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Author |
Harun, Inayah; Trimmer, Wendy; Thompson, Sean R. |
Title |
Identifying and managing the pre-hospital presentation of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures: a literature review |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2019 |
Publication |
Whitireia Journal of Nursing, Health and Social Services |
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Volume |
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Issue |
26 |
Pages |
73-80 |
Keywords |
Pseudo-seizure; Psychogenic non-epileptic serzure; Paramedic; Diagnosis; Somatic; Psychological distress |
Abstract |
Performs a review of the literature on the topic to assist paramedics to identify and manage patients with psychogenic, non-epileptic seizures (PNES). Explores current pre-hospital practice in NZ and makes recommendations to improve health-care and outcomes in such patients. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1636 |
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Author |
Van der Krogt, Shelley; Coombs, Maureen; Rook, Helen |
Title |
Humour: a purposeful and therapeutic tool in surgical nursing practice |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2020 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
36 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
20-30 |
Keywords |
Communication; Humour; Surgical nursing; Person-centred care |
Abstract |
Notes the lack of evidence-based guidance for use of humour by nurses. Uses a qualitative descriptive methodology to explore how surgical nurses determine when and how to employ humour with patients. Enrols 9 RNs working in a surgical ward within a tertiary hospital in semi-strutured interviews to discuss how they assess patient receptiveness, build connections with patients and protect their vulnerability. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1677 |
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Author |
McClunie-Trust, Patricia |
Title |
How to peer review a research article: nurse researchers and expert clinicians have an important role as peer reviewers |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
9 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
40-41 |
Keywords |
Peer review; Research article |
Abstract |
Explains the aim of peer review, the role of the peer reviewer, and the peer review process. Considers professional responsibilities in peer review and notes the value of written feedback. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1600 |
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Author |
Reynolds, Kate; Isaak, Dan; Woods, Heather; Stodart, Kathy; McClunie-Trust, Patricia |
Title |
How to conduct a rigorous database search in 10 steps |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2022 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
13 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
42-46 |
Keywords |
Research methodology; Health research; PICO |
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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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1821 |
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Author |
Stodart, K.; Woods, H. |
Title |
How international databases take Kai Tiaki Nursing Research to the world |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
12 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
77-78 |
Keywords |
Health databases; Nursing research |
Abstract |
Explains how the journal receives international exposure through the databases in which it is indexed: AcademicOnefile, Informit, and the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL). Details which articles were downloaded most frequently. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1723 |
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Author |
Wailling, Joanna |
Title |
How healthcare professionals in acute care environments describe patient safety: a case study |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2016 |
Publication |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
169 p. |
Keywords |
Patient safety; Acute care; Safety capability; Case studies |
Abstract |
Explores how patient safety is described from the perspective of clinicians and organisational managers in a NZ acute-care hospital, using embedded case study design. Conducts three interviews with health-care managers and 6 focus groups, comprising 19 doctors and 19 nurses. Develops the theoretical concept of safety capability: the ability to provide safe patient care based on resilient culture, anticipation and vigilance, along a continuum of safety levels. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1698 |
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Author |
Hutton, Gemma |
Title |
How do rural nurse specialists in South Westland perceive their personal safety whilst working in isolation? |
Type |
Book Whole |
Year |
2018 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
97 p. |
Keywords |
Rural nursing; Personal safety; Rural conditions |
Abstract |
Identifies how rural nurse specialists (RNS) working in South Westland (SW) perceiver their personal safety in a rural environment as compared with an urban one. Uses a focus group to explore RNS responses and to identify the following themes related to safety in isolated environments: community, pressure to perform, and luck versus planning for safety. Suggests recommendations for future practice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1665 |
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Author |
Kennedy, Wendy Lynette |
Title |
How do Registered Nurses utilise self assessment and performance appraisal to inform their professional practice? |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2008 |
Publication |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
97 p. |
Keywords |
Registered Nurses; Self-assessment; Performance appraisal; Surveys |
Abstract |
Describes an exploratory study of Registered Nurses (RNs) within a local District Health Board which pursued the question of 'if' and 'how' professional practice frameworks assisted nurses in their individual professional practice, specifically self-assessment and performance appraisal. Utilises a qualitative descriptive framework to explore the experiences of RNs in inpatient settings, via questionnaire. Identifies 8 themes related to self-assessment, performance appraisal, and professional practice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1703 |
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Author |
Willers, Shona; Jowsey, Tanisha; Chen, Yan |
Title |
