D'Souza, N. J. (2017). Cyberbullying at work : exploring understandings and experiences. Doctoral thesis, Massey University, Albany.
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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Kell, A. - M., Gilmour, J., & Wissen, K. van. (2018). Nurses' experiences caring for patients surgically treated for oral cavity cancer. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 34(1).
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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Hughes, M., Kirk, R., & Dixon, A. (2018). New Zealand nurses' storied experiences of direction and delegation. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 34(3).
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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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.
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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MacKenzie, M. (2021). Using trans-disciplinary research to explore solutions to 'wicked problems'. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 12(1), 73–76.
Abstract: Explores the challenges and opportunities for enrolled nursing in NZ. Employs trans-disciplinary research (TDR) methodology to approach the question of how enrolled nurses (EN) might become more visible in the health workforce by means of potential innovations arising from collaboration between stakeholders in health-care delivery.
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Poffley, C. (2022). Everything matters: Exposing the complexity of stakeholder collaboration in clinical education for undergraduate nursing students. Doctoral thesis, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland.
Abstract: Explores the complexity of values and beliefs along with contextual factors that enable and constrain stakeholder collaboration between student nurses, registered nurses in clinical practice, and academic clinical educators. Gathers data through focus groups and individual interviews to identify how and when collaboration among the stakeholders occurs.
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Stodart, J. (2017). Infection prevention and control clinical governance in New Zealand District Health Boards. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Dunedin.
Abstract: Explores the current climate of infection prevention control (IPC) clinical governance in NZ. Audits IPC management plans in NZ District Health Boards (DHB) to evaluate which clinical governance factors facilitate or hinder IPC best practice. Employs a mixed-method, exploratory, qualitative study design to conduct semi-structured interviews with ten IPC nurses across NZ. Seeks to understand their perceptions of the IPC Standard, how it is implemented in their DHB, how the IPC risks are managed, and which barriers hinder IPC engagement. Analyses IPC documentation from all 20 DHBs to examine IPC clinical governance in each DHB.
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Taylor, P., Josland, H., & Batyaeva, N. (2020). Literature review: the case for appointing Parkinson's Disease nurse specialists. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 11(1), 50–57.
Abstract: Explores the current management of Parkinson's disease to identify gaps and make recommendations for an improved model of care. Investigates the validity of establishing a Parkinson's nurse specialist role. Examines the literature on the disease and its management, economic burden and risks. Describes the enhanced model of care in Sweden and the UK using Parkinson's nurse specialists.
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Shallard, G. A. (2019). What are the perceptions of nurses working in child health regarding their role in child protection? Master's thesis, Massey University, Albany.
Abstract: Explores the current perceptions of nurses working in child health with regard to their potential role in child protection. Conducts a mixed-method study using sequential explanatory design involving 134 survey results and six complementary interviews. Aims to provide insight into current nursing practices of those working in child health settings, and identifies barriers to nurses engaging with social services.
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Frost, C. E. (2020). After mastectomy -- inpatient experience of women in New Zealand: A qualitative study. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Dunedin.
Abstract: Explores the experiences of 10 women post-operatively following mastectomy in an acute surgical ward in a large tertiary hospital in NZ by means of face-to-face, semi-structured, individual interviews. Identifies the women's expectations of care and service delivery from healthcare professionals, in order to inform the development of evidence-based interventions and models of care for the breast cancer care team. Suggests potential areas for future research.
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Song, J. (2018). Ethics education in nursing: challenges for nurse educators. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 9(1), 12–17.
Abstract: Explores the experiences of a group of nurse educators responsible for teaching ethics to undergraduate nursing students. Discusses the ethical challenges they encounter in their classroom practice. Employs a case study approach to explore the experiences of seven educators working at a large tertiary institution. Interviews them to ascertain the challenges they face in teaching ethics to nursing students, and how best to overcome them.
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Komene, E., Adams, S., & Clark, T. (2022). Korero mai: A Kaupapa Maori study exploring the experiences of whanau Maori caring for tamariki with atopic dermatitis. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 38(2). Retrieved June 19, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542
Abstract: Explores the experiences of Maori parents caring for their children with atopic dermatitis. Conducts face-to-face interviews to uncover the experiences of 6 families dealing with the condition. Identifies five common themes, highlighting the importance of matauranga Maori to the families in supporting their children.
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Hogan, D. (2014). Transitioning difficulties of overseas trained nurses in New Zealand. Master's thesis, Auckland University of Technology, .
Abstract: Explores the experiences of overseas-trained nurses (OTNs)who have migrated to NZ within the last two years. Focuses on OTNs' lived experiences and the difficulties they may have experienced when making the transition to practice in the NZ health system. Employs an exploratory, qualitative descriptive methodology to elucidate themes.
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Ryan, T. (2019). Exploring the experiences of Maori men in a culturally-enriched well-being programme. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 10(1), 22–27.
Abstract: Explores the experiences of participants in a health education programme designed specifically for Maori males, called Tane Takitu Ake, delivered by community health workers and a nurse. Employs a qualitative descriptive methodology with thematic analysis of data from a focus group cohort of Maori males aged 38 to 55 years referred to the programme via social and/or health services. Gathers data from during a 10-week kaupapa Maori programme.
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Manning, E. (2022). Self-employed registered nurses: The impact of liminality and gender on professional identities and spaces. Doctoral thesis, Massey University, Manawatu.
Abstract: Explores the experiences of self-employed registered nurses (RN) in NZ working in the practice area of professional advice and policy. Enrols 13 home-based participants and conducts interviews about their practice scopes and limitations from the perspectives of liminality and gender theories, with a feminist post-structuralist lens.
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