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Author (up) Adams, Sue
Title Nurse practitioners in rural primary health care in New Zealand : an institutional ethnography Type Book Whole
Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 372 p.
Keywords Nurse practitioners; Rural primary health care; Rural health; Institutional ethnography; Surveys
Abstract Critically examines the work required to establish nurse practitioner (NP) services in rural primary health care in NZ, using the institutional ethnography approach to the inquiry. Explores the work and experiences that nurses undertook to become NPs delivering rural primary health care services. Considers how these were institutionally-shaped and coordinated. Conducts interviews with a total of 13 NPs and four NP candidates.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1810
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Author (up) 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
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 (up) Asbury, Elizabeth A
Title The importance of conference attendance in developing research collaborations Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue 24 Pages 59-62
Keywords Research; Collaboration; Presentation; Publication
Abstract Suggests that conferences may play a vital role in creating and maintaining collaborative research relationships. Administers an anonymous questionnaire to 146 research-active, degree-teaching staff employed at Whitireia NZ, to elicit information relating to previous or current research collaborations. Reports the association between conference attendance and collaborative research.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1552
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Author (up) 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
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 (up) 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
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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Author (up) 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
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 (up) Burrow, Marla; Cook, Catherine; Gilmour, Jean
Title Life in the round and aged care: A theoretical exemplar for research with marginalised populations in institutional settings Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 33 Issue 3 Pages p.21-30
Keywords Health-care assistants; Information poverty; Residential aged care; Life in the round; Social norms
Abstract Employs the concept of 'life in the round', drawn from social network theory and the model of information dissemination, including the supporting theories of information poverty and normative behaviours, to explore the information behaviours of marginalised populations participating in small institutionalised worlds. Uses the context of residential aged care as an exemplar for the application of the theory of 'life in the round' and provides examples to support application of these concepts to the information practices of health-care assistants.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1588
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Author (up) Cadigan, Karen
Title Supporting the struggling nursing student in clinical practice : a qualitative descriptive study Type Book Whole
Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 97 p.
Keywords Nursing students; Clinical placement; Clinical practice; Clinical Lecturers; Nursing education
Abstract Utilises a descriptive design methodology to explore the experiences of 14 clinical lecturers who work alongside student nurses in the clinical practice component of the nursing education programme. Highlights issues facing students in the clinical environment. Identifies potential strategies to support struggling student nurses in clinical practice.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1583
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Author (up) Cameron, Megan
Title Evaluation report of a postgraduate specialty programme: is a specialty nursing qualification delivering what it says it does? Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue 24 Pages 37-45
Keywords Evaluation; Primary health care; Nursing; Well Child/Tamariki Ora; Postgraduate study; Surveys
Abstract Examines whether a postgraduate programme for Well Child/Tamariki Ora (WCTO) nurses prepares nurses new to child health to understand primary health care, health promotion, community nursing and nursing theory. Uses on online survey devised by Plunket National Educators to evaluate the (WCTO) strand of the Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing curriculum against the delivery of the programme. Assesses student experience and student perceptions of the impact of their learning on their nursing practice. Considers whether it enables nurses to consider the specific populations in their care, or to encourage individuals, families and communities to increase their skills in health-focused daily living. Seeks to ascertain whether the structure of the programme, based on the clinical integration approach, supports nursing practice and academic study.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1549
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Author (up) Crick, Michelle; MacDonald, Danielle; Perry, Jane; Poole, Nicky
Title Reflections on the influence of grandmothers on the careers of four nurses Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue 24 Pages 21-27
Keywords Reflection; Grandmothers; Advanced nursing practice
Abstract Presents the personal reflections of four nurses who have lived and worked in different parts of the world, revealing the influence of their grandmothers in their career choice. Identifies common values of respect, courage and the importance of listening to others, imparted to the nurses by their grandmothers. Relates these attributes to fundamental elements of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) code of ethics.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1547
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Author (up) D'Souza, Natalia Judeline
Title Cyberbullying at work : exploring understandings and experiences Type Book Whole
Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 243 p.
Keywords Cyberbullying; Workplace violence; Nurse bullying; Surveys
Abstract Explores how workplace cyberbullying is understood and experienced in NZ, with a focus on nursing. Undertakes three-part qualitative, interview-based research to investigate how workplace cyberbullying manifests in nursing. Interviews eight nurses who had experienced bullying. Uncovers the risk of nurses experiencing cyberbullying from external sources such as students, patients, and patient relatives. Posits a multi-factor socio-ecological model as a framework to guide future research.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1813
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Author (up) Fitzgerald, S.; Tripp, H.; Halksworth-Smith, G.
Title Assessment and management of acute pain in older people: barriers and facilitators to nursing practice Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 35 Issue 1 Pages 48-57
Keywords Pain assessment; Pain management; Aged patients; Acute care nurses
Abstract Examines the pain management practices of nurses, and identifies barriers and facilitators to the assessment and management of pain for older people, within the acute hospital setting.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1788
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Author (up) 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
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 (up) 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
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 (up) Hughes, Margaret Eleanor
Title Nurses' storied experiences of direction and delegation Type Book Whole
Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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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