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Honey, M. |
| Title |
Flexible learning for postgraduate nurses: A basis for planning |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Nurse Education Today |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
24 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
319-325 |
| Keywords |
Nursing; Education; Technology; Teaching methods |
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This paper describes a survey undertaken with postgraduate nursing students in a university-based school of nursing in 2002 to establish their access to and use of computers and information technology for study. Whilst there was minimal flexibility and use of technology to support student learning for postgraduate nurses in the school, the university proposed increasing flexibility across all courses. This is in part a response to the increased internationalisation of education and developments in technology affecting programme design, delivery and support that can benefit teachers and students. The author notes that the findings of this survey form a basis for planning the introduction of flexible learning. Results indicated that not all students have convenient access to technology for study purposes, nor are they at the same level in terms of using technology. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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699 |
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Crowe, M.; Luty, S. |
| Title |
Recovery from depression: A discourse analysis of interpersonal psychotherapy |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Nursing Inquiry |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
12 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
43-50 |
| Keywords |
Psychiatric Nursing; Mental health; Nurse-patient relations |
| Abstract |
This paper describes a discourse analysis of the process of interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) in the recovery from depression. It demonstrates how IPT is an effective treatment strategy for mental health nurses to utilise in the treatment of depression. The discourse analysis highlights how the development of more meaningful subject positions enables one woman to recover from her depression. The process of recovery is underpinned by an understanding of women's depression as promoted by contemporary social and cultural expectations for detachment and reflexivity. This paper shows how IPT provides an opportunity for recovery from depression for one woman by facilitating a reconstruction of her subject positions in relation to others. The discourse analysis revealed that the therapist facilitated this through the use of a range of techniques: seeking information, exploring beliefs/values/assumptions, exploring communication patterns, exploring affective responses and exploring alternative subject positions. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1070 |
Serial |
1055 |
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| Author |
Honey, M.; North, N.; Gunn, C. |
| Title |
Improving library services for graduate nurse students in New Zealand |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Health Information & Libraries Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
23 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
102-109 |
| Keywords |
Nursing; Education; Evidence-based medicine; Teaching methods |
| Abstract |
This paper describes a collaboration between library staff and nurse educators, where information literacy skills are strengthened and embedded in the curriculum. A case-study approach was used with both quantitative and qualitative data. An anonymous questionnaire was distributed to all nurses enrolled in graduate courses in the second semester of 2002. Interviews were then undertaken with library staff. It was found that the university library services were not used by 43% of graduate nursing students . The library staff responded by developing a number of initiatives which aimed to improve awareness of services, access and provide education in a bid to improve literacy skills. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
708 |
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| Author |
MacDonald, R. |
| Title |
Mammography screening for breast cancer: Does it reduce the mortality rate? |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Vision: A Journal of Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
Available online from Eastern Institute of Technology |
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Issue |
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Pages |
8-12 |
| Keywords |
Breast cancer; Screening; Risk management; Health education; Cancer |
| Abstract |
This paper critically examines the literature on mammography as a breast cancer screening modality. It looks at what the New Zealand consumer is being told about the scientific uncertainties about the effectiveness of mammography and the substantial risks involved with it. This literature review raises concerns about the lack of information available for healthy women to make a fully informed decision about mammography screening. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1304 |
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| Author |
Spence, D. |
| Title |
Advancing nursing practice through postgraduate education, part two |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
20 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
21-30 |
| Keywords |
Advanced nursing practice; Professional development; Education; Research |
| Abstract |
This paper continues presentation of the findings of a North Island based research project that explored the impact of clinically focused postgraduate education on advancing nursing practice. Like their international counterparts, increasing numbers of New Zealand nurses are enrolling in advanced practice programmes. Yet, despite international evidence supporting the usefulness of Masters level preparation for advancing clinical practice, questions about the need for such development persist. This paper argues that postgraduate education contributes to the development of courage and that this, in turn, is essential to overcoming the barriers that currently constrain the advancement of nursing practice. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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542 |
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| Author |
Therkleson, T. |
| Title |
A phenomenological study of ginger compress therapy for people with osteoarthritis |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
The Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
10 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
1-10 |
| Keywords |
Ginger compress therapy; osteoarthritis |
| Abstract |
