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Author Vick, Margaret; Dannenfeldt Gudrun; Shaw, Bill openurl 
  Title Do students training to be health-care workers have compassionate attributes? Type Journal Article
  Year 2017 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 16-22  
  Keywords Compassion; Health care students; Surveys; Measurements  
  Abstract Measures the extent to which health-care students began their training with compassionate attributes. Defines compassion as an awareness of others and a desire to help, using a non-judgmental approach. Highlights the significance of compassion in health care. Provides a self-administered 'compassion to others' psychometric scale to measure compassionate attributes to 146 students enrolled in the first semester of nursing, midwifery and social work at the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec). Analyses data using the SPSS and ANOVA for descriptive statistics and predictive information.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1538  
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Author Hendry, Chris; Prileszky, Gail openurl 
  Title A usability study: an e-medication dispenser as part of a home-based medication management programme Type Journal Article
  Year 2017 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 23-30  
  Keywords Usability study; E-medication dispenser; Medication management; District nursing  
  Abstract Investigates the logistics and acceptability of an electronic medication dispenser (EMD) within a home-based medication management service as a substitute for face-to-face home visiting, as a means of reminding elderly clients to take their medication on time. Uses a qualitative usability study methodology to conduct the study, centred on a small group of clients receiving the service from a small group of clients receiving the service from a community nursing organisation in Christchurch. Involves patients, pharmacists, nurses and managers of the community nursing service. Identifies critical processes and protocols required to safely support a wider roll-out of the product within the service.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1539  
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Author Marshall, Bob; Craig, Andrea; Meyer, Alannah openurl 
  Title Registered nurses' attitudes towards, and experiences of, aggression and violence in the acute hospital setting Type Journal Article
  Year 2017 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 31-36  
  Keywords Aggression; Violence; Actue hospital settings; Training; Surveys; Registered nurses  
  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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1540  
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Author Andrew, Alexa; Foot-McKay, Aimee; Ritchie, Lorraine openurl 
  Title Staff perspectives of a cafe on the premises of an aged-care facility Type Journal Article
  Year 2017 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 43  
  Keywords Aged care; Facilities; Cafes; Person-centred care  
  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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1542  
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Author Brunton, Margaret; Cook, Catherine; Walker, Leonie; Clendon, Jill openurl 
  Title 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 Type Report
  Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue Pages 82 p.  
  Keywords Communication in nursing; Registered nurses; Surveys  
  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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1543  
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Author McHardy, Judy openurl 
  Title Improving the health of children through: improving the primary-secondary interface for child health; Child health practice within the integrated family health centres; Improving care for medically-fragile children: Margaret May Blackwell Travel Fellowship 2011/12 Type Report
  Year 2012 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue Pages 30 p.  
  Keywords Child health services -- Great Britain; Child health services -- Sweden; Child health services -- Netherlands  
  Abstract Provides observations, insights and knowledge gained from undertaking the travel fellowship to study integrated health service for children aged 0-5 years in hospital, and community care settings in Great Britain, Sweden and the Netherlands.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1545  
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Author Owen, Katie; Day, Liz; Yang, Diya openurl 
  Title Promoting well-being for Chinese international students in an undergraduate nursing programme: reducing culture shock Type Journal Article
  Year 2017 Publication Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue 24 Pages 13-20  
  Keywords International students; English as an additional language (EAL); Culture shock; Acculturation; Mental health  
  Abstract Reviews literature relating to the experience of international tertiary students, particularly Chinese students, undertaking nursing education. Reports that international students cite poorer mental and physical health outcomes than domestic students, and that students with English as an additional language (EAL) experience culture shock, frustration and stress. Suggests that tertiary institutions need to supply targeted interventions for international students in language and cultural adaptation to promote positive acculturation.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1546  
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Author Crick, Michelle; MacDonald, Danielle; Perry, Jane; Poole, Nicky openurl 
  Title Reflections on the influence of grandmothers on the careers of four nurses Type Journal Article
  Year 2017 Publication Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue 24 Pages 21-27  
  Keywords Reflection; Grandmothers; Advanced nursing practice  
  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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1547  
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Author McKellar, Dianne; Rodrigues, Agustilia openurl 
  Title Access to health care for people living in Aotearoa with a serious mental iullness: a social justice issue Type Journal Article
  Year 2017 Publication Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue 24 Pages 53-57  
  Keywords Serious mental illness; Physical health; Disparity; Social justice; Person-centred care  
  Abstract Argues for an integrated care model combining mental and primary health care while providing person-centred care that upholds the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. Maintains that there is a need for national guidelines for the management and assessment of people with serious mental illness (SMI)to redress their health disparities. Suggests that nurses have the opportunity to become agents of change to address this issue of social justice.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1551  
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Author Moana, Brenda; Crawford, Ruth; Isaac, Dorothy openurl 
  Title Discussing sexual health with older clients: are primary health care nurses sufficiently prepared? Type Journal Article
  Year 2017 Publication Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue 24 Pages 63-67  
  Keywords Sexual health; Assessment; Primary health care; Older adults; Surveys  
  Abstract Reports some findings of a study which examined primary health care (PHC) nurses' preparedness for engaging older adults in conversation about sexual health research. Examines the experiences and beliefs of PHC nurses working with older clients. Conducts three focus groups with 16 participants who discussed their experiences, values and perceptions of conversations on sexual health with older clients.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1553  
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Author Seldon, Lucy A url  openurl
  Title Non-pharmacological Methods in Relieving Children's Pain in Hospital: a pilot study Type Book Whole
  Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue Pages 72 p.  
