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Rodgers, Vivien; Marshall, Bridget; Hey, Frances; Blackwell, Anna; Lewer, Pip |
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Title |
Readiness for providing primary palliative care |
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Journal Article |
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2017 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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33 |
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3 |
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P. 31-40 |
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Primary palliative care; Aged residential care; SEQUAL |
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Undertakes a pilot study by specialist Supportive Education and Quality (SEQUAL) palliative care team in 5 aged residential care (ARC) facilities in regional NZ. Conducts a clinical staff survey and facility desktop document review to determine readiness, need for and level of support required, to enhance primary palliative care for residents. Identifies lack of experience and palliative care education among clinical staff. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1589 |
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Rogers, Luenda |
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Report on Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study undertaken March/April 1997 [Management of babies born to mothers with dependencies -- drug and alcohol; Health care of young children whose families are homeless] |
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1997 |
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79p. |
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Infants; Drug dependency; Alcohol dependency; Homelessness; Child health services; Reports |
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As the recipient of the Margaret May Blackwell Travel Fellowship two topics were studied: management of babies born to mothers with drug and alcohol dependencies, and the health-care of young children whose families are homeless. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1411 |
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Ronaldson, A. |
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Title |
Coping with body image changes after limb loss |
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1999 |
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5 |
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11 |
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14-16 |
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People with disabilities; Nursing; Psychology |
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The author reviews the literature on the differences in the way people manage the process of coming to terms with amputation. The socio-cultural implications of body image construction are discussed and a new framework for clinical practice is suggested. The implications for nursing are examined and positions nurses as advocates. The importance of language is identified. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1042 |
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1026 |
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Roud, D.; Giddings, D.L.S.; Koziol-McLain, J. |
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A longitudinal survey of nurses' self-reported performance during an entry-to-practice programme |
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2005 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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21 |
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2 |
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37-46 |
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New graduate nurses; Methodology; Professional competence; Training |
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The researchers conducted a study to compare self-reported changes in both frequency and quality of performance of nursing behaviours in a cohort of recently graduated nurses undertaking a one year entry to practice programme. Thirty-three nurses were surveyed, seven weeks after beginning the programme and again seven months later, using a modified version of Schwirian's (1978) Six-Dimension Scale of Nursing Performance (6-DSNP). Over the study period participants reported significant increases in frequency of performance for the domains of leadership, critical care, teaching/collaboration, and planning/evaluation. Significant increases in the quality of nurse behaviours in the domains of critical care, planning/evaluation and interpersonal relations/communication were also reported. The modified Schwirian 6-DSNP was found to be a useful instrument for measuring nurses' self reporting of performance during periods of transition. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 553 |
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539 |
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Roy, D.E. |
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Exploring the realities: the lived experienced of chronic rheumatoid arthritis |
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1995 |
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Massey University Library, UNITEC Institute of Te |
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disease of the connective tissues. People with rheumatoid arthritis often experience chronic pain, chronic fatigue and functional impairment for a large apart of their lives. The cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, with three times more women than men being affected. There are many women who live with rheumatoid arthritis throughout much of their adult lives. Women with rheumatoid arthritis face the challenges and stresses of parenting, partnerships, and employment along with the need to cope with a chronic and increasingly debilitating disease.A review of the literature related to rheumatoid arthritis reveals a dearth of qualitative research, with few studies that focus specifically on women even though they constitute a significant percentage of the client group. Little is known from the clients' perspective of what it is like to live with chronic rheumatoid arthritis. This study, a single-participant case study using a phenomenological analysis, explores one woman's' reality of living with rheumatoid arthritis. As this woman's story unfolds, it is revealed how daily living with rheumatoid arthritis had been incorporated into a new way of being-in-the world. Her way of being-in-the-world is such that rheumatoid arthritis is very much a reality, impacting on most aspects of her life. Yet it does not dominate, as she continues with a very full and active life despite this disease |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 188 |
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188 |
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Roy, Dianne; Gasquoine, Susan; Caldwell, Shirrin; Nash, Derek |
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Title |
Health professional and family perceptions of post-stroke information |
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Journal Article |