This paper claims rigour and sensitivity for a methodology used to explore multiple sources of data and expose the essential characteristics of a phenomenon in the human sciences. A descriptive phenomenological methodology was applied in a study of the experience of ten people with osteoarthritis receiving ginger compress therapy. The application of the phenomenological attitude, with reduction, bracketing and imaginative variation, allowed multiple sources of data-written, pictorial and oral – to be explicated. The applied methodology used is described in this paper, with its six clearly defined illustrated by examples from the study. The findings demonstrate that phenomenological reduction enabled an indication of the potential benefits of ginger compress treatment as a therapy for people with osteoarthritis. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1344 |
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| Author |
Haggerty, C. |
| Title |
Supporting the development of critical analysis through the use of a constructivist learning strategy |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Whitireia Nursing Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
11 |
Issue |
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Pages |
19-26 |
| Keywords |
Nursing; Education; Teaching methods; Theory |
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This paper analyses how the programme co-ordinator for a diploma in mental health nursing used the Instructional Design process in order to identify aspects of teaching and learning that could further enhance the student development of critical thinking. Theoretical understandings of constructivist learning environments are outlined, and translated to this programme. Tools and techniques such as learning strategies, scaffolding, coaching and modelling are explained. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1290 |
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| Author |
Wallis, R. |
| Title |
Post-anaesthetic shaking: A review of the literature |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
15 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
23-32 |
| Keywords |
Surgery; Pharmacology; Nursing research |
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This paper addresses the problem of shaking and shivering as discussed in the nursing and medical literature. It defines post-anaesthetic shaking, focusing on the role of anaesthetics in hypothermia, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, and theories of causes and consequences. Ways of preventing and treating post-anaesthetic shaking are examined. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
633 |
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| Author |
White, G.E.; Su, H.-R. |
| Title |
Am I dying, nurse? |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
15 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
33-40 |
| Keywords |
Communication; Ethics; Nursing; Palliative care |
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This paper addresses the concept of truth, and debates who should tell it and how it should be told. It explores the cultural aspects of knowing the truth about dying. The question of whether nurses have a moral obligation to tell the truth is explored, and suggests the lack of New Zealand research in this area should be addressed. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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631 |
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| Author |
Börner, Heidi.E |
| Title |
Evaluating safe patient handling systems: Is there a better way? |
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2008 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
ResearchArchive@Victoria |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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| Keywords |
Patient safety; Evaluation research; Occupational health and safety |
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This observational study analyses the responses of 38 nurses from two similar units that use different patient handling systems to test the reliability and validity of the Safe Patient Handling Survey (TM) SPH Survey(TM), a perception survey and improvement tool for employees and employers. Currently there is a lack of tools for evaluating patient handling systems. The survey contains 55 questions divided into 6 clusters, staff and patient injury and violence questions, and picture questions depicting unsafe techniques. The data were analysed to see how the SPH Survey(TM) scores correlate with incidents, and its ability to detect differences between the two units. The results of the Pearson and Cronbach(TM) alpha tests show strong reliability, validity and consistency of the SPH Survey(TM). ANOVA comparison of means and Spearman(TM) rho tests shows that higher (better) scores on the SPH Survey(TM) clusters correlate with lower numbers of patient injuries, lower reports of verbal and physical violence episodes, and lower staff injuries. Differences were detected between the units with Unit 2 scoring higher than Unit 1 in all SPH Survey(TM) clusters and scoring lower in staff and patient injuries and violence incidents. Although the analysis was limited by the small sample size, the study has created a sound basis for further investigation. The SPH Survey(TM) is shown to be an easy way to reliably evaluate patient handling systems and workplace culture, target improvement initiatives, and continually monitor the level of patient handling risk in the workplace. Low-risk patient handling gives health care providers the means to focus on delivering high quality patient care, without endangering their own health and well-being. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1224 |
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| Author |
Polaschek, N. |
| Title |
The concerns of Pakeha men living on home haemodialysis: A critical interpretive study |
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| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
ResearchArchive@Victoria |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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| Keywords |
Gender; Chronically ill; Nursing |
