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Author (down) Woods, M. openurl 
  Title Nursing ethics education and contemporary concerns: a reflective report Type
  Year 1994 Publication Abbreviated Journal Manawatu Polytechnic Library; Massey University Li  
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  Abstract This report builds upon previous research undertaken in 1992 entitled 'the ethical preparation and practice of nurses: a pilot research project'. The overall aim was to compare new data with the results and tentative conclusions of the earlier research. Following two years of data gathering and analysis and discussions with diverse groups of experienced nurses, the conclusions of the earlier study were re-appraised in light of the contemporary developments in nursing ethics. The main conclusion of the research was that several nurses already possessed an ethic that was appropriate for their practice, but that it was unrecognised by other health professionals  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 186 Serial 186  
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Author (down) Wheeler, C. openurl 
  Title The diagnosis of schizophrenia and its impact on the primary caregiver Type Journal Article
  Year 1994 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 9 Issue 3 Pages 15-23  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 265 Serial 265  
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Author (down) Watson, P.B. openurl 
  Title A study of cardiac inpatient participation in Canterbury Health's cardiac rehabilitation programme Type
  Year 1994 Publication Abbreviated Journal Author  
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  Abstract A telephone survey was conducted with 61 randomly selected patients who had been admitted to the cardiology service with an Myocardial infarction but did not attend the cardiac rehabilitation programme. Findings show that many patients who would benefit from cardiac rehabilitation are denied access because it is only open to patients who have Myocardial Infarctions. Only a small percentage of MI admissions attend rehabilitation the main reason being patients are not informed the service is available. Women are under represented among rehabilitation participants and lack of transport is a major factor inhibiting women from attending. Improvements in referral systems and follow up are recommended  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 155 Serial 155  
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Author (down) Walker, J. openurl 
  Title Learning psychomotor skills: Is Kolb's experiential learning cycle effective? Type
  Year 1994 Publication Abbreviated Journal Marjorie Manthei, Academic Division Manager, Chris  
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  Abstract The move to nursing degrees has encouraged educators to use student centredteaching methods which develop problem solving skills, critical thinking andreflection. Kola's Experiential learning cycle is proposed as one method to developsome of these skills. The study compared the effectiveness of three differentmethods of teaching the instillation of eye drops and application of an eye pad. Asample of 73 volunteers from a Diploma of Nursing programme were systematicallyassigned to one of three groups. The modified experimental design consisted of acontrol group (tutor demonstration and student practice), Kolb's group (teachingusing the experiential cycle) and the SDL group (self directed learning using writteninformation with no tutor instruction or feedback). Participants rated their confidence,competence and the amount of thinking, analysis, guidance and problem solvingbefore and after each method.Results for instilling eye drops indicated that there were no significant differences onthe pre-test ratings and a marginally significant difference (p=0.06) on the post testratings across the teaching methods. Results for the eye pad showed no significantdifferences on pre-test or post-test ratings across the methods. Students learnt by allmethods and the differences, if there were any, were not large enough to bedetected in this study. There was a significant difference in problem solving and tutorguidance across the methods due to the low ratings of the SDL group. There was nosignificant difference in thinking, analysis or partner guidance across the methods  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 195 Serial 195  
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Author (down) Wagener, Sally openurl 
  Title The nursing management of the acutely ill child in communities without readily available specialist paediatric services Type Report
  Year 1994 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 22 p.  
  Keywords Chronically ill children; Pediatric nursing -- Australia; Child health services -- Australia; Reports  
  Abstract Observes how acutely ill children in remote areas of Australia are managed in the absence of specialist paediatric nursing services. Visits remote nursing stations, rural hospitals, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1415  
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Author (down) van Wissen, K.A.; Woodman, K. openurl 
  Title Nurses' attitudes and concerns to HIV/AIDS: a focus group approach Type Journal Article
  Year 1994 Publication Journal of Advanced Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 20 Issue 6 Pages 1141-1147  
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  Abstract An exploratory qualitative study was investigated to further identify nurses'' attitudes to the care of people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodefiency syndrome (AIDS). This follows as a sequel to a study using questionnaire. Data collected from nine focus groups attended by a total of 29 nurses at a hospital within a new Zealand regional health authority. The principal findings suggest that nurses' attitudes to this patient group are varied and depend on social influences, personal experiences and the extent of knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS. Other concerns raised included nurses' rights to choose to care for HIV-positive patients and the issue of universal precautions. Theses findings may have implications for further educational initiatives and information of hospital policy  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 356 Serial 356  
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Author (down) Stevenson, A.F. openurl 
  Title In search of New Zealand nursing history: a literature review Type
  Year 1994 Publication Occasional Paper Abbreviated Journal Author, Wellington Polytechnic Library,  
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  Abstract This paper examines some of the contributions to nursing history up to 1993, and also surveys published social and women's history in New Zealand for references to nursing work  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 117 Serial 117  
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Author (down) Rodgers, J.A. openurl 
  Title A paradox of power and marginality: New Zealand nurses' professional campaign during war, 1900 – 1920 Type
  Year 1994 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 176 Serial 176  
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Author (down) O'Connell, M..P. openurl 
  Title Perspectives on caring in the patient/nurse relationship Type
  Year 1994 Publication Abbreviated Journal Manawatu (UCOL) Library.  
