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Author Fahey, M.
Title Family centred care in the newborn intensive care unit: Creating a supportive environment Type
Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords (up) Intensive care nursing; Infants; Nurse-family relations
Abstract The environment of the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a stressful one for families and is often designed to provide technical care for the infant rather than facilities that would enable and support parental and family participation in infant care. Furthermore, the author notes that the environment of the NICU emerged in literature as an obstacle to meaningful family involvement in care. However, she goes on to say that a philosophy of Family Centred Care in the NICU can offer a framework of care that supports family involvement in the infant's care and family presence in the NICU. It also promotes parental participation in decision-making for the infant and gives recognition to the importance of perspectives provided by the family. This dissertation explores the difficulties associated with the practice of Family Centred Care in the environment of the NICU. It offers recommendations for features of unit design that can promote Family Centred Care by supporting and sustaining the presence of families in the NICU and therefore facilitating their involvement in the care of their infant.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 592
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Author Morrison, M.
Title Posthuman pathology: A postmodern art project located in critical care Type
Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords (up) Intensive care nursing; Nursing philosophy; Culture; Technology
Abstract The author's art project “Posthuman Pathology” is a postmodern examination of the resolutely modernist culture of critical care medicine. She uses conceptual art practices in conjunction with the techniques of anti-aesthetics in order to dismantle, open out and critique ideas which are foundational to the culture of critical care.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 580 Serial 566
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Author Hardcastle, J.
Title What is the potential of distance education for learning and practice development in critical care nursing in the South Island of New Zealand? Type
Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords (up) Intensive care nursing; Nursing; Education
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1116
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Author Lui, D.M.K.
Title Nursing and midwifery attitudes towards withdrawal of care in a neonatal intensive care unit: Part 2. Survey results Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication Journal of Neonatal Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 9 Issue 3 Pages 91-96
Keywords (up) Intensive care nursing; Paediatric nursing; Ethics; Attitude of health personnel
Abstract Discontinuation of life support measures for an extremely low birthweight or very premature baby is controversial and difficult for both the parents and the healthcare professional involved in caring for the infant. This study seeks to investigate the attitude of nurses and midwives to the withdrawal of care from sick neonates. Part 1 reviewed the literature on this subject. Part 2 reports the results of a survey carried out in a New Zealand NICU.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 966 Serial 950
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Author Carryer, J.B.; Boyd, M.
Title The myth of medical liability for nursing practice Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 19 Issue 4-12 Pages 4-12
Keywords (up) Interprofessional relations; Law and legislation; Nurse practitioners; Advanced nursing practice
Abstract This article explores the complex nature of liability in the case of standing orders and vicarious liability by employers, and also when nurses and doctors are in management roles. The authors address misconceptions about medico-legal responsibility for nursing practice with the advent of nurse prescribers and nurse practitioners. They refer to the submission made by the College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ) on the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003), and discuss practice liability and nurse-physician collaboration.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 624 Serial 610
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Author McCallin, A.
Title Interdisciplinary team leadership: A revisionist approach for an old problem? Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication Journal of Nursing Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume 11 Issue 6 Pages 364-370
Keywords (up) Leadership; Multidisciplinary care teams; Organisational change
Abstract In this paper the author argues that the term interdisciplinary team leadership should be embraced cautiously. Preliminary research suggests that interdisciplinary team leadership is a model of shared leadership that requires more development if it is to become the cornerstone of interdisciplinary team practice in a radically reforming health sector. Stewardship is proposed as a potential philosophy for interdisciplinary team leadership, and a new, shared leadership role of practice leader is suggested.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 724 Serial 710
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Author Moko Business Associates,
Title Career pathways and core competencies in Maori mental health nursing Type Report
Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Trm/03/04 Issue Pages
Keywords (up) Maori; Mental health; Nursing; Careers in nursing; psychiatric nursing
Abstract This report reviews relevant literature pertaining to clinical career pathways and associated core competencies for nursing in New Zealand. The review identifies and analyses existing clinical career pathways for nurses and mental health workers in New Zealand, paying particular attention to the content, structure, strengths, criticisms and applicability to the development of a clinical career pathway for Maori registered nurses to work in Maori mental health (NGO organisations). This report is part of Te Rau Matatini's current work on the development of a career pathway for Maori registered nurses with mental health work experience to work in NGO, community settings. It is a preliminary report, based on existing literature. A subsequent report was planned detailing the career pathway developed by Te Rau Matatini, with strong guidance and input from Maori mental health nurses and the wider Maori mental health sector.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 823
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Author Palmer, S.G.
