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Author |
Lewer, D. |
Title |
Analysing the Mental Health Act |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
1999 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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Volume |
5 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
14-16 |
Keywords |
Psychiatric Nursing; Mental health; Law and legislation; Ethics |
Abstract |
Changes brought by the Mental Health Act (MHA) to clinical practice, and some of the problems it has created for nurses, are examined in this article. Compulsory assessment and treatment orders (CATO) and the role of Duly Authorised Officers (DAO), and moral dilemmas that can arise as a consequence of CATOs used by DAOs are examined. The requirement for DAOs to act as patient advocates and to safeguard cultural beliefs are highlighted. The MHA promotes self responsibility and a treatment philosophy rather than detention of the mentally ill. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1039 |
Serial |
1023 |
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Author |
Russell, D. |
Title |
Changing public health nursing practice |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
1999 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
5 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
18-19 |
Keywords |
Public health; Community health nursing; Nursing models; Teamwork |
Abstract |
A new approach to public health nursing in the Otago region is described, which comprises of 3 distinct groups of nurses working in early childhood centres, primary schools and high schools. A family nursing assessment approach is used. The philosophical underpinnings of this approach are examined, which seeks to empower patients and engage them in their health care. Two public health nurses are interviewed about the new partnership model of nursing. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1041 |
Serial |
1025 |
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Author |
Ronaldson, A. |
Title |
Coping with body image changes after limb loss |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
1999 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
5 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
14-16 |
Keywords |
People with disabilities; Nursing; Psychology |
Abstract |
The author reviews the literature on the differences in the way people manage the process of coming to terms with amputation. The socio-cultural implications of body image construction are discussed and a new framework for clinical practice is suggested. The implications for nursing are examined and positions nurses as advocates. The importance of language is identified. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1042 |
Serial |
1026 |
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Author |
McKenna, B.; Poole, S. |
Title |
Debating forensic mental health nursing [corrected] |
Type |
Miscellaneous |
Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
7 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
18-20 |
Keywords |
Psychiatric Nursing; Law and legislation; Cross-cultural comparison; History of nursing |
Abstract |
Forensic mental health nursing roles have developed along different lines in the United States and the United Kingdom. The authors suggest that New Zealand nurses consider the evolution of such roles here. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1043 |
Serial |
1027 |
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Author |
Spence, D. |
Title |
Experiencing difference in nursing |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
7 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
13-15 |
Keywords |
Transcultural nursing; Nursing research |
Abstract |
Draws on the author's doctoral thesis to examine the prejudices, paradoxes and possibilities inherent in nursing a person from a culture other than one's own. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1045 |
Serial |
1029 |
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Author |
Webby, A. |
Title |
Should non-Maori research and write about Maori? |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
14 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
20-21 |
Keywords |
Maori; Nursing research |
Abstract |
The author examines the complexities surrounding non-Maori nurse researchers working on Maori issues. She suggests that as long as respect and observation of Maori processes is shown, and work is undertaken collaboratively with Maori, then such a role is appropriate. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1046 |
Serial |
1030 |
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Author |
Koorey, R. |
Title |
Documentation of the surgical count |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Dissector |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
34 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
23-6,28,30 |
Keywords |
Law and legislation; Patient safety; Surgery; Nursing specialties |
Abstract |
The author examines the current practices around the surgical counts of sponges, sharps and instruments, which is an integral component of safe perioperative nursing practice. Current practice, legislative requirements are reviewed, and the guidelines from the Perioperative Nurses College of New Zealand are reproduced. Case studies of errors in counts are used to illustrate the legal standards of practice. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1048 |
Serial |
1032 |
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Author |
Trimmer, W.C. |
Title |
The way things are done around here: Perceptions of clinical leadership in mental health nursing |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Whitireia Nursing Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
13 |
Issue |
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Pages |
68-69 |
Keywords |
Psychiatric Nursing; Leadership; Clinical supervision |
Abstract |
Based on the author's thesis, this research project explored nurses' perceptions of clinical leadership in mental health nursing practice. From personal experience and discussion with colleagues the author argues that clinical leadership in terms of support and guidance for nurses is often minimal and that there is a relationship between qualities of clinical leadership and poor retention rates of mental health nurses. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1057 |
Serial |
1041 |
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Author |
Crowe, M.; Ward, N.; Dunnachie, B.; Roberts, M.H. |
Title |
Characteristics of adolescent depression |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2006 |
Publication |
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
15 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
10-18 |
Keywords |
Psychiatric Nursing; Mental health; Adolescents |
Abstract |
This is a descriptive study of the characteristics of depression in a sample of 121 adolescents attending an outpatient specialist adolescent mental health service in New Zealand. The adolescents were required to complete two self-report measures to assess presence of depressive symptoms, severity of depression, and particular characteristics of the depression. The findings revealed that irritability was the most common characteristic along with other interpersonal and thought processing symptoms. It is important that mental health nurses are able to identify the specific characteristics of adolescent depression that may differ from adult depression in order to manage this patient population effectively. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1065 |
