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Were, K. J. (2016). Early Career Nurses: The relationship between Organisational Climate and Job Satisfaction and Burnout. Master's thesis, University of Waikato, .
Abstract: Identifies early-career nurses' perceptions of their first two years of clinical practice, and how the organisational climate at a District Health Board (DHB) within NZ impacts on their success in clinical practice. Determines the relationship between three aspects of organisational climate -- nursing relationships, charge-nurse manager leadership, and staff organisation -- and early-career nurses' perceptions of job satisfaction and burnout. Receives 91 responses to a mixed-method survey. Identifies significant themes that emerged from thematic analysis: supervisor support, emotional labour, workload and staffing relations.
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Walker, L., Clendon, J., & Cheung, V. (2016). Family responsibilities of Asian nurses in New Zealand: implications for retention. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 7(1), 4–10.
Abstract: Explores the care-giving responsibilities of Asian NZNO member nurses for both children and elders, and the impact of these on their work, their nursing careers and their intention to remain as nurses in NZ. Takes a mixed-method approach using a group interview of 25 nurses and a survey of 562 nurses. Highlights impacts on nurses, revealing variable access to support, with implications for continuing education, career advancement and retention.
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Wainwright, B., Julich, S., Waring, M., Yeung, P., & Green, J. (2016). Leaving the experts: experiences of liver transplant recipients in New Zealand. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 32(3). Retrieved May 18, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Explores the experiences of discharged liver transplant recipients as they leave the hospital experts and return home. Adopts a sequential, exploratory mixed-method design, with a qualitative component: in-depth interviews with 17 liver transplant recipients. Explores their perspectives on quality of life post-operation in order to develop key concepts of post-operative wellbeing.
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Wilkinson, J., Nevills, S., Huntington, A., & Watsoon, P. (2016). Factors that influence new graduates' preferences for specialty areas. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 32(1). Retrieved May 18, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Reports a survey of nurses who had registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand in 2012, exploring factors that influenced their preference for three government priority specialty areas: primary health care, mental health and aged-related residential care. Backgrounds the national pilot of the Advanced Choice of Employment system to recruit graduating and newly-graduated registered nurses into 2 first-year practice programmes.
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Jenkins, B., & Huntington, A. (2016). 'We are the international nurses': an exploration of internationally-qualified nurses' experiences of transitioning to New Zealand and working in aged care. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 32(2). Retrieved May 18, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Explores the experiences of Filipino and Indian internationally-qualified nurses who have immigrated to NZ to work as registered nurses in aged care. Conducts a small-scale study in a large retirement facility in urban NZ using a qualitative approach comprising semi-structured interviews and one focus group. Discusses the physical, social and professional transitions the nurses made to work in aged care in this country.
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Christensen, M. (2016). Nurses' knowledge of delirium: a survey of theoretical knowing. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 7(1), 11–18.
Abstract: Conducts an exploratory study to assess whether nurses at a regional base hospital have sufficient theoretical knowledge to assess and manage delirium in the clinical setting. Uses a self-administered survey based on a true/false questionnaire, and a Likert scale to assess nurses' perceived levels of confidence in detecting and managing the delirious patient. Administers the questionnaire to 130 nurses from acute adult wards.
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Winship, S., & McClunie-Trust, P. (2016). Factors influencing hand hygiene compliance among nurses: an integrative review. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 7(1), 19–26.
Abstract: Appraises primary research to identify factors influencing qualified nurses' hand-hygiene compliance during patient care, using an integrative review approach to evaluate research on compliance. Utilises the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) model as the structure for the review. Reveals five key themes affecting hygiene compliance.
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Gillmour, J., Huntington, A., & Robson, B. (2016). Oral Health Experiences of Maori with Dementia and Whanau perspectives – Oranga Waha Mo Nga Iwi Katoa. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 32(1). Retrieved May 18, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Reports a study of the oral health experiences and needs of Maori with dementia, and their whanau. Uses a descriptive qualitative research design to develop an in-depth understanding of oral health issues from the perspective of the people being interviewed. Talks to 17 whanau members and describes the four themes that emerge from the interviews. Suggests service improvements.
