Bogati, R., & Pirret, A. (2021). Loneliness among older people living in long-term care settings in a metropolitan city in Aotearoa New Zealand. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(2).
Abstract: Correlates reduced social networks, depression, physical disability, and functional dependence with loneliness in long-term care facilities in NZ. Uses a correlational research design and a convenience sample of 36 older peopl,e with a mean age of 81, from four long-term care facilities in a metropolitan city, to assess functional independence, perceived health and well-being, depression, and levels of loneliness. Suggests that nurses working in such settings should consider and assess loneliness in their care plans for older people.
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Marshall, D., & Honey, M. (2021). Simulated actor patients support clinical skill development in undergraduate nurses: a qualitative study. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(2).
Abstract: Explores volunteer actor patients' contribution to developing nursing students' clinical skills from the patient actors' perspective within a simulation learning environment. Describes how actor patients work with nursing students during simulation, providing feedback following each simulation. Conducts focus group interviews with four of these actor patients about their interactions with students, communication, the provision of realism, student engagement, and feedback to students.
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McLelland, H., Hindmarsh, J. H., & Akroyd, S. (2021). Effective HPV vaccination with Maori male students: Evaluation of a Kaupapa Maori primary-health-care initiative. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(2).
Abstract: Reports on a local multi-component initiative to improve local Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage among Maori male students aged 13-17 years in a rural location in Aotearoa New Zealand. Backgrounds the initiative co-designed by the rural health nurse from a community clinic of the Hauora (Maori health provider) and the principal of the local area school, in order to improve health literacy and provide an environment to support student consent to vaccination. Undertakes an evaluation of the initiative in 2018, comprising 10 key informant interviews and a group discussion with eight male students. Identifies the factors associated with the success of the initiative.
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McChesney, R., & McClunie-Trust, P. (2021). Anticipatory prescribing in community palliative and end-of-life care: a realist review. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 12(1), 32–43.
Abstract: Argues that anticipatory prescribing and an interdisciplinary workforce could transform primary palliative care. Aims to identify the factors influencing such prescribing in palliative and end-of-life community care. Conducts a meta-synthesis of 7 primary research studies using a critical realist framework. Identifies expertise, teamwork and prioritisation as the factors influencing anitcipatory prescribing in end-of-life care.
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Nadeem, A., & Healee, D. (2021). Utility of the Waterlow scale in acute care settings: a literature review. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 12(1), 44–48.
Abstract: Explains the implications of pressure injuries as an indicator of quality of care and how the Waterlow scale is used in international guidelines for prevention of such injuries. Explores the effectiveness and validity of the Waterlow scale in acute care settings for the prevention of pressure injuries by means of a synthesis of the information from 11 studies examining the validity, reliability, feasibility and cost implications of using the Waterlow scale. Recommends its use in conjunction with clinical judgement.
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Chiyesu, W., & Rasmussen, S. (2021). Influence of a pulmonary rehabilitation education programme on health outcimes for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 12(1), 49–59.
Abstract: Considers whether the education component in a pulmonary rehabilitation programme (PRP) influences health outcomes for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Performs an integrative review of literature to integrate results from qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods articles. Highlights the following concepts: disease knowledge, knowledge in relation to self-management, and the relationship between knowledge and education.
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Ryan, T. (2021). Comparing health outcomes of rural and urban diabetes patients: an audit of a Maori health provider. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 12(1), 60–62.
Abstract: Examines whether diabetes management is influenced by proximity to health-care providers for rural and urban patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Includes patients living beyond a 5km radius from their health-care provider. Compares a Maori health provider, with a contract to support diabetes patients, and which employs a practice nurse who organises support under a kaupapa Maori framework, with an urban Maori health practice.
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Harrison, I., & Mercer, C. (2021). Rapid antigen detection testing for diagnosis of group A streptococcus (GAS) in children. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 12(1), 63–65.
Abstract: Evaluates the use of the rapid antigen detection tests (RADT) to diagnose group A streptococcus (GAS) in children with pharyngitis symptoms. Suggests that using RADT for GAS as part of diagnostic screening my help to reduce rheumatic fever hospital admission rates.
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Litchfield, M. (2021). Nursing is -- and has -- a methodology: a nursing voice. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 12(1), 66–72.
Abstract: Argues that a nursing paradigm identifies and differentiates the nursing perspective on health, and reinterprets practical expertise. Posits that nurse researchers present their findings as practice wisdom. Suggests that the significance of nursing lies in its knowledgeable practitioners and that the nursing voice is a collective one. Emphasises the need for a distinctly nursing perspective on health in NZ.
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MacKenzie, M. (2021). Using trans-disciplinary research to explore solutions to 'wicked problems'. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 12(1), 73–76.
Abstract: Explores the challenges and opportunities for enrolled nursing in NZ. Employs trans-disciplinary research (TDR) methodology to approach the question of how enrolled nurses (EN) might become more visible in the health workforce by means of potential innovations arising from collaboration between stakeholders in health-care delivery.
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Stodart, K., & Woods, H. (2021). How international databases take Kai Tiaki Nursing Research to the world. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 12(1), 77–78.
Abstract: Explains how the journal receives international exposure through the databases in which it is indexed: AcademicOnefile, Informit, and the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL). Details which articles were downloaded most frequently.
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Hales, C. (2021). Timeline: Nursing's response to key COVID-19 events in Aotearoa New Zealand. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(3).
Abstract: Provides a timeline summary of key COVID-19 events in NZ and the response of the nursing profession in order to keep the community safe, care for those with COVID-19, support
the nursing workforce, and adapt and support nursing students to complete their qualifications.
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Hales, C., Harris, D., & Rook, H. (2021). Nursing Aotearoa New Zealand and the establishment of the National Close-Contact Service: A critical discussion. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(3).
Abstract: Using exemplars, and the themes of shared human vulnerability and professional authority, this critical discussion draws on theoretical and philosophical nursing perspectives to demonstrate the authors' involvement in the establishment of the National Close-Contact Service (NCCS).
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Berger, S. (2021). Encounters with uncertainty and complexity: Reflecting on infection prevention and control nursing in Aotearoa during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(3).
Abstract: Describes the author's experiences working as an infection prevention and control nurse leader. Discusses complex adaptive-systems thinking and the concept of collective competence as theoretical frameworks through which to conceptualise and account for the COVID-19 response. Sets out in a table Canterbury region's COVID-19 Integrated Infection Prevention and Control Response.
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Lockett, J. (2021). Emergency Department pandemic preparedness: Putting research into action. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(3).
Abstract: Reflects on the introduction of COVID-19 screening protocols for all patients and visitors accessing the Emergency Department (ED) of the hospital where the author was on the senior leadership team. Having just completed research into the perspectives of emergency nurses on pandemic preparedness, shows how these perspectives were incorporated into the protocols.
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