How do nurses promote critical thinking in acute care? A scoping literature review |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Nurse Education in Practice |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
53 |
Issue |
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Pages |
1-12 |
Keywords |
Nursing education; Critical thinking; Acute care |
Abstract |
Employs Arksey and O'Malley's framework to undertake a scoping literature review to find out how critical thinking is promoted among nursing learners such as students and junior nurses in acute care. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1774 |
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Author |
McGregor, Jennifer |
Title |
Historical Trauma Theory: The implications for nursing in Aotearoa New Zealand |
Type |
Book Whole |
Year |
2021 |
Publication |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
79 p. |
Keywords |
Historical Trauma Theory; Kaupapa Maori research methodology; Te Kapunga Putohe; Maori nursing research |
Abstract |
Presents the findings of an integrative literature review exploring the possibility of applying Historical Trauma Theory to nursing practice. Uses Kaupapa Maori research methodology to apply Historical Trauma Theory to health care practice, in a Maori context. Considers how trauma theory can be used to support Wilson and Barton's Te Kapunga Putohe nursing model. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1748 |
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Author |
Macklin, Nicki |
Title |
Hearing the patient voice: the importance of caring in care |
Type |
Book Whole |
Year |
2018 |
Publication |
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Issue |
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Pages |
n.p. |
Keywords |
Patients; Transitional care nursing; Primary health care nursing; Integrated care; Person-centred care; Surveys |
Abstract |
Backgrounds the primary health care initiative, the Transitional Care Nursing service, which aims to facilitate integrated care between primary, secondary and community health care services. Explores whether support in the form of the Transitional Care Nursing service influences the experience of patients who receive assistance during the transition between hospital and home. Conducts qualitative, semi-structured interviews with 12 patients whose responses are thematically analysed. Highlights the characteristics of care offered by Transitional Care nurses that describe the person-centred care patients received. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1642 |
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Author |
Crossan, Michael; Honey, Michelle; Wearn, Andy; Barrow, Mark |
Title |
Fundamentals of care in pre-registration nursing curricula: Results of a national survey |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2022 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand |
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Volume |
38 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
44-52 |
Keywords |
Nursing education; Nursing curricula; Fundamentals of Care; Nursing Council of New Zealand; Surveys |
Abstract |
Argues that the Fundamentals of Care (FOC) conceptual framework is essential for nursing schools to teach and on which to assess nursing students for clinical competency. Provides a national overview of undergraduate pre-registration nursing curricula in NZ, exploring what and how schools of nursing teach and assess FoC. Distributes a cross-sectional descriptive questionnaire to course coordinators between 2019 and 2020, revealing variations in how FOC is taught and the lack of standardisation in course design. Highlights the opportunity for the Nursing Council to develop a national, evidenced-based FOC educational strategy. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1808 |
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Author |
Cook, Catherine; Brunton, Margaret; Chapman, Marie K.; Roskruge, Matt |
Title |
Frontline nurses' sensemaking during the initial phase of the COVID19 pandemic in 2020 Aotearoa New Zealand |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
37 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
41-52 |
Keywords |
COVID-19; Resilience; Surveys; Stress; Front-line nurses |
Abstract |
Identifies the impact of the pandemic on front-line nurses, based on qualitative data from a national mixed-methodology study done between October and December 2020. Conducts 29 interviews via Zoom and telephone with nurses in a range of front-line clinical roles. Highlights the place of organisational culture, communication and clinical leadership in either strengthening or weakening professional commitment. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1733 |
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Author |
Hutchinson, Rosie; Adams, Sue; Cook, Catherine |
Title |
From regulation to practice: Mapping the organisational readiness for registered nurse prescribers in a specialty outpatient clinic setting |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2020 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
36 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
31-40 |
Keywords |
Registered nurses; Community nursing; Primary health care; Sexual health services; Nurse precsribing; Institutional ethnography |
Abstract |
Asserts that registered-nurse (RN) prescribing could improve equitable access and care delivery for patients. Uses a mapping tool to reflect how one RN qualified to deliver prescribing services in a sexual health clinic. Emphasises the need for organisational readiness to employ RN prescribers. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1674 |
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Author |
Wiapo, Coral; Sami, Lisa; Komene, Ebony; Wilkinson, Sandra; Davis, Josephine; Cooper, Beth; Adams, Sue |
Title |
From kaimahi to enrolled nurse: A successful workforce initiative to increase Maori nurses in primary health care |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
39 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
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Keywords |
Enrolled nurses; Kaimahi; Maori nurses; Kaupapa Maori; Primary health care |
Abstract |
Describes a national initiative to increase the capacity and capability of the Maori health workforce by supporting kaimahi (unregulated health workers) to become enrolled nurses (EN) delivering care within their communities. Uses Kaupapa Maori principles to create a strengths-based framework, focusing on self-determination and validating Matauranga Maori (Maori knowledge). Outlines the key components of the Earn as you Learn model. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1830 |
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