Moir, C., Taylor, P., Seaton, P., Snell, H., & Wood, S. (2023). Changes noticed following a pressure-injury link-nurse programme. Kaitiaki Nursing Research, 14(1), 19–24.
Abstract: Identifies changes that link nurses noticed in their practice areas as a result of participating in a pressure-injury prevention programme. Uses three nurse focus groups to collect data about changes in pressure-injury prevention within their practice areas following implementation of a link-nurse programme. Talks to 22 nurses about increasing awareness of pressure injury prevention, use of assessment tools and documentation, and acquisition of injury prevention equipment.
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Tipa, Z. (2021). Mahi Ngatahi: Culturally-responsive ways of working with whanau accessing Well Child/Tamariki Ora services. Ph.D. thesis, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland.
Abstract: Highlights the perspectives of Maori families using health services provided by Well Child/Tamariki Ora (WCTO), citing institutional racism and unconscious bias. Interviews 18 families with children under five years, about their experiences of WCTO services. Employs a Kaupapa Maori research methodology to develop Mahi Ngatahi, a theory for culturally-responsive WCTO services.
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Aspinall, C. (2022). The impact of intersectionality on the empowerment and development of nurses into leadership roles. Doctoral thesis, University of Auckland, Auckland.
Abstract: Highlights the impact of the intersection of socially-constructed identities such as race, gender, and class, on nurses' ability to develop as leaders. Aims to learn how to create a culture of nursing leadership by explaining the impact of intersectionality on the empowerment and development of nurses into leadership roles. Designs a mixed-methods, explanatory, sequential research study in two phases, comprising an online questionnaire and 31 semi-structured interviews with nurses and managers.
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Matthews, T. M. (2020). Breaking bad news about cancer: The experience of patients, patients' family/whanau members and healthcare professionals. Doctoral thesis, Massey University, Wellington.
Abstract: Explores the subjective experiences of patients, patients' family/whanau members, and health-care professionals (HCP) when bad news was delivered to patients about their cancer within the surgical departments of MidCentral District Health Board. Gathers and compares multiple perspectives and makes recommendations for practice that align with the goals of those involved in the project. Utilises a qualitative approach with the epistemological and methodological basis informed by interpretative phenomenological analysis. Collects data through semi-structured interviews with 10 patients, 6 family members, 5 surgeons and 6 nurses.
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Marshall, D. (2016). Surgical nurses' non-technical skills: A human factors approach. Doctoral thesis, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland.
Abstract: Explores the social and cognitive non-technical skills (NTS) required of nurses practising in general surgical wards, a taxonomy of NTS for general surgical nurses, and identifies the differences in levels of performance of the NTS between experienced and less experienced nurses, by means of applied cognitive task analysis (ACTA). Highlights the association between poor performance of NTS with adverse patient events. Conducts the study in four surgical wards in a metropolitan hospital, using observation and semi-structured interviews with RNs.
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Laidlaw, R., & Mercer, C. (2022). Nurse practitioners: does home visiting improve outcomes for people living with long-term conditions. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 13(1), 39–41.
Abstract: Explores the potential for nurse practitioners (NP) in NZ to visit people diagnosed with chronic condiitons at home. Evaluates whether home-visiting NPs could provide primary care in place of GPs. Conducts a review of research comprising three themes: reduced barriers to care, improved health outcomes, and role clarity for NPs.
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Tansley, S. E. (2016). The role of postgraduate education for registered nurses working in the aged care sector. Master's thesis, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington.
Abstract: Explores the perspectives of registered nurses (RN) working in aged residential care, and their views and experiences of postgraduate education. Performs a qualitative study using mixed-method data triangulation including document review, focus groups and interviews at four aged care facilities. Conducts focus groups and interviews with five nurse managers and 15 RNs on the value of, and access to postgraduate education.
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Mustafa, M., Adams, S., Bareham, C., & Carryer, J. (2021). Employing nurse practitioners in general practice: an exploratory survey of the perspectives of managers. Journal of Primary Health Care, 13(3). Retrieved July 4, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/hc21036
Abstract: Explores the perspectives of practice managers on employing nurse practitioners (NP) in general practice. Uses an electronic survey to collect demographic and numerical data, which were analysed descriptively and analytically using SPSS (version 26). Written answers to open-ended questions were analysed qualitatively.
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Holloway, K., Baker, J., & Lumby, J. (2009). Specialist nursing famework for New Zealand: A missing link in workforce planning. Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice, 10(4), 269–275.
Abstract: Explores the NZ context underpinning adequate specialist nurse workforce supply, contending that effective workforce planning would be supported by the
development of a single unified framework for specialist nursing practice in NZ, with the potential to support accurate data collection and to enable service providers to identify and plan transparent and transferable pathways for specialist nursing service provision and development. Argues that advanced practice nursing frameworks assist in increasing productivity through building an evidence base about advanced practice, enhancing consistency and equity of expertise, supporting a reduction in role duplication, and enabling succession planning and sustainability.
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Barry, C., Severinsen, C., & Towers, A. (2023). Work-related quality of life for support workers and the Pay Equity Settlement Act 2017. Kaitiaki Nursing Research, 14(1), 5–11.
Abstract: Explores the impact of the Care and Support Worker (Pay Equity) Settlement Act (2017) on the quality of life of support workers on the job. Conducts semi-structured interviews with eight support workers, highlighting the following themes: work re-organisation, intensification, collegial working relations, managerial support and communication; pay increments.
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Shih, L. - C., & Honey, M. (2011). The impact of dialysis on rurally based Maori and their whanau/families. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 27(2), 4–15.
Abstract: Explores the impact of dialysis on Maori and their whanau/families. Examines the experiences of 7 rural Maori dialysis outpatients, who are interviewed along with their whanau. Identifies and discusses four themes emerging from the findings.
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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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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 July 4, 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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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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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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