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Grinlinton, A., Merrick, E., Napier, S., & Neville, S. (2022). Pressure injury prevention in Aotearoa New Zealand aged care facilities: A case study. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 38(1). Retrieved May 14, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org.10.36951/27034542.2022.03
Abstract: Identifies factors affecting pressure injury prevention in aged residential care. Interviews 10 staff from two aged care facilities, along with relevant policy and practice documents. Analyses data using triangulation and pattern matching to pinpoint three themes: staffing; leadership, teamwork, and communication; and assessment and early intervention. Finds a correlation between difficult work conditions with high-dependency patients and complex care needs, and prevalence of pressure injuries.
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Chen, C., Shannon, K., Napier, S., & Neville, S. (2022). Loneliness among older adults living in aged residential care in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia: An integrative review. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 38(1). Retrieved May 14, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org.10.36951/27034542.2022.02
Abstract: Synthesises available evidence on loneliness among older adults in aged residential care settings and identifies interventions that ameliorate loneliness for residents. Undertakes an extensive literature search in online databases, highlighting the main themes about loneliness interventions. Determines that interventions must foster reciprocal relationships and promote quality social engagement with others, while residents must receive personalised care to reduce loneliness.
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Adams, S., Oster, S., & Davis, J. (2022). The training and education of nurse practitioners in Aotearoa New Zealand: Time for nationwide refresh [editorial]. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 38(1). Retrieved May 14, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org.10.36951/27034542.2022.01
Abstract: Argues that the following measures must be taken to ensure the ongoing development and establishment of nurse practitioners (NP) across the health sector: review of NP competencies; support for NPs to undertake the nurse practitioner training programme
(NPTP); formation of nationally-consistent and funded NPTPs; mentoring novice NPs; and a national workforce plan for NPs.
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Te Huia, M., & Mercer, C. (2019). Relationships and implications for complementary and alternative medicine in Aotearoa New Zealand: a discussion paper. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 35(3). Retrieved May 14, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/10.36951/NgPxNZ.2019.012
Abstract: Considers the relationship between nursing and complementary and alternative medicine(CAM), and how this could be incorporated into health care, citing its use internationally. Highlights areas of development and future research for CAM in nursing in NZ.
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Haufe, B., & Honey, M. (2019). Role of whanau in self-management for adults receiving haemodialysis in Aotearoa New Zealand: a qualitative study. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 35(3), www.nursingpraxis.org. Retrieved May 14, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/10.36951/NgPxNZ.2019.011
Abstract: Explores the role of family/whanau on self-management of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Conducts semi-structured interviews with 7 haemodialysis patients, of which 5 were Maori, about their perspectives on whanau's role. Highlights 3 themes: whanau support, whanau importance and whanau hindrance.
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Francis, H., Carryer, J., & Cram, F. (2019). Consulting with Maori experts to ensure mainstream health research is inclusive of Maori. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 35(3). Retrieved May 14, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/10.36951/NgPxNZ.2019.010
Abstract: Advocates for the inclusion of Maori participants in research on long-term conditions (LTC). Presents research with 16 participants, including 6 Maori, into how they managed their conditions, and describes the role of consultation with Maori experts to support the cultural responsiveness of such research.
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Lim, G., Roberts, K., Marshall, D., & Honey, M. (2020). Factors that influence registered nurse prescribers' antibiotic prescribing practices. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 36(1). Retrieved May 14, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.005
Abstract: Investigates the attitudes of RN prescribers towards prescribing antibiotics, in the context of increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Focuses on six nurse prescribers in primary health and specialty teams, who are permitted to prescribe antibiotics, asking about their clinical assessments of patients and safety considerations of prescribed antibiotics.
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Hutchinson, R., Adams, S., & Cook, C. (2020). From regulation to practice: Mapping the organisational readiness for registered nurse prescribers in a specialty outpatient clinic setting. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 36(1). Retrieved May 14, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.004
Abstract: Asserts that registered-nurse (RN) prescribing could improve equitable access and care delivery for patients. Uses a mapping tool to reflect how one RN qualified to deliver prescribing services in a sexual health clinic. Emphasises the need for organisational readiness to employ RN prescribers.
