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Manning, J. |
| Title |
Skin-to-skin care of the very low birth weight infant: Taking a risk and making it happen |
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| Year |
2007 |
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Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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| Keywords |
Paediatric nursing; Premature infants; Nursing; Hospitals |
| Abstract |
Parent-infant skin-to-skin care has become an advocated aspect of care in neonatal intensive care units nationally within New Zealand and internationally. However the implementation of this care by nurses can be limited by a number of factors within the practice environment. This dissertation presents a critical analysis of literature alongside reflection on the author's own practice experience to explore factors that may be constraining the use of skin-to-skin care with the very low birth weight infant in the neonatal intensive care unit. These factors are examined through a lens of risk taking behaviour underpinned by the grounded theory work of Dobos (1992). The concept of risk is explored in order to develop an understanding of why, in the author's view, the practice of skin-to-skin care of very low birth weight infants may have declined in recent years. For neonatal nurses skin-to-skin care of the very low birth weight infant presents challenges related to the environment, physiological stability of the infant and changes over the past 10 years in the clinical management of very low birth weight infants. As progress is made toward the design, development and eventual move to a new unit in Dunedin recommendations pertaining to the change in physical space, the introduction of a structured model for nursing care and implications for nursing practice development in relation to skin-to-skin care are described. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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800 |
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O'Malley, J. |
| Title |
Critical social analysis of acute institutionally based mental health nursing following an action research project |
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2001 |
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Abbreviated Journal |
NZNO Library, Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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| Keywords |
Psychiatric Nursing; Hospitals; Quality of health care |
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This study using action research involving twelve registered nurses worked toward improving nursing care in an acute mental health in-patient service. Following focus groups with consumers, families, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the action research group developed projects over eighteen months to improve continuity and consistency of nursing care. There was a subsequent restructuring of nursing service to better define leadership, accountability and to strengthen care delivery. The second half of the thesis involves a critical social analysis of the research data and produces a theory of mental health nursing which, the author suggests, has wide application in practice. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1133 |
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Truscott, J.M.; Townsend, J.M.; Arnold, E.P. |
| Title |
A successful nurse-led model in the elective orthopaedic admissions process |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2007 |
Publication |
New Zealand Medical Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
NZ Medical Association website. Access free to articles older than 6 months. |
| Volume |
120 |
Issue |
1265 |
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| Keywords |
Surgery; Hospitals; Nursing; Administration |
| Abstract |
This paper documents a successful nurse-led admissions process for same day orthopaedic surgery, on relatively fit patients under 70 years of age. During the 6-month study, 31 patients with a median age of 38 years were categorised into 3 streams. 252 patients (76%) underwent a nursing-admission process without the need for further consultation with a junior medical officer or an anaesthetist. The remaining patients not included in the study were admitted and clerked by a house officer. No safety issues arose and the surgeons and anaesthetists were satisfied with the process. The junior medical officers described improved job satisfaction by being able to attend theatre, other educational opportunities, and working more closely with the consultant. The process has now been incorporated into elective orthopaedic admissions at Burwood Hospital. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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516 |
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| Author |
Challis-Morrison, S. |
| Title |
Management and guidance of patient resuscitations within secondary rural hospitals |
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Book Chapter |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 111-122) |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ministry of Health publications page |
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Hospitals; Rural health services; Resuscitation |
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This chapter firstly offers background information relating to the management and guidance of resuscitation within secondary rural hospitals. Secondly, it discusses the evidence related to issues concerning resuscitation and not-for-resuscitation, including issues involving medical and nursing staff, the patient experience, appropriate documentation, and cultural factors. Thirdly, it presents the findings through an implementation and evaluation plan. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 771 |
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755 |
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| Author |
Blockley, C.E. |
| Title |
The experience of hospitalization first time for an acute medical illness |
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2000 |
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Massey University Library |
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Hospitals; Patient satisfaction |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 811 |
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795 |
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| Author |
Crawford, R. |
| Title |
