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Author Henry, Pamela openurl 
  Title 'Coming home safely : a successful transition from hospital to home' : Margaret May Blackwell Study Fellowship for Nurses of Young Children, Nursing Education Research Foundation Type Report
  Year 2001 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue Pages 38  
  Keywords Infants; Hospital care; Home care services; Community health care; Reports  
  Abstract Investigates programmes to facilitate the transition to home for babies who have had lengthy admission to Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Provides an overview of the transition services at four sites visited in the US and Canada. Highlights the common elements among all four programmes and identifies the components of quality transition services. Evaluates their clinical effectiveness. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1426  
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Author Moore, Justin openurl 
  Title Breaking down barriers in child healthcare (0-5) years. Margaret May Blackwell Travelling Fellowship 2005 Type Report
  Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue Pages 29  
  Keywords Child health services; Children's Hospitals; Emergency Departments; Drugs; Reports  
  Abstract Travels to Australia, Canada, the US and the UK to investigate various methods of procedural sedation for 0-5-year-olds in paediatric Emergency Departments. Describes the types of sedation used and the recovery periods. Transcribes the interviews he conducted with Emergency Department staff in each country. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1427  
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Author MacGeorge, Jane Mary openurl 
  Title Non-invasive continuous positive airway pressure therapy in patients presenting with cardiogenic pulmonary odema Type Book Whole
  Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue Pages 121 pp  
  Keywords Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; Respiratory Therapy; Heart diseases  
  Abstract Examines the value of early intervention of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in the emergency setting, and the influence of experienced nurses on early initiation of CPAP. Investigates the difference that therapy made to mortality and morbidity for patients presenting with cardiogenic pulmonary odema (CPO) to a metropolitan emergency department. Performs a retrospective audit of 54 cases over the period of one year.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1428  
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Author Parton, Beverley May url  openurl
  Title Maori women, health care, and contemporary realities : a critical reflection Type Book Whole
  Year 2015 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue Pages 249 p.  
  Keywords Hauora; Maori health; Maori women -- health care; Surveys  
  Abstract Aims to explore the influences on health and health care engagement from the experiences of urban Maori women using Kokiri Marae Health and Social Services (KMHSS), Lower Hutt, NZ. Conducts unstructured interviews which are analysed thematically. Employs the nursing theory of cultural safety, Kawa Whakaruruhau, to inform a qualitative approach to the examination of the historical, social, cultural, economic, political, racial and gendered factors contributing to Maori women's health and health-care engagement. Makes recommendations for nursing practice, research site and research.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ WA 300.KN4 PAR Serial 1429  
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Author Robertson, Heather R; Neville, Stephen openurl 
  Title Health promotion impact evaluation : 'healthy messages calendar (Te maramataka korero hauora)' Type Journal Article
  Year 2008 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 24 Issue 1 (Mar) Pages p.24-35  
  Keywords Health promotion; Inequalities; Impact evaluation; Maori health  
  Abstract Evaluates the project to determine if it was an effective health promotion tool for the dissemination of health information. Obtains qualitative data from 5 focus groups and analyses data using a general inductive approach. Concludes that there are positive links between health promotion practices and the health needs of a local community.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1430  
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Author Fernandez, Carole; Wilson, Denise openurl 
  Title Maori women's views on smoking cessation initiatives Type Journal Article
  Year 2008 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 24 Issue 2 (Jul) Pages 27-40  
  Keywords Maori health; Smoking cessation; Primary health-care nursing; Maori-centred research  
  Abstract Interviews a group of Maori women who have successfully ceased smoking and asks about influences and supportive interventions that helped them quit smoking. Analyses the data using Boyatzis' (1998) approach and identifies two primary themes providing insight for nurses working with Maori women smokers: transmission of whanau values; and factors crucial in influencing change.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1431  
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Author Blockley, Colette; Alterio, Maxine openurl 
  Title Patients' experiences of interpersonal relationships during first time acute hospitalisation Type Journal Article
  Year 2008 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 24 Issue 2 (Jul) Pages p16-26.  
