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Author Yip, Jacqueline Chi Yan url  openurl
  Title (up) Development of a brief heart healthy eating assessment tool for use by practice nurses in New Zealand Type Book Whole
  Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 1v  
  Keywords Dietary assessment; Practice nurses; Heart healthy eating; Nutrition counselling; Cardiovascular disease  
  Abstract 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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1568  
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Author Fischer, R; Roy, D E; Niven, E. openurl 
  Title (up) Different folks, different strokes: becoming and being a sroke family Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1398  
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Author Norton, V. openurl 
  Title (up) Don't wait until we are struggling: what patients and family caregivers tell us about using a syringe driver Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 5 Issue 1 Pages 12-16  
  Keywords Patients and family caregiver; Syringe driver; Palliative care; Symptom management  
  Abstract 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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1399  
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Author Clendon, Jill; McBride-Henry, Karen openurl 
  Title (up) 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  
  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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1490  
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Author Clendon, Jill; McBride-Henry, Karen openurl 
  Title (up) History of the Child Health and Development Book : part 2: 1945-2000 Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue 2 Pages 5-17  
  Keywords Maternal and child health; History of nursing; Plunket, Child health and development record book  
  Abstract Highlights how women challenged the concept of 'medicalised mothering' during the period 1945-2000, and how these views affected the development of the Well Child/Tamariki Ora Health book, or Plunket book. Analyses how the language of the book reflects tensions between competing discourses and knowledge sources among mothers and health professionals.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1492  
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Author Gifford, Health; Wilson, Denise; Boulton, Amohia openurl 
  Title (up) Maori perspectives : a deep understanding of nursing and smoking Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue 3 Pages 35-44  
  Keywords Maori nurses; Maori health; Indigenous health; Smoking; Smoking cessation  
  Abstract Conducts in-depth qualitative interviews with 43 Maori nurses to explore their perceptions and experiences of smoking and quitting, and their views on the impact of smoking on their roles as nurses. Elicits five themes: social context of smoking, identity conflict, impact on practice, experience of smoking, and experience of quitting.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1497  
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Author Janssen, Josephine; Nelson, Katherine openurl 
  Title (up) Meeting the needs of Maori with diabetes : evaluation of a nurse-led service Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue 3 Pages 6-18  
  Keywords Maori health; Diabetes, Indigenous populations; Maori nurses; Case studies  
  Abstract Explores the effectiveness and acceptability of a nurse-led Maori diabetes programme run by Te Hauora O Ngati Rarua for their clients. Uses embedded case study evaluation to assess the programme in relation to the Wagner Chronic Care Model. Confirms the importance of providing culturally-appropriate health services by Maori specialist nurses.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1495  
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Author Harrington, Karen url  openurl
  Title (up) Mental health nurses' understanding of the concept of self-management of borderline personality disorder Type Book Whole
  Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue 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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1573  
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Author Seccombe, J.; Stewart, C. openurl 
  Title (up) Motivation or self-directed learning: student perspectives Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1401  
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Author Lim, Anecita Gigi; North, Nicola; Shaw, John openurl 
  Title (up) Nurse prescribing : the New Zealand context Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue 2 Pages 18-27  
  Keywords Nurse prescribing; Authorised prescribing; Nurse practitioner; Patient safety; Prescribing education  
  Abstract Examines the introduction of nurse prescribing in NZ with respect to the level of knowledge and skills required of practitioners for safe prescribing. Compares experiences in NZ with those in the US, UK, and Canada. Critiques the higher educational model as the standard for preparation to prescribe, while supporting alternative models for extending prescribing rights.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1493  
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Author Poot, B. openurl 
  Title (up) 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  
  Volume 5 Issue 1 Pages 17-20  
  Keywords Nurse-led; Chronic cough; Wait times  
  Abstract 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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1400  
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Author Cook, Catherine; Clark, Terryann; Brunton, Margaret openurl 
  Title (up) Optimising cultural safety and comfort during gynaecological examinations : accounts of indigenous Maori women Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue 3 Pages 19-34  
  Keywords Maori women's health; Indigenous health; Cultural safety; Cultural competence; Sexual health; Gynaecological examinations; Cartwright Report  
  Abstract Undertakes a thematic analysis to highlight Maori women's perspectives on health and wellbeing. Identifies 6 key themes in the data: mihi (initial engagement), whakawhanaungatanga (belonging through relationships of shared experience), kaupapa (consultations' main purpose), tapu (sacred and set apart), embodied memories, manawahine (women's knowledge and authority). Asks women about those approaches used by non-indigenous clinicians, receptionists and service providers that enhanced their experiences of cultural safety during sexual health consultations and gynaecological examinations.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1496  
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Author Cassidy, Sharon openurl 
  Title (up) Proactive nursing practice and research to address improvement of health care needs of vulnerable children and their families Type Report
  Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue 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 Hollins, Joanne url  openurl
  Title (up) Registered nurses' perceptions and experiences of nursing adolescents in an adult mental health unit. Type Book Whole
  Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue 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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1572  
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  Title (up) Research brief : using a wiki to support student nurses learning discipline-specific health terminology Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue 1 Pages 42-43  
  Keywords Wiki; Health terminology; Student nurses  
  Abstract Determines whether a collaborative exercise using a wiki to teach terminology to student nurses results in better learning. Creates a glossary of health terms, using a wiki to aid student learning while providing an environment in which students develop collaborative skills.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1491  
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