Title Application of the cognitive therapy model to initial crisis assessment Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication International Journal of Mental Health Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 12 Issue 1 Pages 30-38
Keywords (up) Mental health; Clinical assessment; Psychiatric Nursing
Abstract This article provides a background to the development of cognitive therapy and cognitive therapeutic skills with a specific focus on the treatment of a depressive episode. It discusses the utility of cognitive therapeutic strategies to the model of crisis theory and initial crisis assessment currently used by the Community Assessment & Treatment Team of Waitemata District Health Board. A brief background to cognitive therapy is provided, followed by a comprehensive example of the use of the Socratic questioning method in guiding collaborative assessment and treatment of suicidality by nurses during the initial crisis assessment.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1085 Serial 1070
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Author Farrow, T.
Title 'No suicide contracts' in community crisis situations: A conceptual analysis Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication Journal of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 10 Issue 2 Pages 199-202
Keywords (up) Mental health; Community health nursing; Psychology; Suicide
Abstract 'No suicide contracts' take the form of a 'guarantee of safety', along with a 'promise' to call specified persons if the suicidal ideation becomes unmanageable for the person concerned. They are commonly used in community crisis situations with suicidal people in New Zealand. This article describes and analyses the use of 'no suicide contracts' in these settings. It is argued that the theoretical base (transactional analysis) of the 'no suicide contract' is likely to be deleterious in the community crisis situation.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 779
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Author Ho, T.; Mok, J.
Title Condensate clearance from CPAP circuit: An examination of two methods of draining condensate from the inspiratory tubing Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication Journal of Neonatal Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 9 Issue 4 Pages 117-120
Keywords (up) Neonatal nursing; Infection control; Equipment and Supplies
Abstract Clinical studies on adult ventilated patients demonstrate that bacterial contamination of the condensate occurs in ventilator circuits. The purpose of this research is to find out if this is also true of the condensate in the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) circuit. It aims to determine whether there is bacterial contamination in the humidifier reservoir of the CPAP system when the condensate is drained back into the humidifier reservoir without disconnecting the circuit, or when the inspiratory tubing is disconnected to drain out the condensate.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 889
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Author Scott, S.; Johnson, Y.; Caughley, B.
Title An evaluation of the new graduate orientation programme: Introduced at Capital Coast District Health Board's Wellington Hospital in March 1998 Type Report
Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords (up) New graduate nurses; Hospitals
Abstract This report presents a longitudinal research study which evaluated the effectiveness of the twelve months New Graduate Orientation Programme introduced at Capital Coast District Health Board's Wellington Hospital in March 1998. The programme was implemented to assist new nursing graduate's transition into the role of registered nurse. The evaluation project took place over a three-year period. Three annual intakes of new graduates enrolled in the New Graduate Orientation Programme were surveyed by questionnaire on their completion of the programme.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1156
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Author McKenna, B.; Smith, N.A.; Poole, S.; Coverdale, J.
