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Wotton, Janice |
| Title |
The exploration of proactive nursing practice and health services to address the needs of vulnerable children and their families |
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Report |
| Year |
2014 |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Held NZNO Library |
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Issue |
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Pages |
63 p. |
| Keywords |
Child health services; Child welfare; Reports |
| Abstract |
Reports a five-week study tour of nurse-led child health practices in the US, Scandinavia and the UK to determine what effect such clinics have on child health, and how they differ from NZ practice. Visits nurse clinics in San Francisco, Denver and New York in the US, Copenhagen in Denmark, and Norfolk in England; visits collaborative practices in these locations as well as in London, England and in Stockholm, Sweden. Examines health promotion opportunities in these same places. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series. |
| Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1402 |
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| Author |
Cassidy, Sharon |
| Title |
Proactive nursing practice and research to address improvement of health care needs of vulnerable children and their families |
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Report |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
85 p. |
| Keywords |
Family nursing; Wounds and injuries; Child health services; Reports |
| Abstract |
Observes best practice in caring for infants/children with Epidermolysis Bullosa in Asia, Europe and Turkey, and makes recommendations for NZ practice. Compares the NZ approach to pressure injuries with that in Europe. Describes the treatment of superficial and partial thickness burn injuries in NZ. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series. |
| Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1413 |
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| Author |
Yip, Jacqueline Chi Yan |
| Title |
Development of a brief heart healthy eating assessment tool for use by practice nurses in New Zealand |
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Book Whole |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
1v |
| Keywords |
Dietary assessment; Practice nurses; Heart healthy eating; Nutrition counselling; Cardiovascular disease |
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Aims to determine how a brief dietary assessment tool should be designed for use by practice nurses in New Zealand with the intention of providing individualised nutrition advice to reduce individuals' risk of cardiovascular disease (heart healthy eating counselling). Recruits 11 practice nurses from the Auckland region for interview and analyses data from the 2008/2009 NZ adult nutrition survey. Uses an action research approach as the underlying strategy of inquiry for the study. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1568 |
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| Author |
Hollins, Joanne |
| Title |
Registered nurses' perceptions and experiences of nursing adolescents in an adult mental health unit. |
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Book Whole |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
111 p. |
| Keywords |
Registered nurses; Adolescents; Mental health units |
| Abstract |
Conducts a qualitative study to explore Registered Nurses' (RN) attitudes towards caring for adolescents in adult mental health (MH) in-patient services. Uncovers the reasons adolescents access such services and considers the training and knowledge RNs have in relation to the assessment and management of adolescents with MH problems. Identifies areas that may be improved or developed. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1572 |
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| Author |
Harrington, Karen |
| Title |
Mental health nurses' understanding of the concept of self-management of borderline personality disorder |
Type |
Book Whole |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
159 p. |
| Keywords |
Borderline personality disorder; Mental health nurses; Self-management |
| Abstract |
Determines what mental health (MH) nurses understand the concept of self-management to mean in relation to patients with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Interviews 10 MH nurses using a semi-structured format and analyses data using the general inductive approach, resulting in 26 sub-themes organised into three over-arching themes: self management is self-responsibility, self-management is self-awareness, self-management is maintaining safety. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1573 |
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| Author |
Hogan, Deborah |
| Title |
Transitioning difficulties of overseas trained nurses in New Zealand |
Type |
Book Whole |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
66 p. |
| Keywords |
Migrant nurses; Transition; Surveys |
| Abstract |
Explores the experiences of overseas-trained nurses (OTNs)who have migrated to NZ within the last two years. Focuses on OTNs' lived experiences and the difficulties they may have experienced when making the transition to practice in the NZ health system. Employs an exploratory, qualitative descriptive methodology to elucidate themes. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1580 |
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| Author |
Lally, Elsa |
| Title |
Symbiotic relationships in patients' engagements with practice nurses |
Type |
Book Whole |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
262 p. |
| Keywords |
Practice nurses; Patients; Symbiotic relationships; Primary health care; Surveys |
| Abstract |
Records from patient perspectives the nature of the engagements patients have with practice nurses which influence patients' health and well-being. Posits this mutually-beneficial close association as a form of symbiosis. Surveys 15 patients from seven rural and urban general practices in NZ about aspects of the participants' relationships and engagements with nurses, analysing the results using Narrative Inquiry methodology. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1699 |
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Gagan, M.J.; Boyd, M.; Wysocki, K.; and Williams, D.J. |
| Title |
The first decade of nurse practitioners in New Zealand: A survey of an evolving practice |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners |
Abbreviated Journal |
JAANP |
| Volume |
26 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
612-619 |
| Keywords |
Nurse practitioners; Nursing history |
