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Author |
O'Bery, Scholastica Sussanah |
Title |
Registered Nurses experiences, knowledge and practice of kangaroo care for preterm babies in two Neonatal Intensive care units in South Island of New Zealand |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2020 |
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Pages |
161 p. |
Keywords |
Kangaroo care; Premature infants; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Surveys |
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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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1764 |
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Author |
Hughes, Margaret; Kirk, Ray; Dixon, Alison |
Title |
New Zealand nurses' storied experiences of direction and delegation |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Volume |
34 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
32-45 |
Keywords |
Direction; Delegation; Teamwork; Enrolled Nurses; Registered Nurses |
Abstract |
Explores nurses' perceptions about their everyday direction and delegation interactions using a narrative inquiry approach. Invites Registered Nurses (RN)and Enrolled Nurses (EN) who hold a practising certificate, are employed in Canterbury, and registered with the Nursing Council, to participate in this research. Presents 8 narratives that highlight the nature of teamwork, the importance of communication, and the need for a delegation relationship. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1607 |
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Author |
Kell, Anne-Marie; Gilmour, Jean; Wissen, Kim van |
Title |
Nurses' experiences caring for patients surgically treated for oral cavity cancer |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
34 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
p.7-19 |
Keywords |
Oral cavity cancer; Surgery; Post-operative nursing; Emotional labour; Stress |
Abstract |
Explores nurses' experiences of caring for patients who have had surgery for oral cavity cancer in one NZ hospital, involving wound care, tracheostomy management, oral care, ongoing patient education and the provision of emotional support to patients and families. Interviews three registered nurses about the challenges involved in caring for this patient group; their moral conflict over the effects of surgery on the patients; their professional uncertainty, and the emotional effort involved in nursing oral cavity cancer patients. Suggests the need for informal debriefing, grief counselling, clinical supervision, stress management training, and continuing education in this specialised role. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1590 |
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Author |
D'Souza, Natalia Judeline |
Title |
Cyberbullying at work : exploring understandings and experiences |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2017 |
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Issue |
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Pages |
243 p. |
Keywords |
Cyberbullying; Workplace violence; Nurse bullying; Surveys |
Abstract |
Explores how workplace cyberbullying is understood and experienced in NZ, with a focus on nursing. Undertakes three-part qualitative, interview-based research to investigate how workplace cyberbullying manifests in nursing. Interviews eight nurses who had experienced bullying. Uncovers the risk of nurses experiencing cyberbullying from external sources such as students, patients, and patient relatives. Posits a multi-factor socio-ecological model as a framework to guide future research. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1813 |
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Author |
Wailling, Joanna |
Title |
How healthcare professionals in acute care environments describe patient safety: a case study |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2016 |
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Issue |
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Pages |
169 p. |
Keywords |
Patient safety; Acute care; Safety capability; Case studies |
Abstract |
Explores how patient safety is described from the perspective of clinicians and organisational managers in a NZ acute-care hospital, using embedded case study design. Conducts three interviews with health-care managers and 6 focus groups, comprising 19 doctors and 19 nurses. Develops the theoretical concept of safety capability: the ability to provide safe patient care based on resilient culture, anticipation and vigilance, along a continuum of safety levels. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1698 |
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Author |
Water, Tineke; McCall, Elaine; Britnell, Sally; Rea, Miriam; Thompson, Sarah; Mearns, Gael |
Title |
Paediatric nurses' understanding and utilisation |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
34 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
32-45 |
Keywords |
Evidence-based practice; Paediatric nursing; Nursing practice; Surveys |
Abstract |
Explores how nurses working in a tertiary-level paediatric health-care facility understand research and evidence-based practice. Offers a descriptive, self-reporting, anonymous questionnaire to 600 paediatric nurses, asking both quantitative and qualitative questions on attitudes, knowledge and barriers relating to research and evidence-based practice utilisation. Identifies the barriers to undertaking research/evidence-based practice in paediatric nursing practice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1592 |
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Author |
Crogan, Patricia Ann |
Title |
Nurses' perceptions of their role in quality improvement change |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
156 p. |
Keywords |
Quality control; Quality assurance; Registered Nurses; Hospitals; Surveys |
Abstract |
Explores how nurses perceive quality improvement (QI) change, determines what is needed for nursing to further contribute to QI change and identifies the potential disconnect between the two. Undertakes a sequential, mixed-methods approach, using a questionnaire followed by a focus group representing 10 per cent of RNs at Middlemore Hospital. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1823 |
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Author |
Honey, Michelle; Collins, Emma; and Britnell, Sally |
Title |
Education into policy: Embedding health informatics to prepare future nurses -- New Zealand case study |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2020 |
Publication |
Journal of Medical Internet Research Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
JMIR Nursing |
Volume |
3 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
1-7 |
Keywords |
Health informatics; Nursng education |
Abstract |
Explores how health informatics can be included in undergraduate health professional education. Uses a case study approach to consideer health informatics within undergraduate nursing education in NZ, leading to the development of nursing informatics guidelines for nurses entering practice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1772 |
