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Author (up) Minton, Claire Maree
Title A multicase study of a prolonged critical illness in the Intensive Care Unit : patient, family and nurses' trajectories Type Book Whole
Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 279 p.
Keywords Critical care; Intensive Care Units; Chronic Illness Trajectory Framework; Surveys
Abstract Examines the experiences of the patient, their family and healthcare professionals during the trajectory of a prolonged critical illness in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Conducts a qualitative, instrumental, multi-case study informed by the Chronic Illness Trajectory Framework. Analyses data from six linked cases (patient, family and clinicians) in four ICUs over a two-year period. Argues that identifying the sub-phases of a prolonged critical illness trajectory allows targeted interventions for each sub-phase.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1814
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Author (up) Minton, Claire; Burrow, Marla; Manning, Camille; Van der Krogt, Shelley
Title Cultural safety and patient trust: the Hui Process to initiate the nurse-patient relationship Type Journal Article
Year 2022 Publication Contgemporary Nurse Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 9 p.
Keywords Hui Process; Fundamentals of Care; Nursing education; Cultural safety; Maori patients
Abstract Argues that the Hui Process, being a model informed by Maori values on connection, serves the aim of the Fundamentals of Care framework for nursing students, to learn relationship-based nursing through culturally-safe practice and communication. Explains the Hui Process which comprises four steps: mihi, whakawhanaungatanga, kaupapa and poroporoaki. Examines how the process leads to culturally-safe patient-centred care.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1798
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Author (up) Miskelly, P; Neal, P; Green, A
Title Communities of Practice: Supporting innovation to improve public health nurse and school community relationships Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal Held by NZNO Library
Volume 2 Issue 1 Pages 21-26
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Abstract Public health nursing has been an integral part of health delivery services in New Zealand since the development of a public health service in the early 1900s.

This paper details a qualitative study of a practice innovation undertaken by a group of nurses to reconnect with their school communities. Questions focused on whether the relationship between the public health nurses and their school communities improved as a result of the innovation and what impact, if any, the project had on the public health nurse team itself. Community of practice theory revealed the importance of collaboration and the benefits that can accrue from this approach for both nurse and school communities.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1358
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Author (up) Mitchell, D.F.
Title Is it possible to care for the “difficult” male? A study exploring the interface between gender issues, nursing practice and men's health Type
Year 1999 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Male; Nurse-patient relations; Gender
Abstract This thesis is about caring for males, especially those males who could be considered “difficult” to care for through their use of behaviours such as silence, anger or defensive humour. This thesis is positioned in the view that these behaviours are often expressions of distress, which typically distance males from those who attempt to care for them. The author suggests that the word “distress” more accurately reflects the theme of the thesis, and it is used throughout the work. This thesis explores the interface between gender issues, nursing practice and caring for males. It is informed by a review of relevant literature and data gathered from a focus group of nine registered nurses. The analysis is framed by questions that are developed from a series of reflections on my personal and professional life. Critical social theory, with its emphases on dominant dialogue, power and emancipation is used to inform and guide this analysis. What is most obvious is the contrast between themes arising from the literature and those arising from the focus group. It appears that the literature, in the main, is critical of males in regard to concepts of masculinity, issues related to gender, and men's health. Males are portrayed as arbitrators of their own misfortune, as deliberately choosing a lifestyle that reflects poorly on their health, their self-expression, and communication with others. Concepts such as power and control over others, both at a societal and individual level, often feature. Conversely, the literature is noticeably lacking in regard to information about the health related experiences of males and about caring for males. In contrast, the participants of the focus group frame their discussion in the positive. For example, they suggest that males are interested in their health but require an environment that supports this expression of interest. They support this by identifying a range of behaviours they believe are effective in caring for males. The participants also suggest that it is the registered nurse rather than the male who manages issues to do with power and control. The thesis concludes that creating and sustaining an environment supportive of, and sensitive to the needs of males, is an activity that requires considerable thought, skill and experience. These areas are not adequately addressed in academic dialogue, research activity, or in the education of registered nurses. The thesis suggests that this situation is inconsistent with an ethic of care and that nursing should make a priority of broadening its research and knowledge base to better understand and care for males.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 503 Serial 489
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Author (up) Mitchell, K.
