McLelland, H., Hindmarsh, J. H., & Akroyd, S. (2021). Effective HPV vaccination with Maori male students: Evaluation of a Kaupapa Maori primary-health-care initiative. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(2).
Abstract: Reports on a local multi-component initiative to improve local Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage among Maori male students aged 13-17 years in a rural location in Aotearoa New Zealand. Backgrounds the initiative co-designed by the rural health nurse from a community clinic of the Hauora (Maori health provider) and the principal of the local area school, in order to improve health literacy and provide an environment to support student consent to vaccination. Undertakes an evaluation of the initiative in 2018, comprising 10 key informant interviews and a group discussion with eight male students. Identifies the factors associated with the success of the initiative.
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Komene, E., Sami, L., Wiapo, C., Davis, J., & Adams, S. (2023). Whakaropu: an exemplar fostering professional development and cultural growth with a collective grouping of Maori and Pacific nurses. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 39(2). Retrieved July 1, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/001c.90845
Abstract: Reports on the experiences of five Maori and two Pacific nurses, and three senior indigenous nurse leaders, of being involved in a whakaropu (collective grouping) to attend and present at the National Enrolled Nurse Conference. Conducts face-to-face and online interviews with the members of the group to determine the value of the innovation to foster learning experiences for Maori and Pacific nurses.
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Poot, B., Nelson, K., Zonneveld, R., & Weatherall, M. (2020). Potentially inappropriate medicine prescribing by nurse practitioners in New Zealand. JAANP, 32(3). Retrieved July 1, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1097/JXX.0000000000000239
Abstract: Reports the prescribing of potentially-inappropriate medicines (PIM) to older adults (> 65 years). Undertakes a subset analysis of data from the Ministry of Health pharmaceutical collection for the years 2013-2015. Includes nurse practitioner (NP) registration number, medicines dispensed, patient age, gender and NZ Deprivation level. Uses the Beers 2015 criteria to identify PIM. Details the medicines most commonly inappropriately prescribed.
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Hinvest, K. (2020). The meaning of nurses' caring for clinically-deteriorating patients. Master's thesis, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland.
Abstract: Reveals and explores the stories of ten Registered Nurses working in Acute Assessment Units caring for clinically-deteriorating patients. Uses the perspectives of hermeneutic phenomenology to explore the meaning of nurses caring for such patients. Conducts semi-structured interviews with the RNs identifying three main themes.
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Hunter, K., Roberts, J., Foster, M., & Jones, S. (2021). Dr Irihapeti Ramsden's powerful petition for cultural safety. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 37(1). Retrieved July 1, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2021.007
Abstract: Revisits the concepts addressed in Ramsden's speech to nursing graduands in 1990, 'Moving On'. Places the speech in the context of her later articles on cultural safety, in 1993 and 2000. Maintains that the concept is critically relevant in 2021 due to health disparities for Maori.
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Lienert-Brown, M. F. (2013). Exploring undergraduate nursing students' experiences of their first clinical placement in an acute adult mental health inpatient service. Master's thesis, University of Otago, .
Abstract: Seeks to develop a better understanding of the undergraduate nursing students' experience of their clinical placement in mental health, and to identify the influences on student learning in an acute adult mental health service. Enrols a cohort of 13 nursing students to analyse their lived experiences through their written reflections on practice, which offered important insights into the students' experience of their first mental health clinical placement. Identifies six themes by means of thematic analysis.
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Harvey, G. (2022). 'Thank you for telling our story...': An exploration of the needs of migrant nurses undergoing competence assessment for New Zealand registration. Master's thesis, Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin.
Abstract: Seeks to give voice to migrant nurses, using case-study methodology to highlight their experience of the competence assessment process. Distributes a questionnaire to a group of 22 newly-arrived IQNs, and conducts interviews with 10 IQNs who had been working in NZ for several years. Uncovers the motivations among the first group and reflections on the Competence Assessment Programme (CAP) among the second. Makes recommendations for CAP training based on the results of the study.
