Barry, C., Severinsen, C., & Towers, A. (2023). Work-related quality of life for support workers and the Pay Equity Settlement Act 2017. Kaitiaki Nursing Research, 14(1), 5–11.
Abstract: Explores the impact of the Care and Support Worker (Pay Equity) Settlement Act (2017) on the quality of life of support workers on the job. Conducts semi-structured interviews with eight support workers, highlighting the following themes: work re-organisation, intensification, collegial working relations, managerial support and communication; pay increments.
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Brownie, S., & Broman, P. (2024). Growing our own: the abyss of data monitoring and support for New Zealand's domestic nursing workforce pipeline. Kaitiaki Nursing Research, 15(1), 7–10.
Abstract: Attempts to access data to inform a current assessment of the state of NZ's domestic nursing workforce supply.Identifies the weaknesses in supply. Maintains that complete data are inaccessible due to a fragmented system of governance, funding, data and performance monitoring, and accountability. Argues that IQNs are as ill-supported as NZQNs by shortcomings in workforce policies.
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Gilbertson, S., & McClunie-Trust, P. (2024). Does behaviour therapy improve well-being in adults living with epilepsy? Kaitiaki Nursing Research, 15(1), 21–45.
Abstract: Analyses 16 studies to assess the impact of behaviour therapy on the well-being of adults with epilepsy.
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Heath, S., Hudson, S., & Foster, P. et al. (2024). Preparing nursing students to work with older adults: a stocktake of nursing curricula in the polytechnic sector. Kaitiaki Nursing Research, 15(1), 51–53.
Abstract: Seeks to define core components in the undergraduate polytechnic nursing curricula by replicating a cross-sectional descriptive survey by the Australian government to ascertain the extent of undergraduate nursing preparation for working with older adults. Suggests that the timing and purpose of clinical placements need reconsideration and agreement between academic and clinical partners to recognise aged care as a specialist practice.
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Malone, T., & Bingham, H. (2024). Trauma-informed care: can education help develop a more trauma-informed workforce? Kaitiaki Nursing Research, 15(1), 11–20.
Abstract: Measures the effectiveness of an eight-week trauma-informed care credentialled course on the attitudes of health-care professionals towards trauma-informed practice. Undertakes a pre- and post-teaching study using purposive sampling. Suggests that trauma-informed care benefits those who have experienced trauma and enhances self-efficacy for those delivering it.
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McClunie-Trust, P., & Greenwood, J. (2023). The lived experience of people with psoriasis: a qualitative meta-synthesis. Kaitiaki Nursing Research, 14(1), 25–40.
Abstract: Examines the psycho-social effects for adults living with the chronic dermatological condition. Undertakes a meta-synthesis of research into subjects' experiences of the condition, which yields 19 studies, from which three themes are identified: self-identity, personal well-being, and cultural identity. Makes recommendations for research and education.
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Moir, C., Taylor, P., Seaton, P., Snell, H., & Wood, S. (2023). Changes noticed following a pressure-injury link-nurse programme. Kaitiaki Nursing Research, 14(1), 19–24.
Abstract: Identifies changes that link nurses noticed in their practice areas as a result of participating in a pressure-injury prevention programme. Uses three nurse focus groups to collect data about changes in pressure-injury prevention within their practice areas following implementation of a link-nurse programme. Talks to 22 nurses about increasing awareness of pressure injury prevention, use of assessment tools and documentation, and acquisition of injury prevention equipment.
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Oda, K., Bakri, N., Majeed, S., Ferguson, C., Bartlett, S., Holden, R., et al. (2023). Improving nursing oral care practice for care-dependent older adults though inter-professional collaboration: a study protocol. Kaitiaki Nursing Research, 14(1), 50–57.
Abstract: Aims to establish evidence-based oral care guidelines for nurses, in order to improve oral care for dependent adults. Considers how interprofessional collaboration and education (IPC/IPE) might improve nursing oral care practice. Intends to use guidelines in a pilot programme with community nurses caring for older adults living at home or in aged residential care.
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Sibley, E., & Mercer, C. (2023). Management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD): an integrative review. Kaitiaki Nursing Research, 14(1), 41–49.
Abstract: Describes the behavioural and psychological symptoms associated with dementia, including depression, agitation, psychosis, hallucinations, delusions and apathy. Employs an integrative review to investigate why care-givers resort to anti-psychotic medication in the first instance instead of non-pharmacological interventions to manage such symptoms. Identifies three themes: low staff-to-patient ratios, insufficient specialised staff; inadequate understanding of the manifestations of dementia.
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Thomson, P., Hudson, D., Richardson, A., Campbell, A., & Guihen, A. (2023). The placement experience of nursing students in managed isolation and quarantine facilities. Kaitiaki Nursing Research, 14(1), 12–18.
Abstract: Conducts focus group interviews with seven nursing students whose third-year clinical placements occurred in Managed Isolation and Quarantine Facilities (MIQF) during level 3 lockdown in 2020. Describes the experiences of the students in terms of clinical skills, communication, support, safety and NCNZ competencies.
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Toneycliffe, A., Norris, K., & Jamieson, I. (2024). Factors motivating registered nurses' movement from clinical to education roles. Kaitiaki Nursing Research, 15(1), 46–50.
Abstract: Identifies existing literature exploring the motivation for RNs to move into nursing education from clinical practice. Discovers the benefits and obstacles involved in the decision to abandon clinical practice. Argues that to retain nurse educators, researchers need to understand their motivations to teach.
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Weber, H. (2023). Deciding on a safe site for intramuscular injections in an acute mental health setting. Kaitiaki Nursing Research, 14(1), 58–61.
Abstract: Aims to provide practical guidance for health-care providers to ensure the safe and effective administration of intramuscular injections, when there is the potential for violence and agitation, as well as during personal restraint. Undertakes a realist review of the evidence comparing the dorsogluteal and ventrogluteal sites.
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Woods, H. (2023). Oral history: a rich tapestry of information. Kaitiaki Nursing Research, 14(1), 62–64.
Abstract: Explains oral history, its types and best practice. Introduces the Oral History and Sound Collection at Turnbull Library, focusing on the Nursing Education and Research Foundation (NERF) special collection of oral history interviews with nurses, which arose out of the NERF Oral History Project. Provides examples of three oral history interview records from the collection.
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