  Keywords Acute hospitalisation; Vulnerability; Support; Nurse-patient relationships  
  Abstract Examines the role of interpersonal relationships on patients' experiences during first time acute hospitalisation. Involving 12 first time acute medical and surgical admission patients, it was developed from a wider study exploring patients' overall experiences. Using a qualitative methodology with data collected by means of personal stories and semi-structured interviews findings suggest that patient vulnerability is reduced through supportive interpersonal relationships and that it is nurses who play a key role in developing and maintaining these relationships with patients.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1432  
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Author Yarwood, Judy openurl 
  Title Nurses' view of family nursing in community contexts: an exploratory study Type Journal Article
  Year 2008 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 24 Issue 2 (Jul) Pages 41-51  
  Keywords Family; Family nursing; Community Nurses; Relationships  
  Abstract Explores, through the use of focus groups, ways in which community based nurses interact with family as a whole. Identifies Public health, Practice, District, Well child health and rural nurses as all having an integral role in building relationships with family to ensure child and family health. Suggests the findings point to a need for the establishment of a recognised family/family health nursing role.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1433  
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Author Barton, Pipi; Wilson, Denise openurl 
  Title Te Kapunga Putohe (the restless hands) : a Maori centred nursing practice model Type Journal Article
  Year 2008 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 24 Issue 2 (Jul) Pages 6-15  
  Keywords Maori-centred practice; Nursing model; Maori health; Indigenous; Kaupapa Maori; Maori health  
  Abstract Notes an absence of nursing practice models focussing on the traditional beliefs of Maori amongst nursing literature. Presents Te Kapunga Putohe (the restless hands) model of Maori centred nursing practice. Illustrates how Maori knowledge and nursing knowledge can be incorporated to deliver nursing care that is both culturally appropriate and can improve the nursing experience for Maori clients.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1434  
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Author Wilkinson, Jillian Ann openurl 
  Title Ministerial Taskforce on Nursing : a struggle for control Type Journal Article
  Year 2008 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 24 Issue 3 Pages 5-16  
  Keywords Nurse practitioner; Politics; Autonomy; Unionism  
  Abstract Traces the constitution and work of the Taskforce, along with the struggle that arose between nursing groups for power to control the future of advanced nursing practice. Backgrounds the factors that led to the withdrawal of the NZ Nurses' Organisation (NZNO) from the Taskforce.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1435  
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Author Wilkinson, Jillian Ann openurl 
  Title Constructing consensus : developing an advanced nursing practice role Type Journal Article
  Year 2008 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 24 Issue 3 Pages 17-26  
  Keywords Nurse practitioner; Consensus; Autonomy; Unionism  
  Abstract Presents a study using a discourse analytical approach to trace the ongoing struggle between nursing groups for power to control the future of advanced nursing practice. Outlines the political discourses dominant in nursing during the period that led to the Nursing Council of New Zealand having regulatory control of the nurse practitioner role.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1436  
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Author Smythe, Liz openurl 
  Title Re-collecting and 'thinking' the story of New Zealand's postgraduate nursing scholarship development Type Journal Article
  Year 2008 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 24 Issue 3 Pages 27-40  
  Keywords Scholarship; Postgraduate education; Heidegger  
  Abstract Looks at the history of postgraduate scholarly nursing study over the past 40 years. Performs hermeneutic analysis of nurse scholars' reflections on nursing finding its own body of knowledge and moving into research.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1437  
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Author Watson, Paul openurl 
  Title Preschool children frequently seen but seldom heard in nursing care Type Journal Article
  Year 2008 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 24 Issue 3 Pages 41-48  
  Keywords Preschool children; Children's voices; Paediatric nursing  
  Abstract Maintains that children's voices are largely unheard in nursing practice. Recommends the need for research that seeks to understand how preschool children experience being ill and how they communicate those experiences to others.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1438  
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Author Bell, Jeanette openurl 
  Title Towards clarification of the role of research nurses in New Zealand : a literature review Type Journal Article
  Year 2009 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 25 Issue 1 Pages 4-16  
  Keywords Research nursing; Research co-ordinator; Clinical research; Clinical trials  
  Abstract Notes an increased demand for research nurses and performs a literature review to define more clearly the role they play coordinating clinical trials and managing associated patient care. Discusses professional issues associated with the role and examines findings against competency requirements for registered nurses as set out by the Nursing Council of New Zealand. Identifies professional issues and perceived barriers as well as potential strategies to strengthen and promote the research nurse role.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1439  
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Author Dick, Angela; La Grow, Steve; Boddy, Julie openurl 
  Title The effects of staff education on the practice of 'specialling' by care assistants in an acute care setting Type Journal Article
  Year 2009 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 25 Issue 1 Pages 17-26  
  Keywords Specialling; Care assistants; Cost; Education  
  Abstract Reports the results of a project aimed at decreasing the use of, and costs associated with, the practice of using care assistants to provide one-to-one observation or 'specialling' in five acute adult medical and surgical wards at a North Island hospital. Performs a retrospective study for the six months pre- and post-intervention due to staff education. Collects data and analyses the results for all patients who had required 'specialling'.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1440  
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