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Author Turney, Faith; Kushner, Bernie
Title The experience of the spouse caring for a partner with Parkinson's disease Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 33 Issue 1 Pages 7-16
Keywords Parkinson's Disease; Informal carer; Partner; Caregiver burden
Abstract Seeks to understand the experience of a spousal caregiver of a partner with Parkinson’s disease. Sets out to: explore the experience of caring for a partner with Parkinson’s disease, identify areas of support that may be needed, and inform professional health practice about the perceptions of the caregiver spouse. Undertakes a qualitative descriptive study, collecting data from semi-structured interviews with five women over the age of 65 years of age.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1521
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Author Hikuroa, Evelyn; Glover, Marewa
Title Reducing smoking among indigenous nursing students using incentives Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 33 Issue 1 Pages 17-27
Keywords Smoking; Maori nurses; Nursing students; Maori health; Financial incentives
Abstract Presents the results of a stop-smoking trial using a financial incentive to assist Maori nursing students and a whanau quit-mate to quit smoking. Conducts a marae-based 24-week programme of cessation support with financial incentives in the form of scholarship payments awarded to students incrementally based on proven smoking cessation of both quit mates. Uses focus groups at two points in the programme with students and their quit mates and administers a questionnaire to students at the end of the programme.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1523
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Author Yeung, Polly; Rodgers, Vivien
Title Quality of long-term care for older people in residential settings -- perceptions of quality of life and care satisfaction from residents and their family members Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 33 Issue 1 Pages 28-43
Keywords Resident-centred approach; Ageing; Care homes; Residential aged care; Quality of life; Care satisfaction
Abstract Explores long-term care-home residents’ quality of life and their family's satisfaction with the care provided. Uses descriptive and correlational analyses, collecting secondary data from 39 residents of two long-term care facilities with a resident-directed care approach. Asks residents to complete a survey of quality-of-life and overall satisfaction measures, and asks 31 of their family members to complete a survey on care satisfaction provided by the facilities. Presents a number of practical considerations for nursing care staff to improve residents' quality of life and staff-family relationships.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1524
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Author Hughes, Margaret Eleanor
Title Nurses' storied experiences of direction and delegation Type Book Whole
Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume Issue Pages 295 p.
Keywords Direction; Delegation; Enrolled Nurses; Registered Nurses; Narrative research
Abstract Offers a NZ perspective on direction and delegation, a professional competency required of all NZ nurses. Explores nurses' perceptions about their direction and delegation experiences using a narrative approach, reflecting the importance of story in nursing. Uses the methodology and methods of narrative research to uncover how Enrolled and Registered Nurses understand the knowledge, skills and attitudes required during delegation interactions and how they applied this understanding to their communication. Identifies eight patterns, presented as eight narratives, that emerged from interviews with Enrolled and Registered Nurses, and the implications for nursing practice, research, policy design, and nursing education.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1532
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Author Burrow, Maria; Gilmour, Jean; Cook, Catherine
Title Healthcare assistants and aged residential care: A challenging policy and contractual environment Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 33 Issue 2 Pages 7-19
Keywords Healthcare assistants; Aged care; Registered nurses; Supervision; Retention; Nursing education
Abstract Examines NZ policy and care demands in aged residential care. Maintains that registered nurses need to understand the socio-political, economic and educational factors that influence care delivery in aged residential care. Presents an overview of the current role of healthcare assistants (HCAs)in aged residential care, based on a review of the existing grey literature, current national policy, DHB contract agreements and NZNO collective agreements.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1533
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Author Meza, Jeanette; Kushner, Bernie
Title An exploration of autonomy and independence among community Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 33 Issue 2 Pages 20-28
Keywords Older adults; Independence; Ageing
Abstract Conducts interviews with five adults, aged 85 or over, to discover how they expressed and negotiated independence and autonomy in their daily lives, and when in contact with the health-care system. Aims to provide health-care professionals with information regarding independence, autonomy and decision-making when caring for older adults. Groups the findings into three themes: independence, past and present; autonomy and decision-making; and health. Provides evidence of older adults living self-determined lives.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1534
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Author Jamieson, Isabel; Sims, Deborah; Casey, Michelle; Wilkinson, Katie; Osborne, Rachel
Title Utilising the Canterbury Dedicated Education Unit model of teaching Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 33 Issue 2 Pages 29-39
Keywords Dedicated Education Units; Graduate nurses; Recruitment and retention; Student support
Abstract Considers whether the Canterbury Dedicated Education Unit model of clinical teaching and learning can support graduate registered nurses in their first year of practice. Uses a descriptive exploratory case-study approach to gather data via three focus groups with a total of eleven participants. Undertakes thematic analysis to identify patterned meaning across the dataset from which two primary themes emerge: support, and recruitment and retention. Identifies five associated sub-themes: peer support, organisational support, liaison nurse support, team support for the graduate registered nurses, and team support for the staff. Reveals the significant contribution made by the Nurse Entry-to-Practice Programme Liaison Nurse as a conflict broker.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1535
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Author Walker, Leonie; Willis, Jinny
Title Prevalence of smoking among New Zealand nursing students 2017 Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 4-9
