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Patel, R. (2006). Evaluation and assessment of the online postgraduate intensive care nursing course. Ph.D. thesis, , .
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Pirret, A. M. (2005). The use of knowledge of respiratory physiology in critical care nurses' clinical decision-making. Ph.D. thesis, , .
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Bell, J. (2007). Blood glucose control using insulin therapy in critically ill adult patients with stress hyperglycaemia: A systematic review.
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Turner, C. L. E. A process evaluation of a shared leadership model in an intensive care unit. Ph.D. thesis, , .
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Hardcastle, J. (2003). What is the potential of distance education for learning and practice development in critical care nursing in the South Island of New Zealand? Ph.D. thesis, , .
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Johnson, H. (2008). Clinical trials in the intensive care setting: A nursing perspective. Ph.D. thesis, , .
Abstract: As carers of patients who are clinical research participants, nurses' contribution to the success of clinical trials is acknowledged in the literature. Ethical dilemmas and challenges that clinical trials may present for nurses are also recognised. Although there is some discussion regarding these issues, few studies explore and identify the perceptions of intensive care nurses regarding clinical trials and how they may impact on nursing practice. This thesis explores and describes the viewpoints and experiences of sixty intensive care nurses from a tertiary level referral centre in New Zealand engaged in clinical research activities. The descriptive study utilised a self-administered questionnaire to gather information regarding nurses' roles in clinical trials, associated issues encountered and contributory factors, and the impact of issues on nursing practice, stress and satisfaction levels. Suggestions for potential strategies to minimise the impact of issues on nurses' practice were also sought. Descriptive statistical and content data analyses identified three key areas in which nurses' encounter issues associated with clinical trials and their practice: nurses' workload; ethical concerns; educational preparation and support. The findings indicate that, when issues exist in these areas, routine patient care can be delayed, the enactment of nurses' patient advocacy role can be affected, and nurses' stress and satisfaction levels can be negatively impacted upon. The perceptions of a group of intensive care nurses who are enveloped in the daily balance of patient care, the need for clinical research, and their professional obligations are discussed in this thesis. While the study's findings are reflective of one group of nurses in a distinct practice setting, their experiences can prompt other nurses, research teams and clinical leaders to reflect upon their own clinical research environment.
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Cook, D. (2006). Open visiting: Does this benefit adult patients in intensive care units? Ph.D. thesis, , .
Abstract: As the healthcare system moves toward a consumer-driven paradigm, visiting hours for family and significant others of the intensive care unit patient have become a topic of interest and discussion. Research since the 1970s has generated controversy and speculation over the ideal visiting practices in the adult intensive care unit. The aim of this dissertation was to examine the benefits for the patient, family members and nurses of appropriate visiting practices within intensive care areas in order to establish if open visiting is the best regime for patients in the adult intensive care unit (ICU). This dissertation explores visiting practices in adult critical care unit settings. Specifically, the benefits of visiting for patients, and the factors that may impede or facilitate visiting practices within the ICU were critically discussed. These factors included the benefits and disadvantages of open visiting, and the nurse as an influential factor in visiting. These areas linked together to form the basis for consideration of visiting in the ICU. Review of existing literature pertaining to visiting in the ICU indicated that patients wanted open visiting hours yet also indicated that they would like some visiting restrictions. Nurses appeared to value family input into care and were aware of patient and family needs, even though they may restrict visiting to suit their own work practices. Family members can provide the patient with psychological support, provide important historical data, assist the nurse with selected aspects of physical care, and actively encourage the patient's efforts to recover. The outcome of this exploration is the recommendation of an open visiting policy tailored to individual patients, as, the author suggests, this would foster nursing practice and ultimately benefit patients and their families.
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Malik, Z. K. C. (2021). Reviving resuscitation skills: Non-invasive ventilator training for ward nurses. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(3). Retrieved June 22, 2024, from www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Describes the initiative at Wellington Regional Hospital to upskill ward nurses with non-invasive ventilation training as part of the pro-active response in anticipation of COVID-19 patients. Backgrounds the circumstances and practicalities of creating, teaching, and training advanced skills (non-invasive ventilation education) to ward nurses with limited respiratory experience.
