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Author Marshall, Dianne; Finlayson, Mary
Title Applied cognitive task analysis methodology: Fundamental cognitive skills surgical nurses require to manage patient deterioration Type Journal Article
Year 2022 Publication Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 38 Issue 1 Pages 25-37
Keywords Cognitive task methodology; Surgical nursing; Patient deterioration; Decision-making
Abstract Aims to identify the cognitive skills required of surgical nurses to rescue the deteriorating patient, and to elicit insight into the potential errors in decision-making inexperienced nurses commonly make in the same situation. Conducts three sequential in-depth interviews with six experienced surgical nurses to identify five cognitive demands required of nurses to ascertain deterioration and the cognitive skills necessary to respond to these cognitive demands: the task diagram interview, the knowledge audit interview and the simulation interview.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1795
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Author Van der Krogt, Shelley; Coombs, Maureen; Rook, Helen
Title Humour: a purposeful and therapeutic tool in surgical nursing practice Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 36 Issue 2 Pages 20-30
Keywords Communication; Humour; Surgical nursing; Person-centred care
Abstract Notes the lack of evidence-based guidance for use of humour by nurses. Uses a qualitative descriptive methodology to explore how surgical nurses determine when and how to employ humour with patients. Enrols 9 RNs working in a surgical ward within a tertiary hospital in semi-strutured interviews to discuss how they assess patient receptiveness, build connections with patients and protect their vulnerability.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1677
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Author Zambas, Shelaine Iris
Title The consequences of using advanced assessment skills in medical and surgical nursing: keeping patients safe Type Book Whole
Year 2013 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 150 p.
Keywords Nursing skills; Patient safety; Surgical nursing; Surveys
Abstract Examines the impact of advanced assessment skills on patients in medical and surgical wards through nurses' stories of using these skills. Highlights the use of auscultation, palpation and percussion by nurses for complex patient presentations within a wide range of clinical situations. Conducts 12 interviews with five nurses from paediatric and adult medical and surgical wards in a large urban hospital in NZ.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1581
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