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Author Jones, Merryn Anne url  openurl
  Title 'It's hard to ask': examining the factors inflluencing decision-making amongst end-stage renal disease patients considering asking friends and family for a kidney Type Book Whole
  Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 126 p.  
  Keywords (up) Decision-making; Organ donation; Renal disease; Surveys  
  Abstract Seeks to explore the issues surrounding the request for a kidney by end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, in order to gain a better understanding of the decision-making process and motivations of patients as they choose or decline to approach others for a kidney. Interviews participants recruited from patients either on the deceased donor list (DDL) or who were pursuing Living Kidney Donation (LKD). Asks about the challenges of requesting a kidney donation and whether patients could identify strategies that might have been useful to them. Uses a qualitative descriptive approach to analyse interview data.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1544  
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Author Sibley, Elyse; Mercer, Christine openurl 
  Title Management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD): an integrative review Type Journal Article
  Year 2023 Publication Kaitiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 41-49  
  Keywords (up) Dementia; Behaviour; Psychology; Non-pharmacological interventions  
  Abstract Describes the behavioural and psychological symptoms associated with dementia, including depression, agitation, psychosis, hallucinations, delusions and apathy. Employs an integrative review to investigate why care-givers resort to anti-psychotic medication in the first instance instead of non-pharmacological interventions to manage such symptoms. Identifies three themes: low staff-to-patient ratios, insufficient specialised staff; inadequate understanding of the manifestations of dementia.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1850  
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Author Joyce, Sophie url  openurl
  Title Running some tests: essays on doctors, nurses and hospital health care Type Book Whole
  Year 2013 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 242 p.  
  Keywords (up) Demographics; Decision-making; Nursing hours; Patient outcomes; Caesarean sections; Health economics  
  Abstract Comprises three essays on the economics of health-care delivery in hospitals: considers the relationship between gender and/or ethnic concordance between a doctor and patient, and the number of diagnostic tests ordered during a hospital stay; estimates the impact of doctor-patient demographic concordance (where doctor and patient share the same ethnic group and/or gender) on a doctor's decision-making for diagnostic resources and medical treatments; calculates the relationship between ward-level nursing hours and a patient's health outcome, e.g. mortality and length of ward stay. Uses a detailed nursing-staff dataset, a novel instrumental variable for nursing hours (the amount of sick and bereavement leave taken by nurses on a ward) and the separate effect of nursing and patient hours in a ward, on a patient's health outcome.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1577  
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Author Hinvest, Kate url  openurl
  Title The meaning of nurses' caring for clinically-deteriorating patients Type Book Whole
  Year 2020 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 166 p.  
  Keywords (up) Deterioration; Patients; Acute Assessment Unit; Phenomenology; Registered Nurses  
  Abstract Reveals and explores the stories of ten Registered Nurses working in Acute Assessment Units caring for clinically-deteriorating patients. Uses the perspectives of hermeneutic phenomenology to explore the meaning of nurses caring for such patients. Conducts semi-structured interviews with the RNs identifying three main themes.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1746  
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Author Yip, Jacqueline Chi Yan url  openurl
  Title Development of a brief heart healthy eating assessment tool for use by practice nurses in New Zealand Type Book Whole
  Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 1v  
  Keywords (up) Dietary assessment; Practice nurses; Heart healthy eating; Nutrition counselling; Cardiovascular disease  
  Abstract Aims to determine how a brief dietary assessment tool should be designed for use by practice nurses in New Zealand with the intention of providing individualised nutrition advice to reduce individuals' risk of cardiovascular disease (heart healthy eating counselling). Recruits 11 practice nurses from the Auckland region for interview and analyses data from the 2008/2009 NZ adult nutrition survey. Uses an action research approach as the underlying strategy of inquiry for the study.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1568  
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Author Hughes, Margaret; Kirk, Ray; Dixon, Alison openurl 
  Title Direction and delegation for New Zealand nurses Type Journal Article
  Year 2018 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 9 Issue 1 Pages 36-37  
  Keywords (up) Direction; Delegation; Enrolled nurses; Registered nurses  
  Abstract Investigates how enrolled nurses (EN) and registered nurses (RN) perceive their experiences of direction and delegation. Employs narrative enquiry to describe communication during direction and delegation interactions.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1598  
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Author Hughes, Margaret; Kirk, Ray; Dixon, Alison url  openurl
  Title New Zealand nurses' storied experiences of direction and delegation Type Journal Article
  Year 2018 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 34 Issue 3 Pages 32-45  
  Keywords (up) Direction; Delegation; Teamwork; Enrolled Nurses; Registered Nurses  
  Abstract Explores nurses' perceptions about their everyday direction and delegation interactions using a narrative inquiry approach. Invites Registered Nurses (RN)and Enrolled Nurses (EN) who hold a practising certificate, are employed in Canterbury, and registered with the Nursing Council, to participate in this research. Presents 8 narratives that highlight the nature of teamwork, the importance of communication, and the need for a delegation relationship.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1607  
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Author Pijpker, Rina; Wilkinson, Jill url  openurl
  Title Experiences of district nurses working with people with spinal cord injury: a descriptive account Type Journal Article
  Year 2019 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 35 Issue 2 Pages 30-40  
  Keywords (up) District nursing; Spinal cord injury; Complex health needs; Community health nurse; Nursing role  
  Abstract Aims to generate a descriptive account of the experiences of district nurses working with people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Conducts a qualitative descriptive study using semi-structured interviews with three district nurses about their role. Reveals three themes related to the district nurses' role: tasks; complexity; barriers/enablers affecting performance. Suggests that the role of district health nurses meeting the needs of people with SCI requires review.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1617  
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Author Lala, Anita Carol url  openurl
  Title Variability in neonatal gentamicin administration influencing drug delivery kinetics Type Book Whole
  Year 2016 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 109 p.  
