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Mathias, L. |
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Determination on patient participation in the assessment phase of the nursing process |
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1984 |
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North Shore Hospital, Takapuna |
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A pilot study to determine the effectiveness of the assessment tool as a data collection device was crucial to the effectiveness of the major study. The pilot sample consisted of 10 patients who participated in the assessment phase of the Nursing process. Patients complied with therapeutic objectives to control urinary incontinence when they participated in the assessment phase and when 24 hour Nursing support is available. The removal of this support ( within the Hospital environment) may be integral to long term compliance |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 45 |
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45 |
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Plenty, J.; Seers, R. |
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Incidence of backstrain in nurses and orderlies working in a geriatric unit (138 beds) |
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1984 |
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North Shore Hospital (now Waitemata Health) |
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In this study a questionnaire was designed to survey the incidence of back strain amongst staff members of a geriatric unit. This was completed by 71 staff members of a total of 99 forms issued. It would appear that back strain occurs in 70% of cases, but it is reported in only 8%. The causes of back strain in nursing are discussed and preventative measures outlined |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 66 |
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66 |
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Snelgar, D.W. |
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Feasibility of integrated community based nursing services |
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1981 |
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NHSAC P.O. Box 1941 Wellington |
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A nurses working party was formed by the primary health care SSDG in 1979 to investigate the feasibility of integrated community based nursing services. A six month trial was held in a mainly urban area (population 5637) testing these ideas in 1980. Using the existing time of the four nursing services in the area a team approach was used with all nurses being responsible to a coordinating nurse. The present role of the public nurse and district nurse was integrated – this new nurse was called a community health nurse. These two nurses worked from a base located in te trial area. Liaison and coordination were established with the Plunket and practice nurse. The results of the trial enabled the primary health care SSDG to prepare a plan on community based nursing services |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 57 |
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57 |
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Black, J.; Fowlie, L.G. |
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The overstayer problem |
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1988 |
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New Born Unit, Waikato Womens' Hospital, Hamilton |
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Chronic lung disease in neonates requires long term hospitalisation and more particularly “unitisation” of the baby. The particular issue of concern related to the effect of chronic lung disease on the neonate's family; psychologically, socially, and economically. This small study examines these concerns from the parent's perspective |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 118 |
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118 |
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Corbett, A. |
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The use of breast milk and the re-establishment of the Human Breast Milk Bank in the Neonatal Unit in Waikato Hospital |
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1992 |
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Neonatal Unit, Waikato Hospital |
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The suitability of human breast milk for the nurturing and development of the human species is proven over hundreds of thousands of years. Human milk is without peer in containing all the nutrients required for the growth and development of the human infant.Over and above the nutrient factors, human milk has significant immunological, anti-infective, and anti-allergy properties that should be foremost in deliberations of neonatal nurses and doctors, before one considers calorie counts and weight gain. Lucas and Cole ( 1990) have shown the terrible consequences of using formula in preterm babies over those fed only human milk, The NZ Cot Death Studies' first year results have shown the significance of breast feeding in reducing the incidence of cot death., giving an oblique reference to the effects of neonatal staff attitude on mothers milk of at risk babies.A ready supply of human breast milk used to be available to neonatal staff from the milk bank. All but a very few of these banks were closed down all over the world due to AIDS phobia rather than by any scientific fact. Sufficient time has gone by for science and nationality to govern the use of human breast milk, and a case is made for the reopening of the Milk Banks |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 209 |
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209 |
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Englefield, R. |
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Research into Nelson health services |
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1975 |
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Nelson Branch, NZNA. |
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A telephone survey on peoples' perceptions of health services in the Nelson district. Conducted in conjunction with Graeme Taylor (Psychologist) and other members of NZNA, |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 94 |
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94 |
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Brownie, S.M. |
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Management perspectives of the second evel nurse |
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1993 |
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National Library, NZNO Library, |
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This study presents information, obtained from health service managers, on the present use and possible future use of second level nurses within the region encompassing the Wanganui, Rangitikei, Manawatu, Tararua, Palmerston North City and Horowhenua districts. “ Second level nurses” are currently known as enrolled nurses and, in accordance with Section 53A of the 1983 Amendment to the Nurses Act, are required to work under the direction and supervision of registered nurses or medical practitioners. Enrolled nurses are usually allocated less responsibility for nursing assessment and judgement than registered nurses.Management perspectives, from seventy seven health workforce managers, were sought in relation to the future workforce need, the scope and boundaries of practice, and the alternatives for the future educational preparation of second level nurses. Seventy two percent of managers said that they thought enrolled nurses were essential to New Zealand's future nursing workforce. They predicted increased opportunities for enrolled nurses in care of the elderly and community care settings. Patterns in the current workforce utilization of enrolled nurses, however, did not support these views.In relation to the education of enrolled nurses, managers indicated that hospital-based training was the most preferred option. However, managers asserted that, in view of the current lack of employment opportunities no more enrolled nurses should be prepared at the present time.Although questions about education were focussed on the educational preparation of enrolled nurses, many of the respondent managers also expressed opinions about the educational preparation of comprehensive nurses. As a result, an evaluation of comprehensive nursing programmes is suggested.While the numbers of second level nurses being prepared and used is decreasing, there is a concomitant increase in the preparation and use of caregivers. This rapidly increasing group isfast becoming a “cheaper” second level workforce. The increase in the use of caregivers is seen to result from the pressure on healthcare employers to reduce spending within the current highly competitive, de-regulated economy. Managers asserted that enrolled nurses are not cost effective in comparison with either caregivers or registered nurses.The study concludes with thirteen recommendations which are made under the following four groups;1. Manawatu Polytechnic – provider of nursing education.2. Healthcare employers – users of nursing education.3. Enrolled nurses – participants in nursing education.4. Professional nursing bodies – guardians of nursing education |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 407 |
