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Hayward, S. |
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Evaluation of a change programme: model of nursing care delivery |
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2009 |
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78 pp |
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A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment for the degree of Master of Health Sciences.
Primary nursing as a framework within which nurses deliver patient care has been a nursing care delivery system of choice in New Zealand for the last two decades. A number of studies have been carried out, with a review of the literature suggesting inconclusive support for this delivery system over other functional nursing care models. However, there is support for the philosophy underpinning this model, with documented evidence that this framework can help nurses achieve a degree of professional development and autonomous practice that other models cannot. Using documented information created during the move from one model of nursing care to another this work evaluates what were the drivers for the change, how it was managed and what the outcomes were.
Findings indicated that this change project was a success. Analysis of the data collected pre and post implementation indicated some positive shifts, but more importantly it was the information gathered from both patients and nurses that gave creditability to the new model of nursing care. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1336 |
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Litchfield, M |
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To advance health care: The origins of nursing research in New Zealand |
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2009 |
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129 pp |
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Nursing Research Section, New Zealand Nurses Organisation |
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This book examines in detail the confluence of personalities and professional and practice agendas, out of which emerged the research section, intent on placing research at the centre of the profession's evolution. It provides a fascinating look at how a group of women, utterly committed to nursing, drove their research agenda and it expands understandings of why nursing research is significant for the development of nursing. It also provides an insight into that web of relationships between the professional body, NZNA, the Department of Health, service delivery and education.
To order a copy:
Email: publications@nzno.org.nz
NZNO members: $25 (incl GST + p&p)
Non-NZNO members: $35 (incl GST + p&p) |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1341 |
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Therkleson, T. |
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A phenomenological study of ginger compress therapy for people with osteoarthritis |
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2010 |
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The Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology |
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10 |
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1-10 |
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Ginger compress therapy; osteoarthritis |
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This paper claims rigour and sensitivity for a methodology used to explore multiple sources of data and expose the essential characteristics of a phenomenon in the human sciences. A descriptive phenomenological methodology was applied in a study of the experience of ten people with osteoarthritis receiving ginger compress therapy. The application of the phenomenological attitude, with reduction, bracketing and imaginative variation, allowed multiple sources of data-written, pictorial and oral – to be explicated. The applied methodology used is described in this paper, with its six clearly defined illustrated by examples from the study. The findings demonstrate that phenomenological reduction enabled an indication of the potential benefits of ginger compress treatment as a therapy for people with osteoarthritis. |
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1344 |
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Therkleson, T; Sherwood, P. |
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Patients' experience of the external therapeutic application of ginger by anthroposophically trained nurses |
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2004 |
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The Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology |
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4 |
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1-11 |
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Anthroposophical therapy |
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There has been considerable public debate on the range of complementary health practices throughout the western world, perhaps especially in Australia, United States and Europe. Most often, the research critique of these practices is restricted to quantitative or non-user qualitative research methodologies. Consequently, there is a significant gap in the research profile of complementary health services that need to be addressed particularly in view of the rapid and ongoing increase in the use of complementary services, even in the face of sometimes adverse media publicity. This paper demonstrates the contribution that phenomenologically-based research can make to fill this lacuna by explicating, in detail, the client experience of a complementary health practice. The paper explores patient experience of a ginger compress, as applied by anthroposophically trained nurses, to demonstrate various therapeutic effects. Four key themes emerged including an increase in warmth and internal activity in the major organs of the body, changes in thought-life and sensory perception along with a greater sense of well-being and self-focus with the perception of clearer personal boundaries. These themes, emerging from a patient sample in New Zealand, compared favourably to the Filderklinik Study completed in 1992 in a large German state hospital. |
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1345 |
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Therkleson,T. |
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Ginger compress therapy for adults with osteoarthritis |
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2010 |
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Journal of Advanced Nursing |
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66 |
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10 |
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2225?2233 |
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Ginger compress therapy; Giorgi?s method; nursing; osteoarthritis |
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Aim. This paper is a report of a study to explicate the phenomenon of ginger
compresses for people with osteoarthritis.
