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Author |
Huntington, A.D.; Gilmour, J.A. |
Title |
A life shaped by pain: Women and endometriosis |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Journal of Clinical Nursing |
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Volume |
14 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
1124-1132 |
Keywords |
Female; Diseases; Nurse practitioners; Pain management; Endometriosis; Feminist critique |
Abstract |
The research aim was to explore women's perceptions of living with endometriosis, its effects on their lives and the strategies used to manage their disease. A qualitative research design informed by feminist research principles was chosen for this project. Eighteen women agreed to take part in the research. The individual, audio taped interviews were semi-structured and interactive. The interviews were analysed using a thematic analysis approach. The dominant feature of data from the interviews was the experience of severe and chronic pain impacting on all aspects of life. Analysis related to pain resulted in four themes: manifestations of pain, the pain trajectory, intractable pain and controlling pain. The diagnostic process typically took 5-10 years indicating that primary health care practitioners need higher levels of 'suspicion' for this condition. Case studies and problem-based scenarios focusing on endometriosis in health professional education programmes would enhance diagnostic skills and knowledge development. No formal pain management follow up after diagnosis and treatment meant women actively sought information from other sources as they made major lifestyle changes in the areas of activity and nutrition. Pain management services specifically for women with endometriosis would provide much needed support with this neglected aspect of the disease. The authors conclude this is an area for the development of the nurse practitioner role which, also drawing on the considerable collective expertise of women with endometriosis, could provide significant information and support for women as they manage this highly complex condition. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
940 |
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Author |
Diers, D. |
Title |
“Noses and eyes”: Nurse practitioners in New Zealand |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
24 |
Issue |
1 (Mar) |
Pages |
4-10 |
Keywords |
Cross-cultural comparison; Nurse practitioners; History of nursing |
Abstract |
Principles for understanding and evolving nurse practitioner practice, politics and policy are distilled from 40 years of experience in the United States and Australia. The issues in all countries are remarkably similar. The author suggests that some historical and conceptual grounding may assist the continuing development of this expanded role for nursing in New Zealand. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
965 |
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Author |
Smith, M.C. |
Title |
Reviewing the role of a mental health nurse practitioner |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
14 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
20-22 |
Keywords |
Psychiatric Nursing; Nurse practitioners; Evaluation research; Professional competence |
Abstract |
The author describes his experience of five years as a nurse practitioner in mental health at Waikato District Health Board. A recent review of the role gave him the opportunity to reflect on the learning associated with assuming the nurse practitioner role. A key area of learning has been in negotiating the shifting responsibilities and changing relationships associated with his role as an nurse practitioner and also as a Responsible Clinician, a role traditionally held by psychiatrists. The Responsible Clinician role is a statutory one under the Mental Health Act (1992), generally performed by psychiatrists but open to other suitably qualified professionals. He reports the results of a review based on feedback from fellow professionals, clients and their families, along with quantitative data from basic statistics connected to the role, such as a time and motion study. The review asked fellow professionals to rate the performance of the nurse practitioner against the Nursing Council competencies. These results indicate the nurse practitioner role is of some value and that other professionals and clients seem satisfied with the role. There is some evidence it is delivering outcomes acceptable to clients and other professionals. The study has many limitations which are discussed, such as a poor response rate and short time frame. Further research is planned to evaluate this role. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
993 |
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Author |
Hales, A.; Dignam, D. |
Title |
Nurse prescribing lessons from the US |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2002 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
8 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
12-15 |
Keywords |
Nurse practitioners; Prescriptive authority; Cross-cultural comparison; Advanced nursing practice; Education |
Abstract |
The researchers present a survey of a sample population of 32 advanced practice nurses (APN) in the US about their experiences of acquiring and implementing prescriptive authority. The issues relevant to nurse practitioners in New Zealand are discussed, around acquiring knowledge and education, relationships with other professionals, establishing the role, and retaining the nursing role. The intent and scope of APN prescribing in the US is also discussed. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1007 |