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2015 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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31 |
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2 |
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7-24 |
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Stroke; Patient education; Families; Surveys |
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Conducts a mixed-methods descriptive survey to ascertain information needs of stroke families, as part of a longitudinal research programme, Stroke Families Whanau Programme. Asks 19 family members and 23 practitioners via interviews their opinions on current resources, and the appropriateness, accessibility, timeliness or omissions in the information provided, following a stroke. Identifies barriers to information provision. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1502 |
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Roy, Dianne; Gasquoine, Susan; Caldwell, Shirrin; Nash, Derek |
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Title |
Health Professional and Family Perceptions of Post-Stroke Information |
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Journal Article |
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2015 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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31 |
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2 |
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7-24 |
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Stroke; Patient education; Health professionals; Families |
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Undertakes a mixed-methods descriptive survey to ascertain the information needs of stroke families through identifying current practice and resources, their appropriateness, accessibility, timeliness and the information gaps. Collects qualitative and quantitative data via face-to-face interviews. Identifies barriers to effective provision of information, including language and other communication barriers, time constraints and workload issues for health professionals. Highlights the discrepancy between health professionals' theoretical understanding of information provision and their actual practice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1508 |
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Rudd, J. |
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From triage to treatment: An exploration of patient flow systems in emergency departments |
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2005 |
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ResearchArchive@Victoria |
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Emergency nursing; Hospitals; Risk management; Patient safety |
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To find an effective approach to managing or reducing waiting times for lower triage category patients processed through one particular metropolitan emergency department, an extensive search of the literature revealed several different patient flow processes. These approaches are discussed, in relation to suitability for the particular emergency department. The history of triage, including how and why it evolved, plus the realities of triage today are explored. Included are case examples of two patients on a journey through the department the way it is presently, and how it could be if particular approaches are introduced. Extending nursing practice by introducing nurse-initiated x-rays at triage and the introduction of a separate stream for minor category patients in a dedicated ambulatory care area is one approach that could improve waiting times for these patients. There would be the added advantage of improving triage compliance figures for category three patients. The additional costs involved in such a process could be offset by improved efficiency in terms of waiting times, improved triage compliance figures, happier patients and clinical staff, and an emptier waiting room. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1209 |
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Author |
Russell, D. |
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Changing public health nursing practice |
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Journal Article |
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1999 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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5 |
Issue |
11 |
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18-19 |
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Public health; Community health nursing; Nursing models; Teamwork |
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A new approach to public health nursing in the Otago region is described, which comprises of 3 distinct groups of nurses working in early childhood centres, primary schools and high schools. A family nursing assessment approach is used. The philosophical underpinnings of this approach are examined, which seeks to empower patients and engage them in their health care. Two public health nurses are interviewed about the new partnership model of nursing. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1041 |
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1025 |
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Ryder-Lewis, M. |
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Reliability study of the Sedation-Agitation Scale in an intensive care unit |
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2004 |
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ResearchArchive@Victoria |
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Intensive care nursing; Interprofessional relations |
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This study is an extension of a previous study by Riker, Picard and Fraser (1999) to determine whether doctors and nurses rate patients similarly using the Sedation-Agitation Scale (SAS) in a natural Intensive Care Units (ICU) setting. The author notes that it is essential to establish whether these different professionals provide consistent scores and have a mutual understanding of the SAS and its constituent levels. This will help ensure that clinical decisions relating to sedation-needs can be made appropriately and consistently. This quasi-experimental reliability study was set in a 12-bed tertiary general ICU in New Zealand. The SAS had recently been introduced into this unit and a convenience sample of 42 nursing and medical staff performed paired ratings on 69 randomly selected adult ICU patients over an eight week time frame. The mean patient age was 58 years, and 79% of patients were on continuous infusions of Propofol. Intubated patients made up 91% of the sample. 74% of patients were given the same SAS score by the doctor-nurse pair. The weighted kappa score for inter-rater agreement was 0.82 indicating very good agreement. Of the 26% of scores where there was a difference, the two readings were only one score apart. Most of the difference occurred around SAS scores of 1-2 and 3-4. Further analysis found no staff or patient variables to be statistically significant in impacting on the ratings. The SAS was found to be a reliable sedation-scoring tool in a general ICU when used by nurses and doctors of varying experience. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1203 |
