problems: 'compromised pre-existing mobility', with a subcategory of 'accessing services prior to admission' and 'mobilisation difficulties during hospitalisation', with a subcategory of 'dissonance between dependency and need for assistance'. Recommends bariatric-care pathways for the morbidly-obese patient.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1591
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Author Hughes, F.; Farrow, T.
Title Caring for obese patients in a culturally safe way Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 13 Issue 4 Pages 14-16
Keywords Nursing models; Obesity; Cultural safety
Abstract The authors review the contemporary notion of obesity and suggest that the nursing approach, with an emphasis on treatment, are shaped by a culture located within “western” views of ideal body shape. The biomedical framework regards obesity as disease and obese people as the cause of their own health problems. The authors note varying cultural interpretations of obesity, and suggest that by viewing obesity as a disease, the cultural, social or economic determinants of obesity are not acknowledged. Nursing needs to broaden the concept of the categories of difference to respond in a culturally safe way to obesity. Cultural safety asks that nurses care for people “regardful” of difference. This means nurses must reflect on the care given, so that the biomedical model is not just replicated. Nurse-led clinics offer an opportunity for practices based on nursing values of care and cultural safety. Such clinics are based on nursing's social model of health, rather than a biomedical, disease-focused model.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 994 Serial 978
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Author Jarden, Amanda J
Title Before-school check nurses' experiences of motivational interviewing during the weight-related referral process : an interpretive phenomenological study Type Book Whole
Year 2018 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 240 p.
Keywords School nurses; Childhood obesity; Before School Check programme; Motivational interviewing; Communication; Surveys
Abstract Investigates nurses' experiences of weight-related conversations with whanau, and their level of understanding and application of motivational interviewing, during the Before-School Check programme to identify 95% of high-weight children. Uses a questionnaire focussed on competencies in conjunction with recorded interviews concentrated on process-oriented accounts of the referral process.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1645
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Author McKey, A.; Huntington, A.D.
Title Obesity in pre-school children: Issues and challenges for community based child health nurses Type Journal Article
Year 2004 Publication Contemporary Nurse Abbreviated Journal
Volume 18 Issue 1-2 Pages 145-151
Keywords Obesity; Children; Community health nursing; Parents and caregivers
Abstract In this paper, literature related to childhood obesity in New Zealand and internationally is explored to identify current issues, and the implications for nurses in community based child health practice are discussed. Themes that emerged from the literature relate to the measurement of obesity, links between childhood and adult obesity and issues for families. Studies that investigated maternal perceptions of childhood obesity found that mothers identified their child as being overweight or obese only when it imposed limitations on physical activity or when the children were teased rather than by referring to individual growth graphs. The implications for nursing in the area of child health practice are discussed. Understanding of the complex and emotive issues surrounding childhood obesity is required when devising health promotion strategies.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 946
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