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Author Lamb, J and others
Title Cigarette smoking and the frequency of colposcopy visits, treatments and re-referral Type Journal Article
Year 2013 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 29 Issue (up) 1 Pages 24-33
Keywords Cervical cancer; Colposcopy; Cigarette smoking; Ethnicity; Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
Abstract Aims to identify whether female smokers referred to the colposcopy department at a city hospital required more follow-up visits, treatments and re-referrals than did non-smokers. Performs a retrospective descriptive study observing 494 new patients over 6 years. Identifies the percentage of Maori women attending the clinic who were smokers and their likelihood of non-attendance. Emphasises the need for smoke-free education for women that highlights the link between smoking and cervical cancer.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1481
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Author Neville, Stephen; Adams, Jeffery; Holdershaw, Judith
Title Social marketing campaigns that promote condom use among MSM : a literature review Type Journal Article
Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 30 Issue (up) 1 Pages 5-16
Keywords Gay men's health; Men who have sex with men; Condom use; Sexual risk behaviour; Health promotion; Social marketing
Abstract Presents a review of the literature on research-based social marketing initiatives designed to decrease sexually-transmitted infections, including HIV, through condom use by men who have sex with men.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1488
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Author Cresswell, Pip; Gilmour, Jean
Title The informed consent process in randomised controlled trials : a nurse-led process Type Journal Article
Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 30 Issue (up) 1 Pages 17-28
Keywords Nurse-led process; Informed consent; Randomised-controlled trials; Clinical research nurse
Abstract Explores in depth the clinical research nurse role in the informed consent process using a qualitative descriptive approach. Interviews three clinical research nurses, identifying three themes using a thematic analysis approach. Describes the themes: preparatory partnerships, partnering the participant, and partnership with the project. Suggests that the informed consent process in trials can be a nurse-led one.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1489
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Author Clendon, Jill; McBride-Henry, Karen
Title History of the Child Health and Development Book : part 1, 1920 to 1945 Type Journal Article
Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 30 Issue (up) 1 Pages 29-41
Keywords Maternal and child health; History of nursing; Plunket; Child health and development record book
Abstract Traces the history of the Plunket Book, or Well Child/Tamariki Ora Health Book, during the years 1920-1945, chronicling the development of a medicalised relationship between mothers and health professionals during this era.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1490
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Title Research brief : using a wiki to support student nurses learning discipline-specific health terminology Type Journal Article
Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 30 Issue (up) 1 Pages 42-43
Keywords Wiki; Health terminology; Student nurses
Abstract Determines whether a collaborative exercise using a wiki to teach terminology to student nurses results in better learning. Creates a glossary of health terms, using a wiki to aid student learning while providing an environment in which students develop collaborative skills.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1491
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Author Philips, Hazel; Wilkinson, Jill
Title Non-prescribing diabetes nurse specialist views of nurse prescribing in diabetes health Type Journal Article
Year 2015 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 31 Issue (up) 1 Pages 5-15
Keywords Diabetes nurse specialist; Diabetes nurse prescriber; Registered nurse; Workforce planning
Abstract Presents the results of a survey of non-prescribing diabetes nurse specialists' views of prescribing in the wake of a trial and staged implementation of diabetes nurse specialist prescribing. Conducts on online survey of members of the diabetes nurse specialist section of NZNO. Analyses the results descriptively, finding a statistically significant relationship between being a specialist and the intention to prescribe. Avers that for diabetes nurse specialist prescribing to continue, the resources for supervision must be taken into account in workforce planning.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1498
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Author Adams, Sue; Carryer, Jenny; Wilkinson, Jillian Ann
Title Institutional ethnography : an emerging approach for health and nursing research Type Journal Article
Year 2015 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 31 Issue (up) 1 Pages 18-26
Keywords Institutional ethnography; Ruling relations; Nurse practitioners; Health research; Sociological inquiry
Abstract Introduces institutional ethnography as an approach to sociological inquiry for health and nursing research in NZ. Provides an overview, introducing key concepts, and describing how institutional ethnography is used in research on the establishment of nurse practitioners and their services in rural primary health care.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1499
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Author Garcia, Alicia; Whitehead, Dean; Winter, Helen S
Title Oncology nurses' perception of cancer pain: a qualitative exploratory study Type Journal Article
Year 2015 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 31 Issue (up) 1 Pages 27-33
Keywords Cancer pain; Oncology nurses; Pain assessment; Pain management; Nursing education
Abstract Undertakes research to explore how oncology nurses perceive cancer pain in patients. Presents the findings of semi-structured interviews with a sample of 5 registered nurses working in a NZ oncology ward, who reported their responses to under-treatment of cancer pain. Highlights the need to explore cancer pain management with patients.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1500
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Author Wilkinson, Jill; Nevills, Stephen; Huntington, Annette; Watsoon, Paul
