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Author Walsh, K.; McAllister, M.; Morgan, A.; Thornhill, J.
Title Motivating change: Using motivational interviewing in practice development Type Journal Article
Year 2004 Publication (up) Practice Development in Health Care Abbreviated Journal
Volume 3 Issue 2 Pages 92-100
Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Hospitals; Motivation; Older people
Abstract The present paper draws on experiences and insights gained by a group of psychiatric nurse practice development facilitators whilst working with consumers, carers, clinicians and managers in the context of a practice development programme in a large metropolitan psychiatric hospital. The paper describes how the practice development facilitators were able to adapt techniques of motivational interviewing, commonly used in drug and alcohol treatment services, to help motivate change in an aged care setting. The lessons embedded within this experience are that people do want change, and that sustained change requires ownership and support. Practice development facilitators can assist in this process though the use of principles and strategies of motivational interviewing, which include increasing awareness of the need for change, supporting self-efficacy and managing resistance to change.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 718
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Author Davy, R.
Title Strategy to increase smear testing of older women Type Journal Article
Year 2002 Publication (up) Practice nurse: Official Journal of the New Zealand College of Practice Nurses Abbreviated Journal
Volume 2 Issue 3 Pages 13-14
Keywords Health promotion; Older people; Screening
Abstract The author presents a project to increase enrolments of women aged 60-69 years in the cervical screening programme. The programme included provision of packages comprising fliers, counter signs, stickers, postcards and pens to 1387 women's groups or locations where women gather. The author collates and analyses calls to the advertised 0800 telephone number, smear tests at the Well Women's Nursing Trust, and enrolment rates on the Cervical Screening Register from June to August 2001.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 637 Serial 623
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Author Fail, A.
Title Ageing in the 21st century Type Journal Article
Year 1999 Publication (up) Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 5 Issue 9 Pages 24-31
Keywords Older people; Theory; Quality of life; Quality of health care; Age factors
Abstract The author looks at demographic and statistical information to extrapolate on trends that will affect the aged through into to the next century. She reviews policy approaches to the issues of a growing aged population combined with social and economic changes that could make this group vulnerable. Effective planning for the provision of quality care is placed in the context of social changes, advances in gerontology, and social theories of ageing.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1275
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Author Kyle, W.
Title The influence of technology in nursing practice with elder care facilities Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication (up) Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 12 Pages 20-23
Keywords Older people; Technology; Nursing specialties; Ethics; Training
Abstract This article firstly describes the application of technological care practices in elder care, and then looks at the attitudes of the elderly and their families towards this care. The value of the equipment in terms of quality of care is considered, and a discussion of the continuing education needs of nurses is presented. The ethical questions around the use of technology are examined, along with possible strategies to deal with such issues.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1299 Serial 1284
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Author Foster, S.
Title The relationship of physical activity to health in elder adulthood Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication (up) Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 12 Pages 24-27
Keywords Older people; Geriatric nursing; Health behaviour; Age factors
Abstract This article discusses the importance of physical activity in the health of older people, in the context of holistic perspectives of elder adulthood and theories of ageing and recent research. The wide ranging role of the gerontologic nurse specialist is explored.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1285
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Author Neville, S.J.; Alpass, F.
Title Older men and worries: The impact on well-being Type Journal Article
Year 2006 Publication (up) Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal Available online from Eastern Institute of Technology
Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 4-7
Keywords Older people; Male; Geriatric nursing
Abstract The aim of this research was to investigate the relationship between worries and psychological well-being, and self-rated health in older men. A cross-sectional survey method was used to investigate the research aim. A group of men aged 65 years and over (n = 217), who lived in a small New Zealand city, participated in this study. Results from this research revealed that worries about physical abilities and health were significantly related to a decrease in psychological well-being and self-rated health. Gerontological nurses are challenged to be cognisant of older men's concerns about their health and physical ability.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1323 Serial 1307
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