Title Horizontal violence: Experiences of registered nurses in their first year of practice Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication Journal of Advanced Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 42 Issue 1 Pages 90-96
Keywords (up) New graduate nurses; Workplace violence; Occupational health and safety
Abstract The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of horizontal violence, or bullying, experienced by nurses in their first year of practice; to describe the characteristics of the most distressing incidents experienced; to determine the consequences, and measure the psychological impact, of such events; and to determine the adequacy of training received to manage horizontal violence. An anonymous survey was mailed to 1169 nurses in New Zealand who had registered in the year prior to November 2000 with a response rate of 47%. Many new graduates experienced horizontal violence across all clinical settings. Absenteeism from work, the high number of respondents who considered leaving nursing, and scores on the Impact of Event Scale all indicated the serious impact of interpersonal conflict. Nearly half of the events described were not reported, only 12% of those who described a distressing incident received formal debriefing, and the majority of respondents had no training to manage the behaviour.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 706
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Author McKenna, B.; Poole, S.; Smith, N.A.; Coverdale, J.; Gale, C.
Title A survey of threats and violent behaviour by patients against registered nurses in their first year of practice Type Miscellaneous
Year 2003 Publication International Journal of Mental Health Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 12 Issue 1 Pages 56-63
Keywords (up) New graduate nurses; Workplace violence; Occupational health and safety; Training; Mental health; Psychiatric nursing
Abstract For this study, an anonymous survey was sent to registered nurses in their first year of practice. From the 1169 survey instruments that were distributed, 551 were returned completed (a response rate of 47%). The most common inappropriate behaviour by patients involved verbal threats, verbal sexual harassment, and physical intimidation. There were 22 incidents of assault requiring medical intervention and 21 incidents of participants being stalked by patients. Male graduates and younger nurses were especially vulnerable. Mental health was the service area most at risk. A most distressing incident was described by 123 (22%) of respondents. The level of distress caused by the incident was rated by 68 of the 123 respondents (55%) as moderate or severe. Only half of those who described a most distressing event indicated they had some undergraduate training in protecting against assault or in managing potentially violent incidents. After registration, 45 (37%) indicated they had received such training. The findings of this study indicate priorities for effective prevention programmes.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 649
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Author Speed, G.
Title Advanced nurse practice Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication Nursing dialogue: A Professional Journal for nurses Abbreviated Journal
Volume 10 Issue Pages 6-12
Keywords (up) Nurse practitioners; Cross-cultural comparison; Law and legislation; Advanced nursing practice
Abstract The concept and characteristics of advanced nursing practice in New Zealand and overseas is compared with the nurse practitioner role. There is an international debate over definitions of advanced nursing and the range of roles that have developed. The rationale for the nurse practitioner role in New Zealand is examined, along with the associated legislation currently before Parliament. Job titles and roles of nurses within the Waikato Hospital intensive care unit are discussed and ways of developing the role of nurse practitioner are presented.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1096
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Author Mackay, B.
Title General practitioners' perceptions of the nurse practitioner role: An exploratory study Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication New Zealand Medical Journal Abbreviated Journal Access is free to articles older than 6 months, and abstracts.
Volume 116 Issue 1170 Pages
Keywords (up) Nurse practitioners; Physicians; Interprofessional relations; Primary health care
Abstract This study explores perceptions of general practitioners in the Northland District Health Board (NDHB) regarding the nurse practitioner role, identifying their knowledge of and perceived problems with that role, and their experience of nurses in advanced practice. A purposive sample of all 108 general practitioners in NDHB was undertaken, with a response rate of 46.3%. General practitioners favourably viewed nurse practitioner functions traditionally associated with nursing, such as health teaching, home visiting, obtaining health histories, and taking part in evaluation of care, but less favourably viewed those functions associated with medicine, such as prescribing, ordering laboratory tests, and physical assessment. While expecting few problems with patient acceptance, the general practitioners felt that funding and doctors' acceptance would be problematic. Most general practitioners indicated they had knowledge of the nurse practitioner role and had experienced working with a nurse in advanced practice, but some uncertainty and lack of knowledge about the nurse practitioner role was evident. The author recommends more education and discussion with Northland general practitioners to ensure they are fully informed about the nurse practitioner role and its potential positioning in primary healthcare, to reduce uncertainty, minimise role confusion and promote collaboration between general practitioners and nurse practitioners.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 557
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