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Yarwood, J., Richardson, A., & Watson, P. (2016). Public health nurses' endeavours with families using the 15-minute interview. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 32(3). Retrieved May 18, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Explores 16 public health nurses'(PHN) knowledge and use of the five components of the 15-minute interview: manners, therapeutic questions, therapeutic conversations, commendations, and the genogram and ecomap. Employs a qualitative, collaborative, educative study to conduct focus groups for gathering data in pre-and post-intervention phases with PHNs who used either a genogram or eco-map in practice over a three-month period during the intervention phase.
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Mowat, R., & Parsons, M. (2016). Exploring the role of health care assistants as mobility activators for older people in an Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation ward. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 32(2). Retrieved May 18, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Employs a qualitative descriptive approach to examine the feasibility of health care assistants’ participation in rehabilitation for older people. Enrols health care assistants in focus groups before and after a mobility programme for inpatients promoting independence and functional rehabilitation. Involves ten in-patients who had sustained a fractured neck of femur in the functional exercises with the health care assistants. Analyses the interview data thematically.
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Scheibmair, A. (2016). Promoting New Zealand children's active participation in healthcare: Margaret May Blackwell Travel Fellowship 2015/2016 Report. Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study Fellowship Reports. Wellington, N.Z.: Nursing Education and Research Foundation (NERF). Retrieved May 18, 2024, from http://www.nzno.org.nz/resources/library/theses
Abstract: Cites children's right to participation in their own healthcare under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and describes the nature of their participation. Reports a study tour of the UK, Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands to learn perspectives, strategies and methods of including children in their own healthcare.
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Hendry, C., & Ogden, E. (2016). Consumers at the heart of care: developing a nurse-led community-based infusion service. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 7(1), 27–31.
Abstract: Shares findings from an evaluation of a community-based, nurse-led intravenous (IV) therapy clinic in Christchurch, NZ. Backgrounds the establishment of the clinic in the Nurse Maude community specialty nursing centre following the 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. Describes the mixed-methods approach to the evaluation, including analysis of financial and service activity data, and qualitative feedback from consumers, referrers and staff. Provides recommendations about continuation of the service.
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Cook, C. (2016). A 'Toolkit' for Clinical Educators to Foster Learners' Clinical Reasoning and Skills Acquisition. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 32(1). Retrieved May 18, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Asserting that little research into the novice-to-expert continuum has been applied to the development of novice educators, synthesises three teaching and learning models -- the Model of Practical Skill Performance; the 4A Model; and Five Minute Preceptor -- and three specific skills -- 'think aloud', questioning, and feedback -- which together comprise a 'toolkit' of skills-teaching to assist educators in planning learners' skills acquisition.
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Wright, J., & Honey, M. (2016). New Zealand nurses' experience of tele-consultation within secondary and tertiary services to provide care at a distance. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 32(2). Retrieved May 18, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Aims to explore NZ registered nurses' experience of using tele-consultation to provide care at a distance. Using a general inductive approach, single semi-structured interviews were undertaken with nine experienced nurses who provide secondary and tertiary services to patients and healthcare teams. Identifies five themes relating to nurses' role in tele-consultation.
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Price, R., Gilmour, J., Kellett, S., & Huntington, A. (2016). Settling in: Early career Registered Nurses. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 32(3). Retrieved May 18, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Describes the uptake of postgraduate education, the intent to travel and employment characteristics of NZ registered nurses in their fourth year of practice following registration. Aims to support retention strategies and expand extended career pathways by acknowledging the preferences and pathways selected by early career registered nurses. Analyses responses from 138 registered nurses using data from the longitudinal Graduate e-cohort Study for nurses graduating in the years 2008-2011. Reports summary statistics in percentages/counts along with tests of proportions using the Pearson's chi square test.
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