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Foster, P., & Neville, S. (2010). Women over the age of 85 years who live alone : a descriptive study. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 26(1), 4–13.
Abstract: Explores and describes experiences of older women who live alone in the community, and who are often perceived by both society and health professionals as frail and dependent. Employs a qualitative descriptive methodology to underpin a survey of 5 older women living alone in their own homes, and analyses the data using a general inductive approach. Identifies 3 themes that emerge from the data.
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Gleeson, E., & Carryer, J. (2010). Nursing staff satisfaction with the acute pain service in surgical ward setting. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 26(1), 14–26.
Abstract: Traces the establishment of acute pain services (APS) in the 1990s within hospitals both nationally and internationally. Explores, by means of a survey, the level of nursing satisfaction within one large hospital. Distributes questionnaires to 58 nursing staff working in association with the APS to ascertain satisfaction with regard to availability, communication and contribution to increased knowledge..
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Unac, F., Marshall, B., & Crawford, R. (2010). Nurse practitioner access to radiology and laboratory ser. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 26(1), 27–37.
Abstract: Reports the findings of a quantitative descriptive survey of all NZ registered nurse practitioners (NPs), exploring NP access to radiology and laboratory services in 2008. Identifies the types of diagnostic tests NPs order from either laboratory or radiology services and the obstacles they face.
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Mahoney, L. (2010). Children living with a mentally ill parent : the role of public health nurses. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 26(2), 4–13.
Abstract: Aims to identify the public health nurses' role with regard to children who are living with a parent who is suffering from a mental illness. Uses a qualitative research design with 8 public health nurses working in rural and urban settings. Conducts focus groups from which data are gathered and analysed thematically using axial coding. Conducts further focus groups with 6 of the participants to evaluate the themes identified.
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Prior, P., Wilkinson, J., & Neville, S. (2010). Practice nurse use of evidence in clinical practice : a descriptive survey. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 26(2), 14–25.
Abstract: Describes nurses' perceptions of their use of evidence-based practice, attitudes toward evidence-based practice and perceptions of their knowledge/skills associated with evidence-based practice. Determines the effect of educational preparation on practice, attitudes, and knowledge/skills toward evidence-based practice. Utilises a descriptive survey design to poll 55 West Auckland practice nurses working the general practice setting.
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Walker, R., Abel, S., & Meyer, A. (2010). What do New Zealand pre-dialysis nurses believe to be effective care? Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 26(2), .26–34.
Abstract: Conducts semi-structured phone interviews with 11 pre-dialysis nurses from around NZ. Identifies key themes by means of inductive analysis. Argues that qualitative elements of pre-dialysis nursing care must be considered in addition to quantifiable parameters.
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Mortensen, A. (2010). Cultural safety : does the theory work in practice for culturally and linguistically diverse groups? Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 26(3), 6–16.
Abstract: Critically examines the theoretical base of the cultural safety guidelines for nursing practice with respect to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) groups. Poses two questions: have the guidelines led to culturally-safe nursing practice in health care for CALD groups; have the guidelines contributed to provision of culturally-acceptable health care for CALD groups?
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Gilmer, M. J., Meyer, A., Davidson, J., & Koziol-McLain, J. (2010). Staff beliefs about sexuality in aged residential care. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 26(3), 17–24.
Abstract: Surveys 52 staff members from the rest-home component of aged-care facilities in one District Health Board, about how staff in such facilities approach and manage the sexuality needs of residents.
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Ripekapaia Gloria Ryan, & Wilson, D. (2010). Nga tukitanga mai koka ki tona ira : Maori mothers and child to mother violence. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 26(3), 25–35.
Abstract: Explores the experiences of Maori mothers who have been abused by a son or daughter using a qualitative descriptive research design based on kaupapa Maori methodology. Conducts semi-structured interviews with five Maori mothers, recording their experiences of abuse by a child, and its impact on the whanau/family. Analyses the interview transcripts for common themes. Highlights the importance of nurses in facilitating whanau ora (family wellbeing).
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Haitana, J., & Bland, M. (2011). Building relationships : the key to preceptoring nursing students. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 27(1), 4–12.
Abstract: Seeks to understand the experiences of being a preceptor of student nurses, and the factors that impact on the role. Undertakes a qualitative descriptive study in a small provincial hospital of 5 registered nurse preceptors, who complete semi-structured audio-taped interviews. Analyses the data using a step-by-step process.
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Mackay, B.(and others). (2011). Utilising the hand model to promote a culturally-safe environment for international nursing students. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 27(1), 13–24.
Abstract: Backgrounds and describes the Hand Model, developed by a nurse teacher to assist her in teaching cultural safety, and suggests its potential to provide a framework for creating a culturally-safe environment for international students in NZ, including those aspects of cultural safety specific to NZ.
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Wood, P. J. (2011). Understanding and evaluating historical sources in nursing history research. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 27(1), 25–33.
Abstract: Describes four historical sources relevant to the history of nursing in NZ. Uses them to explain how nurse researchers can evaluate their research material. Outlines the five dimensions of evaluation: provenance, purpose, context, veracity, and usefulness. Explains the questions that must be addressed in each dimension of the evaluation. Illustrates the different kinds of information available in the 4 selected historical sources, by references to individual nurses.
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Shih, L. - C., & Honey, M. (2011). The impact of dialysis on rurally based Maori and their whanau/families. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 27(2), 4–15.
Abstract: Explores the impact of dialysis on Maori and their whanau/families. Examines the experiences of 7 rural Maori dialysis outpatients, who are interviewed along with their whanau. Identifies and discusses four themes emerging from the findings.
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Scott, S. (2011). A tripartite learning partnership in health promotion. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 27(2), 16–23.
Abstract: Describes a partnership between a NZ nursing programme and a community trust whereby nursing students enrolled with youth at a local high school that promoted health. Argues that the strategy contributes to the students' acquisition of the collaborative skills required to develop nursing partnerships within communities.
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Roberts, J., Floyd, S., & Thompson, S. (2011). The clinical nurse specialist in New Zealand : how is the role defined? Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 27(2), 24–35.
Abstract: Reports the findings from research designed to investigate the role of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) and how it is defined by New Zealand District Health Boards (DHBs). Identifies the current requirements and expectations of the CNS role and how it is defined in practice. Collects 15 CNS job descriptions from 8 DHBs, subjecting them to thematic analysis yielding 4 key areas of the CNS role.
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