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Author Salmon, E.B.
Title (up) A profession in transition: issues in nursing in New Zealand over two decades, 1961-1981: a selection from the writings of E. Beatrice Salmon Type Miscellaneous
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 432 Serial 432
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Author Lynch, T.M.
Title (up) A qualitative descriptive study of youth with Crohn's disease Type
Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal NZNO Library
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Keywords Diseases; Adolescents; Nursing
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1143 Serial 1128
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Author Wilson, S.C.
Title (up) A qualitative exploration of emotional competence and its relevance to nursing relationships Type
Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey Research Online
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Keywords Nurse-patient relations; Nursing; Education; Students; Professional competence
Abstract This qualitative research project explored the experiences of nurse educators who sought to assess aspects, which could be related to facilitation of emotional competence, in nursing students. Focus groups were conducted in three different educational institutions, offering a Bachelor of nursing degree. Each of the participants had a teaching and assessment role within the school of nursing. The contributions of the nurse educators and their interactions were audio taped, transcribed and then later, analysed using thematic and focus group analysis practices. From the analysis of the experiences of the nurse educators, four predominant themes arose which capture the areas of importance to the participants. Student nurses can develop emotional competence by critically reflecting during classroom and clinical experiences. Continuous consideration must be made within each practicing area of nursing, of the environmental and relational challenges which inhibit or facilitate nurse's ability to practice with emotional competence. Educators and practicing nurses, who work alongside students, must uphold the expectation that emotional competence is a requisite ability and provide opportunities to foster emotional growth and skills to resolve conflict within the culture of nursing. A common view shared by the educators was that the profession of nursing needs to have a clear understanding of what constitutes emotional competence. Strategies to realistically incorporate emotional competence into the educational curriculum and competency based assessment opportunities within nursing education are required. Suggestions are presented from which undergraduate nursing education can facilitate development of emotional competence with those students working toward becoming a registered nurse. Emotional competence is suggested as an essential learning outcome in the movement toward transformative nursing education and a collaborative nursing profession.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1144
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Author Osborne, M.
Title (up) A qualitative meta-analytical account of the phenomen of self-mutilation among non-psychotic clients within the mental health care system Type
Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 437 Serial 437
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Author Butters, Katheryn Janine
Title (up) A qualitative study of the ethical practice of newly-graduated nurses working in mental health Type Book Whole
Year 2008 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 184 p.
Keywords Newly-graduated nurses; Nursing ethics; Mental health nurses; Surveys
Abstract Presents a qualitative exploration of factors that influence eight newly-graduated nurses as they endeavour to practice ethical mental health nursing. Gathers data from in-depth interviews with the participants, analysed using a thematic analysis method. Considers aspects of the social and political context within which the participants are situated.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1861
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Author Lysaght, E.
Title (up) A report on health problems of theatre nurses Type Journal Article
Year 1979 Publication New Zealand Nursing Journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 72 Issue 1 Pages 24-26
Keywords Health status; Surgery
Abstract This paper reports the results of a questionnaire sent to 300 theatre nurses
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1047
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Author Gully, E.M.
Title (up) A retrospective case study of one wymyns experience of a life threatening/challenging illness Type
Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 348 Serial 348
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Author West, S.R.; Harris, B.J.; Warren, A.; Wood, H.; Montgomery, B.; Belsham, V.L.
Title (up) A retrospective study of patients with cancer in their terminal year Type Journal Article
Year 1986 Publication New Zealand Medical Journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 99 Issue 798 Pages 197-200
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Abstract This was a retrospective study of 100 Auckland people suffering from cancer in their terminal year. It aimed firstly to report the development of limitations in daily living activities and of dependence on help, and secondly to develop a method of assessing the functions of both patients and those who cared for them in such a way that support services could be matched to needs. The observations showed problems of progressive disability and dependence, which varied with the age of the patient and the type of malignancy. They showed clearly the long lasting emotional problems of the careers after the patients' death
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 16 Serial 16
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Author Gage, J.; Everrett, K.D.; Bullock, L.
