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Jones, Merryn Anne |
Title |
'It's hard to ask': examining the factors inflluencing decision-making amongst end-stage renal disease patients considering asking friends and family for a kidney |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2017 |
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Pages |
126 p. |
Keywords |
Decision-making; Organ donation; Renal disease; Surveys |
Abstract |
Seeks to explore the issues surrounding the request for a kidney by end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, in order to gain a better understanding of the decision-making process and motivations of patients as they choose or decline to approach others for a kidney. Interviews participants recruited from patients either on the deceased donor list (DDL) or who were pursuing Living Kidney Donation (LKD). Asks about the challenges of requesting a kidney donation and whether patients could identify strategies that might have been useful to them. Uses a qualitative descriptive approach to analyse interview data. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1544 |
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Ross, Jean |
Title |
'Place' Matters to Rural Nurses: A Study Located in the Rural Otago Region of New Zealand |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2017 |
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Pages |
346 p. |
Keywords |
Rural nursing; Identity; Otago; Sense of place |
Abstract |
Explores the social construction of the evolving professional identity, of rural nurses between the 1990z and early 2000s, a period of time was associated with two
significant national directives impacting on the professional practice of rural nurses and their contribution to the delivery of health care, from the rural Otago region of NZ. Engages with the concepts of place and governmentality. Demonstrates that rural nursing is a place–based practice governed both from within and beyond location, an analytical diagrammatic matrix. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1555 |
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Author |
Minton, Claire Maree |
Title |
A multicase study of a prolonged critical illness in the Intensive Care Unit : patient, family and nurses' trajectories |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2017 |
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Pages |
279 p. |
Keywords |
Critical care; Intensive Care Units; Chronic Illness Trajectory Framework; Surveys |
Abstract |
Examines the experiences of the patient, their family and healthcare professionals during the trajectory of a prolonged critical illness in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Conducts a qualitative, instrumental, multi-case study informed by the Chronic Illness Trajectory Framework. Analyses data from six linked cases (patient, family and clinicians) in four ICUs over a two-year period. Argues that identifying the sub-phases of a prolonged critical illness trajectory allows targeted interventions for each sub-phase. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1814 |
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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 |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
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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. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1539 |
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Author |
McKellar, Dianne; Rodrigues, Agustilia |
Title |
Access to health care for people living in Aotearoa with a serious mental iullness: a social justice issue |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal |
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Issue |
24 |
Pages |
53-57 |
Keywords |
Serious mental illness; Physical health; Disparity; Social justice; Person-centred care |
Abstract |
Argues for an integrated care model combining mental and primary health care while providing person-centred care that upholds the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. Maintains that there is a need for national guidelines for the management and assessment of people with serious mental illness (SMI)to redress their health disparities. Suggests that nurses have the opportunity to become agents of change to address this issue of social justice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1551 |
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Author |
Jones, Bernadette Doris |
Title |
Achieving equitable asthma services for Maori |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2017 |
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Pages |
1v |
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Asthma; Maori children; Primary healthcare; Kaupapa Maori; Maori health; Pou Ora; Maori-centred research |
Abstract |
Undertakes a qualitative, phenomenological study to explore the experiences of practitioners delivering asthma services to tamariki Maori and their whanau in primary healthcare. Employs a kaupapa Maori methodology in order to provide a Maori perspective to the research. Uses an equity framework in the analysis and interpretation of the results, to ensure alignment with Maori values and aspirations. Interviews 15 doctors and nurses from Maori, mainstream and Very-Low-Cost-Access providers of asthma services. Presents the results using the Pou Ora framework with four main themes: Hauora, Toi Ora, Whanau Ora, and Mauri Ora. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1585 |
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Author |
Meza, Jeanette; Kushner, Bernie |
Title |
An exploration of autonomy and independence among community |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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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. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1534 |
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Author |
Fitzgerald, S.; Tripp, H.; Halksworth-Smith, G. |
Title |
Assessment and management of acute pain in older people: barriers and facilitators to nursing practice |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing |
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Volume |
35 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
48-57 |
Keywords |
Pain assessment; Pain management; Aged patients; Acute care nurses |
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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. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1788 |
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Author |
Zwimpfer, Lucy Annabelle |
Title |
Being with Babies: Vocal soothing for preterm infants during painful procedures in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2017 |
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Pages |
290 p. |
Keywords |
Pain management; Premture infants; Infant mental health; NICU; Vocal soothing |
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Investigates the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse-infant relationship, with a focus on vocal soothing. Undertakes two observational studies to record the use of voice by NICU nurses during painful and non-painful procedures. Develops a model of vocal soothing and tests it for its ability to provide comfort to pre-term infants undergoing painful procedures. Measures pain using the Premature Infant Pain Profile Revised. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1562 |
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Author |
D'Souza, Natalia Judeline |
Title |
Cyberbullying at work : exploring understandings and experiences |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2017 |
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Pages |
243 p. |
Keywords |
Cyberbullying; Workplace violence; Nurse bullying; Surveys |
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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. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1813 |
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Author |
Moana, Brenda; Crawford, Ruth; Isaac, Dorothy |
Title |
Discussing sexual health with older clients: are primary health care nurses sufficiently prepared? |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal |
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Issue |
24 |
Pages |
63-67 |
Keywords |
Sexual health; Assessment; Primary health care; Older adults; Surveys |
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Reports some findings of a study which examined primary health care (PHC) nurses' preparedness for engaging older adults in conversation about sexual health research. Examines the experiences and beliefs of PHC nurses working with older clients. Conducts three focus groups with 16 participants who discussed their experiences, values and perceptions of conversations on sexual health with older clients. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1553 |
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Author |
Vick, Margaret; Dannenfeldt Gudrun; Shaw, Bill |
Title |
Do students training to be health-care workers have compassionate attributes? |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
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Volume |
8 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
16-22 |
Keywords |
Compassion; Health care students; Surveys; Measurements |
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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. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1538 |
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Author |
Briscoe, Jeannette; Mackay, Bev; Harding, Thomas |
Title |
Does simulation add value to clinical practice: undergraduate student nurses' perspective |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
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Volume |
8 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
10-15 |
Keywords |
Simulation; Student nurses; Clinical practice; Nursing education |
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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. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1537 |
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Author |
Cameron, Megan |
Title |
Evaluation report of a postgraduate specialty programme: is a specialty nursing qualification delivering what it says it does? |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
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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. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1549 |
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Author |
Burrow, Maria; Gilmour, Jean; Cook, Catherine |
Title |
Healthcare assistants and aged residential care: A challenging policy and contractual environment |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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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. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1533 |
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