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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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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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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Butcher, D., & Hales, C. (2023). Ensuring doctoral research is relevant to the international nursing community. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 39(2). Retrieved September 21, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/001c.91265
Abstract: Argues that nurses undertaking doctoral research have a responsibility to ensure their research engages with international nursing research and is relevant post-doctorally. Distinguishes between the purpose of PhDs and Professional Doctorates. Finds that nursing doctoral graduates are impeded from assuming leading roles in funded research. Attempts to find ways to address this challenge, suggesting that remote attendance at conferences and Internet communication with nurse researchers overseas encourages an international perspective on nursing topics. Backgrounds the establishment of an international nursing research community between Oxford Brookes University in the UK and Victoria University of Wellington in NZ.
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Jull, A. (2023). Becoming a clinical triallist: challenges and opportunities for nursing research. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 39(2). Retrieved September 21, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/001c.87895
Abstract: Asks what is the value of randomised ccontrolled trials (RCT), and argues that different trial designs are appropriate for different types of question, e.g. intervention, aetiology, diagnosis, prognosis, therapy, and experience. Backgrounds the formation of the Cochrane Collaboration. Relates the author's own experience in becoming a clinical triallist and considers the barriers to nurses running RCTs. Explains the need and intent of the Australasian Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Trials Network (ANMCTN)
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Mowat, R., Winnington, R., & Cook, C. (2023). The integrative review: A threshold concept for Graduate Entry to Nursing students. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 39(2). Retrieved September 21, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/. https://doi.org/10.36951/001c.90857
Abstract: Provides a critical reflection on the integration of empirical learning with the literature on integrative reviews. Avers that in undertaking an integrative review, Granduate Entry Nursing students learn how nursing care is based in evidence-based practice. Considers the common problems for nursing students which make supervisory oversight necessary at every stage. Draws on the experiences of three academic supervisors with threshold concepts to suggest that incorporating a research identity into students' developing nursing identity enhances evidence-informed practice.
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Marshall, D. (2023). The impact of simulation-based learning activity using actor patients on final year nursing students' learning. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 39(2). Retrieved September 21, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/001c.87843
Abstract: Investigated final-year nursing students' perception of the effectiveness of a ward-based simulation learning activity using actor patients. Conducts focus group interviews after the simulation and three months later after clinical placement. Identifies three themes: decreasing the theory-practice gap; decision-making; nursing behaviour.
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Meeks, M., Miligan, K., Seaton, P., & Josland, H. (2023). Interprofessional education: let's listen to the students. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 39(2). Retrieved September 21, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/001c.87828
Abstract: Invites pre-registration nursing and medical students to write down questions to ask of students in the other discipline. Provides these questions for discussion in a facilitated interprofessional group session. Uses descriptive thematic analysis to inductively analyse the written data, from which three themes emerged: lack of knowledge about each profession, misperceptions about the other profession, and the desire to develop interprofessional relationships.
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Fostekew, S. L., Andersen, P. R., & Amankwaa, I. (2023). Addison's disease and adrenal crisis: a phenomenological study of the patient experience. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 39(2). Retrieved September 21, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/001c.90846
Abstract: Describes the lived experiences and issues central to patients with Addison's disease during hospitalisation due to adrenal crisis. Explores the experiences of six participants who had undergone one or more of these crises, and analyses the experiences using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis. Three themes emerge: response, adjustment, and learning. Develops the Addison's and Adrenal Crisis Patient Experience model from the analysis
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Komene, E., Sami, L., Wiapo, C., Davis, J., & Adams, S. (2023). Whakaropu: an exemplar fostering professional development and cultural growth with a collective grouping of Maori and Pacific nurses. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 39(2). Retrieved September 21, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/001c.90845
Abstract: Reports on the experiences of five Maori and two Pacific nurses, and three senior indigenous nurse leaders, of being involved in a whakaropu (collective grouping) to attend and present at the National Enrolled Nurse Conference. Conducts face-to-face and online interviews with the members of the group to determine the value of the innovation to foster learning experiences for Maori and Pacific nurses.
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Butters, K. J. (2008). A qualitative study of the ethical practice of newly-graduated nurses working in mental health. Master's thesis, Massey University, .
Abstract: Presents a qualitative exploration of factors that influence eight newly-graduated nurses as they endeavour to practice ethical mental health nursing. Gathers data from in-depth interviews with the participants, analysed using a thematic analysis method. Considers aspects of the social and political context within which the participants are situated.
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Hendry, C. (2024). A process to inform rural nursing workforce planning and development. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, . Retrieved September 21, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/001c.115490
Abstract: Describes a four-stage project to identify the current status of the nursing and support-worker workforce to develop a plan to match community health needs: profiles current population and health resources available in the community; profiles the current nursing workfoece; surveys local nurses regarding current work and future plans; seeks perspectives of local nurses, health managers and community representatives on strategies to sustain a future nursing workforce. Focuses primarily on the first two stages of the project.
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Jauny, R., Montayre, J., Winnington, R., Adams, J., & Neville, S. (2024). Nursing students' perceptions of assisted dying: a qualitative study. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, . Retrieved September 21, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/001c.94582
Abstract: Aims to gain insight into nursing students' views about assisted dying, given the questions surrounding nursing practices and responsibilities in relation to the service. Conducts a qualitative descriptive study using a paper-based questionnaire, among nursing students enrolled in a BN programme at a single tertiary institution in 2019. Identifies three categories of responses: approval of personal choice, disapproval due to personal beliefs, maintaining a professional stand.
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Fyers, K. (2024). Entanglements, shadows, and dissonance: Formations of socio-political knowing in nursing. A critical inquiry. Doctoral thesis, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington.
Abstract: Examines the nature of social-political knowing in nursing, or the “where-in” as proposed by Jill White (1995; 2014), whereby the nurse looks beyond therapeutic relationships towards the circumstances that compromise health and wellbeing and contribute to social injustice. Aims to discover how registered nurses (RN) understand, use, and communicate their knowing of contemporary societal and political issues impacting on the health and wellbeing of those they care for. Employs a critical constructivist methodology in interviews woth 26 RNs, and identifies the themes that emerged.
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