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Buisman, B. |
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Title |
Nursing 2020: How will 'Magnet' hospitals fit in? |
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2006 |
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Nursing Journal Northland Polytechnic |
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10 |
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33-41 |
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Nursing; Leadership; Hospitals |
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Nursing shortages, technology, advances in genetics and the knowledge explosion are trends that have an influence on the nursing profession in the future. This article will examine these trends and give an overview of what it may be like to nurse in an acute-care hospital in the year 2020. The impact of leadership, management and political influences will also be discussed. The American concept of 'Magnet' hospitals will be described as one possible solution to the issues that affect the nursing profession in New Zealand. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1209 |
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1194 |
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Cook, Deborah. |
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Open visiting: does this benefit adult patients in intensive care units |
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2006 |
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NZNO Library |
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32 pp |
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A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Nursing at Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand.
As the healthcare system moves toward a consumer-driven paradigm, visiting hours for family and significant others of the intensive care unit patient have become a topic of interest and discussion. Research since the 1970s has generated controversy and speculation over the ideal visiting practices in the adult intensive care unit. Analysis of the growing body of research can now be reviewed to enable existing visiting policies to be revised. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1332 |
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Hughes, F. |
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Reconnecting with policy: Requirements for survival as a mental health nurse |
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2006 |
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Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services |
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44 |
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8 |
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30-39 |
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Policy; Mental health; Nursing specialties |
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This article discusses the disconnection between mental health nurses and policy, and the importance of reconnecting such relationships. It is suggested this will benefit consumers, provide influence in health care policies and, ultimately, contribute to strategies to improve the health of our nation. In this article, the author draws on her own experiences and applies these to a discussion of how mental health nurses can influence and strengthen their relationships with nursing policy. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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938 |
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Dobbs, L. |
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Can evidence improve nursing practice? |
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2006 |
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Nursing Journal Northland Polytechnic |
Abbreviated Journal |
coda, An Institutional Repository for the New Zealand ITP Sector |
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10 |
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27-32 |
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Evidence-based medicine; Nursing; Professional development |
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Evidenced Based Practice is aimed at providing safe, effective and cost-appropriate health care. The utilisation of EBP in nursing has proved to be valuable not only for patients and nurses, but also for other health professionals and the wider community. However, despite the recognised benefits of EBP, a significant gap between theory and practice exists. This paper explores some of the issues behind not implementing EBP, such as comfort with traditional practices, lack of engagement with EBP, and time constraints. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1226 |
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1211 |
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Pool, L. |
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Title |
Why do young people choose nursing as a career? |
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Year |
2006 |
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Whitireia Nursing Journal |
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13 |
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25-33 |
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Careers in nursing; Nursing; Education |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1039 |
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Hughes, F.; Duke, J.; Bamford-Wade, A.; Moss, C. |
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Enhancing nursing leadership through policy, politics, and strategic alliances |
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2006 |
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Nurse Leader |
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4 |
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2 |
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24-27 |
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Policy; Nursing; Leadership |
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This paper looks at the links between nursing roles and health policy in New Zealand. Strategic alliances between key professional leaders in different nursing roles can help the profession by directly influencing policy development and implementation. This form of policy entrepreneurship is an important component of professional leadership. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 955 |
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939 |
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Bolitho, S.; Huntington, A.D. |
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Experiences of Maori families accessing health care for their unwell children: A pilot study |
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2006 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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22 |
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1 |
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23-32 |
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Maori; Qualiltative research; Access; Children; Parents and caregivers |
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The aim of this study was to explore with a small number of Maori families their experiences of accessing health care when their children were unwell with a respiratory condition. A qualitative research methodology was used in the study. Participating families were among those experiencing an admission to a children's ward between July and December 2003. Four families were interviewed. They discussed in depth their experience of accessing health care for their unwell children. Data were analysed using thematic analysis, and three common themes were evident: family resources, choice of health service provider and parents' feelings of vulnerability. The findings highlight that while socio-economic status plays a large part in determining the ease with which families can access the needed health care, there are other barriers within the health system which also pose difficulties for Maori. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 535 |
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521 |
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Vallant, S.R.; Neville, S.J. |
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The relationship between student nurse and nurse clinician: Impact on student learning |
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2006 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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22 |
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3 |
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23-33 |
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Teaching methods; Students; Nursing |
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The purpose of this descriptive interpretive study was to explore relationships between student nurses and nurse clinicians. Eleven student nurses at the end of a three year Bachelor of Nursing programme in one institution participated in focus group interviews. Data gathered from the three focus groups were analysed using an inductive approach. Five categories, namely 'being invisible in the relationship', 'not stepping on toes', 'lost opportunities for learning', 'nurturance' and 'reciprocity' emerged from data analysis. These are presented with appropriate quotes to demonstrate the essence of participant experiences. Findings indicated that when students experienced relationships with clinicians as not being positive, this inhibited learning. Conversely, when students saw the clinician as participating actively and positively in the student/clinician relationship then student learning was enhanced. This evidence forms the basis for recommending further complementary research into the clinician's attitudes and perceptions related to their teaching role. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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529 |
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Janssen, J. |
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Fat simple: A nursing tool for client education |
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2006 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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22 |
