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Johnstone, C. |
| Title |
Linking diet and respiratory distress |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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| Volume |
7 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
22-23 |
| Keywords |
Diet; Chronic diseases; District nursing |
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The author, a district nurse, describes the experiences of a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requiring long-term oxygen therapy and characterised as a carbon dioxide retainer whose overall health was improved by a carbohydrate restricted diet. The literature on carbohydrate intake and respiratory disease is briefly reviewed. |
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1011 |
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| Author |
Wright, R. |
| Title |
Linking theory with practice |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
7 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
14-15 |
| Keywords |
Intensive care nursing; Nurse-family relations; Nursing models |
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This article describes the care of a brain-dead intensive care unit patient. The human caring theory of Jean Watson is used to interpret the interactions between family, patient and nurse in this case study. Watson's concepts of care are examined as they relate to each stage of caring for the patient and his family. |
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1012 |
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| Author |
Skadiang, K. |
| Title |
Researching post-tonsillectomy bleeding |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
7 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
22-23 |
| Keywords |
Surgery; Health status; Nursing |
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This article reports findings from an audit of post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage among patients at South Auckland Health from October 1998 to April 1999. All patients who underwent tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy were contacted by telephone, after the 14th day and before the 21st day following surgery. |
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1015 |
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| Author |
Prentice, D.; Hathaway, M. |
| Title |
Responding to a death from meningococcal disease: A case study |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
7 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
16-18 |
| Keywords |
Infectious diseases; Public health; Infection control |
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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. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1016 |
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| Author |
Paterson, M. |
| Title |
Dealing with life and death decisions |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
6 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
14-16 |
| Keywords |
Ethics; Nursing; Patient rights; Clinical decision making; Euthanasia |
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This article examines the implications for nurses of not-for-resuscitation orders and orders to withdraw treatment. The rights of patients and correct procedure in the case of not-for-resuscitation or do-not-resuscitate orders are considered, as well as the ethical dilemma facing nurses in cases of the withdrawal of treatment. Guidelines are offered to assist nurses in reaching an ethical decision to withdraw treatment. Euthanasia is defined and case law decisions on not-for-resuscitation and treatment withdrawal are cited. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1017 |
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| Author |
Carr, J. |
| Title |
Ensuring consent is informed |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
6 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
22-23 |
| Keywords |
Patient rights; Law and legislation |
| Abstract |
The author examines the concept of informed consent as it applies to patients and as it is obtained by nurses. The principles of autonomy, beneficence and non-maleficence are discussed. How these principles inform critical care nursing is explored and five inappropriate uses of technology in resuscitation are used as examples. |
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1018 |
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| Author |
Wallis, R. |
| Title |
Preventing post-anaesthetic shaking |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
6 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
22-24 |
| Keywords |
Surgery; Evidence-based medicine; Nursing; Guidelines |
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The author presents her experience investigating the incidence of post-anaesthetic shaking in the recovery room ward, and develops a clinical tool for its treatment. Several theories about post-anaesthetic shaking are examined. The cases of 1296 patients who had major regional or general anaesthetics over four consecutive months in the previous year are studied. The incidence of post-anaesthetic shaking and correlating core body temperature readings with post-anaesthetic shaking are examined. A protocol for reducing/treating post-anaesthetic shaking is developed on the basis of the findings of the study. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1021 |
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| Author |
Marcinkowski, K. |
| Title |
Shortening hospital stays for orthopaedic patients |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
6 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
28-29 |
| Keywords |
Surgery; Evidence-based medicine; Guidelines |
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The author provides a review of current protocols and presents new ways to manage the care of patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty, hip and knee replacement surgery. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1022 |
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| Author |
McKenna, B. |
| Title |
Bridging the theory-practice gap |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
1999 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
5 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
14-16 |
| Keywords |
Psychiatric nursing; Nursing; Education; Teaching methods |
| Abstract |
The author presents a case study of a joint appointment between a nurse lecturer and a staff nurse in an acute forensic psychiatry unit. He explores the advantages, disadvantages and reasons for success in relation to the findings of a survey of the literature on joint appointments. This technique is seen as a means of narrowing the gap between theory and practice which resulted when nurse training was transferred from hospitals to polytechnics. He highlights the need to develop research methodology to clarify potential benefits of this approach. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1024 |
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| Author |
Webby, A. |
| Title |
Developing safe nursing practice for Maori |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
7 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
16-17 |
| Keywords |
Maori; Psychiatric Nursing; Nursing models |
| Abstract |
A safe mental health nursing practice for Maori is defined as one that includes Maori ways of knowing. The author also notes that Maori mental health nurses must be given the ability to create their own practice to best meet their clients' needs. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1028 |
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