  Keywords (up) Drugs; Drug delivery; Neonates; Neonatal nurses; Neonatal Intensive Care Units; Surveys  
  Abstract Distributes a self-administered questionnaire to Dunedin Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurses to investigate: the site of administration, comparing peripheral intravenous line (PIV) or umbilical venous catheter (UVC); and which dose of gentamicin would be used in two clinical scenarios describing babies of 24 and 32-weeks' gestation. Simulates gentamycin delivery and notes clinical variability.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1574  
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Author Water, Tineke; Rasmussen, Shayne; Neufeld, Michael; Gerrard, Debra; Ford, Katrina url  openurl
  Title Nursing's duty of care: from legal obligation to moral commitment Type Journal Article
  Year 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 33 Issue 3 Pages p.7-20  
  Keywords (up) Duty of care; Registered nurses; Professional standards; Legal obligation; Moral commitment  
  Abstract Maintains that duty to care is a fundamental basis of nursing practice. Explores the historical origins and development of the concept, alongside nurses' legal, ethical and professional parameters associated with duty of care. Identifies major concepts including legal and common-law definitions of duty of care, duty of care as an evolving principle, the moral commitment to care, and the relevance of duty of care to nursing practice in NZ.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1587  
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Author Orsborn, Georgina openurl 
  Title Use of rapid e-learning authoring tools in higher education Type Journal Article
  Year 2017 Publication Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue 24 Pages 47-51  
  Keywords (up) E-learning; Rapid authoring tools; Articulate 360; Higher learning; Blended learning  
  Abstract Explores the opportunities and challenges presented to tertiary educators using rapid authoring tools to create interactive and meaningful e-learning online content without the need for programming skills. Focuses on the potential of the Articulate Storyline platform in higher education.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1550  
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Author Price, Rowena; Gilmour, Jean; Kellett, Susan; Huntington, Annette url  openurl
  Title Settling in: Early career Registered Nurses Type Journal Article
  Year 2016 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 32 Issue 3 Pages 31-41  
  Keywords (up) Early career nurses; Workforce planning; Postgraduate education; Employment; Registered nurses; Retention  
  Abstract Describes the uptake of postgraduate education, the intent to travel and employment characteristics of NZ registered nurses in their fourth year of practice following registration. Aims to support retention strategies and expand extended career pathways by acknowledging the preferences and pathways selected by early career registered nurses. Analyses responses from 138 registered nurses using data from the longitudinal Graduate e-cohort Study for nurses graduating in the years 2008-2011. Reports summary statistics in percentages/counts along with tests of proportions using the Pearson's chi square test.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1519  
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Author Lockett, Jessica url  openurl
  Title Strategies and processes emergency department nurses consider important to safely manage during an influenza pandemic: a qualitative descriptive study Type Book Whole
  Year 2020 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 132 p.  
  Keywords (up) Emergency departments; Emergency nursing; Infectious diseases; Epidemics; Strategic planning; Surveys  
  Abstract Explores what NZ Emergency Department (ED) nurses perceive as the biggest challenges to nursing care and staff safety during an influenza pandemic, in order to provide information on how to ensure the engagement of these nurses at the frontline of the pandemic response. Uses a qualitative descriptive design to allow an examination of the first-hand perspectives of ED nurses, gaining meaningful insights into a phenomenon little explored. Interviews 16 ED nurses about future pandemic planning at ED, DHB and government level.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1691  
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Author Kennedy, Barry url  openurl
  Title The Relationships between empathy and burnout in nurses Type Book Whole
  Year 2013 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 1v  
  Keywords (up) Empathy; Burnout; Earthquakes; Acute nursing; Surveys  
  Abstract Surveys nurses at two hospitals during April and May of 2012. Uses bivariate correlations, group comparisons, analysis of variance and multiple regression to analyse the results. Notes that nurses were still experiencing negative emotional effects of the earthquakes and aftershocks of the preceding 18 months. Finds empathy levels and burnout levels were lower than the normative mean, and that empathy and burnout were negatively correlated with age and experience.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1565  
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Author McCormick, Glen; Thompson, Sean R openurl 
  Title Provision of palliative and end-of-life care by paramedics in New Zealand communities: a review of international practice and the New Zealand context Type Journal Article
  Year 2019 Publication Whitireia Journal of Nursing, Health and Social Services Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue 26 Pages 51-57  
  Keywords (up) End-of-life (EOL) care; Palliative care; Paramedic; Emergency services  
  Abstract Reviews the international literature on paramedic preparedness to provide palliative and EOL care in in the community, and applies it to the NZ context. Finds that paramedics would like improved education and better integration with traditional care providers, encompassing patients, family, whanau and carers. and that they stress the psychological, spiritual and cultural needs of their patients.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1634  
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