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Author Richardson, Sandra
Title Senior nurses' perceptions of cultural safety in an acute clinical practice area Type Journal Article
Year 2009 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 3 Pages 27-36
Keywords Cultural safety; Attitudes and beliefs; Senior clinical nurses; Nursing perceptions
Abstract Presents the results of a small study aimed at eliciting the beliefs and attitudes of a group of senior nurses with respect to the concept of cultural safety, and their perception of its role in clinical practice.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1449
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Author Ventura-Madangeng, Judee; Wilson, Denise
Title Workplace violence experienced by registered nurses : a concept analysis Type Journal Article
Year 2009 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 3 Pages 37-50
Keywords Workplace violence; Registered nurses and violence; Concept analysis
Abstract Undertakes a concept analysis, based on the relevant literature from 1990-2005, to develop an operational definition of workplace violence as experienced by registered nurses (excluding mental health nurses), together with a set of criteria to identify the phenomenon.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1450
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Author Foster, Pam; Neville, Steven
Title Women over the age of 85 years who live alone : a descriptive study Type Journal Article
Year 2010 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26 Issue 1 Pages 4-13
Keywords Independence; Older women; Gerontological nursing; Living alone
Abstract Explores and describes experiences of older women who live alone in the community, and who are often perceived by both society and health professionals as frail and dependent. Employs a qualitative descriptive methodology to underpin a survey of 5 older women living alone in their own homes, and analyses the data using a general inductive approach. Identifies 3 themes that emerge from the data.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1451
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Author Gleeson, Erica; Carryer, Jenny
Title Nursing staff satisfaction with the acute pain service in surgical ward setting Type Journal Article
Year 2010 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26 Issue 1 Pages 14-26
Keywords Nursing; Pain; Acute pain service; Staff sataisfaction; Surveys
Abstract Traces the establishment of acute pain services (APS) in the 1990s within hospitals both nationally and internationally. Explores, by means of a survey, the level of nursing satisfaction within one large hospital. Distributes questionnaires to 58 nursing staff working in association with the APS to ascertain satisfaction with regard to availability, communication and contribution to increased knowledge..
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1452
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Author Unac, Fiona; Marshall, Bob; Crawford, Ruth
Title Nurse practitioner access to radiology and laboratory ser Type Journal Article
Year 2010 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26 Issue 1 Pages 27-37
Keywords NZ nurse practitioner; Radiology tests; Laboratory tests; Barriers
Abstract Reports the findings of a quantitative descriptive survey of all NZ registered nurse practitioners (NPs), exploring NP access to radiology and laboratory services in 2008. Identifies the types of diagnostic tests NPs order from either laboratory or radiology services and the obstacles they face.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1453
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Author Mahoney, Laurie
Title Children living with a mentally ill parent : the role of public health nurses Type Journal Article
Year 2010 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages 4-13
Keywords Public health nurses; Parental mental illness; Advocacy; Assessment; Focus group
Abstract Aims to identify the public health nurses' role with regard to children who are living with a parent who is suffering from a mental illness. Uses a qualitative research design with 8 public health nurses working in rural and urban settings. Conducts focus groups from which data are gathered and analysed thematically using axial coding. Conducts further focus groups with 6 of the participants to evaluate the themes identified.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1454
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Author Prior, Patsy; Wilkinson, Jill; Neville, Stephen
Title Practice nurse use of evidence in clinical practice : a descriptive survey Type Journal Article
Year 2010 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages 14-25
Keywords Evidencxe-based practice; Primary health care; Nursing; Education
Abstract Describes nurses' perceptions of their use of evidence-based practice, attitudes toward evidence-based practice and perceptions of their knowledge/skills associated with evidence-based practice. Determines the effect of educational preparation on practice, attitudes, and knowledge/skills toward evidence-based practice. Utilises a descriptive survey design to poll 55 West Auckland practice nurses working the general practice setting.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1455
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Author Walker, Rachael; Abel, Sally; Meyer, Alannah
Title What do New Zealand pre-dialysis nurses believe to be effective care? Type Journal Article
Year 2010 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages .26-34
Keywords Pre-dialysis nursing; Effective care; Qualitative research; Nurses' perceptions; Surveys
Abstract Conducts semi-structured phone interviews with 11 pre-dialysis nurses from around NZ. Identifies key themes by means of inductive analysis. Argues that qualitative elements of pre-dialysis nursing care must be considered in addition to quantifiable parameters.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1456
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Author Mortensen, Annette
Title Cultural safety : does the theory work in practice for culturally and linguistically diverse groups? Type Journal Article
Year 2010 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26 Issue 3 Pages 6-16
Keywords Cultural safety; Cultural and lingulistic diversity (CALD); Asian, refugee and migrant groups
Abstract Critically examines the theoretical base of the cultural safety guidelines for nursing practice with respect to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) groups. Poses two questions: have the guidelines led to culturally-safe nursing practice in health care for CALD groups; have the guidelines contributed to provision of culturally-acceptable health care for CALD groups?
