Neville, S., Montayre, J., Napier, S., Macdiarmid, R., Holroyd, E., Britnell, S., et al. (2021). Blended Learning in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australian programmes that lead to registration as a nurse: an integrative review. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(2).
Abstract: Updates what is currently known about blended learning -- the combination of online and face-to-face tuition -- within the NZ and Australian nursing education context, generating new perspectives to inform the evidence-based use of blended learning. Conducts an integrative review, summarising findings in five categories: definitions, teacher qualities; benefits, challenges, and future considerations.
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Stevenson, A. F. (1997). Realities and rhetoric: general hospital nursing in New Zealand 1945 to 1960. Ph.D. thesis, , .
Abstract: Up until the 1980s most of the historical writing about nursing and nurses in this country has been told from the points of view of past nursing leaders. The realities of day-to-day nursing in New Zealand general hospitals were relatively unknown.This thesis examines the experience of general hospital nursing between 1945 and 1960. The recollections of thirty-four nurses who nursed during this period have provided the key sources from which the major themes of this study have emerged. These themes, of dirty work, authoritarian control and discipline, and learning nursing are discussed within the context of an expanding hospital system and a shortage of nurses.The study demonstrates the vast differences between the recollections of nurses of the experience of nursing and the rather high-flown rhetoric of the nursing leadership.Changes to the amount of cleaning, the ;level of discipline and control, and ways in which learning nursing was organised were small and gradual and occurred in the late 1950s.Overall, though, nursing in general hospitals by 1960 ws almost unchanged from the 1930s.An ethos of selfless service, opposition to unionism, and Christian altruism was till dominant amongst the nursing leadership. Nurses in training still worked a six day week, were expected to stay on duty until the work was done, and were supervised closely in, on and off duty time
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Turner, M. (2006). MMB focus : innovative practice that made a difference to vulnerable child populations. Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study Fellowship Reports. Taranaki, N.Z.: Nursing Education and Research Foundation (NERF).
Abstract: Undertakes travel to the US, the UK, Denmark to observe nursing initiatives, collaborations and services that have resulted in child health improvements for vulnerable child populations. Examines paediatric nursing interventions and programmes targeting emotional and mental health, speech development and obesity. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series.
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Ingram, L. (2021). There is more than one way of nursing : new graduate nurses' experiences of their first year of practice. Master's thesis, Massey University, Albany.
Abstract: Undertakes to explain the experiences of new graduate registered nurses (NGRN) undertaking a nurse entry-to-practice programme (NETP). Uses focus group data to construct a theory of NGRN experience, utilising constructivist grounded theory method. Interviews NGRNs in the Waikato DHB NETP, which uses a bicultural model. Concludes that NGRNs value culture in assessing patient need. Identifies barriers to valuing patients' culture from short staffing, stress and fear, work pressuress, and lack of insight into the cultural needs of patients from team members.
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Garcia, A., Whitehead, D., & Winter, H. S. (2015). Oncology nurses' perception of cancer pain: a qualitative exploratory study. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 31(1), 27–33.
Abstract: Undertakes research to explore how oncology nurses perceive cancer pain in patients. Presents the findings of semi-structured interviews with a sample of 5 registered nurses working in a NZ oncology ward, who reported their responses to under-treatment of cancer pain. Highlights the need to explore cancer pain management with patients.
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Rees, L. (2016). Exploring the barriers and levers to hand hygiene of nursing and medical staff in Emergency Departments: a mixed-methods study. Master's thesis, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington.
Abstract: Undertakes an explanatory, sequential, mixed-methods study to identify barriers and levers to hand-hygiene (HH) practice in two Emergency Departments (ED) in NZ. Distributes a survey to ED nurses and doctors to identify perceived facilitators and hindrances to HH. Follows up with nurse focus groups to explore specific aspects of the survey results.
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Green, C. (2018). Medication simulation: enhancing nursing students' clinical environmental awareness through self-care and promotion of patient safety. Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal, (25), 37–51.