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407 |
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Isles, P. |
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An exploration of the difference that academic study makes to Registered General Nurses and Registered General and Obstetric Nurses |
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2003 |
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National Library |
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Registered nurses; Training; Nursing; Education |
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This paper reports the findings of a three-year longitudinal study of registered nurses studying on a part-time basis towards their Bachelor of Nursing degree. Registered General Nurses and Registered General and Obstetric Nurses have been subject to a good deal of pressure to upgrade their qualifications – from their workplaces, but also from a recognition amongst themselves and their peers that to advance in their careers they need to have equivalent qualifications to new graduates. This study looks at what difference academic study makes to registered nursing practice. |
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Howie, L. |
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Rural society and culture |
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2008 |
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Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 3-18 ) |
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Ministry of Health publications page |
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Rural nursing; Culture |
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The author takes a multidisciplinary approach to examine how the location and concept rural is defined and provides a critique of the disparate definitions available. Definitions encompass different disciplines such as sociology and anthropology, and there are national distinctions based on historical factors. The chapter also investigates the way researchers speak about rural people, particularly as the human aspect of health is a primary concern to nursing. The focus is on the socio-cultural, occupational, ecological, and health aspects of rurality. The Rural Framework Wheel is introduced, which is a method to categorise rural contextual definitions. Rurality is presented as a variable and evolving concept that provides particular challenges to nursing practice. |
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460 |
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Dillon, D.R. |
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Rural contexts: Islands |
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2008 |
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Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 19-30) |
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Ministry of Health publications page |
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Rural nursing; Identity; Advanced nursing practice; Professional competence |
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This chapter explores the concept of islands particularly in relation to rurality, individual and community identities, and nursing. The author argues that all New Zealanders are islanders, and considers the implications of this on personal and community values, when they are shaped by geographic isolation and structural separateness. She explores commonalities between islanders and rural peoples in areas such as identity, isolation, and health, and outlines the impacts this has on rural nursing practice and competencies. A case study of a nurse on Stewart Island is briefly discussed. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 765 |
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461 |
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Howie, L. |
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Contextualised nursing practice |
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2008 |
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Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 33-49) |
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Ministry of Health publications page |
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Rural nursing; Nursing models; Nursing research |
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This is the first of three chapters that describe nursing practice. The author presents the Rural Framework Wheel to elaborate aspects of the rural context. The Framework comprises four systems which describe aspects of rurality; being are socio-cultural, occupational, ecological, and health. These systems each comprise of subsystems, which provide a detailed analysis of the way nursing practice is particular in diverse rural settings. The Framework is presented as a work in progress, and is grounded in international nursing literature. It highlights rural nursing as a unique and challenging field, with the dominant themes of partnership and nursing emerging as underpinning the practice when nurses live and work in small, sometimes isolated communities. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 766 |
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750 |
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Thompson, R. |
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On call but not rostered |
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2008 |
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Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 67-78) |
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Ministry of Health publications page |
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Rural nursing; Ethics; Registered nurses |
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In this chapter the author uses storytelling to explore the legal and ethical issues she experiences as a rural volunteer registered nurse. She describes the relationship between the nurse and community embodied in areas such as the public perception of nurses, and discusses aspects of her practice in the light of the particular legal and ethical context of rural areas. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 768 |
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752 |
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Jamieson, I. |
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The mobile operating theatre project |
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2008 |
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Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp.81-97) |
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Ministry of Health publications page |
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Rural nursing; Surgery; Training; Evaluation |
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This chapter firstly presents the development of a mobile operating theatre project, which was implemented in 2002 to provide rural day-stay surgery. Secondly, it discusses the process and findings of a research project undertaken with the purpose of evaluating a perioperative (theatre and recovery) reskilling programme offered to 42 rural nurses from nine secondary hospitals, conducted over nine months in 2001. The training was given to nurses prior to the introduction of a mobile operating theatre service, and was seen as a key part of the service contract. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 769 |
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753 |
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Pedersen, C. |
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Nurse-led telephone triage service in a secondary rural hospital |
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2008 |
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Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 99-110) |
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Ministry of Health publications page |
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Rural nursing; Telenursing; Evaluation |
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This chapter describes the development of a nurse-led after-hours telephone triage service in a rural secondary hospital in the Hawke's Bay District Health Board area. This service was a response to the health restructuring in the 1990s, which had led to the shift of secondary services out of the rural areas, and workforce recruitment issues. Secondly, it discusses the process and findings of a research project undertaken to identify and describe telephone callers' reported outcomes after using the service. The study found a high level of satisfaction amongst callers and a high level of compliance to advice. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 770 |
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754 |
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Challis-Morrison, S. |
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Management and guidance of patient resuscitations within secondary rural hospitals |
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2008 |
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Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 111-122) |
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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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