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Logan, C.M. |
| Title |
Anaesthetic nursing: Focusing perioperative practice on the patient |
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| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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Pages |
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| Keywords |
Nursing specialties; Advanced nursing practice; Nurse-patient relations; Nursing; Education |
Abstract  |
The purpose of this literature review is to generate a picture of what is known and what needs to be investigated further about anaesthetic nursing in the perioperative nursing role in New Zealand, and to examine this in relation to international trends. Nurse anaesthetists in the United States are described in American nursing literature, and recognised as one of the four advanced nurse practitioner roles. In New Zealand, recent efforts to provide appropriate post-graduate education for the perioperative nurse have been challenged by other inter-professional interests, thus restricting the development of an expanded role. The author notes that this has caused concern for New Zealand's perioperative nurses who consider anaesthetic nursing is an integral part of perioperative practice. Anaesthetic nursing forms a substantial component of the basic competencies required of a registered nurse working in the operating theatres. Orientation programmes and ongoing education at all levels of professional development incorporate anaesthetic nursing competencies to provide continuity of patient care and support perioperative practice. Care of the patient undergoing anaesthesia is an area where nurses demonstrate their advanced assessment skills and clinical judgement and is included in perioperative specialist or nurse practitioner job descriptions. The Perioperative Nurses Association in New Zealand is concerned to develop postgraduate education in their area of speciality to support their application for 'College' status within the New Zealand Nurses Organisation. For this to happen in a cogent fashion, information and knowledge generated from research, are required to clarify perioperative nursing's current position and determine how practice can be shaped to best care for patients undergoing surgical interventions. Evidence from research supports nurses in the anaesthetic role by demonstrating that the preoperative visits and assessments they undertake can reduce patients' anxieties, decrease the need for pain relief and shorten hospital stays. This review includes literature sources that explore disparities between the development of New Zealand anaesthetic nursing and international models. The author suggests that information and understanding gained from conducting this review will allow future developments in anaesthetic nursing practice to be informed by previous initiatives and projects and identifies areas for further research. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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790 |
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| Author |
Schumacher, A.T. |
| Title |
More than meets the eye: Explicating the essence of gerontology nursing |
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| Year |
2001 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
ResearchArchive@Victoria |
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Pages |
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| Keywords |
Geriatric nursing; Nursing philosophy; Nursing specialties |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological was to unveil a deeper meaning and understanding of gerontology nursing, thus contributing to its value and worth as a speciality area of nursing. Conversations with four gerontology nurses were taped, transcribed and then analysed using van Manen's (1990) approach to researching lived experience. From the analysis, four cardinal elements emerged: true acceptance, personal knowing, being present, and being alive. Those four cardinal elements were reworked and further analysed to reveal three central aspects or essences of gerontology nursing. These essences were the centrality of temporality, the interconnectedness of human relationships, and the significance of the lived body. Temporality is demonstrated by nursing application of objective, or clock time, as well as subjectively in regards to the lived time of the clients. Interconnectedness is the lived human relationship between nurse and client and is represented by commitment, presencing/giving of self, connecting, and knowing the client holistically. The third essence is corporeality, which is portrayed by the gerontology nurses' distinguishing characteristics and their perception of the lived body of the nursed. The final analysis unveiled caring for the body, the act of seeing, and the joy of care as emergent essences of gerontology nursing. Language of nursing in relationship to 'basic nursing care' is critiqued for its potential to devalue gerontology nursing and, by association, old people. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1157 |
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1142 |
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| Author |
Bassett-Smith, J.L. |
| Title |
Midwifery practice: authenticating the experience of childbirth |
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| Year |
1988 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Massey University Library |
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The purpose of this grounded theory study was to identify, describe and provide a conceptual explanation of the process of care offered by midwives and the effects of that care on women's experiences of childbirth on hospital. Ten couple participants and their attendant midwives provided the major source of data. The primary data collection methods used in this study were participant observation during each couple's experience of labour and birthing, antenatal, hospital and postnatal interviews with couples along with formal and informal interviews with midwives.Constant comparative analysis of data eventuated in the identification, in the context of this study denotes a process that is engaged in by both midwives and birthing women in order to establish practice, and the experience of giving birth, as being individually genuine and valid.Authenticating is multifaceted and is seen to include the intertwined and simultaneously occurring phases of 'making sense', 'reframing', 'balancing' an 'mutually engaging'.The process of authenticating is proposed as a possible conceptual framework for midwifery practice. It identifies the unique contribution the midwife can make to a couple's experience of childbirth and serves in a conceptual way to unite the technical and interpersonal expertness of the midwife. The conceptual framework of authenticating legitimizes 'being with' women in childbirth and facilitates a women-centred approach to care with consequent implications for practice, education and research |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 222 |
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222 |
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| Author |
Clunie, S. |
| Title |
The current trend and importance of postgraduate education for nurses |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Nursing Journal Northland Polytechnic |
Abbreviated Journal |
coda, An Institutional Repository for the New Zealand ITP Sector |
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10 |
Issue |
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Pages |
18-23 |
| Keywords |
