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Author |
Voice, D.M. |
Title |
Everyday district nurses' experiences revealed through distillation: Palliative care in the community |
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Year |
2006 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Victoria University of Wellington Library |
Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
District nursing; Palliative care; Community health nursing; Nursing |
Abstract |
This modified action research inquiry focused on the everyday, palliative care practice experiences of a group of district nurses. The intent was to develop an understanding of common issues of concern for this group of district nurses when providing palliative home care in a specific community context and to implement practical, achievable strategies in response to these local issues. Five district nurses identified four broad areas for action through four praxis group meetings and comprising one full cycle. These four areas have been named as methods of enhancing support for people and families, possibilities for creatively managing workloads, mechanisms to enrich working partnership with other palliative care providers and possible vehicles for supporting nurses' self care. Implementation of action from this action research project focused on enhancing care and outcomes for people and family served by this group of district nurses in their local community. This study illuminates everyday essences of the district nurse role and the elements articulated by this group in supporting their practice in one New Zealand community. This study also reveals some of the tensions and messiness when employing an action research methodology with nurses in the workplace. The author notes that this research focused on a little known area (palliative care delivered by district nurses in New Zealand) in a local community (a culturally vibrant and ethnically diverse yet with poor health and socioeconomic statistics). She goes on to say that it has resonance with other nurses, particularly those working in community settings who may experience similar issues and concerns. This research also offers important insights for nurses working in any practice setting. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 520 |
Serial |
506 |
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Author |
Wade, M.R. |
Title |
Community based nurse case management: the experience of consumers |
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Year |
1996 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
Flinders University of South Australia |
Volume |
7 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
4-10 |
Keywords |
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Abstract |
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Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 332 |
Serial |
332 |
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Author |
Walker, J.; Bailey, S.; Brasell-Brian, R.; Gould, S. |
Title |
Evaluating a problem based learning course: An action research study |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Contemporary Nurse |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
10 |
Issue |
1/2 |
Pages |
30-38 |
Keywords |
Nursing; Education; Teaching methods |
Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to evaluate how the New Zealand style of problem based learning was developing students' understanding and integration of knowledge. The 'pure' problem based learning process has been adapted to move students gradually from teacher direction to taking responsibility for their learning. Two cycles of an action research method were used, involving 4 lecturers and 17 students. Data was collected both quantitatively and qualitatively over a 16-week period. Findings indicated the importance of: explaining the purpose and process of problem based learning; communicating in detail the role of both students and lecturers; keeping communication lines open; addressing timetabling issues and valuing this method of learning for nursing practice. Implications for nursing education are addressed. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
695 |
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Author |
Walker, Leonie; Clendon, Jill; Cheung, Vivian |
Title |
Family responsibilities of Asian nurses in New Zealand: implications for retention |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
7 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
4-10 |
Keywords |
Asian nurses; Family caregiving; Workforce retention |
Abstract |
Explores the care-giving responsibilities of Asian NZNO member nurses for both children and elders, and the impact of these on their work, their nursing careers and their intention to remain as nurses in NZ. Takes a mixed-method approach using a group interview of 25 nurses and a survey of 562 nurses. Highlights impacts on nurses, revealing variable access to support, with implications for continuing education, career advancement and retention. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1525 |
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Author |
Walker, Leonie; Clendon, Jill; Willis, Jinny |
Title |
Why older nurses leave the profession |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
9 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
5-11 |
Keywords |
Attrition, Early retirement, Older nurses, Retention |
Abstract |
Examines whether reasons reported in the international 'intention to leave nursing' literature match those given by NZ nurses who left the profession before retirement age. Conducts an online survey in 2016 of nurses who had left the NZNO. Asks about their decision-making process, factors that led to the decision, and what workplace changes might have helped them remain. Analyses results by age cohort. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1594 |
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Author |
Walsh, C.; Boyd, L.; Baker, P.; Gavriel, A.; McClusky, N.; Puckey, T.C.; Sadler, D.; Stidworthy, A. |
Title |
It was time for me to leave: A participatory action research study into discharge planning from an acute mental health setting |