Abstract: Undertakes an evidence-based practice pilot project to examine the effectiveness of simulation-based learning in teaching nursing students to become aware of the role of stress, anxiety and distraction in medication errors. Stresses the importance of medication-error prevention at the pre-licensure level, by increasing awareness of patient safety culture. Notes the need to teach nursing students self-awareness of the distractions and stresses within the clinical environment and therefore the need for self-care to avoid medication error.
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Wood, P. J., & Nelson, K. (2013). The journal Kai Tiaki's role in developing research capability in New Zealand nursing, 1908-1959. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 29(1), 12–22.
Abstract: Undertakes an analysis of past issues of Kai Tiaki over the five decades following its establishment in 1908 to identify the antecedents to the development of research in NZ nursing from the 1970s. Demonstrates how the journal fostered nurses' awareness of research and promoted nursing scholarship, by publishing case studies, holding essay competitions, and published nurses' articles on practice or professional issues.
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Cook, C., Clark, T., & Brunton, M. (2014). Optimising cultural safety and comfort during gynaecological examinations : accounts of indigenous Maori women. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 30(3), 19–34.
Abstract: Undertakes a thematic analysis to highlight Maori women's perspectives on health and wellbeing. Identifies 6 key themes in the data: mihi (initial engagement), whakawhanaungatanga (belonging through relationships of shared experience), kaupapa (consultations' main purpose), tapu (sacred and set apart), embodied memories, manawahine (women's knowledge and authority). Asks women about those approaches used by non-indigenous clinicians, receptionists and service providers that enhanced their experiences of cultural safety during sexual health consultations and gynaecological examinations.
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Norton, V. (2014). Don't wait until we are struggling: what patients and family caregivers tell us about using a syringe driver. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 5(1), 12–16.
Abstract: Undertakes a study to ascertain the experiences, perceptions and assumptions of patients and their family caregiver(s) about the use of a syringe driver in palliative care. Enrols hospice cancer patients who use syringe drivers to provide continuous delivery of drugs. Conducts interviews with 27 individuals: 12 patient/family caregiver pairs, and 3 caregivers. Uses thematic analysis to apply codes to data to reveal shared versus unique experiences.
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Amankwaa, I., Nelson, K., Rook, M., & Hales, C. (2022). Association between body mass index, multi-morbidity and activities of daily living among New Zealand nursing home older adults: a retrospective analysis of nationwide InterRAI data. BMC Geriatrics, 22(1). Retrieved May 19, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02696-8
Abstract: Undertakes a retrospective review of nursing home residents' data obtained from the NZ International Residential Assessment Instrument national dataset, 2015-2018. Includes 198,790 aged care residents, calculating weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. Defines multi-morbidity as the presence of 2 or more health conditions. Measures the risk of disability by a self-performance scale. Highlights an inverse relationship between activities of daily living (ADL) and BMI.
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Barnhill, D., McKillop, A., & Aspinall, C. (2012). The impact of postgraduate education on registered nurses working in acute care. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 28(2), 27–36.
Abstract: Undertakes a quantitative descriptive study to investigate the impact of postgraduate education on the practice of nurses working in medical and surgical wards of a District Health Board (DHB) hospital. Distributes an anonymous postal survey to 57 registered nurses and 25 senior nurses in these clinical areas and discusses the findings.
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Jones, B. D. (2017). Achieving equitable asthma services for Maori. Master's thesis, University of Otago, .
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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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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Roy, D., Gasquoine, S., Caldwell, S., & Nash, D. (2015). Health Professional and Family Perceptions of Post-Stroke Information. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 31(2).
Abstract: Undertakes a mixed-methods descriptive survey to ascertain the information needs of stroke families through identifying current practice and resources, their appropriateness, accessibility, timeliness and the information gaps. Collects qualitative and quantitative data via face-to-face interviews. Identifies barriers to effective provision of information, including language and other communication barriers, time constraints and workload issues for health professionals. Highlights the discrepancy between health professionals' theoretical understanding of information provision and their actual practice.
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