Skadiang, K. (2001). Researching post-tonsillectomy bleeding. Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand, 7(4), 22–23.
Abstract: This article reports findings from an audit of post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage among patients at South Auckland Health from October 1998 to April 1999. All patients who underwent tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy were contacted by telephone, after the 14th day and before the 21st day following surgery.
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Wilson, D. (2003). The nurse's role in improving indigenous health. Contemporary Nurse, 15(3), 232–240.
Abstract: The health status of indigenous peoples is a global concern with mortality and hospitalisation data indicating that the health of indigenous groups falls below that of other ethnic groups within their countries. The preliminary findings of grounded theory research project undertaken with a group of 23 New Zealand Maori women about their health priorities and 'mainstream' health service needs provide the foundation for an exploration of issues impacting on the health status of indigenous people. The role that nursing and nurses have in improving access and use of health services by indigenous people is discussed. Strategies are suggested that nurses can utilise within their practice when working with local indigenous groups.
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Lysaght, E. (1979). A report on health problems of theatre nurses. New Zealand Nursing Journal, 72(1), 24–26.
Abstract: This paper reports the results of a questionnaire sent to 300 theatre nurses
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Levien, J. (2007). Maori health: One area of risk. Available online at coda, An Institutional Repository for the New Zealand ITP Sector, 11, 17–21.
Abstract: This essay explores the social and historical context of the continued incidence of rheumatic fever amongst Maori. This communicable disease is associated with poverty, inadequate housing and overcrowding. These risk factors are all higher for indigenous populations. The article traces the effects of colonisation on Maori health, and presents the Te Whare Tapa Wha health model, which is grounded in a Maori world view, and provides a framework to examine this issue. The implications for nursing practice are explored.
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Lowe, L. (2002). Linking housing and health status. Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand, 8(9), 26–27.
Abstract: The author examines the impact of poor housing on health, and looks at how the situation can be improved. Ways that nurses can work towards improving housing standards and thus health are discussed.
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