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Author |
Milligan, K.; Neville, S.J. |
Title |
Health assessment and its relationship to nursing practice in New Zealand |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Contemporary Nurse |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
10 |
Issue |
1/2 |
Pages |
7-11 |
Keywords |
Nursing; Education; Professional competence; Nurse practitioners; Cross-cultural comparison |
Abstract |
This article draws on Australian experience to gain insight to three specific areas of health assessment that are topical in New Zealand, which has recently introduced the concept into nursing training. The issues are annual registration based on evidence of competence to practice, a review of undergraduate curricula, and the development of nurse practitioner/advanced nurse practitioner roles. The meaning of the concept 'health assessment' is also clarified in order to provide consistency as new initiatives in nursing are currently being developed. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1090 |
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Author |
Speed, G. |
Title |
Advanced nurse practice |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2003 |
Publication |
Nursing dialogue: A Professional Journal for nurses |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
10 |
Issue |
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Pages |
6-12 |
Keywords |
Nurse practitioners; Cross-cultural comparison; Law and legislation; Advanced nursing practice |
Abstract |
The concept and characteristics of advanced nursing practice in New Zealand and overseas is compared with the nurse practitioner role. There is an international debate over definitions of advanced nursing and the range of roles that have developed. The rationale for the nurse practitioner role in New Zealand is examined, along with the associated legislation currently before Parliament. Job titles and roles of nurses within the Waikato Hospital intensive care unit are discussed and ways of developing the role of nurse practitioner are presented. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1096 |
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Author |
Litchfield, M. |
Title |
Professional development: Developing a new model of integrated care |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
1998 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
4 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
23-25 |
Keywords |
Nursing models; Nurse practitioners; Policy; Nurse-family relations |
Abstract |
An overview of the model of nursing practice and nurse roles derived through a programme of nursing research in the context of the policy and strategies directing developments in the New Zealand health system. The emphsis was on the health service configuration model presented diagrammatically to show the position of a new role of family nurse with a distinct form of practice forming the hub. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1324 |
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Author |
Adams, Sue; Carryer, Jenny; Wilkinson, Jillian Ann |
Title |
Institutional ethnography : an emerging approach for health and nursing research |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
31 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
18-26 |
Keywords |
Institutional ethnography; Ruling relations; Nurse practitioners; Health research; Sociological inquiry |
Abstract |
Introduces institutional ethnography as an approach to sociological inquiry for health and nursing research in NZ. Provides an overview, introducing key concepts, and describing how institutional ethnography is used in research on the establishment of nurse practitioners and their services in rural primary health care. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1499 |
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Author |
Holloway, Kathryn T |
Title |
Development of a specialist nursing framework for New Zealand |
Type |
Report |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
212 |
Keywords |
Nurse practitioners; Nurse specialists; Workforce planning |
Abstract |
Expresses concern that inconsistent specialist nursing workforce planning and pathways for nursing practice development will adversely affect needed service provision for the population. Reports the outcomes of research, which suggests an alternate approach through the development of a single unified capability framework for specialist nursing practice in NZ. Uses a qualitative descriptive and exploratory multi-method enquiry approach to review extant understandings and develop a consensus framework, identifying the essential elements required for a single national framework for specialist nursing in NZ. Widens the understanding of a more holistic approach to specialist nursing development, which holds great promise for the specialist nursing workforce in NZ and internationally. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1506 |
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Author |
McElroy, Jennifer |
Title |
Maternity outcomes and access following regulatory changes for Isotretinoin prescribing in New Zealand |
Type |
Book Whole |
Year |
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Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
2017 |
Issue |
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Pages |