Serial |
1050 |
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Author |
Wareham, P.; McCallin, A.; Diesfeld, K. |
Title |
Advance directives: The New Zealand context |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Nursing Ethics |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
12 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
349-359 |
Keywords |
Law and legislation; Patient rights; Nursing; Ethics |
Abstract |
Advance directives convey consumers' wishes about accepting or refusing future treatment if they become incompetent. There are associated ethical issues for health practitioners and this article considers the features that are relevant to nurses. In New Zealand, consumers have a legal right to use an advance directive that is not limited to life-prolonging care and includes general health procedures. Concerns may arise regarding a consumer's competence and the document's validity. Nurses need to understand their legal and professional obligations to comply with an advance directive. What role does a nurse play and what questions arise for a nurse when advance directives are discussed with consumers? This article considers the cultural dimensions, legal boundaries, consumers' and providers' perspectives, and the medical and nursing positions in New Zealand. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1069 |
Serial |
1054 |
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Author |
Crowe, M.; Luty, S. |
Title |
Recovery from depression: A discourse analysis of interpersonal psychotherapy |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Nursing Inquiry |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
12 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
43-50 |
Keywords |
Psychiatric Nursing; Mental health; Nurse-patient relations |
Abstract |
This paper describes a discourse analysis of the process of interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) in the recovery from depression. It demonstrates how IPT is an effective treatment strategy for mental health nurses to utilise in the treatment of depression. The discourse analysis highlights how the development of more meaningful subject positions enables one woman to recover from her depression. The process of recovery is underpinned by an understanding of women's depression as promoted by contemporary social and cultural expectations for detachment and reflexivity. This paper shows how IPT provides an opportunity for recovery from depression for one woman by facilitating a reconstruction of her subject positions in relation to others. The discourse analysis revealed that the therapist facilitated this through the use of a range of techniques: seeking information, exploring beliefs/values/assumptions, exploring communication patterns, exploring affective responses and exploring alternative subject positions. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1070 |
Serial |
1055 |
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Author |
Minchin, I. |
Title |
Advanced nursing in the operating theatre: The New Zealand perspective |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Dissector |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
32 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
30-35 |
Keywords |
Operating theatre; Nursing specialties |
Abstract |
This article presents a literature review of current research on perioperative nursing. Research studies are summarised. Overall findings include that there is a lack of exposure to perioperative nursing in undergraduate level, that expert nurses in the operating theatre make a positive economic and social contribution to patient outcomes, and there are barriers to registered nurses expanding their role in operating theatres. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1072 |
Serial |
1057 |
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Author |
Falleni, P.M. |
Title |
Whakaata ikei runga manaaki: Reflection on caring |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2004 |
Publication |
International Journal of Palliative Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
10 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
390-392 |
Keywords |
Palliative care; Nursing |
Abstract |
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Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1073 |
Serial |
1058 |
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Author |
Bishop, D.; Ford-Bruins, I. |
Title |
Nurses' perceptions of mental health assessment in an acute inpatient setting in New Zealand: A qualitative study |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2003 |
Publication |
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
12 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
203-212 |
Keywords |
Psychiatric Nursing; Clinical assessment; Attitude of health personnel; Nursing models |
Abstract |
This qualitative study explores the perceptions of mental health nurses regarding assessment in an acute adult inpatient setting in Central Auckland. Fourteen mental health nurses took part in semi-structured interviews answering five open-ended questions. The analysis of data involved a general inductive approach, with key themes drawn out and grouped into four categories (roles, attitudes, skills and knowledge) in order to explore the meaning of information gathered. The outcome of the study acknowledged the importance of contextual factors such as the physical environment and bureaucratic systems, as well as values and beliefs present within the unit. The participants expressed concern that their input to assessment processes was limited, despite belief that 24-hour care and the nature of mental health nursing generally suggested that a crucial role should exist for nurses. In order for nurses to be established as central in the assessment process on the unit the study concludes that a nursing theoretical framework appropriate for this acute inpatient setting needs to be developed. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1082 |
Serial |
1067 |
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Author |
Coleman, R.; Sim, G. |
Title |
The sacredness of the head: Cultural implications for neuroscience nurses |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2003 |
Publication |
Australasian Journal of Neuroscience |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
16 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
20-22 |
Keywords |
Paediatric nursing; Transcultural nursing; Culture |
Abstract |
The aim of this paper is to increase neuroscience nurses' awareness of how the head is perceived as sacred by some cultures. This article will outline a definition of culture, discussion around the sanctity of the head for some cultures, the cultural significance of common neuroscience interventions, the use of traditional healing methods, and prayer. Examples will be provided of how nursing interactions and interventions affect some cultures, looking primarily at a Maori and Pacific Island perspective. The focus of this paper is within a New Zealand paediatric setting. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1083 |
Serial |
1068 |
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