Background. Osteoarthritis is claimed to be the leading cause of musculoskeletal
pain and disability in Western society. Management ideally combines non-pharmacological
strategies, including complementary therapies and pain-relieving
medication. Ginger has been applied externally for over a thousand years in China
to manage arthritis symptoms.
Method. Husserlian phenomenological methodology was used and the data were
collected in 2007. Ten purposively selected adults who had suffered osteoarthritis
for at least a year kept daily diaries and made drawings, and follow-up interviews
and telephone conversations were conducted.
Findings. Seven themes were identified in the data: (1) Meditative-like stillness
and relaxation of thoughts; (2) Constant penetrating warmth throughout the
body; (3) Positive change in outlook; (4) Increased energy and interest in the
world; (5) Deeply relaxed state that progressed to a gradual shift in pain and
increased interest in others; (6) Increased suppleness within the body and (7)
More comfortable, flexible joint mobility. The essential experience of ginger
compresses exposed the unique qualities of heat, stimulation, anti-inflammation
and analgesia.
Conclusion. Nurses could consider this therapy as part of a holistic treatment for
people with osteoarthritis symptoms. Controlled research is needed with larger
numbers of older people to explore further the effects of the ginger compress
therapy. |
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1346 |
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Shih, Li-Chin |
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How does dialysis treatment affect the lives of rural Maori patients? |
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2010 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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16 |
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10 |
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12-14 |
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Renal disease; hemodialysis; maori |
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Research into the effects of dialysis treatment on Maori patients living in rural Northland has already brought changes to practice just one year after the research was completed. Li-Chin Shih completed a thesis entitled “Impact of Dialysis on Rurally Based Mäori Clients and Their Whänau” in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing, The University of Auckland, 2009. This article in Kai Tiaki is based on this research. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1347 |
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Clendon, J; Walker, L |
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Characteristics and perceptions of younger nurses in New Zealand: Implications for retention |
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2011 |
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Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
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2 |
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1 |
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4-11 |
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1355 |
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Crawford, R; Hedley, C; Marshall, B |
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Influences on Registered Nurses Having an annual influenza vaccination: Lessons from New Zealand |
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2011 |
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Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
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2 |
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12-16 |
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The aim of this research was to explore what influences registered nurses (RNs) to have the annual influenza vaccine. In the past, influenza vaccination of health care workers has been identified as the primary method of preventing influenza transmission to at-risk groups that, by virtue of illness, congregate in and around hospitals.
Findings showed that some RNs have confidence in the influenza vaccine being effective in preventing influenza infection; however there remained a high proportion of RNs who thought that the vaccine could or might cause influenza. Participants had incorrect knowledge and beliefs about the influenza vaccine, infection and cross infection. |
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1356 |
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Lyneham, J; Byrne, H |
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Nurses' experience of what helped and hindered during the Christchurch Earthquake |
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2011 |
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Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
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2 |
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17-20 |
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On September 3, 2010, the night nurses at Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand went to work unaware of the personal and professional challenges that were about to unfold in the following hours. This paper, derived from the results of a phenomenological research project, explores the issues that helped and hindered nurses during that night shift and in the three days following the 7.1 earthquake, which struck in the early morning of September 4, around 20km from the hospital. This narrative article allows the world to hear the voices of Christchurch nurses who were providing care in the first 24 hours and during the three days following that major seismic event. |
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1357 |
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Hogan, L. |
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Weight loss on the web: The Body of Knowledge healthy weight programme and the impact of financial incentives |
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2011 |
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LOGIC – Official Journal of The New Zealand College of Primary Health Care Nurses |
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10 |
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3 |
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28-32 |
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The Body of Knowledge is a New Zealand internet weight programme developed in 2007. The programme is delivered through email and the Body of Knowledge website and consists of 31 core modules focusing on methods to induce long term weight loss. This study investigated the efficacy of the Body of Knowledge programme as an avenue for reducing the obesity epidemic. In addition, this study assessed the impact of financial incentives on weight loss. The study involvedf 20 participants with an attrition rate of 30 percent. |