Keywords Nursing students; Smoking; Surveys
Abstract Reports the smoking prevalence of nursing students, comparing this with other relevant group and changes in smoking behaviour since this was last reported in 2013. Administers a national online survey of nursing students. Notes rates of smoking for both Maori and non-Maori students.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1536
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Author Briscoe, Jeannette; Mackay, Bev; Harding, Thomas
Title Does simulation add value to clinical practice: undergraduate student nurses' perspective Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 10-15
Keywords Simulation; Student nurses; Clinical practice; Nursing education
Abstract Evaluates whether simulation helps to prepare student nurses for clinical practice. Conducts a research project to establish if the use of simulation in nursing education provides added value to the clinical experience of students. Uses a qualitative, descriptive approach as the methodology to interview a voluntary purposeful sample of nursing students enrolled across the BN programme. Aministers focus group interviews with 10 nursing students from semester two through to final semester, year three.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1537
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Author Vick, Margaret; Dannenfeldt Gudrun; Shaw, Bill
Title Do students training to be health-care workers have compassionate attributes? Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 16-22
Keywords Compassion; Health care students; Surveys; Measurements
Abstract Measures the extent to which health-care students began their training with compassionate attributes. Defines compassion as an awareness of others and a desire to help, using a non-judgmental approach. Highlights the significance of compassion in health care. Provides a self-administered 'compassion to others' psychometric scale to measure compassionate attributes to 146 students enrolled in the first semester of nursing, midwifery and social work at the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec). Analyses data using the SPSS and ANOVA for descriptive statistics and predictive information.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1538
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Author Hendry, Chris; Prileszky, Gail
Title A usability study: an e-medication dispenser as part of a home-based medication management programme Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 23-30
Keywords Usability study; E-medication dispenser; Medication management; District nursing
Abstract Investigates the logistics and acceptability of an electronic medication dispenser (EMD) within a home-based medication management service as a substitute for face-to-face home visiting, as a means of reminding elderly clients to take their medication on time. Uses a qualitative usability study methodology to conduct the study, centred on a small group of clients receiving the service from a small group of clients receiving the service from a community nursing organisation in Christchurch. Involves patients, pharmacists, nurses and managers of the community nursing service. Identifies critical processes and protocols required to safely support a wider roll-out of the product within the service.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1539
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Author Marshall, Bob; Craig, Andrea; Meyer, Alannah
Title Registered nurses' attitudes towards, and experiences of, aggression and violence in the acute hospital setting Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 31-36
Keywords Aggression; Violence; Actue hospital settings; Training; Surveys; Registered nurses
Abstract Examines NZ registered nurses' experiences of aggression and violence and the impact of aggression management training (AMT) on their experiences. Collects data using an internet survey incorporating Collins' Attitudes Towards Aggressive Behaviours Questionnaire. Rates the effect of participation in AMT on exposure to aggression or violence and its impact on attitudes towards aggression and violence.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1540
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Author Warren, Bronwen; Marugeesh, Carissa; Greaves, Kirsty
Title The management of immunisation decliners in Waikato general practices Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 37-42
Keywords Immunisation; Decliners; Primary health care; Team approach; Practice nurses; Health targets; Resources; Internal processes
Abstract Identifies the processes used in those general practices that consistently reach the Ministry of Health 95 per cent immunisation target for eight-month-old infants. Considers how the practices manage parents and caregivers who are reluctant to immunise. Invites practices in a number of different community settings to participate in the study over a ten-week period, using a mixed-method approach. Analyses quantitative data from the National Immunisation Register using Excel, gathering qualitative date from face-to-face or phone interviews, and anysing these using both SSPS and NVivo 10.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1541
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Author Andrew, Alexa; Foot-McKay, Aimee; Ritchie, Lorraine
Title Staff perspectives of a cafe on the premises of an aged-care facility Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 43
Keywords Aged care; Facilities; Cafes; Person-centred care
Abstract Explores the value of a café on the premises of an aged-care facility. Undertakes a qualitative descriptive inquiry to examine participants' perception of the value of the café to staff and residents. Interviews nine staff members using a core set of five questions. Analyses interview data using thematic analysis according to the stages outlined by Marshall and Rossman.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1542
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Author Brunton, Margaret; Cook, Catherine; Walker, Leonie; Clendon, Jill
Title Where are we?: workplace communication between RNs in culturally-diverse healthcare organisations; Analysis of a 2-phase, mixed-method study: a report prepared for the New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation Type Report
Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume Issue Pages 82 p.
Keywords Communication in nursing; Registered nurses; Surveys
Abstract Examines cultural influences on perceptions and practices of cross-cultural communication among registered nursing staff from diverse ethnicities in NZ. Employs an exploratory approach to obtain qualitative feedback by means of semi-structured interviews with 36 Internationally Qualified Nurses (IQN) and 17 NZ Registered Nurses (NZRN). Uses data from the interviews to construct a questionnaire survey to seek responses from a random national sample of RNs.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1543
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