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Rydon, S.E. |
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The attitudes, knowledge and skills needed in mental health nurses: The perspective of users of mental health services |
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Journal Article |
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2005 |
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International Journal of Mental Health Nursing |
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14 |
Issue |
2 |
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78-87 |
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Patient satisfaction; Psychiatric Nursing; Attitude of health personnel |
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In this study a qualitative descriptive methodology with focus group interviews was used to explore with users of mental health services, the attitudes, knowledge and skills that they need in mental health nurses. Users of mental health services valued the therapeutic work of mental health nurses, and identified positive attitudes towards users of mental health services as essential in mental health nurses. However, they did not consistently experience a therapeutic approach in their interactions with mental health nurses. In a sociopolitical climate where the views of users of mental health services are increasingly incorporated into education and the planning and delivery of services, there is a need for more research that reflects the perspective of users. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 961 |
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945 |
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Rydon, S.E. |
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Attitudes, skills and knowledge of mental health nurses: The perception of users of mental health services |
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2001 |
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Massey University Library |
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Mental health; Psychiatric Nursing; Patient satisfaction; Attitude of health personnel |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 819 |
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803 |
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Rydon, S.E.; Rolleston, A.; Mackie, J. |
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Graduates and initial employment |
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2008 |
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Nurse Education Today |
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28 |
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5 |
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610-619 |
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New graduate nurses; Curriculum; Work |
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This research project was undertaken to inform nurse educators in the Department of Nursing and Health Studies of Manukau Institute of Technology of the employment opportunities for new graduate nurses emerging from the three year degree and registration programme. Graduates from the programme for the previous three years were surveyed for their experiences in gaining employment. 89.8% of graduates were successful in gaining employment in the first three months post registration. The number of graduates employed within a district health board declined across the three years but there were no significant differences between cohorts. Overall, 73% of graduates were employed into new graduate positions. The majority of graduates felt that their nursing education prepared them well for their role as a registered nurse. The findings of the qualitative data identified a strong need for science throughout the degree; longer clinical blocks; increased hands on experience; more practice with skills and less theory in relation to practical experience. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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701 |
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Sadler, D. |
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Stigma, discrimination and a model for psychiatric mental health nursing practice |
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2000 |
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Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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Mental health; Psychiatric Nursing; Psychology |
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This paper seeks to understand the aetiology of stigma. The word stigma comes from the Greek language and refers to a brand, a mark of shame. Society has used this phenomenon to mark those who do not fit with the stereotypical virtual identity expected by a group. Stigma has persisted throughout the ages to enforce norms and sanction rules. Stigma is a term used to broadly define an attitude to negative attributes. It is a way of treating people that indicates to the individual, they are different from the norm. Research indicates the general population has discriminatory attitudes to those who have experienced mental illness. This discrimination impacts on the lives of those people. Their stories tell of shame, sadness and anguish. Families too, feel the ongoing effects of stigma. Psychiatric mental health professionals are said to perpetuate the discrimination arising from the stigma of mental illness. This is shown in the literature to persist through labelling and disempowering practices. The attitude of nurses in particular is critical to promoting healing environments. It is thought that a humanistic altruistic approach to nursing practice will help to eliminate discriminatory practice by nurses. It is hoped that this approach will create collaborative care that gives the individual the respect, response, choice and support they need to assist in recovering from mental illness. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 815 |
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799 |
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Author |
Sadlier, C. |
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Gaining insight into the experience of diabetes |
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Journal Article |
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2002 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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8 |
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1 |
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14-16 |
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Diabetes Type 2; Maori; Nursing |
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This article reports a research project that investigated the experience and expectations of Maori who were newly-diagnosed with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). Four people diagnosed with NIDDM were interviewed over 12 months. Participant recommendations are incorporated into suggested improvements for managing the condition. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1020 |
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1004 |
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