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Author Yarwood, Judy; Richardson, Anna; Watson, Paul url  openurl
  Title Public health nurses' endeavours with families using the 15-minute interview Type Journal Article
  Year 2016 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 32 Issue 3 Pages 20-30  
  Keywords (up) 15-minute family interview; Public health nursing, Families, Ecomap, Genogram, Ecogram, Relational practice  
  Abstract Explores 16 public health nurses'(PHN) knowledge and use of the five components of the 15-minute interview: manners, therapeutic questions, therapeutic conversations, commendations, and the genogram and ecomap. Employs a qualitative, collaborative, educative study to conduct focus groups for gathering data in pre-and post-intervention phases with PHNs who used either a genogram or eco-map in practice over a three-month period during the intervention phase.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1522  
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Author Francis, L. openurl 
  Title Polio is history – isn't it Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication Whitireia Nursing Journal Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 14 Issue Pages 24-31  
  Keywords (up) Case studies; Diseases; Public health; Community health nursing; Poliomyelitis  
  Abstract Using the stories of four polio survivors who have since contracted post polio syndrome (PPS), this article discusses the theories regarding the cause of PPS as well as the varying symptoms and problems for those living with the disease.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1046  
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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 (up) 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 Roddick, J.A. openurl 
  Title When the flag flew at half mast: Nursing and the 1918 influenza epidemic in Dunedin Type
  Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords (up) History of nursing; Public health  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1120 Serial 1105  
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Author Prentice, D.; Hathaway, M. openurl 
  Title Responding to a death from meningococcal disease: A case study Type Journal Article
  Year 2001 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 7 Issue 5 Pages 16-18  
  Keywords (up) Infectious diseases; Public health; Infection control  
  Abstract The public health nurses present a case study on adapting meningococcal disease public health protocols to work with the situation of a Cook Island family following the death of a member from meningococcal disease. They discuss the meningococcal disease epidemic in New Zealand and outline the signs and symptoms of the disease.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1016  
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Author Sahil, Zahraa url  openurl
  Title Are we able to retain nurses in New Zealand in the public health sector? Type Book Whole
  Year 2021 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 66 p.  
  Keywords (up) Nurse retention; Public health; Remuneration; Pandemics  
  Abstract Performs an integrative literature review to identify the causes of low retention rates among nurses, pinpointing both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, chief among them, low pay. Highlights the exacerbating effect of the pandemic on nursing retention.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1747  
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Author Mahoney, Laurie openurl 
  Title Children living with a mentally ill parent : the role of public health nurses Type Journal Article
  Year 2010 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages 4-13  
  Keywords (up) Public health nurses; Parental mental illness; Advocacy; Assessment; Focus group  
  Abstract Aims to identify the public health nurses' role with regard to children who are living with a parent who is suffering from a mental illness. Uses a qualitative research design with 8 public health nurses working in rural and urban settings. Conducts focus groups from which data are gathered and analysed thematically using axial coding. Conducts further focus groups with 6 of the participants to evaluate the themes identified.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1454  
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Author Wilson, H.V. openurl 
  Title Surveillance or support: Divergent discourses in Plunket nursing practice Type
  Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords (up) Public health; Children; Community health nursing; Plunket  
  Abstract Plunket nurses are New Zealand child health nurses who work in the community with the families of new babies and preschool children. Their work is called child health surveillance and this is considered to involve routine and unproblematic practices which are generally carried out in homes and clinics in the context of a relationship with the child's mother (Ministry of Health 1996; Royal New Zealand Plunket Society 1997). However, evidence in the literature that surveillance can have implications for power relations throws doubts on official claims that the relationship between the mother and nurse operates as a partnership (Trout and Polaschek 1996). The purpose of this thesis was to explore the way in which surveillance is constituted within the discourses of Plunket nurses and to examine these discourses for any implications of unequal power relations. Foucauldian discourse theory and poststructuralism, which informed this thesis, provided the opportunity to challenge assumptions about power and knowledge in the child health context. Analysis of the discourses generated by interviews with five Plunket nurses revealed that, contrary to the claims in the official literature, the relationship between the Plunket nurse and the mother is not that of an equal partnership but is constituted in various and unexpected ways. It was through the nurses' discourses of surveillance that the power relations underpinning this relationship were surfaced. While these discourses suggested that many mothers who use the nursing service are actively involved on their own terms, there are a number of women for whom the surveillance activities of the nurse have been shown to be particularly intrusive (Mayall 1986; Clinton 1988; Bloor and McIntosh 1990; Knott and Latter 1999). It may be primarily this unwelcome surveillance which accounts for the considerable number of women who, the statistics show, cease using Plunket services particularly in the early months. It is perhaps for this reason that the nurses in this study locate themselves as being caught between divergent discourses of support and surveillance. Findings indicate that the resolution of this dilemma by abandoning surveillance practices might improve maternal satisfaction with the Plunket nursing service. The author concludes that a child health service responsive to mothers' stated needs rather than institutional requirements or the nurse's own agenda could lead to a more open and equal relationship between mother and nurse. This relationship would be likely to benefit mothers and babies and, at the same time, enhance both nursing practice and nurses' satisfaction with their work.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 899  