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Graham, K. - L. (2021). Leadership toward positive workplace culture in Aotearoa New Zealand: clinical nurse manager perspectives. Master's thesis, Victoria University, Wellington.
Abstract: Seeks to understand how clinical nurse managers build positive culture in their workplace, while identifying leadership attributes and actions for generating positive workplace culture. Interviews 10 clinical nurse managers from one secondary hospital in the North Island about their strategies to build positive workplace culture: preparation for their role; maintaining perspective, and intention to enhance collaborative behaviour.
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Reynolds, K., Isaak, D., Woods, H., Stodart, K., & McClunie-Trust, P. (2022). How to conduct a rigorous database search in 10 steps. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 13(1), 42–46.
Abstract: Sets out the 10 steps involved in conducting a literature review: identifying a review question; determining the types of research sought; framing a research question using the PICO format (Population, Intervention, Comparison and Outcome); identifying which concepts to use; choosing databases; documenting the search process; and mapping search strategies.
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Carter, L. J. (2010). Am I doing the right thing?: Plunket Nurses' experience in making decisions to report suspected child abuse and neglect. Master's thesis, Waikato Institute of Technology, Hamilton.
Abstract: Studies the experiences of Plunket Nurses reporting suspected child abuse and/or neglect in uncertain situations, using hermeneutic phenomenology. Selects a purposeful sample to ensure participants could provide rich data through semi-structured, face-to-face and recorded telephone interviews. Guides data analysis using the framework developed by van Manen to formulate meaning from participant experiences.
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Kelly, S., Domdom, J., Murray, J., & Ulloa, M. (2020). Weaving professional practice with interprofessional education for real praxis outcomes. Whitireia Journal of Nursing, Health and Social Services, 27, 33–37.
Abstract: Suggests that health, social-service and education delivery are increasingly required to be inter-professional. Advises that such professionals use an integrative and inter-professional approach to navigate the complexities of their practice environments in order to improve outcomes for their service users.
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McGinty, M., Poot, B., & Clarke, J. (2020). Registered nurse prescribing: A descriptive survey of prescribing practices in a single district health board in Aotearoa New Zealand. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 36(3). Retrieved July 1, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.014
Abstract: Surveys 11 RN prescribers working in cardiology, respiratory health, diabetes and primary care working in one DHB, about the medicines they prescribe for their areas of practice. Reveals the importance of regular updates to the list of medications available for RN prescribers.
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Chen, C., Shannon, K., Napier, S., & Neville, S. (2022). Loneliness among older adults living in aged residential care in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia: An integrative review. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 38(1). Retrieved July 1, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org.10.36951/27034542.2022.02
Abstract: Synthesises available evidence on loneliness among older adults in aged residential care settings and identifies interventions that ameliorate loneliness for residents. Undertakes an extensive literature search in online databases, highlighting the main themes about loneliness interventions. Determines that interventions must foster reciprocal relationships and promote quality social engagement with others, while residents must receive personalised care to reduce loneliness.
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Moloney, W., Fieldes, J., & Jacobs, S. (2020). An integrative review of how healthcare organizations can support hospital nurses to thrive at work. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(23). Retrieved July 1, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.3390/ijerph17238757
Abstract: Synthesises international evidence on organisational factors that support hospital nurse wellbeing and identifies how the Social Embeddedness of Thriving at Work Model can support health managers to develop management approaches that enable nurses to thrive. Conducts an integrative review of literature published between 2005-2019.
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Asbury, E., & Orsborn, G. (2020). Teaching sensitive topics in an online environment: an evaluation of cultural safety e-learning. Whitireia Journal of Nursing, Health and Social Services, 27, 23–31.
Abstract: Tests an e-module for teaching cultural safety to address technical issues, content and suitability. Enrols 19 nursing students in an evaluation of the pilot online learning module.
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