  Keywords Non-pharmacological; Pain relief; Pain; Hospitals; Paediatric nurses; Children  
  Abstract Adapts the questionnaire used in three international studies of the utilisation of non-pharmacological methods of post-operative pain management for paediatric surgical patients, and distributes it to registered nurses working in a paediatric surgical ward in one district health board (DHB) hospital. Discusses the non-pharmacological methods used and how they correlate with international literature.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1559  
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Author Nakarada-Kordic, Ivana url  openurl
  Title Assessing mental models in multidisciplinary operating room teams Type Book Whole
  Year 2016 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue Pages 238 p.  
  Keywords Mental models; Operating room; Surgery; Assessment; Software; Momento  
  Abstract Aims to develop a new empirical method for assessing the similarity of mental models in surgery, focusing on laparotomy; to begin the process of validation of the new approach; and to demonstrate how the new approach could be used in clinical practice. Develops a software application (Momento) to sort key tasks in order to capture the information on mental models regarding task sequence and responsibility. Asks 20 6-person operating room (OR) teams, each comprising 3 sub-teams consisting of anaesthesia, surgery and nursing, to complete Momento prior to 2 simulated emergency laparotomies. Suggests the Momento approach could be used to improve teamwork in OR.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1561  
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Author Sundarajoo, Sarathambal url  openurl
  Title The Lived Experience of Person-Centred Care in Residential Homes in New Zealand and Singapore: the perspectives of residents, frontline caregivers and family members Type Book Whole
  Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue Pages 232 p.  
  Keywords Person-centred care; Aged care; Residential care; Phenomenology; Lived experience; Hermeneutics; Singapore  
  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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1563  
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Author Kennedy, Barry url  openurl
  Title The Relationships between empathy and burnout in nurses Type Book Whole
  Year 2013 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue Pages 1v  
  Keywords Empathy; Burnout; Earthquakes; Acute nursing; Surveys  
  Abstract Surveys nurses at two hospitals during April and May of 2012. Uses bivariate correlations, group comparisons, analysis of variance and multiple regression to analyse the results. Notes that nurses were still experiencing negative emotional effects of the earthquakes and aftershocks of the preceding 18 months. Finds empathy levels and burnout levels were lower than the normative mean, and that empathy and burnout were negatively correlated with age and experience.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1565  
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Author Miller, Jodi Shirlene url  openurl
  Title Workplace learning: exploring the context and culture in New Zealand Type Book Whole
  Year 2013 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue Pages 234 p.  
  Keywords Workplace learning; Post-registration education; Postgraduate education; Professional development; Learning culture; Critical reflection; Mentoring  
  Abstract Explores the rationale underpinning the development of education programmes within urban district hospitals throughout the country, and ascertains how these workplaces develop education programmes, given that the majority of nurses in New Zealand have identified that they prefer to participate in workplace-based professional development. Cites a clear requirement to foster learning during a nurse's development post-registration, while considering how prepared nurse educators were to fulfil their roles as lifelong learning facilitators and mentors. Utilises the perspective of nurse educators employed in District Health Boards (DHBs) geographically isolated from universities providing post-registration learning.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1566  
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