Nursing; Education; Professional development; Leadership; Policy |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this essay is to examine why postgraduate education has become so important, to examine some of the issues around mandatory continuing education and the practical effect of this on a nursing career. Four strategies from the Ministry of Health, designed to facilitate changing nurse education, are discussed. The importance of Professional Development Recognition programmes is discussed along with the need for strong nursing leadership. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1207 |
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| Author |
Halligan, S. |
| Title |
The potential role of nurse practitioners within the Family Planning Association New Zealand |
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2006 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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Pages |
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| Keywords |
Nurse practitioners |
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The purpose of this dissertation is to consider the potential role of nurse practitioners within the Family Planning Association using the “participatory, evidence-based, patient focused process for advanced practice nursing” framework. The existing model of care meets the needs of most Family Planning Association clients well in family planning and sexual and reproductive health care. Some population groups, for example, Maori, Pacific Island people and males are currently underserved particularly in areas of sexual and reproductive health. Consideration is given to how the Family Planning Association could incorporate nurse practitioner expertise to complement existing care and utilising innovative and cost effective ways of reaching some underserved population groups. The integration of the nurse practitioner role into the current staffing mix has the potential to enhance the current model of care, freeing medical officers to deal with more complex medical issues and providing a clinical career path for Family Planning Association nurses. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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746 |
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| Author |
Vallant, S.R.; Neville, S.J. |
| Title |
The relationship between student nurse and nurse clinician: Impact on student learning |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
22 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
23-33 |
| Keywords |
Teaching methods; Students; Nursing |
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The purpose of this descriptive interpretive study was to explore relationships between student nurses and nurse clinicians. Eleven student nurses at the end of a three year Bachelor of Nursing programme in one institution participated in focus group interviews. Data gathered from the three focus groups were analysed using an inductive approach. Five categories, namely 'being invisible in the relationship', 'not stepping on toes', 'lost opportunities for learning', 'nurturance' and 'reciprocity' emerged from data analysis. These are presented with appropriate quotes to demonstrate the essence of participant experiences. Findings indicated that when students experienced relationships with clinicians as not being positive, this inhibited learning. Conversely, when students saw the clinician as participating actively and positively in the student/clinician relationship then student learning was enhanced. This evidence forms the basis for recommending further complementary research into the clinician's attitudes and perceptions related to their teaching role. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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529 |
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Paton, B.; Martin, S.; McClunie-Trust, P.; Weir, N. |
| Title |
Doing phenomenological research collaboratively |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
Wintec Research Archive |
| Volume |
35 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
176-181 |
| Keywords |
Qualiltative research; Nursing research; New graduate nurses |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this article is twofold. The first is to clarify some of the challenges experienced while conducting collaborative research and describe the steps taken to ensure consistency between the purpose of the research and the phenomenological research design used to explore the learning that nursing students acquire in their final clinical practicum. Second, it was thought that by illuminating this learning, registered nurses working as preceptors and those supporting new graduates could gain insight into the complexities of learning the skills of safe and competent practice from the student's perspective. This insight is essential in creating a strategy between education and practice to minimise the duplication of learning opportunities and lessen the cost of supporting newly registered nurses, which may be at the expense of investment in the professional development of experienced registered nurses. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1202 |
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Stone, P.W.; Tourangeau, A.E.; Duffield, C.M.; Hughes, F.; Jones, C.A.; O'Brien-Pallas, L.; Shamian, J. |
| Title |
Evidence of nurse working conditions: A global perspective |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2003 |
Publication |
Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice |
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| Volume |
4 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
120-130 |
| Keywords |
Nursing; Recruitment and retention; Policy; Cross-cultural comparison; Nursing research |
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The purpose of this article is to review evidence about nurse workload, staffing, skill mix, turnover, and organisational characteristics' effect on outcomes; discuss methodological considerations in this research; discuss research initiatives currently under way; review policy initiatives in different countries; and make recommendations where more research is needed. Overall, an understanding of the relationships among nurse staffing and organisational climate to patient safety and health outcomes is beginning to emerge in the literature. Little is known about nursing turnover and more evidence is needed with consistent definitions and control of underlying patient characteristics. Research and policy initiatives in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States are summarised. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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951 |
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Miles, M.A.P. |
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Why they leave: a Heideggerian hermeneutic study of the reasons why ten registered nurses left nursing practice to enter the professions of medicine or law |
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1997 |
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Abbreviated Journal |
University of Otago Library, Bill Robertson Library |
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The purpose of the study was to research the reasons for the dissatisfaction experienced by ten professional nurse-practitioners who chose to leave nursing to join the professions of law or medicine. The mnotivation for professional nurses to chose entry to these particular professions may in some way throw light upon the difficulties being experienced in attempts to bring about changes of an emancipatory nature in the nursing profession (Habermas, 1974). The approach for the study is hermeneutic phenomenology (Gadamer, 1975 – ; Heidegger, 1962) |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 148 |
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148 |
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McEldowney, R.A.; Richardson, F.; Turia, D.; Laracy, K.; Scott, W.; MacDonald, S. |
