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Author Wilkinson, J.A. openurl 
  Title A mantle of protection? A critical analysis of the personal safety of district nurses Type Journal Article
  Year 2002 Publication Whitireia Nursing Journal Abbreviated Journal Whitireia Community Polytechnic and Massey University libraries  
  Volume 9 Issue 30-6 Pages 30-36  
  Keywords Occupational health and safety; Workplace violence; District nursing  
  Abstract This qualitative inquiry, informed by Critical Social Theory, explored the personal safety experiences of district nurses in a New Zealand city.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1083  
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Author Wilkinson, J.A. openurl 
  Title Creating a culture of workplace safety Type Journal Article
  Year 2002 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 8 Issue 6 Pages 14-15  
  Keywords Occupational health and safety; Workplace violence; District nursing; Organisational culture  
  Abstract This study investigated the safety of working environments of a group of urban district nurses. Six district nurses were interviewed and participated in a focus group. The findings focus on the risks associated with client behaviour and with the organisational structure in which district nurses work. Recommendations for primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of harm to nurses working in isolation in the community are presented. The author describes her personal background in district nursing, which prompted the study.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1002  
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Author Wilkinson, J.A.; Huntington, A.D. openurl 
  Title The personal safety of district nurses: A critical analysis Type Journal Article
  Year 2004 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 20 Issue 3 Pages 31-44  
  Keywords District nursing; Occupational health and safety; Organisational culture; Risk factors  
  Abstract A workplace safety study of district nurses in New Zealand was conducted to explore personal safety experiences. A qualitative methodology informed by Critical Social Theory was employed. This paper details the findings and implications derived from data collected from six district nurses in two urban New Zealand health services who recalled incidents in which they felt their personal safety was compromised. Data were collected through individual interviews and a focus group discussion with the participants. Data analysis revealed two-fold risks to nurse safety; these were associated with client behaviour as well as risks embedded in the organisational structure. The findings suggest a number of practical issues involving basic security measures require urgent attention. The complex power relationships that shape the experience of nursing in a community impinged on the ability of the nurses in this study to confidently and safely fulfil their role. An organisational commitment to a culture of safety would help address the powerlessness experienced by district nurses.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 549  
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