Water, T., McCall, E., Britnell, S., Rea, M., Thompson, S., & Mearns, G. (2018). Paediatric nurses' understanding and utilisation. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 34(1).
Abstract: Explores how nurses working in a tertiary-level paediatric health-care facility understand research and evidence-based practice. Offers a descriptive, self-reporting, anonymous questionnaire to 600 paediatric nurses, asking both quantitative and qualitative questions on attitudes, knowledge and barriers relating to research and evidence-based practice utilisation. Identifies the barriers to undertaking research/evidence-based practice in paediatric nursing practice.
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Hunter, K., & Cook, C. (2020). Cultural and clinical practice realities of Maori nurses in Aotearoa New Zealand: The emotional labour of Indigenous nurses. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 36(3). Retrieved May 19, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://www.nursingpraxis.org/2020-363-cultural-and-clinical-practice-realities-of-maori-nurses-in-a
Abstract: Examines the tensions for Maori nurses that are involved in the integration of cultural priorities into clinical practice. Conducts semi-structured interviews with 12 Maori RNs and nurse practitioners to determine their professional practice experiences of delivering culturally-responsive care to iwi, hapu and whanau across health-care settings.
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Hunter, K., Roberts, J., Foster, M., & Jones, S. (2021). Dr Irihapeti Ramsden's powerful petition for cultural safety. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 37(1). Retrieved May 19, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2021.007
Abstract: Revisits the concepts addressed in Ramsden's speech to nursing graduands in 1990, 'Moving On'. Places the speech in the context of her later articles on cultural safety, in 1993 and 2000. Maintains that the concept is critically relevant in 2021 due to health disparities for Maori.
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Adams, S., Cook, C., & Jones, M. (2021). Jocelyn Keith's prescient question about the human right to health and healthcare. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 37(1). Retrieved May 19, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2021.003
Abstract: Reflects on a paper by Jocelyn Keith delivered at the conference of the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science, entitled 'The Right to Health or the Right to Health Care'. Places the article in the context of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2006, the UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. 2007, and the WHO Sustainable Development Goals, 2015. Considers the need to redress disparities in health in relation to the Health and Disability Systems Review, 2020.
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Macdiarmid, R., Neville, S., & Zambas, S. (2020). The experience of facilitating debriefing after simulation: a qualitative study. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 36(3). Retrieved May 19, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.015
Abstract: Aims to understand the experience of debriefing following a simulated episode in a tertiary health-care setting. Interviews 10 participants (nurses, doctors and a midwife) about facilitation of the debriefing process, confirming the role of the facilitator in debriefing.
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McGinty, M., Poot, B., & Clarke, J. (2020). Registered nurse prescribing: A descriptive survey of prescribing practices in a single district health board in Aotearoa New Zealand. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 36(3). Retrieved May 19, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.014
Abstract: Surveys 11 RN prescribers working in cardiology, respiratory health, diabetes and primary care working in one DHB, about the medicines they prescribe for their areas of practice. Reveals the importance of regular updates to the list of medications available for RN prescribers.
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Bowen-Withington, J., Zambas, S., Cook, C., & Neville, S. (2020). Integration of high-fidelity simulation into undergraduate nursing education in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia: an integrative literature review. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 36(3). Retrieved May 19, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.013
Abstract: Evaluates and synthesises the existing evidence for the use of high-fidelity simulation in undergraduate nursing education programmes. Uses an integrative literature review methodology to retrieve 16 studies relating to student learning from simulation. Identifies a shift in focus from technical to soft skill acquisition.
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Hales, C., Amankwaa, I., Gray, L., & Rook, H. (2020). Providing care for older adults with extreme obesity in aged residential care facilities: an environmental scan. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 36(3). Retrieved May 19, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.012
Abstract: Reports findings of an environmental scan undertaken as part of a larger study s to assess the current state of bariatric (extreme obesity) services within aged
residential care (ARC). Identifies bariatric-resident needs, and gaps in service provision to inform policy and service development.
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Low, T., Scott-Chapman, S., & Forrest, R. (2020). Patient experiences of pictogram use during nurse-led rapid-access chest pain clinic consultations in regional Aotearoa New Zealand. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 36(2). Retrieved May 19, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.009
Abstract: Performs a qualitative study exploring the use of a pictogram developed by nurses during a rapid-access chest pain clinic consultation, to assist patient communication about their chest pain. Interviews 10 patients, 5 Maori and 5 non-Maori, for their feedback on the pictogram's usefulness. Considers the utility of the pictogram for both patients and nurses leading the chest pain clinic.
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Van der Krogt, S., Coombs, M., & Rook, H. (2020). Humour: a purposeful and therapeutic tool in surgical nursing practice. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 36(2). Retrieved May 19, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.008
Abstract: Notes the lack of evidence-based guidance for use of humour by nurses. Uses a qualitative descriptive methodology to explore how surgical nurses determine when and how to employ humour with patients. Enrols 9 RNs working in a surgical ward within a tertiary hospital in semi-strutured interviews to discuss how they assess patient receptiveness, build connections with patients and protect their vulnerability.
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Chalmers, L. (2020). Responding to the State of the World's Nursing 2020 report in Aotearoa New Zealand: Aligning the nursing workforce to universal health coverage and health equity. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 36(2). Retrieved May 19, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.007
Abstract: Cites recommendations from the WHO's State of the World's Nursing (SOWN) 2020 report that countries invest in local production of nurses, nursing data and management, nursing leadership, nursing education and the regulation of nurses. Argues that NZ must address inequity in Maori health outcomes through growth of its Maori nursing workforce and Maori nursing leadership capacity and capability.
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Water, T., Rasmussen, S., Neufeld, M., Gerrard, D., & Ford, K. (2017). Nursing's duty of care: from legal obligation to moral commitment. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(3).
Abstract: Maintains that duty to care is a fundamental basis of nursing practice. Explores the historical origins and development of the concept, alongside nurses' legal, ethical and professional parameters associated with duty of care. Identifies major concepts including legal and common-law definitions of duty of care, duty of care as an evolving principle, the moral commitment to care, and the relevance of duty of care to nursing practice in NZ.
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Burrow, M., Cook, C., & Gilmour, J. (2017). Life in the round and aged care: A theoretical exemplar for research with marginalised populations in institutional settings. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(3).
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.
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Rodgers, V., Marshall, B., Hey, F., Blackwell, A., & Lewer, P. (2017). Readiness for providing primary palliative care. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(3).
Abstract: Undertakes a pilot study by specialist Supportive Education and Quality (SEQUAL) palliative care team in 5 aged residential care (ARC) facilities in regional NZ. Conducts a clinical staff survey and facility desktop document review to determine readiness, need for and level of support required, to enhance primary palliative care for residents. Identifies lack of experience and palliative care education among clinical staff.
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Kell, A. - M., Gilmour, J., & Wissen, K. van. (2018). Nurses' experiences caring for patients surgically treated for oral cavity cancer. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 34(1).
Abstract: Explores nurses' experiences of caring for patients who have had surgery for oral cavity cancer in one NZ hospital, involving wound care, tracheostomy management, oral care, ongoing patient education and the provision of emotional support to patients and families. Interviews three registered nurses about the challenges involved in caring for this patient group; their moral conflict over the effects of surgery on the patients; their professional uncertainty, and the emotional effort involved in nursing oral cavity cancer patients. Suggests the need for informal debriefing, grief counselling, clinical supervision, stress management training, and continuing education in this specialised role.
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