An exploration of nurses' understanding of parenting in hospital |
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2000 |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Massey University Library |
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Nurse-family relations; Children; Hospitals; Parents and caregivers |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 812 |
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796 |
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| Author |
Baur, P. |
| Title |
Patients who present to the emergency department but do not wait: An exploratory study |
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2004 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Massey University Library |
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Emergency nursing; Hospitals |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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849 |
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Scott, S.; Johnson, Y.; Caughley, B. |
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An evaluation of the new graduate orientation programme: Introduced at Capital Coast District Health Board's Wellington Hospital in March 1998 |
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Report |
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2003 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Massey University Library |
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New graduate nurses; Hospitals |
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This report presents a longitudinal research study which evaluated the effectiveness of the twelve months New Graduate Orientation Programme introduced at Capital Coast District Health Board's Wellington Hospital in March 1998. The programme was implemented to assist new nursing graduate's transition into the role of registered nurse. The evaluation project took place over a three-year period. Three annual intakes of new graduates enrolled in the New Graduate Orientation Programme were surveyed by questionnaire on their completion of the programme. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1156 |
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| Author |
Litchfield, M. |
| Title |
The language of nursing practice in hospitals |
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Conference Article |
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1997 |
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Abbreviated Journal |
held by NZNO Library and author |
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Proceedings of the National Nursing Informatics Co |
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Hospitals; Nurse managers; Advanced nursing practice; Nurse-patient relations; Care plans |
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A paper presenting the findings of a small research project involving a group of self-selected senior nurses of Wellington Hospital to explore the nature of nursing practice in the care and management of hospitalised patients and to formalise the language that would acknowledge its significance in the current effort of hospitals to define patient care pathways. The nature of hospital nursing practice was described in themes of a generic process of nurse-patient care that articulates a distinct specialism of hospital nursing, whatever the hospital department in which nurses hold positions. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1322 |
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Richardson, S.; Ardagh, M.; Hider, P. |
| Title |
New Zealand health professionals do not agree about what defines appropriate attendance at an emergency department |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2006 |
Publication |
New Zealand Medical Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Access is free to articles older than 6 months, and abstracts. |
| Volume |
119 |
Issue |
1232 |
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| Keywords |
Hospitals; Clinical assessment; Interprofessional relations |
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This study aims to examine the concept of 'inappropriate' emergency department attendances in relation to the emergency department at Christchurch Hospital. It specifically seeks to determine whether there is a consensus opinion among healthcare providers regarding a definition of 'inappropriate'. An exploratory survey of health professionals involved with the referral, assessment, transport, and treatment of emergency department patients in Christchurch was carried out. A range of health professionals, including ambulance personnel, general practitioners, emergency department physicians, emergency nurses, and hospital managers were approached. A series of questions relating to definition and response to 'inappropriate' patients was asked, with an additional open-ended question relating to the definition of 'appropriateness'. The researchers found significant differences in the attitudes and perceptions of key health professionals involved in the referral, treatment, and admission of patients to the emergency department. This has implications for any interventions aimed at addressing emergency department 'overcrowding' that assume the presence of a consensus understanding of this concept. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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526 |
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Fraser, A.G.; Williamson, S.; Lane, M.; Hollis, B. |
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Nurse-led dyspepsia clinic using the urea breath test for Helicobacter pylori |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2003 |
Publication |
New Zealand Medical Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Access is free to articles older than 6 months, and abstracts. |
| Volume |
116 |
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1176 |
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| Keywords |
Advanced nursing practice; Hospitals; Clinical assessment; Evaluation |
