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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Gagan, M. J., Boyd, M., Wysocki, K., & and Williams, D. J. (2014). The first decade of nurse practitioners in New Zealand: A survey of an evolving practice. JAANP, 26(11). Retrieved May 16, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/2327-6924.12166
Abstract: Provides an overview of the practices and outcomes of nurse practitioners (NP) across a variety of healthcare specialties since NPs were first registered in 2002. Uses the PEPPA model as a guide for the organisation of data, the discussion of findings, and recommendations for the future.
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Hylton, J. A. (2005). Relearning how to learn: Enrolled nurse transition to degree at a New Zealand rural satellite campus. Nurse Education Today, 25(7), 519–526.
Abstract: This paper reports a study that examined the factors that assisted or hindered the transition of a group of enrolled nurses to registration/degree programmes, via a flexible course developed by a North Island tertiary institution. The study follows ten enrolled nurses, primarily Maori and working in rural settings, as they continued to work while studying at a small satellite campus. The study was exploratory and descriptive, and utilised focus group interviews. Two major categories emerged from comparative analysis of the data. One category entitled 'relearning how to learn', demonstrated the cognitive and behavioural adaptations made and is the focus of this paper. The other category 'barriers and catapults', demonstrated the physical and environmental factors that influenced the students' transition but is outside the scope of this paper. Recent changes in New Zealand nursing education have witnessed the clarification of scopes of nursing practice and the controversial development of a new Certificate in Health Science (Nurse Assistant). Currently enrolled nurses are again facing threats to employment and it is envisaged that many will be seeking to undertake transition to registered nurse in the near future.
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Major, G., & Holmes, J. (2008). How do nurses describe health care procedures? Analysing nurse-patient interaction in a hospital ward. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 25(4), 58–70.
Abstract: This study examines the communication strategies used by nurses on the ward in one aspect of the job, namely the ways that they describe health procedures to patients. The data used in this project was collected by nurses on a busy hospital ward as part of Victoria University's Language in the Workplace Project. Three nurses carried minidisc recorders as they went about their normal working day, recording their conversations with patients, visitors, and other staff. The data was collected in a women's hospital ward. All patients, nurses, cleaners and ward clerks were female; two doctors were female and two were male. Twenty three instances where nurses described procedures to patients were identified in the data set. The analysis identified several typical components; indicated there was no fixed order of components; and demonstrated that all except the core component of describing the procedure were optional rather than obligatory elements. The researchers note this is qualitative and exploratory research. The findings demonstrate the benefit of discourse analysis within a sociolinguistic framework for the analysis of nurse-patient interaction. The results indicate that health discourse is not one-sided, nor is it as straightforward as many nursing textbooks suggest.
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Kirkham, S., Smye, V., Tang, S., Anderson, J., Blue, C., Browne, A., et al. (2002). Rethinking cultural safety while waiting to do fieldwork: Methodological implications for nursing research. Research in Nursing & Health, 25(3), 222–232.
Abstract: The authors trace a series of theoretical explorations, centered on the concept of cultural safety, with corresponding methodological implications, engaged in during preparation for an intensive period of fieldwork to study the hospitalisation and help-seeking experiences of diverse ethnocultural populations.
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Bell, J. (2009). Towards clarification of the role of research nurses in New Zealand : a literature review. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 25(1), 4–16.
Abstract: Notes an increased demand for research nurses and performs a literature review to define more clearly the role they play coordinating clinical trials and managing associated patient care. Discusses professional issues associated with the role and examines findings against competency requirements for registered nurses as set out by the Nursing Council of New Zealand. Identifies professional issues and perceived barriers as well as potential strategies to strengthen and promote the research nurse role.
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Dick, A., La Grow, S., & Boddy, J. (2009). The effects of staff education on the practice of 'specialling' by care assistants in an acute care setting. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 25(1), 17–26.
Abstract: Reports the results of a project aimed at decreasing the use of, and costs associated with, the practice of using care assistants to provide one-to-one observation or 'specialling' in five acute adult medical and surgical wards at a North Island hospital. Performs a retrospective study for the six months pre- and post-intervention due to staff education. Collects data and analyses the results for all patients who had required 'specialling'.
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