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1457
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Author Gilmer, Mary Jane; Meyer, Alannah; Davidson, Jocelyn; Koziol-McLain, Jane
Title Staff beliefs about sexuality in aged residential care Type Journal Article
Year 2010 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26 Issue 3 Pages 17-24
Keywords Sexuality; Residential care; Aged; Attitude of health personnel; Surveys
Abstract Surveys 52 staff members from the rest-home component of aged-care facilities in one District Health Board, about how staff in such facilities approach and manage the sexuality needs of residents.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1458
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Author Ripekapaia Gloria Ryan; Wilson, Denise
Title Nga tukitanga mai koka ki tona ira : Maori mothers and child to mother violence Type Journal Article
Year 2010 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26 Issue 3 Pages 25-35
Keywords Indigenous women; Maori mothers; Child-to-mother violence; Kaupapa Maori; Support agencies
Abstract Explores the experiences of Maori mothers who have been abused by a son or daughter using a qualitative descriptive research design based on kaupapa Maori methodology. Conducts semi-structured interviews with five Maori mothers, recording their experiences of abuse by a child, and its impact on the whanau/family. Analyses the interview transcripts for common themes. Highlights the importance of nurses in facilitating whanau ora (family wellbeing).
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1459
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Author Haitana, Jevada; Bland, Marian
Title Building relationships : the key to preceptoring nursing students Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 1 Pages 4-12
Keywords Preceptorship experience; Undergraduate nursing students; Relationships
Abstract Seeks to understand the experiences of being a preceptor of student nurses, and the factors that impact on the role. Undertakes a qualitative descriptive study in a small provincial hospital of 5 registered nurse preceptors, who complete semi-structured audio-taped interviews. Analyses the data using a step-by-step process.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1460
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Author Mackay, Bev (and others)
Title Utilising the hand model to promote a culturally-safe environment for international nursing students Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 1 Pages 13-24
Keywords Cultural safety; Nursing education; International students; Hand model
Abstract Backgrounds and describes the Hand Model, developed by a nurse teacher to assist her in teaching cultural safety, and suggests its potential to provide a framework for creating a culturally-safe environment for international students in NZ, including those aspects of cultural safety specific to NZ.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1461
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Author Wood, Pamela J
Title Understanding and evaluating historical sources in nursing history research Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 1 Pages 25-33
Keywords History of nursing; Historical research; Research methodology; Nurse researchers
Abstract Describes four historical sources relevant to the history of nursing in NZ. Uses them to explain how nurse researchers can evaluate their research material. Outlines the five dimensions of evaluation: provenance, purpose, context, veracity, and usefulness. Explains the questions that must be addressed in each dimension of the evaluation. Illustrates the different kinds of information available in the 4 selected historical sources, by references to individual nurses.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1462
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Author Shih, Li-Chin; Honey, Michelle
Title The impact of dialysis on rurally based Maori and their whanau/families Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 2 Pages 4-15
Keywords Kidney failure; Maori; Haemodialysis; Quality of life
Abstract Explores the impact of dialysis on Maori and their whanau/families. Examines the experiences of 7 rural Maori dialysis outpatients, who are interviewed along with their whanau. Identifies and discusses four themes emerging from the findings.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1463
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