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2 |
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21-32 |
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Health education; Nursing; Diet |
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This article summarises the current level of knowledge regarding dietary effects on serum cholesterol. Information from a literature review was used to design a table that identifies how changes in diet and activity can alter components of a person's lipid profile. Nurses can use the resulting table as a simple tool to give clients targeted education based on their individual cholesterol results. This tool illustrates that not all dietary recommendations to the public are beneficial to serum cholesterol levels and it also explains why popular diets such as the Atkins, Mediterranean, and glycaemic index / load can produce more cardio-protective profiles than the traditional low fat diet. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 536 |
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522 |
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Challis-Morrison, S. |
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Caring for a community wanderer |
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Journal Article |
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2006 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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12 |
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11 |
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20-22 |
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Case studies; Older people; Community health nursing; Dementia |
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A community based registered nurse from Waikato District Health Board's Older Persons Assessment Team (OPAT) presents her experiences of working with older people with dementia. She uses a case study approach to highlight the issue of wandering, behaviour which can be difficult to modify and can cause carer distress. She outlines a team approach to the condition which requires good communication and co-ordination. Key aspects of management included a risk assessment plan, support for caregivers, and encouraging activity. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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977 |
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Hunt, M. |
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Nurses can enhance the pre-operative assessment process |
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2006 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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12 |
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10 |
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20-22 |
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Nursing specialties; Clinical assessment; Hospitals; Surgery |
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This reports on an initiative at Whakatane Hospital, where a Nurse-Led pre-assessment (NLPA) was delivered at an outpatients clinic. NLPA involves taking a comprehensive medical history, a nursing assessment, physical examination, airway assessment, ordering appropriate investigations and carefully documenting the process and results. More valuably, it provides an opportunity for the patient to participate in planning their care. The aim of this initative was to short circuit delays and congestion in existing pre-assessment clinics, streamline the pre-assessment process and reduce the number of patient visits to hospital. Reducing cancellations of surgery (often on the day of surgery) and “did not appear” (DNA) numbers were also objectives. After a small pilot, a six-month trial was funded by the Ministry of Health. Over the six-month trial, 373 patients attended NLPA; 178 patients required anaesthetist review before surgery, and 198 could proceed directly to surgery following NLPA. An anonymous postal survey was made of patients, who indicated satisfaction with the service. Other outcomes are discussed, and the trial was deemed successful. Follow up plans have been disrupted by restructuring at the hospital and the clinic has yet to be implemented. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1005 |
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989 |
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Bavidge, D. |
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Title |
Leadership: Further perspectives |
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Journal Article |
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2006 |
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Vision: A Journal of Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
Available online from Eastern Institute of Technology |
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14 |
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1 |
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20-22 |
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Leadership; Feminist critique; Nursing philosophy |
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This paper uses two perspectives, a feminist analysis and emancipatory leadership model, to analyse the practice and philosophy of leadership. It finds the important components of leadership include communicating understanding, developing a sense of community, and reconstituting the power relationships. This challenges traditional leadership perspectives which privilege individuals hierarchically appointed, or with deemed alienable qualities or traits. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1325 |
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1309 |
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Manning, J. |
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Building trust with families in neonatal intensive care units |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2006 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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12 |
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6 |
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18-20 |
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Paediatric nursing; Neonatal nursing; Parents and caregivers; Communication |
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Establishing a trusting relationship is a key therapeutic intervention for nurses working with families of hospitalised children. This article is an exploration of the definition of trust. Specifically, it considers how parents come to trust (or not) nurses in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) helps to reveal the meaning of parent-nurse trust and how this affects nursing practice. Understanding and meeting parental needs is important in developing and sustaining trust. The medical model of care often dominates in NICU. This is a deficit model that focuses on illness and treatment. However, the use of a nursing framework, such as developmentally supportive family centred care, focuses on recognising and building on the strengths of the family, by fostering trust to equip the family with the capacity to manage their infant's health care. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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976 |
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Clunie, S. |
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The current trend and importance of postgraduate education for nurses |
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Journal Article |
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2006 |
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Nursing Journal Northland Polytechnic |
Abbreviated Journal |
coda, An Institutional Repository for the New Zealand ITP Sector |
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10 |
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18-23 |
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Nursing; Education; Professional development; Leadership; Policy |
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The purpose of this essay is to examine why postgraduate education has become so important, to examine some of the issues around mandatory continuing education and the practical effect of this on a nursing career. Four strategies from the Ministry of Health, designed to facilitate changing nurse education, are discussed. The importance of Professional Development Recognition programmes is discussed along with the need for strong nursing leadership. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1207 |
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Macfie, B. |
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Assessing health needs and identifying risk factors |
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2006 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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12 |
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6 |
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16-18 |
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Infants; Parents and caregivers; Clinical assessment; Risk factors; Plunket |
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In 2004, Plunket nurses from eight areas around New Zealand participated in collecting data for a research project on health needs assessment practices. This project aimed to examine risk factors identified by Plunket nurses, what areas of health need considered to be priorities; grading of health needs; and how closely the results of health need assessment aligned with the individual clients' deprivation score. The researchers examine the assessment of health needs against the use of the Deprivation Index, which indicates a specific population in a specific area, as a funding model. This study appeared to show there are two distinct groups of clients assessed as high needs: those with risk factors such as family violence and severe parental mental illness, and who may live in an area of 1-7 deprivation; and those with multiple risk factors which include poverty, low education, and/or reluctance to access services and support, and who usually live in dep 8-10 areas. This research supports the anecdotal evidence that significant health needs exist outside the lower deprivation areas. |
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974 |
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