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Neville, S.J.; Henderson, H.M. |
| Title |
Perceptions of lesbian, gay and bisexual people of primary healthcare services |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
55 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
407-415 |
| Keywords |
Sexuality; Attitude of health personnel; Primary health care |
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This paper reports a study exploring people's perceptions of disclosure about lesbian, gay and bisexual identity to their primary healthcare providers. Disclosure of sexual identity to healthcare professionals is integral to attending to the health needs of lesbian, gay and bisexual populations, as non-disclosure has been shown to have a negative impact on the health of these people. From April to July 2004, a national survey of lesbian, gay and bisexual persons was carried out in New Zealand. Participants were recruited through mainstream and lesbian, gay and bisexual media and venues, and 2269 people completed the questionnaire, either electronically or via hard copy. The 133-item instrument included a range of closed-response questions in a variety of domains of interest. In this paper, we report results from the health and well-being domain. More women than men identified that the practitioner's attitude toward their non-heterosexual identity was important when choosing a primary healthcare provider. Statistically significantly more women than men reported that their healthcare provider usually or always presumed that they were heterosexual and in addition more women had disclosed their sexual identity to their healthcare provider. The authors advise that nurses reconsider their approach to all users of healthcare services by not assuming everyone is heterosexual, integrating questions about sexual identity into health interviews and ensuring that all other aspects of the assessment process are appropriate and safe for lesbian, gay and bisexual people. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1059 |
Serial |
1043 |
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Polaschek, L.; Polaschek, N. |
| Title |
Solution-focused conversations: A new therapeutic strategy in Well Child health nursing telephone consultations |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
59 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
111-119 |
| Keywords |
Telenursing; Communication; Evaluation |
| Abstract |
This paper reports a study to explore Well Child nurses' perceptions of outcomes resulting from the use of solution-focused conversations in their telephone consultations with clients. The standard problem-solving approach used to address physical issues is less effective for various non-physical concerns, where different communication strategies may be helpful. In this qualitative, action-oriented study, a small group of Well Child telenurses in New Zealand was introduced to a specific communication strategy, called 'solution-focused conversations', during 2005. They applied this approach in their practice and then reflected together on their experiences in focus groups. The nurses considered that the solution-focused conversations enabled clients to: recognise the nature of the parenting issue of concern that had motivated their call; identify more effective parenting practices to address specific issues with their child; increase their confidence in their own parenting capabilities. This study suggested the value of learning a specific communication strategy for the practice of a group of Well Child telenurses. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
973 |
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Payne, D.; Goedeke, S. |
| Title |
Holding together: Caring for clients undergoing assisted reproductive technologies |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
60 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
645-653 |
| Keywords |
Nursing specialties; Sexual and reproductive health; Communication; Multidisciplinary care teams |
| Abstract |
This paper reports a study to investigate the roles and experiences of nurses caring for clients undergoing assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Nurses are in a potentially unique position in the assisted reproductive technology environment as they maintain a more constant contact with the client. A qualitative approach was taken and a convenience sample of 15 nurses from New Zealand was interviewed in 2005. Data were analysed using interpretive description. The overarching theme identified was that of the potential role of the nurse to 'hold together' multiple components of the assisted reproductive technology process: holding together clients' emotional and physical experiences of assisted reproductive technologies; holding together the roles of different specialist team members; and holding together personal own emotions. It encompasses practices such as information-giving, interpreting, supporting and advocating. The researchers note that recognition of and support for the complexity of the role of ART nurses may positively contribute to clients' experiences. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 985 |
Serial |
969 |
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McBride-Henry, K.; Foureur, M. |
| Title |
A secondary care nursing perspective on medication administration safety |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
60 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
58-66 |
| Keywords |
Patient safety; Drug administration; Organisational culture; Nursing |
| Abstract |
This paper reports on a study to explore how nurses in a secondary care environment understand medication administration safety and the factors that contribute to, or undermine, safe practice during this process. Data were collected in 2005 using three focus groups of nurses that formed part of a larger study examining organisational safety and medication administration from a nursing perspective. A narrative approach was employed to analyse the transcripts. Participants had good understandings of organisational culture in relation to medication safety and recognised the importance of effective multi-disciplinary teams in maintaining a safe environment for patients. Despite this, they acknowledged that not all systems work well, and offered a variety of ways to improve current medication practices. These findings highlight the meaningful contribution nurses can make to patient safety and emphasise the importance of including the nursing voice in any quality improvement initiatives. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
648 |
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Major, G.; Holmes, J. |
| Title |
How do nurses describe health care procedures? Analysing nurse-patient interaction in a hospital ward |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
25 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
58-70 |
| Keywords |
Communication; Nursing; Nurse-patient relations |
| Abstract |
This study examines the communication strategies used by nurses on the ward in one aspect of the job, namely the ways that they describe health procedures to patients. The data used in this project was collected by nurses on a busy hospital ward as part of Victoria University's Language in the Workplace Project. Three nurses carried minidisc recorders as they went about their normal working day, recording their conversations with patients, visitors, and other staff. The data was collected in a women's hospital ward. All patients, nurses, cleaners and ward clerks were female; two doctors were female and two were male. Twenty three instances where nurses described procedures to patients were identified in the data set. The analysis identified several typical components; indicated there was no fixed order of components; and demonstrated that all except the core component of describing the procedure were optional rather than obligatory elements. The researchers note this is qualitative and exploratory research. The findings demonstrate the benefit of discourse analysis within a sociolinguistic framework for the analysis of nurse-patient interaction. The results indicate that health discourse is not one-sided, nor is it as straightforward as many nursing textbooks suggest. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 975 |
Serial |
959 |
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