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This nursing study seeks to understand the experience of one group of people with chronic renal failure using renal replacement therapy, Pakeha men living on home haemodialysis. It is based on the assumptions that people living on dialysis have distinctive experiences that are characterised by common concerns reflecting their shared position as subjects of renal illness and therapy. In order to understand the experience of people living on dialysis, this study develops a critical interpretive approach, seeking the participant's own interpretation of their individual experiences. The experiences are then reinterpreted them from a critical standpoint, recognising that they can only be adequately understood by contextualising them. This enables the researcher to discern the common perspective underlying them in contrast to the dominant professional viewpoint in the renal setting. The concerns identified include symptoms from chronic renal failure and dialysis, limitations resulting from the negotiation of the therapeutic regime into their lifestyle, their sense of ongoingness and uncertainty of living on dialysis, and the altered interrelationship between autonomy and dependence inherent in living on dialysis. The study suggests that the individual accounts can be understood as resulting from the interaction of the various dimensions of their own personal social locations, including their gender and ethnicity, with the concerns of client discourse, reflecting their common position as people living on dialysis. The author concludes that one implication of this understanding is that the role of nursing in the renal setting can be articulated as a response to the experience of the person living on dialysis. The nurse can support the renal client in seeking to integrate the requirements of the therapeutic regime into their personal situation. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1195 |
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| Author |
Voice, D.M. |
| Title |
Everyday district nurses' experiences revealed through distillation: Palliative care in the community |
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| Year |
2006 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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Pages |
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| Keywords |
District nursing; Palliative care; Community health nursing; Nursing |
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This modified action research inquiry focused on the everyday, palliative care practice experiences of a group of district nurses. The intent was to develop an understanding of common issues of concern for this group of district nurses when providing palliative home care in a specific community context and to implement practical, achievable strategies in response to these local issues. Five district nurses identified four broad areas for action through four praxis group meetings and comprising one full cycle. These four areas have been named as methods of enhancing support for people and families, possibilities for creatively managing workloads, mechanisms to enrich working partnership with other palliative care providers and possible vehicles for supporting nurses' self care. Implementation of action from this action research project focused on enhancing care and outcomes for people and family served by this group of district nurses in their local community. This study illuminates everyday essences of the district nurse role and the elements articulated by this group in supporting their practice in one New Zealand community. This study also reveals some of the tensions and messiness when employing an action research methodology with nurses in the workplace. The author notes that this research focused on a little known area (palliative care delivered by district nurses in New Zealand) in a local community (a culturally vibrant and ethnically diverse yet with poor health and socioeconomic statistics). She goes on to say that it has resonance with other nurses, particularly those working in community settings who may experience similar issues and concerns. This research also offers important insights for nurses working in any practice setting. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 520 |
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506 |
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| Author |
Herbert, B. |
| Title |
How often do health professionals wash their hands? |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Vision: A Journal of Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
7 |
Issue |
13 |
Pages |
29-32 |
| Keywords |
Infection control; Attitude of health personnel |
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This literature review presents evidence on health professionals' practice in hand washing. The research was primarily quantitative and consistently showed that health professionals did not have a lack of knowledge, but that hand washing was not always done. More qualitative research is required to investigate reasons for this and possible interventions. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1293 |
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1278 |
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| Author |
Woodward, J. |
| Title |
Nurse case management: A review of the literature |
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1999 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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Pages |
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Nursing; Nursing specialties; Surgery; Care plans |
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This literature review is an exploration of nurse case management and it will provide the background for the introduction of a nursing case management model in the acute surgical environment at Western Bay Health. Case management is a collaborative process which assesses, plans, implements, co-ordinates, monitors and evaluates options and services to meet an individual's health needs through communication and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes (Newell, 1996:.3). In undertaking this review it was the author's intention to include the findings as background to a business case seeking the introduction of a surgical nurse case management model within the surgical service. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 483 |
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470 |
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McBride-Henry, K.; Foureur, M. |
| Title |
Medication administration errors: Understanding the issues |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
23 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
33-41 |
| Keywords |
Nursing; Patient safety; Medical errors; Drug administration; Quality assurance |
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This literature review focused on research that primarily addresses the issues related to medications that arise in tertiary care facilities. It finds that investigations into medication errors have primarily focused on the role of nurses, and tended to identify the nurse as deliverer of unsafe practice. Over the past few years a shift in how medication errors are understood has led to the identification of systems-related issues that contribute to medication errors. The author suggests that nurses should contribute to initiatives such as the 'Quality and Safe Use of Medicines' and develop nursing led research, to address some of the safety related issues with a view to enhancing patient safety. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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715 |
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