NZ Nursing Research Database -- Query Results

Mathias, L. Analysis of drug and IV related accidents in one metropolitan hospital. Abstract: A breakdown of drug and IV related accidents recorded over a five month period. Included are areas most commonly subjected to incidents and the relationship between incidents and sickness/ absenteeism figure. A significant correlation (+88) was found. Categories of accidents of IV considered were, Flow rate, incorrect solution, addictive omission, incorrect addictive pumps, categories ( for drugs) were omission, incorrect administration of a discontinued drug, delivery mode and ward drug count http://www.nursingresearch.co.nz/refbase/show.php?record=31
Mathias, L. (1984). Determination on patient participation in the assessment phase of the nursing process. Ph.D. thesis, , . Abstract: A pilot study to determine the effectiveness of the assessment tool as a data collection device was crucial to the effectiveness of the major study. The pilot sample consisted of 10 patients who participated in the assessment phase of the Nursing process. Patients complied with therapeutic objectives to control urinary incontinence when they participated in the assessment phase and when 24 hour Nursing support is available. The removal of this support ( within the Hospital environment) may be integral to long term compliance http://www.nursingresearch.co.nz/refbase/show.php?record=45
Mathias, L., & Burgess, J. Exit site infection: survey of patients undergoing continuous peritoneal dialysis. Abstract: An apparent increase in exit- site infections of intra peritoneal catheters during the initial post Op. period has been observed. The aim of the study was to ascertain a more appropriate method of exit site care and thus minimise infection. A total of 21 patients voluntarily participated in two randomly divided groups. Group 1. did not experience exit site infection during 1-7. This dressing method was particularly successful with high risk patients http://www.nursingresearch.co.nz/refbase/show.php?record=55

Mathias, L. Analysis of drug and IV related accidents in one metropolitan hospital.

Mathias, L. (1984). Determination on patient participation in the assessment phase of the nursing process. Ph.D. thesis, , .

Mathias, L., & Burgess, J. Exit site infection: survey of patients undergoing continuous peritoneal dialysis.