Title Childbirth: A momentous occasion. Muslim women's childbirth experiences Type
Year 2001 Publication Abbreviated Journal ResearchArchive@Victoria
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Childbirth; Cultural safety; Nurse-patient relations
Abstract This thesis explores three Muslim women's experience of childbirth, in a setting surrounded by health professionals who largely have little understanding of their culture. Various forms of narrative such as a letter, excerpts from conversations, and interviews, have been used in presenting this research. The women's stories reveal that giving birth in a cross-cultural setting is stressful. The women had to adjust to an environment which challenged their beliefs and values, in one case with no extended family or cultural support. This stress is long lasting as evidenced in the women's stories. Given the opportunity to tell their story, all the women highlighted both the positive and negative aspects of their birth experiences. This thesis identifies situations that heightened the vulnerability of the women, and highlights the uniqueness of each woman. It concludes by identifying recommendations and reading material for nurses and midwives in education or practice.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1223
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Author (up) Mitchell, M.H.
Title Clinical decision-making processes in emergency nursing Type
Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Emergency nursing; Education; Clinical decision making
Abstract The aim of this research paper is to explore the processes of clinical decision-making in relation to emergency nurses and to examine the educational requirements for the development of clinical decision-making skills. Clinical decision-making is foundational to professional nursing practice. It is the expectation of the profession and the organisations in which nurses work that appropriate clinical decision-making will occur. Patients also rightly expect, when being cared for by nurses, that the clinical decisions pertaining to their care will be optimal.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 592 Serial 578
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Author (up) Mitchell, P.
Title Grade-1 pressure ulcer: Review of prevention evidence for “at risk” patients in an acute environment Type
Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Nursing
Abstract This dissertation is a review of evidence underpinning the recommendations for pressure ulcer prevention from four national guidelines frequently used as a foundation for best practice. The focus is on grade-1 pressure ulcer prevention for “at risk” patients, in the acute environment. Rationale: Prevention is better than cure. While preventive strategies maybe effective are they supported by evidence? Results: The strongest evidence for best practice appears to be limited to an established fact that standard hospital mattresses should at least be replaced by high specification foam, pressure reducing mattresses for patients “at risk” or vulnerable to pressure ulcer development. Repositioning, skin assessment, skin protection and maintenance, traditionally the basis of pressure ulcer prevention, appear to have a paucity of strong supportive evidence. Further evidence is emerging on clinically important areas such as erythema and mattresses. Implications for Nursing: The organisational or ministerial support for education of the multidisciplinary team, especially nurses in risk assessment and prevention strategies. This support is required both in release time and finances for education and in adequate funding for preventive strategies. The author concludes that strong evidence to support the recommendations of the guidelines appears to remain limited, particularly in the acute environment. Expert opinion would appear to remain the basis for current best practice for pressure ulcer prevention. The volume and consistency of this evidence worldwide is substantial and adds validity to the recommendations. Best practice includes firstly risk assessment, skin assessment, maintenance of skin temperature, moisture, and condition, and the importance of repositioning, in conjunction with an appropriate support surface. However gaps remain in the supportive evidence in many of these fields. Advances in practice include pressure relief or reduction considerations for all surfaces the patients encounter. There appears to be no gold standard for prevention of pressure ulcer development.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 814
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Author (up) Moana, Brenda; Crawford, Ruth; Isaac, Dorothy
Title Discussing sexual health with older clients: are primary health care nurses sufficiently prepared? Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue 24 Pages 63-67
Keywords Sexual health; Assessment; Primary health care; Older adults; Surveys
Abstract Reports some findings of a study which examined primary health care (PHC) nurses' preparedness for engaging older adults in conversation about sexual health research. Examines the experiences and beliefs of PHC nurses working with older clients. Conducts three focus groups with 16 participants who discussed their experiences, values and perceptions of conversations on sexual health with older clients.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1553
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Author (up) Mockett, L.; Horsfall, J.; O'Callaghan, W.