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Reports the audit of a nurse-led dyspepsia clinic at Auckland Hospital. Referrals to the Gastroenterology Department for gastroscopy were assessed in a dyspepsia clinic. Initial evaluation included consultation and a urea breath test (UBT). Patients given eradication treatment prior to initial clinic assessment were excluded. Patients with a positive UBT were given eradication treatment and were reviewed two months later for symptom assessment and follow-up UBT. Patients with a negative UBT were usually referred back to the GP. There were 173 patients with a mean age 38 years. The urea breath test was found to be useful as part of the initial assessment of selected patients who would otherwise have been referred for endoscopy. It is likely that the need for gastroscopy was reduced, but longer follow up will be required to determine whether or not this effect is simply due to delayed referral. This approach is likely to have value only in patients who have a relatively high chance of being H. pylori positive. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 625 |
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611 |
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Barber, A.; Charleston, A.; Anderson, N.; Spriggs, D.; Bennett, D.; Bennett, P.; Thomas, K.; Baker, Y. |
| Title |
Changes in stroke care at Auckland Hospital between 1996 and 2001 |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2004 |
Publication |
New Zealand Medical Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Access is free to articles older than 6 months |
| Volume |
117 |
Issue |
1190 |
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Multidisciplinary care teams; Nursing specialties; Hospitals |
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The researchers repeat the 1996 audit of stroke care in Auckland Hospital to assess changes in stroke management since the introduction of a mobile stroke team. The audit prospectively recorded information for all patients with stroke from 1 June to 30 September 2001. They describe the work of the stroke team physician and the specialist stroke nurse and allied health staff who coordinate the multidisciplinary care of patients. Variables examined include time to arrival and medical assessment, investigations, acute management, inpatient rehabilitation, and stroke outcome. The researchers then describe recent developments in stroke care and the impact of the stroke service on patient management. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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544 |
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Morton, J.; Williams, Y.; Philpott, M. |
| Title |
New Zealand's Christchurch Hospital at night: An audit of medical activity from 2230 to 0800 hours |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2006 |
Publication |
New Zealand Medical Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
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119 |
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1231 |
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Hospitals; Teamwork; Administration; Shiftwork; Organisational culture |
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The authors conduct an audit of medical activity at Christchurch Hospital, a 650 bed tertiary centre, between 2230 and 0800 hours. They measured the volumes of tasks requiring completion overnight and identified the competencies required for this as well as the level of teamwork that existed. They found several organisational areas of concern, that indicate new approaches are required to staff the “hospital at night,” and an Out of Hours Multidisciplinary Team is recommended. Specific issues included the lack of teamwork from the Resident Medical Officers (RMOs), with some overextended while others were inactive. House officer tasks were largely generic rather than specialty specific; there was no formal handover from the afternoon or day shifts and the level of hospital medical staffing did not reflect the activity levels over the time period studied. The researchers also recommend an urgent review of the beep policy. A third of the admissions were to General Medicine, and basic medical activities (including admitting, reviewing, and prescribing drugs and fluids) for patients admitted under all specialties represented the majority of the night workload. Medical registrars had reduced some of the traditional multiple clerking by admitting patients themselves. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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528 |
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| Author |
Richardson, S. |
| Title |
Incorporation of research into clinical practice: The development of a clinical nurse researcher position |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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21 |
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1 |
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33-42 |
| Keywords |
Emergency nursing; Nursing research; Hospitals |
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The author backgrounds the development of the role of an innovative Nurse Researcher (Emergency Medicine) role at Christchurch Hospital. She describes the emergency department and the factors leading to the creation of the role. Specific nursing research projects are reviewed, and the nature of nursing in relation to research is discussed. The author argues that the nurse researcher is integral to the expansion of evidence-based nursing, and that the role of Clinical Nurse Researcher in the emergency department has resulted in a higher profile for research, and the gradual integration of research as a clinical skill with direct practical relevance. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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536 |
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| Author |
Lyford, S.; Cook, P. |
| Title |
The Whanaungatanga model of care |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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21 |
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2 |
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26-36 |
| Keywords |
Maori; Hospitals; Nursing models |
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The authors introduce the Kaupapa nursing service at Te Puna Hauora, Tauranga Hospital. It implements an indigenous health model, the Whanaungatanga Model of Care, to guide nursing practice. This paper describes the concept of care it applies to serving its Maori population and the role of the Kaiawhina Social Worker. The authors highlights the interface between primary and secondary care after patients are discharged. The authors address the shortfall of Maori practitioners in the nursing service and the aims of a year-long pre-entry Kaupapa Health Professional Programme. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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538 |
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