Title Factors that influence new graduates' preferences for specialty areas Type Journal Article
Year 2016 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 32 Issue (up) 1 Pages 8-19
Keywords New graduate nurse; Baccalaureate nurse; Career choice; First year of practice; Surveys
Abstract Reports a survey of nurses who had registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand in 2012, exploring factors that influenced their preference for three government priority specialty areas: primary health care, mental health and aged-related residential care. Backgrounds the national pilot of the Advanced Choice of Employment system to recruit graduating and newly-graduated registered nurses into 2 first-year practice programmes.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1513
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Author Gillmour, Jean; Huntington, Annette; Robson, Bridget
Title Oral Health Experiences of Maori with Dementia and Whanau perspectives – Oranga Waha Mo Nga Iwi Katoa Type Journal Article
Year 2016 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 32 Issue (up) 1 Pages 20-27
Keywords Maori; Whanau/family; Nursing; Oral health
Abstract Reports a study of the oral health experiences and needs of Maori with dementia, and their whanau. Uses a descriptive qualitative research design to develop an in-depth understanding of oral health issues from the perspective of the people being interviewed. Talks to 17 whanau members and describes the four themes that emerge from the interviews. Suggests service improvements.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1514
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Author Cook, Catherine
Title A 'Toolkit' for Clinical Educators to Foster Learners' Clinical Reasoning and Skills Acquisition Type Journal Article
Year 2016 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 32 Issue (up) 1 Pages 28-37
Keywords Novice to expert; Clinical teaching; Teaching models; Clinical reasoning
Abstract Asserting that little research into the novice-to-expert continuum has been applied to the development of novice educators, synthesises three teaching and learning models -- the Model of Practical Skill Performance; the 4A Model; and Five Minute Preceptor -- and three specific skills -- 'think aloud', questioning, and feedback -- which together comprise a 'toolkit' of skills-teaching to assist educators in planning learners' skills acquisition.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1515
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Author Turney, Faith; Kushner, Bernie
Title The experience of the spouse caring for a partner with Parkinson's disease Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 33 Issue (up) 1 Pages 7-16
Keywords Parkinson's Disease; Informal carer; Partner; Caregiver burden
Abstract Seeks to understand the experience of a spousal caregiver of a partner with Parkinson’s disease. Sets out to: explore the experience of caring for a partner with Parkinson’s disease, identify areas of support that may be needed, and inform professional health practice about the perceptions of the caregiver spouse. Undertakes a qualitative descriptive study, collecting data from semi-structured interviews with five women over the age of 65 years of age.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1521
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Author Hikuroa, Evelyn; Glover, Marewa
Title Reducing smoking among indigenous nursing students using incentives Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 33 Issue (up) 1 Pages 17-27
Keywords Smoking; Maori nurses; Nursing students; Maori health; Financial incentives
Abstract Presents the results of a stop-smoking trial using a financial incentive to assist Maori nursing students and a whanau quit-mate to quit smoking. Conducts a marae-based 24-week programme of cessation support with financial incentives in the form of scholarship payments awarded to students incrementally based on proven smoking cessation of both quit mates. Uses focus groups at two points in the programme with students and their quit mates and administers a questionnaire to students at the end of the programme.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1523
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Author Yeung, Polly; Rodgers, Vivien
Title Quality of long-term care for older people in residential settings -- perceptions of quality of life and care satisfaction from residents and their family members Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 33 Issue (up) 1 Pages 28-43
Keywords Resident-centred approach; Ageing; Care homes; Residential aged care; Quality of life; Care satisfaction
Abstract Explores long-term care-home residents’ quality of life and their family's satisfaction with the care provided. Uses descriptive and correlational analyses, collecting secondary data from 39 residents of two long-term care facilities with a resident-directed care approach. Asks residents to complete a survey of quality-of-life and overall satisfaction measures, and asks 31 of their family members to complete a survey on care satisfaction provided by the facilities. Presents a number of practical considerations for nursing care staff to improve residents' quality of life and staff-family relationships.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1524
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Author Kell, Anne-Marie; Gilmour, Jean; Wissen, Kim van
Title Nurses' experiences caring for patients surgically treated for oral cavity cancer Type Journal Article
Year 2018 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 34 Issue (up) 1 Pages p.7-19
Keywords Oral cavity cancer; Surgery; Post-operative nursing; Emotional labour; Stress
Abstract Explores nurses' experiences of caring for patients who have had surgery for oral cavity cancer in one NZ hospital, involving wound care, tracheostomy management, oral care, ongoing patient education and the provision of emotional support to patients and families. Interviews three registered nurses about the challenges involved in caring for this patient group; their moral conflict over the effects of surgery on the patients; their professional uncertainty, and the emotional effort involved in nursing oral cavity cancer patients. Suggests the need for informal debriefing, grief counselling, clinical supervision, stress management training, and continuing education in this specialised role.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1590
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