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Author Mahoney, L. openurl 
  Title Making the invisible visible: Public health nurses role with children who live with a parent with a mental illness Type
  Year 2008 Publication Abbreviated Journal NZNO Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords (up) Public health; Children; Community health nursing; Scope of practice  
  Abstract This research uses focus group methodology to examine the public health nursing practice with children living with a mentally ill parent. These children are often neglected, yet are at increased risk of developing mental illnesses themselves. The research data identified the burgeoning impact on public health nurses of such care, and found their role to be primarily assessment and advocacy.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1304 Serial 1289  
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Author Garlick, A. openurl 
  Title Determined to make a difference: A study of public health nursing practice with vulnerable families Type
  Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library, NZNO Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords (up) Public health; Children; Nurse-family relations  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 737 Serial 723  
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Author Gallaher, L. openurl 
  Title Expert public health nursing practice: A complex tapestry Type Journal Article
  Year 1999 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 14 Issue 3 Pages 16-27  
  Keywords (up) Public health; Community health nursing; Communication  
  Abstract The research outlined in this paper used Heideggerian phenomenology to examine the phenomenon of expert public health nursing practice within a New Zealand community health setting. Narrative interviews were conducted with eight identified expert practitioners who are currently practising in this speciality area. Data analysis led to the identification and description of themes which were supported by paradigm cases and exemplars. Four key themes were identified which describe the finely tuned recognition and assessment skills demonstrated by these nurses; their ability to form, sustain and close relationships with clients over time; the skilful coaching undertaken with clients; and the way in which they coped with the dark side of their work with integrity and courage.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 656 Serial 642  
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Author Russell, D. openurl 
  Title Changing public health nursing practice Type Journal Article
  Year 1999 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 5 Issue 11 Pages 18-19  
  Keywords (up) Public health; Community health nursing; Nursing models; Teamwork  
  Abstract A new approach to public health nursing in the Otago region is described, which comprises of 3 distinct groups of nurses working in early childhood centres, primary schools and high schools. A family nursing assessment approach is used. The philosophical underpinnings of this approach are examined, which seeks to empower patients and engage them in their health care. Two public health nurses are interviewed about the new partnership model of nursing.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1041 Serial 1025  
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Author Hansen, C. openurl 
  Title Professional practice attributes within public health nursing Type
  Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords (up) Public health; Nursing  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 868 Serial 852  
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Author Clendon, J.; McBride, K. openurl 
  Title Public health nurses in New Zealand: The impact of invisibility Type Journal Article
  Year 2001 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 17 Issue 2 Pages 24-32  
  Keywords (up) Public health; Nursing specialties  
  Abstract This research study examined the role of the public health nurse. Utilising community needs analysis method, 17 key informants and two focus groups were asked questions to determine perceptions of the public health nurse. Findings indicated that participants lacked knowledge regarding the role. Additional findings intimated that participants had difficulty in accessing public health nurse services and that 'knowing the system' was beneficial to receiving needed care. One of the major conclusions of this study was that many facets of care managed by public health nurses were invisible to the communities in which they work. Conclusions suggest that public health nurses need to enhance their service by improving accessibility to services and promoting their service in a more visible manner.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 643 Serial 629  
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Author Heap, J. openurl 
  Title Enuresis in children and young people: A public health nurse approach in New Zealand Type Journal Article
  Year 2004 Publication Journal of Child Health Care Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 8 Issue 2 Pages 92-101  
  Keywords (up) Public health; Nursing specialties; Children; Adolescents  
  Abstract This article discusses a child/adolescent-centred primary nocturnal enuresis program and service that is administered by a group of public health nurses in South Auckland. Enuresis is the involuntary passing of urine. Many children and adolescents who are nocturnal enuretics exhibit behaviours such as low self-esteem, withdrawal, less ambition and increased anxiety. These children are often low achievers within the school system and become a problem for their family and school.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 708 Serial 694  
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