| Abstract |
Provides an overview of the practices and outcomes of nurse practitioners (NP) across a variety of healthcare specialties since NPs were first registered in 2002. Uses the PEPPA model as a guide for the organisation of data, the discussion of findings, and recommendations for the future. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1845 |
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| Author |
Fischer, R; Roy, D E; Niven, E. |
| Title |
Different folks, different strokes: becoming and being a sroke family |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
5 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
5-11 |
| Keywords |
Stroke; Lived experience; Phenomenology; Family; Caregivers; Life change |
| Abstract |
Reports a study exploring family experiences of stroke during the first six months following a stroke. Performs a hermeneutic phenomenological study in which four participants from two Auckland families are interviewed in 2011 and 2012, at three time-intervals within the first six months post-stroke. Identifies three themes of the families' experiences: loss of a life once lived; navigation of an unfamiliar path; re-creation of a sense of normality. Stresses the importance of contact with the health-care team in facilitating the transition to post-stroke life. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1398 |
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| Author |
Norton, V. |
| Title |
Don't wait until we are struggling: what patients and family caregivers tell us about using a syringe driver |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
5 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
12-16 |
| Keywords |
Patients and family caregiver; Syringe driver; Palliative care; Symptom management |
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Undertakes a study to ascertain the experiences, perceptions and assumptions of patients and their family caregiver(s) about the use of a syringe driver in palliative care. Enrols hospice cancer patients who use syringe drivers to provide continuous delivery of drugs. Conducts interviews with 27 individuals: 12 patient/family caregiver pairs, and 3 caregivers. Uses thematic analysis to apply codes to data to reveal shared versus unique experiences. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1399 |
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| Author |
Poot, B. |
| Title |
Nurse-led chronic cough clinic: what is the impact on patient waiting times? |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
5 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
17-20 |
| Keywords |
Nurse-led; Chronic cough; Wait times |
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Describes the impact on patient waiting times of a nurse-led cough clinic for patients referred to a secondary-care adult respiratory service. Performs an audit of data collected from 75 patients with chronic cough who had been triaged to a nurse-led cough clinic from Aug 2009 to Feb 2011, in which the nurse assessed each patient, undertaking a detailed patient history and clinical examination, and confirming diagnosis/differential diagnoses. Describes patient characteristics, source/reason for referral, and primary diagnosis for cough. Contrasts wait times before and after initiation of the nurse-led clinic. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1400 |
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| Author |
Seccombe, J.; Stewart, C. |
| Title |
Motivation or self-directed learning: student perspectives |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
5 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
21-24 |
| Keywords |
Self-directed learning; Nursing education; Student motivation; Online learning |
| Abstract |
Conducts a study of 90 undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing (BN) students in order to identify factors that motivate student nurses to undertake self-directed learning (SDL). Adapts an overseas rating scale questionnaire to survey third-year BN students to identify intrinsic or extrinsic factors that influence students' SDL behaviour. Categorises survey results in relation to content and navigation of the learning package; monitoring and management of personal learning; and relevance to topic and link to paper assessment. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1401 |
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| Author |
Neville, Stephen; Adams, Jeffery; Holdershaw, Judith |
| Title |
Social marketing campaigns that promote condom use among MSM : a literature review |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
30 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
5-16 |
| Keywords |
Gay men's health; Men who have sex with men; Condom use; Sexual risk behaviour; Health promotion; Social marketing |
| Abstract |
Presents a review of the literature on research-based social marketing initiatives designed to decrease sexually-transmitted infections, including HIV, through condom use by men who have sex with men. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1488 |
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| Author |
Cresswell, Pip; Gilmour, Jean |
| Title |
The informed consent process in randomised controlled trials : a nurse-led process |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
30 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
17-28 |
| Keywords |
Nurse-led process; Informed consent; Randomised-controlled trials; Clinical research nurse |
| Abstract |
Explores in depth the clinical research nurse role in the informed consent process using a qualitative descriptive approach. Interviews three clinical research nurses, identifying three themes using a thematic analysis approach. Describes the themes: preparatory partnerships, partnering the participant, and partnership with the project. Suggests that the informed consent process in trials can be a nurse-led one. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1489 |
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| Author |
Clendon, Jill; McBride-Henry, Karen |
| Title |
History of the Child Health and Development Book : part 1, 1920 to 1945 |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
30 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
29-41 |
| Keywords |
Maternal and child health; History of nursing; Plunket; Child health and development record book |
| Abstract |
Traces the history of the Plunket Book, or Well Child/Tamariki Ora Health Book, during the years 1920-1945, chronicling the development of a medicalised relationship between mothers and health professionals during this era. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1490 |
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