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Author |
Phiri, Tari; Mowat, Rebecca; Cook, Catherine |
Title |
What nursing interventions and healthcare practices facilitate type 1 diabetes self-management in young adults? An integrative review |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2022 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand |
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Volume |
38 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
32-43 |
Keywords |
Type 1 diabetes; Diabetes nursing; Young adults; Digital technology; Medical technology; Nursing research |
Abstract |
Explores how current nursing and health-care practices can be designed to facilitate effective type 1 diabetes (T1D) self-management in young adults aged 16-25 years. Reviews quantitative and qualitative literature published between 2017 and 2021. Identifies four themes by means of thematic analysis: digital information systems; glucose monitoring and insulin devices; group- and peer-education and peer support; diabetes care delivery style. Highlights the importance of adopting age-appropriate interventions to improve young adults' engagement in T1D self-management, requiring nurses and health-care practitioners to keep up to date with the rapid changes in digital technology and diabetes-related device technology. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1807 |
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Author |
Moke, Karen |
Title |
Finding the balance: Family inclusive practice in adult community mental health |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2019 |
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Pages |
110 p. |
Keywords |
Mental health nurses; Clinical managers; Adult community mental health services; Family-inclusive practice; Surveys |
Abstract |
Explores family-inclusive practice in Adult Community Mental Health in a District Health Board. Focuses on what adult community mental health nurses and clinical managers consider to be barriers and facilitators to family-inclusive practice. Explores community mental health nurses' and clinical managers' perspectives of family-inclusive practice through semi-structured interviews using a descriptive qualitative design. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1653 |
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Author |
Patel, Reena |
Title |
Nurse expertise saves lives through early recognition of patient deterioration |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2022 |
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Pages |
183 p. |
Keywords |
Patient deterioration; Nurse concern; Early warning scoring (EWS); Physiologically unstable patient (PUP) tool |
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Explores and identifies factors associated with nurse concern when patient deterioration is recognised in the absence of an emergency activation score such as early warning scoring (EWS) or the physiologically-unstable patient (PUP) tool. Describes the two phases of the multi-site and mixed-methods study: retrospective chart review of 19,326 referrals for emergency assistance; and seven focus group discussions with 29 nurses about what they do when concerned about patient deterioration in the absence of an EWS. Highlights the role of nurse expertise, knowledge and skill in identifying patient deterioration prior to the activation score on an EWS. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1843 |
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Author |
Hughes, Margaret E.; Rose, Gayle M.; Trip, Henrietta |
Title |
Registered nurses' experiences and perceptions of practising with a disability |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
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Volume |
12 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
7-15 |
Keywords |
Impairment; Disability; Disclosure |
Abstract |
Explores and describes the experiences of RNs who have a disability or impairment, in their interactions with colleagues and managers in clinical practice. Discovers strategies used by them to ensure safe practice. Conducts 60-90-minute interviews with 10 RNs who identified as living with a disability or impairment. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1713 |
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Author |
Gultiano, Juan Paulo |
Title |
The experiences of internationally-qualified nurses working in a publicly-funded tertiary hospital in New Zealand: A qualitative descriptive study |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2022 |
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Pages |
162 p. |
Keywords |
Nurse Migration; Migrant Nurses; Nursing Workforce, Internationally Qualified Nurses, Workplace Bullying |
Abstract |
Explores and describes the experiences of Internationally Qualified Nurses (IQN) working in a public hospital in NZ. Uses qualitative descriptive methodology to illuminate their experiences. Employs purposive sampling using maximum variation and snowball sampling methods to recruit 12 IQNs employed in the tertiary hospital. Conducts 12 one-to-one, semi-structured face-to-face interviews, which were analysed using Braun and Clarke's method of thematic analysis. Derives the following three themes: hospital navigation, ambivalence and being an outsider. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1740 |
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Author |
Haji Vahabzadeh, Ali |
Title |
Optimal Allocation of Intensive Care Unit nurses to Patient-At-Risk-Team |
Type |
Book Whole |
Year |
2018 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
224 p. |
Keywords |
Intensive Care Units; Intensive care nursing; Patients; Mortality; Health economics |
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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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1647 |
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Author |
Nadeem, Arshi; Healee, David |
Title |
Utility of the Waterlow scale in acute care settings: a literature review |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
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Volume |
12 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
44-48 |
Keywords |
Pressure injury; Waterlow scale; Clinical judgement |
Abstract |
Explains the implications of pressure injuries as an indicator of quality of care and how the Waterlow scale is used in international guidelines for prevention of such injuries. Explores the effectiveness and validity of the Waterlow scale in acute care settings for the prevention of pressure injuries by means of a synthesis of the information from 11 studies examining the validity, reliability, feasibility and cost implications of using the Waterlow scale. Recommends its use in conjunction with clinical judgement. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1717 |
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