108 p. |
Keywords |
Isotretinoin; Primary health care providers; Nurse practitioners; Nurse prescribing; Special Authority; Decision Support Tools; Funded Access |
Abstract |
Analyses retrospective prescription data for the years 2007-2015 to determine how access to isotretinoin altered before and after funded access was extended from dermatologists to include GPs and nurse practitioners who obtained a Special Authority. Assesses maternity outcomes for females dispensed the drug with regard to pregnancy terminations and isotretinoin-exposed live births. Examines outcomes based on type of prescriber and use or otherwise of the Best Practice Advocacy Centre (BPAC) electronic isotretinoin decision-support tool. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1586 |
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Author |
Wilkinson, Jillian Ann |
Title |
The New Zealand nurse practitioner polemic : a discourse analysis : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand |
Type |
Book Whole |
Year |
2007 |
Publication |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
308 pp. |
Keywords |
Nurse practitioners; Nursing history; Advanced nursing practice; Nursing identity; Discourse analysis; Nursing regulation; Surveys |
Abstract |
Traces the development of the nurse practitioner role in NZ since its establishment in 2001, using a discourse analytical approach to examine those discourses that have defined the role. Employs both textual and discursive analysis of texts from published literature and from nine interviews with individuals influential in the evolution of the role. Examines political perspectives and disciplinary practices dating back to the Nurses Registration Act of 1901. Considers the implications of an autonomous nursing profession in both practice and regulation. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1614 |
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Author |
Rook, Helen; Hales, Caz; Milligan, Kaye; Jones, Mark |
Title |
Dr Jill Wilkinson's discourse analysis of the sources of power and agency for nursing |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
37 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
37-41 |
Keywords |
Advanced nursing practice; Nurse practitioners |
Abstract |
Highlights two articles written by Jill Wilkinson in 2008 pertaining to the Ministerial Taskforce on Nursing in 1998, in which she discusses the conflict between autonomy and unionism in nursing and the development of the nurse practitioner (NP) role. Considers the ongoing challenges to establish NP toles in mainstream health services. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1689 |
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Author |
Officer, Tara N. |
Title |
Nurse practitioners and pharmacist prescribers in primary health care: A realist evaluation of the New Zealand experience |
Type |
Book Whole |
Year |
2018 |
Publication |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
301 p. |
Keywords |
Nurse practitioners; Primary health care; Advanced nursing practice; Pharmacist prescribers |
Abstract |
Investigates how nurse practitioner and pharmacist prescriber roles are developing in NZ primary health care, and what is needed to better support the future development of these roles. Employs a qualitative research design involving semi-structured interviews of (1) policy, training, and advocacy stakeholders; (2) primary health-care nurse practitioners, pharmacist prescribers, and general practitioners; and (3) patients of advanced practitioners and carers of patients using such services. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1693 |
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Author |
Gubb, Alicia |
Title |
Rural nurse practitioner role to improve outcomes for Thames-Coromandel community |
Type |
Book Whole |
Year |
2020 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
115 p. |
Keywords |
Nurse practitioners; Rural nursing; Transitional care; Thames Coromandel |
Abstract |
Maintains that the Nurse Practitioner (NP) role has the potential to achieve more equitable outcomes for rural populations, particularly for older adults in their transition from hospital to the rural setting. Examines how NPs can reduce readmissions, from a thematic analysis of the literature using a realist synthesis approach, focusing on the Thames Coromandel rural community. Derives three themes from the analysis: self-efficacy, holistic care, and care grounded in nursing philosophy. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1750 |
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Author |
Mustafa, Maher; Adams, Sue; Bareham, Corinne; Carryer, Jenny |
Title |
Employing nurse practitioners in general practice: an exploratory survey of the perspectives of managers |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Journal of Primary Health Care |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
13 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
274-282 |
Keywords |
Nurse practitioners; Primary health care; Models of care; Surveys |
Abstract |
Explores the perspectives of practice managers on employing nurse practitioners (NP) in general practice. Uses an electronic survey to collect demographic and numerical data, which were analysed descriptively and analytically using SPSS (version 26). Written answers to open-ended questions were analysed qualitatively. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1779 |
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