| Title |
Opening our eyes, shifting our thinking: The process of teaching and learning about reflection in cultural safety education and practice: An evaluation study |
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Report |
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2006 |
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Cultural safety; Nursing; Culture |
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The purpose of the research was an evaluation of practice exemplars as a reflective process in teaching and learning about cultural safety. Six Maori, two Pacific and five Pakeha students, ranging in age from 30 to 40, took part in the research. The research findings revealed five sub themes: personal safety, power/ powerlessness, reflection, teaching and learning and cultural safety. The presentation, while acknowledging that cultural safety shared some commonalities with culture care theory, highlighted differences between the two. These included that cultural safety was explicit in identifying the inherent power of the nurse in health care relationships; related to the experience of the recipient of nursing care, and extended beyond cultural awareness and sensitivity; provided consumers of nursing services with the power to comment on practices; and contributed to the achievement of positive outcomes and experiences for them. It outlined the characteristics of a culturally safe nurse as a nurse who had undertaken a process of reflection on her/his own cultural identity and who recognised the impact their personal culture had on client care. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 693 |
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679 |
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Prentice, D.; Hathaway, M. |
| Title |
Responding to a death from meningococcal disease: A case study |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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7 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
16-18 |
| Keywords |
Infectious diseases; Public health; Infection control |
| Abstract |
The public health nurses present a case study on adapting meningococcal disease public health protocols to work with the situation of a Cook Island family following the death of a member from meningococcal disease. They discuss the meningococcal disease epidemic in New Zealand and outline the signs and symptoms of the disease. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1016 |
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Dodd, J.E.L. |
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Nursing evaluation of the efficacy of analgesic delivery in post operative pain |
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1986 |
Publication |
Australian Clinical Review |
Abbreviated Journal |
Auckland Hospital Library |
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6 |
Issue |
23 |
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206-212 |
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The progress of 22 adult patients was recorded for three days post operatively. Pain was assessed at rest and on activity three times a day using visual analogues. Nausea levels were assessed similarly. All analgesics and anti emetics administered were recorded. There was a wide range of variation in the administration of medications and consequently a wide range of effectiveness. A significant proportion of patients showed unacceptably high levels of pain indicating under treatment. Patients and nurses had conflicting expectations of who should initiate the request for pain medication |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 85 |
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85 |
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| Author |
Lindley, G. |
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Using frameworks to critically analyse the advancement of rural practice: One nurse's experience |
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2007 |
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Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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Rural nursing; Nursing models |
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The process of describing her scope of practice led the author to become interested in just how she has advanced her practice and the journey that unfolded. The author was introduced to a number of models or frameworks and these frameworks have been critiqued within this dissertation. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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483 |
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| Author |
King, B.E.; Fletcher, M.P. |
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Nursing staff employed by hospital boards in New Zealand, 1977 and 1979 |
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1979 |
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University of Canterbury |
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The primary purposes of this paper were: to return to hospital boards the results of the analysis of information on a National level, that they had provided individually, to provide an indication of the absolute size of the Nursing workforce in public hospitals in the two years for which the comparable information was available, to illustrate the potential use of basic information to depict the real size of the Nursing workforce at National, regional and local level |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 84 |
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84 |
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| Author |
Raleigh, S. |
| Title |
The meaning and importance of service for health professionals |
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2007 |
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Abbreviated Journal |
ScholarlyCommons@AUT |
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| Keywords |
Qualiltative research; Nursing; Education |
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The primary purpose of this study was to explore and identify the meaning and importance of service for health professionals. Those who participated in this study are all registered nurses who each have between 10 and 40 years of clinical nursing and nurse lecturing experience. The participants each wrote two stories, one about the meaning of service and the other about the importance of service. Definitions of service generally suggest organised labour involving an act of help or assistance. Our intent was to understand what constituted service for each of us in the healthcare – and specifically the nursing practice/education – context. A secondary purpose of this qualitative research was guided by participatory and critical theory paradigms. Seven participants and the initiating researcher formed a co-operative inquiry group to undertake the research using a collaborative process. Within this method the leader and the group became co-participants and co-researchers. Nurses and women are identified as marginalised people and by honouring the principles of co-operative inquiry we were empowered through this process. While the initial data was analysed thematically by the lead researcher, the original 19 sub-themes were refined by participants into five themes. The findings of the participants are consistent with overseas studies on emotional labour and sentimental work. The five themes that emerged as the meaning of service are helping, giving, elements of service, acts of doing, and pride in work. This study affirmed that service has much importance to those involved and deepened our understanding of the blend of meanings service expresses. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1204 |
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