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Atherton, S., Crossan, M., & Honey, M. (2020). The impact of simulation education amongst nurses to raise the option of tissue donation in an intensive care unit. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 36(1). Retrieved May 14, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.003
Abstract: Explores the impact of simulation education on nurses' perception and experiences of raising the option of tissue donation with families of deceased patients in an intensive care unit. Conducts semi-structured interviews with 5 of 21 nurses participating in simulated education sessions involving family conversations about donation. Identifies four themes: rehearsal, confidence, nurse-family relationship, and sharing.
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Rademeyer, M., Roy, D., & Gasquoine, S. (2020). A stroke of grief and devotion: A hermeneutic enquiry of a family's lived experience two years post-stroke. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 36(1). Retrieved May 14, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.002
Abstract: Explores the post-stroke experiences of family two years after a patient's stroke, as part of a larger four-year longitudinal hermeneutic phenomenological inquiry. Conducts three semi-structured interviews with participants at 6-week, one-year, and two-year intervals.
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Carstensen, C., Papps, E., & Thompson, S. (2018). When a child is diagnosed with severe allergies: an auto-ethnographic account. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 34(2). Retrieved May 14, 2024, from www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Reports research that explores the experience of raising a child with severe allergies in NZ and the potential for an anaphylactic reaction. Utilises an auto-ethnographic research approach to provide details of managing the diagnosis and day to day life of a child with severe allergies through narratives written from the perspective of the child's mother who is also a nurse. Undertakes a thematic analysis of the auto-ethnographic narrative, producing four emergent themes: being the mother; being a nurse; who is supporting us?; and desperately seeking knowledge.
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Douche, Jeanie, & Mitchell, M. (2018). Aotearoa childhood genital (re)assignment surgery:A case for the right to bodily integrity. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 34(2). Retrieved May 14, 2024, from www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Backgrounds the definition and incidence of Disorders of Sex Development (DSD),and explains the rationale behind Childhood Genital Reassignment Surgery (CGRS). Places the discourse surrounding normalising surgery within essentialist and social constructionist perceptions of sex and gender. Draws upon personal experience and poststructuralist ideas to examine the practice of CGRS.
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Hughes, K. - A., Carryer, J., Boldy, D., Jones, M., & Gower, S. (2018). Attributes of an effective nurse manager in New Zealand: An analysis of nurse manager perceptions. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 34(2). Retrieved May 14, 2024, from www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Analyses nurse managers' perceptions of those attributes they consider important to achieve managerial effectiveness in the New Zealand context. Conducts a quantitative study using a pre-coded survey questionnaire with 149 nurse managers. Identifies managerial effectiveness attributes using an effectiveness dimensions ranking tool, comprising four groups of co-dependent skill dimensions.
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Burrow, M., Gilmour, J., & Cook, C. (2018). The information behaviour of health care assistants: a literature review. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 34(3). Retrieved May 14, 2024, from www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Reviews existing research literature to examine health-care assistants'(HCA) and other paid caregivers' information-seeking behaviour. e.g. identifying a need for information; and seeking, avoiding or sharing information. Identifies four social contexts for the behaviour: home health-care, residential dementia care, nursing homes, and acute hospital environments. Garners this data to support registered nurses (RN) who delegate direct care to a growing body of unregistered health-care assistants. Highlights the influence that situational factors and social contexts have on information behaviours.
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Mowatt, R., & Haar, J. (2018). Sacrifices, benefits and surprises of internationally-qualified nurses migrating to New Zealand from India and the Philippines. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 34(3). Retrieved May 14, 2024, from www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Examines the experiences of internationally-qualified nurses from the
Philippines and India upon migration to NZ. Employs an explanatory sequential mixed-methods study to survey the migrant nurses and to identify dominant themes.
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