Title (up) A review of research literature addressing male partners and smoking during pregnancy Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Abbreviated Journal CPIT Repository
Volume 36 Issue 6 Pages 574-580
Keywords Pregnancy; Smoking; Male; Parents and caregivers
Abstract The aim of this research was to gain a more complete understanding of cigarette smoking and cessation during pregnancy by examining the men's role in supporting smoking cessation of their pregnant partners. A search of online databases was made for studies published in the last 10 years, in English, that included three phenomena; pregnancy, male partners, and cigarette smoking. Data were identified and organised according to theoretical, descriptive, and intervention methods of research. A growing body of literature indicates an interaction between pregnancy, male partners, and smoking behaviors. Explicating relationships between these phenomena is necessary for understanding and encouraging behaviours that promote maternal, child, and family health. The researchers conclude that current research highlights a need to further investigate the potential relationships, interactions, and health consequences of smoking behaviours of men and women during pregnancy.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1236
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Author McBride-Henry, K.; Foureur, M.
Title (up) A secondary care nursing perspective on medication administration safety Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Journal of Advanced Nursing Abbreviated Journal
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.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 648
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Author Hill, N.
Title (up) A shared revelation: A comparative, triangulated study on improving quality of life in the terminally ill Type
Year 2001 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library
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Keywords Quality of life; Terminal care; Nursing
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 793 Serial 777
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Author O'Connor, M.P.; Winitana, M.M.
Title (up) A staffing experiment in nursing in a public hospital Type
Year 1975 Publication New Zealand Nursing Journal Abbreviated Journal Southland Hospital Board
Volume 69 Issue 4 Pages 8-11
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 17 Serial 17
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Author Rademeyer, Maria; Roy, Dianne; Gasquoine, Susan
Title (up) A stroke of grief and devotion: A hermeneutic enquiry of a family's lived experience two years post-stroke Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 36 Issue 1 Pages 8-18
Keywords Stroke; Longitudinal phenomenology; Whanau; Hermeneutic enquiry
Abstract Explores the post-stroke experiences of family two years after a patient's stroke, as part of a larger four-year longitudinal hermeneutic phenomenological inquiry. Conducts three semi-structured interviews with participants at 6-week, one-year, and two-year intervals.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1672
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Author Brinkman, A.
Title (up) A study into the causes and effects of occupational stress in a regional women's health service Type
Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords Stress; Midwifery; Nursing
Abstract Hospital-based health systems have the potential to be high stress environments, as staff work towards meetings the many and varied demands of the patients and their families / whanau in a situation of limited resources and unpredictable workloads. Dealing with physical and emotional trauma, and the 'normal' exigencies of daily life in what may be a far from normal workplace may compound the stresses facing health workers. Nurses, who are often at the interface between patients and other health professionals, may be caught in a cross-fire of transferred stress while also coping with stressors associated with their jobs. As well as being likely to have a negative effect on their well-being and job satisfaction, any such compounding impact of stress and stressors could have adverse impacts on patients and their supporters. The primary focus of this study has been to identify stress levels among nurses in a woman's health service, and to establish the causes of elevated stress. All staff were surveyed (with a 68% response rate). Midwives made up the largest portion, followed by nurses, doctors, therapies, support and clerical groups. The Job Stress Survey (JSS) and the General Health Questionnaire – 12 (GHQ-12) were used to help detect emergent stressors, and stress effects that staff were experiencing at the time. Aggregate data was used, focusing on the six occupational groupings and the nine areas within the health service. Findings from the JSS confirm that the staff had experienced a number of stressors, while indications of deleterious mental health effects in some staff emerged from the GHQ-12 scores. Occupational stress is a subset of general stress, making it difficult to separate one from the other as spheres of our lives overlap and interact. The stressors that were identified should contribute to the discussions and policies that might abet the reduction of stress. On the other hand, it is not possible to attribute the effects describes by the GHQ-12 as being derived primarily from occupational stress. A stressed staff member, no matter what the source of their stress might be, still needs support in order to cope. The author notes that the negative outcomes of occupational stress manifests themselves in many ways such as; mistakes, absenteeism, horizontal violence, burnout and turnover. These all affect the quality of the patient care delivered, leading to decreased patient satisfaction and and need to be addressed for these reasons.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 900
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Author Ross, M.E.
Title (up) A study into the effects of the New Zealand health reforms of the 1990's on the role of the nurse manager Type
Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Otago Library
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Keywords Nurse managers; History; Policy
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 687 Serial 673
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