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Brunton, M., Cook, C., Walker, L., & Clendon, J. (2017). Where are we?: workplace communication between RNs in culturally-diverse healthcare organisations; Analysis of a 2-phase, mixed-method study: a report prepared for the New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation. Wellington: Massey University.
Abstract: Examines cultural influences on perceptions and practices of cross-cultural communication among registered nursing staff from diverse ethnicities in NZ. Employs an exploratory approach to obtain qualitative feedback by means of semi-structured interviews with 36 Internationally Qualified Nurses (IQN) and 17 NZ Registered Nurses (NZRN). Uses data from the interviews to construct a questionnaire survey to seek responses from a random national sample of RNs.
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Jamieson, I., Sims, D., Casey, M., Wilkinson, K., & Osborne, R. (2017). Utilising the Canterbury Dedicated Education Unit model of teaching. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(2), http://www.nursingpraxis.org.
Abstract: Considers whether the Canterbury Dedicated Education Unit model of clinical teaching and learning can support graduate registered nurses in their first year of practice. Uses a descriptive exploratory case-study approach to gather data via three focus groups with a total of eleven participants. Undertakes thematic analysis to identify patterned meaning across the dataset from which two primary themes emerge: support, and recruitment and retention. Identifies five associated sub-themes: peer support, organisational support, liaison nurse support, team support for the graduate registered nurses, and team support for the staff. Reveals the significant contribution made by the Nurse Entry-to-Practice Programme Liaison Nurse as a conflict broker.
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Orsborn, G. (2017). Use of rapid e-learning authoring tools in higher education. Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal, (24), 47–51.
Abstract: Explores the opportunities and challenges presented to tertiary educators using rapid authoring tools to create interactive and meaningful e-learning online content without the need for programming skills. Focuses on the potential of the Articulate Storyline platform in higher education.
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Warren, B., Marugeesh, C., & Greaves, K. (2017). The management of immunisation decliners in Waikato general practices. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 8(1), 37–42.
Abstract: Identifies the processes used in those general practices that consistently reach the Ministry of Health 95 per cent immunisation target for eight-month-old infants. Considers how the practices manage parents and caregivers who are reluctant to immunise. Invites practices in a number of different community settings to participate in the study over a ten-week period, using a mixed-method approach. Analyses quantitative data from the National Immunisation Register using Excel, gathering qualitative date from face-to-face or phone interviews, and anysing these using both SSPS and NVivo 10.
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Sundarajoo, S. (2017). The Lived Experience of Person-Centred Care in Residential Homes in New Zealand and Singapore: the perspectives of residents, frontline caregivers and family members. Ph.D. thesis, University of Otago, .
Abstract: Employs the life-world hermeneutic phenomenology of Van Manen to examine perspectives on person-centred care in residential homes in both NZ and Singapore. Conducts interviews with 30 residents, 10 family members and 10 caregivers at 2 residential facilities. Records the interviews and analyses data using Van Manen's 6-step research process.
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Asbury, E. A. (2017). The importance of conference attendance in developing research collaborations. Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal, (24), 59–62.
Abstract: Suggests that conferences may play a vital role in creating and maintaining collaborative research relationships. Administers an anonymous questionnaire to 146 research-active, degree-teaching staff employed at Whitireia NZ, to elicit information relating to previous or current research collaborations. Reports the association between conference attendance and collaborative research.
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Turney, F., & Kushner, B. (2017). The experience of the spouse caring for a partner with Parkinson's disease. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(1). Retrieved May 19, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Seeks to understand the experience of a spousal caregiver of a partner with Parkinson’s disease. Sets out to: explore the experience of caring for a partner with Parkinson’s disease, identify areas of support that may be needed, and inform professional health practice about the perceptions of the caregiver spouse. Undertakes a qualitative descriptive study, collecting data from semi-structured interviews with five women over the age of 65 years of age.
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Song, W. J. (2017). Teaching Ethics in Nursing Education – A case study of teaching in a New Zealand tertiary education context. Master's thesis, University of Waikato, .
Abstract: Explores what experiences and challenges nursing educators face teaching ethics content and identifies the difficulties encountered in classroom practice. Interviews a self-selecting sample of 7 nursing educators working at a large NZ tertiary institution in the North Island. Outlines the seven dominant themes to emerge from the inductive data analysis process.
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Cadigan, K. (2017). Supporting the struggling nursing student in clinical practice : a qualitative descriptive study. Master's thesis, , .
Abstract: Utilises a descriptive design methodology to explore the experiences of 14 clinical lecturers who work alongside student nurses in the clinical practice component of the nursing education programme. Highlights issues facing students in the clinical environment. Identifies potential strategies to support struggling student nurses in clinical practice.
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Andrew, A., Foot-McKay, A., & Ritchie, L. (2017). Staff perspectives of a cafe on the premises of an aged-care facility. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 8(1), 43.
Abstract: Explores the value of a café on the premises of an aged-care facility. Undertakes a qualitative descriptive inquiry to examine participants' perception of the value of the café to staff and residents. Interviews nine staff members using a core set of five questions. Analyses interview data using thematic analysis according to the stages outlined by Marshall and Rossman.
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Vuorinen, M. (2017). Registered nurses' experiences with, and feelings and attitudes towards, interRAI-LTCF in New Zealand in 2017. Master's thesis, Massey University, Albany. Retrieved May 19, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10179/13380
Abstract: Conducts 12 interviews with Registered Nurses (RN) 18 months after the International Resident Assessment Instrument for Long-Term Care Facilities (interRAI-LTCF) became mandatory in NZ. Bases the interviews on a United Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model. Analyses the benefits and drawbacks of InterRAI-LTCF according to RN experience, and what they feel would improve the system.
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Washbourne, G. A. (2017). Registered Nurses' Experiences of How in Situ Simulation Contributes to Ongoing Clinical Skill Development: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. Master's thesis, University of Canterbury, .
Abstract: Recruits Emergency Department (ED) nurses to participate in three semi-structured interviews. Conducts thematic analysis of interview transcripts to identify the effects on clinical skills, and what facilitated participants' learning.
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Marshall, B., Craig, A., & Meyer, A. (2017). Registered nurses' attitudes towards, and experiences of, aggression and violence in the acute hospital setting. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 8(1), 31–36.
Abstract: Examines NZ registered nurses' experiences of aggression and violence and the impact of aggression management training (AMT) on their experiences. Collects data using an internet survey incorporating Collins' Attitudes Towards Aggressive Behaviours Questionnaire. Rates the effect of participation in AMT on exposure to aggression or violence and its impact on attitudes towards aggression and violence.
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Crick, M., MacDonald, D., Perry, J., & Poole, N. (2017). Reflections on the influence of grandmothers on the careers of four nurses. Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal, (24), 21–27.
Abstract: Presents the personal reflections of four nurses who have lived and worked in different parts of the world, revealing the influence of their grandmothers in their career choice. Identifies common values of respect, courage and the importance of listening to others, imparted to the nurses by their grandmothers. Relates these attributes to fundamental elements of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) code of ethics.
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Hikuroa, E., & Glover, M. (2017). Reducing smoking among indigenous nursing students using incentives. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(1). Retrieved May 19, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Presents the results of a stop-smoking trial using a financial incentive to assist Maori nursing students and a whanau quit-mate to quit smoking. Conducts a marae-based 24-week programme of cessation support with financial incentives in the form of scholarship payments awarded to students incrementally based on proven smoking cessation of both quit mates. Uses focus groups at two points in the programme with students and their quit mates and administers a questionnaire to students at the end of the programme.
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