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1375 |
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Ward, V C |
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Preoperative fluid management of the older adult patient with hip fracture |
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2013 |
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162 pp |
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Older people --Medical care; Hip joint -- Fractures -- Treatment; Hip joint -- Fractures -- Patients -- Rehabilitation; Fluid therapy; Preoperative care; Postoperative care; Outcome assessment (Medical care) |
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Explores the relationships between pre-operative fluid management (PFM) and post-operative outcomes. Undertakes an observational study of 100 consecutive older adult patients admitted to a tertiary NZ hospital with traumatic hip fracture between March and Sept 2012. Gathers data regarding cohort demographics and in-hospital events, including surgical details, alongside PFM and post-operative outcomes. Itemises characteristics of the patients, predominantly female with a mean age of 85.2 years. Finds no statistically significant relationship between pre-operative fluid management and post-operative outcomes. |
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1395 |
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Fischer, R; Roy, D E; Niven, E. |
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Different folks, different strokes: becoming and being a sroke family |
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2014 |
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Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
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5 |
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5-11 |
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Stroke; Lived experience; Phenomenology; Family; Caregivers; Life change |
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Reports a study exploring family experiences of stroke during the first six months following a stroke. Performs a hermeneutic phenomenological study in which four participants from two Auckland families are interviewed in 2011 and 2012, at three time-intervals within the first six months post-stroke. Identifies three themes of the families' experiences: loss of a life once lived; navigation of an unfamiliar path; re-creation of a sense of normality. Stresses the importance of contact with the health-care team in facilitating the transition to post-stroke life. |
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1398 |
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Norton, V. |
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Don't wait until we are struggling: what patients and family caregivers tell us about using a syringe driver |
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2014 |
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Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
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5 |
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12-16 |
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Patients and family caregiver; Syringe driver; Palliative care; Symptom management |
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Undertakes a study to ascertain the experiences, perceptions and assumptions of patients and their family caregiver(s) about the use of a syringe driver in palliative care. Enrols hospice cancer patients who use syringe drivers to provide continuous delivery of drugs. Conducts interviews with 27 individuals: 12 patient/family caregiver pairs, and 3 caregivers. Uses thematic analysis to apply codes to data to reveal shared versus unique experiences. |
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1399 |
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Poot, B. |
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Nurse-led chronic cough clinic: what is the impact on patient waiting times? |
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2014 |
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Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
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5 |
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17-20 |
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Nurse-led; Chronic cough; Wait times |
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Describes the impact on patient waiting times of a nurse-led cough clinic for patients referred to a secondary-care adult respiratory service. Performs an audit of data collected from 75 patients with chronic cough who had been triaged to a nurse-led cough clinic from Aug 2009 to Feb 2011, in which the nurse assessed each patient, undertaking a detailed patient history and clinical examination, and confirming diagnosis/differential diagnoses. Describes patient characteristics, source/reason for referral, and primary diagnosis for cough. Contrasts wait times before and after initiation of the nurse-led clinic. |
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1400 |
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Seccombe, J.; Stewart, C. |
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Motivation or self-directed learning: student perspectives |
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2014 |
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Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
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5 |
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21-24 |
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Self-directed learning; Nursing education; Student motivation; Online learning |
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Conducts a study of 90 undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing (BN) students in order to identify factors that motivate student nurses to undertake self-directed learning (SDL). Adapts an overseas rating scale questionnaire to survey third-year BN students to identify intrinsic or extrinsic factors that influence students' SDL behaviour. Categorises survey results in relation to content and navigation of the learning package; monitoring and management of personal learning; and relevance to topic and link to paper assessment. |
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1401 |
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