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  Abstract The caring experiences of patients and nurses, within the context of that relationship, within a mental health setting, were examined. A phenomenological approach was used to discover the meanings beyond the respondents descriptions and expressions of what it meant to be to be cared for, or to provide care  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 165 Serial 165  
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Author (down) Morrison, M. openurl 
  Title Body-guarded: the social aesthetics of critical care Type
  Year 1994 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 297 Serial 297  
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Author (down) MacManus, M. openurl 
  Title Reflective practice: teaching the practice of nursing Type
  Year 1994 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 299 Serial 299  
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Author (down) Maclean, B.L. openurl 
  Title Caring for at-risk infants: the experiences of parents with infants on home apnoea monitors Type
  Year 1994 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 276 Serial 276  
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Author (down) Litchfield, M.; McCombie, M.-L. openurl 
  Title The introduction of an advanced nurse practitioner role in mental health: report of the evaluation research undertaken for the Mental Health Service of Capital Coast Health Ltd Type
  Year 1994 Publication Abbreviated Journal Chief Nurse Advisor, Ministry of Health, PO Box 50  
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  Abstract The study was commissioned to define the role of Advanced Nurses Practitioner to inform the establishment of a clinical career pathway. Four new, loosely defined ANP positions were created and the role evolution over three months was described. The impact on the multidisciplinary team functioning was to be given particular attention. The research design was developed in collaboration with the ANP Project Team of the service. Data were derived from surveys of nurses in the units and other staff before and at the end of the 3 months period; interviews with the ANPs and official client advocates; daily journals and weekly logs kept by the ANPs; statistical records of patient loads and staffing. The findings presented the role as the interface of unit management and direct client care, with the ANPs orchestrating the activities of the unit. The ANPs developed the role differently according to quite distinct conceptualisations of nursing which influenced whether direct client care was pivotal or peripheral to the role. This had an effect on whether the strains of the service were seen as inhibitory of focal to the development of the ANP practice. There was little change in unit staff satisfaction. Attempts to incorporate client advocacy to determine change in client satisfaction were unsuccessful. The ANPs used the research as a process of role development  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 386 Serial 386  
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Author (down) Litchfield, M.; Connor, M.; Eathorne, T.; Laws, M.; McCombie, M.-L.; Smith, S. openurl 
  Title Family nurse practice in a nurse management scheme: a pilot service study for the health reforms Type
  Year 1994 Publication Abbreviated Journal Centre for Initiative in Nursing & Health Care, P.  
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  Abstract The independently funded 10 month pilot project demonstrated the autonomy of nursing practice for a new role family nurse. The findings were presented as the health experience of families in strife with complex health circumstances, a description of a beginning model for the nursing practice that addressed the needs of these families as their circumstances changed over time, and its cost-effectiveness. A caseload of nineteen families was found to be optimum. The evaluation research continued throughout as a form of praxis expressed as health patterning, a methodology developed in previous research (Litchfield, 1993). The family nurse'spractice demonstrated qualities common to all nurses: the caring relationship and fiscal responsibility. The unique practice was characterised by a professional partnership of limited duration: the families referred to the service in a predicament of strife, trapped in the immediate present, gained a view to a future, moved towards assuming control over health circumstances, seeking and using services with discernment, and increasing community as family/group members and citizens. Cost containment was achieved through: a) development of a co-operative approach amongst family members, between families and professionals, and amongst all health workers, and b) the families discerning use of services by anticipating a future. Through one family case, cost of saving over the 7 months with the family nurse was estimated as $4000, a possible saving of $16000 over 13 months if the family nurse had been involved earlier, and projected savings in the long term of over a million dollars. The satisfaction of clients, nurses and professionals was shown. The service was positioned within the new health system of health reforms  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 389 Serial 389  
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Author (down) Litchfield, M. openurl 
  Title Viewpoint: Telling nursing stories Type Journal Article
  Year 1994 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 2 Issue 4 Pages 28  
  Keywords Nursing research; Ethics; Patient rights  
  Abstract A brief critique and comment on the ethical implications of nurse researchers using methodology that involves soliciting personal experiences of patients and subsequently publishing them as stories.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1321  
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