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Lui, D. M. K. (2003). Nursing and midwifery attitudes towards withdrawal of care in a neonatal intensive care unit: Part 2. Survey results. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 9(3), 91–96.
Abstract: Discontinuation of life support measures for an extremely low birthweight or very premature baby is controversial and difficult for both the parents and the healthcare professional involved in caring for the infant. This study seeks to investigate the attitude of nurses and midwives to the withdrawal of care from sick neonates. Part 1 reviewed the literature on this subject. Part 2 reports the results of a survey carried out in a New Zealand NICU.
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Lala, A. C. (2016). Variability in neonatal gentamicin administration influencing drug delivery kinetics. Master's thesis, , .
Abstract: Distributes a self-administered questionnaire to Dunedin Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurses to investigate: the site of administration, comparing peripheral intravenous line (PIV) or umbilical venous catheter (UVC); and which dose of gentamicin would be used in two clinical scenarios describing babies of 24 and 32-weeks' gestation. Simulates gentamycin delivery and notes clinical variability.
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Minton, C. M. (2017). A multicase study of a prolonged critical illness in the Intensive Care Unit : patient, family and nurses' trajectories. Ph.D. thesis, Massey University, Palmerson North. Retrieved June 22, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10179/12978
Abstract: Examines the experiences of the patient, their family and healthcare professionals during the trajectory of a prolonged critical illness in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Conducts a qualitative, instrumental, multi-case study informed by the Chronic Illness Trajectory Framework. Analyses data from six linked cases (patient, family and clinicians) in four ICUs over a two-year period. Argues that identifying the sub-phases of a prolonged critical illness trajectory allows targeted interventions for each sub-phase.
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Hackney, L. H. (2021). Examining the relationship between coping strategies, burnout, bullying, and distress in Registered Nurses working in intensive care and progressive care. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Christchurch. Retrieved June 22, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/12778
Abstract: Expands on existing research on the impact of coping constructs, derived from coping theory, on the inter-related issues of burnout, bullying, and psychological distress in RNs working in acute hospital settings, specifically Intensive Care Units (ICU) and Surgical Progressive Care Units (SPCU). Aims to demonstrate a positive relationship between burnout and bullying. Uses a quantitative cross-sectional design, collecting data via electronic questionnaire from RNs working in Christchurch Hospital's ICU and SPCU.
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Haji Vahabzadeh, A. (2018). Optimal Allocation of Intensive Care Unit nurses to Patient-At-Risk-Team. Doctoral thesis, University of Auckland, Auckland. Retrieved June 22, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/2292/47425
Abstract: Explains the need for nurse-led Patient-at-Risk-Teams(PART) to prevent unnecessary ICU admissions. Investigates which nurse allocation policy between PART and ICU would result in the best outcomes for patients and hospitals. Provides econometric models to estimate the impact of critical care nurses on hospital length of stay. Proposes queueing and simulation models to obtain the optimal nurse allocation policy for minimising the ICU mortality rate. Validates proposed models at Middlemore Hospital from 2015 to 2016. Estimates the financial and mortality impact of allocating another nurse to PART per shift.
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O'Bery, S. S. (2020). Registered Nurses experiences, knowledge and practice of kangaroo care for preterm babies in two Neonatal Intensive care units in South Island of New Zealand. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Dunedin. Retrieved June 22, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/10752
Abstract: Explores registered nurses' (RN) experiences, knowledge and practice of kangaroo care (KC) for preterm infants. Highlights factors promoting or hindering the uptake of the practice in two neonatal intensive care units in both the Canterbury and Southland DHBs. Undertakes a qualitative, semi-structured interview-based study with 14 RNs highlighting the use of KC in everyday clinical practice.
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Atherton, S., Crossan, M., & Honey, M. (2020). The impact of simulation education amongst nurses to raise the option of tissue donation in an intensive care unit. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 36(1). Retrieved June 22, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.003
Abstract: Explores the impact of simulation education on nurses' perception and experiences of raising the option of tissue donation with families of deceased patients in an intensive care unit. Conducts semi-structured interviews with 5 of 21 nurses participating in simulated education sessions involving family conversations about donation. Identifies four themes: rehearsal, confidence, nurse-family relationship, and sharing.
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