Title Education leadership in the clinical health care setting: A framework for nursing education development Type Journal Article
Year 2006 Publication Nurse Education in Practice Abbreviated Journal
Volume 6 Issue 6 Pages 404-410
Keywords Organisational change; Law and legislation; Nursing; Education; Leadership
Abstract This paper describes how a new framework for clinical nursing education was introduced at Counties Manukau District Health Board. The project was initiated in response to the significant legislative and post registration nursing education changes within New Zealand. The journey of change has been a significant undertaking, and has required clear management, strong leadership, perseverance and understanding of the organisation's culture. The approach taken to managing the change had four stages, and reflects various change management models. The first stage, the identification process, identified the impetus for change. Creating the vision is the second stage and identified what the change would look like within the organisation. To ensure success and to guide the process of change a realistic and sustainable vision was developed. Implementing the vision was the third stage, and discusses the communication and pilot phase of implementing the nursing education framework. Stage four, embedding the vision, explores the process and experiences of changing an education culture and embedding the vision into an organisation. The paper concludes by discussing the importance of implementing robust, consistent, strategic and collaborative processes that reflect and evaluate best educational nursing practice.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1036
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Author (up) Mockford, A.
Title An exploratory descriptive study of the needs of parents after their young child is discharged from hospital following an admission with an acute illness Type
Year 2008 Publication Abbreviated Journal ResearchArchive@Victoria
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Parents and caregivers; Health knowledge; Children; Maori; Pacific peoples
Abstract This study investigated issues surrounding the high numbers of preventable admissions of young children with acute illnesses, particularly amongst Maori and Pacific children. It focuses on what happens once these children are discharged. Its aims were to find out what the expressed needs of parents were, as they cared for their child, once home. Whilst there has been a small amount of international research undertaken in this area, there is little known about expressed parent need in the New Zealand context. This exploratory descriptive study involved parents of under five year old children, who had been admitted to a hospital, with one of five acute illnesses. Eighteen parents were surveyed over the telephone. This study found the parents expressed a need for reassurance and advice once home, and that they worried about their child getting sick again. It highlighted gaps in discharge planning and support. None of the parents had received a written discharge plan for their child. Only five parents had received either a contact number for advice or a referral back to their primary care provider. This study found that whilst some parents considered their discharge needs had been met, others considered that they had not. Four local discharge practice opportunities to support these families were recommended, these included, providing parents and caregivers with an individualised written discharge plan, giving a contact number for advice after discharge, offering a follow-up phone call in the first 48 hours, and ensuring that all children have a referral back to their primary health care provider. Areas for further research were highlighted, including the need for a larger study to explore and compare the needs of rural and urban parents, and Maori and Pacific parents.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1232
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Author (up) Mockford, Andrea
Title The exploration of systems and technologies to enhance the healthcare of children under five Type Report
Year 2009 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 130p
Keywords Child health services; Children's hospitals; Family nursing; Reports
Abstract The well known premise that 'healthy children grow into healthy adults' should reinforce the need for us to engage with parents and caregivers to ensure that we support them with meeting their child's health care needs. This scholarship enabled the author to see what the UK, Sweden, the US, and Canada were doing to strengthen and support children under five and their families across the continuum of care. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1422
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Author (up) Mockford, Angela
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Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1421
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Author (up) Moir, Chris; Baby, Maria
Title Managing violence and aggression: graduate-entry nursing students' responses to pre-emptive communication skills education Type Journal Article
Year 2022 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 13 Issue 1 Pages 9-18
Keywords Communication skills; Workplace violence; Nursing students; Nursing curriculum
Abstract Argues that teaching de-escalation skills early in the nursing programme is vital for student safety and later retention in the nursing workforce. Sets out to determine the efficacy of communication training to teach nursing students agression-management skills while on clinical placement. Designs a quasi-experimental design using pre- and post-tests of communication competence following an education module delivered as part of the curriculum.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1816
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Author (up) Moir, Chris; Taylor, Peta; Seaton, Philippa; Snell, Helen; Wood, Susan
Title Changes noticed following a pressure-injury link-nurse programme Type Journal Article
Year 2023 Publication Kaitiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 19-24
Keywords Pressure injuries; Link nurses; Patient safety; Quality improvement
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.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1848
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Author (up) Moke, Karen
Title Finding the balance: Family inclusive practice in adult community mental health Type Book Whole
Year 2019 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 110 p.
Keywords Mental health nurses; Clinical managers; Adult community mental health services; Family-inclusive practice; Surveys
Abstract Explores family-inclusive practice in Adult Community Mental Health in a District Health Board. Focuses on what adult community mental health nurses and clinical managers consider to be barriers and facilitators to family-inclusive practice. Explores community mental health nurses' and clinical managers' perspectives of family-inclusive practice through semi-structured interviews using a descriptive qualitative design.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1653
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