Type |
Report |
Year |
2001 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
Psychiatric Nursing; Patient satisfaction; Hospitals; Administration |
Abstract |
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Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1275 |
Serial |
1260 |
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Author |
Walsh, K.; Moss, C.; Lawless, J.; McKelvie, R.; Duncan, L. |
Title |
Puzzling practice: A strategy for working with clinical practice issues |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2008 |
Publication |
International Journal of Law and Psychiatry |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
14 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
94-100 |
Keywords |
Nursing philosophy; Clinical decision making; Problem solving |
Abstract |
The authors share the evolution of innovative ways to explore, 'unpack' and re-frame clinical issues that exist in everyday practice. The elements of these processes, which they call 'puzzling practice', and the techniques associated with them, were delineated over a two year period by the authors using action theory based processes. The authors have evolved several different frameworks for 'puzzling practice' which they draw on and use in their practice development work and in research practice. This paper pays attention to a particular form of puzzling practice that they found to be useful in assisting individual clinicians and teams to explore and find workable solutions to practice issues. In this example 'puzzling practice' uses seven different elements; naming the issue; puzzling the issue; testing the puzzle; exploring the heart of out practice; formulating the puzzle question; visualising the future; and generating new strategies for action. Each of the elements is illustrated by the story and the key foundations and ideas behind each element is explored. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
838 |
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Author |
Ward, C.R. |
Title |
Children matter: What is important to the child living with a life-threatening illness |
Type |
Miscellaneous |
Year |
2005 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Victoria University of Wellington Library |
Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
Children; Nurse-patient relations; Nursing; Chronically ill |
Abstract |
When a child lives with a life-threatening illness there is a range of emotions that affect the child, family and people close to the child. This study utilises a narrative approach to explore what the child puts emphasis on in what is important to them as they live with serious illness. The study incorporates the nurse as narrator with the 'narratives' of the children integrated into her reflections to gain a broader understanding. The focus is on listening intently to the spoken needs of children, their story and the meaning they make of their situation when they live with their illness. 'Children' in this study are between the ages of six years to 15 years. The aim of this research is to provide a clear understanding of the lived experience, which may illuminate the needs of the child and what is required throughout the time of illness; therefore informing health professionals of a culture of care that may support these needs. A broader understanding and deeper insight into the complexity of children living with life-threatening illnesses provides a basis for the development of sensitive, humanistic quality nursing care for both the child and his/her family, this then enhances the potential for best practice for children living with a life-threatening illness. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
577 |
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Author |
Ward, Cynthia; Evans, Alicia; Ford, Rosemary; Glass, Nel |
Title |
Health Professionals Perspectives of Care for Seriously Ill Children Living at Home |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
31 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
25-34 |
Keywords |
Seriously-ill children; Health professionals; Model of care; Complex health needs |
Abstract |
Reports the findings of health professional's perceptions of beneficial care for seriously ill children and their families. Represents one component of a PhD qualitative evaluation study investigating care provided by a child health trust in NZ. Uses a focus group to identify key aspects of beneficial care and subsequent themes, including: collaboration between health providers, effective communication, expert skills, support for colleagues and after-hours care. availability. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1509 |
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Author |
Ward, J. |
Title |
High acuity nursing |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Vision: A Journal of Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
7 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
15-19 |
Keywords |
Nurse-family relations; Emergency nursing; Technology |
Abstract |
This article looks at the role of technology in nursing, and the interaction between it and human compassion and caring. The interface between critical care technologies and caring is explored, along with the social and political issues facing critical care areas. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1298 |
Serial |
1283 |
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Author |
Ward, V C |
Title |
Preoperative fluid management of the older adult patient with hip fracture |
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Year |
2013 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
162 pp |
Keywords |
Older people --Medical care; Hip joint -- Fractures -- Treatment; Hip joint -- Fractures -- Patients -- Rehabilitation; Fluid therapy; Preoperative care; Postoperative care; Outcome assessment (Medical care) |
Abstract |
Explores the relationships between pre-operative fluid management (PFM) and post-operative outcomes. Undertakes an observational study of 100 consecutive older adult patients admitted to a tertiary NZ hospital with traumatic hip fracture between March and Sept 2012. Gathers data regarding cohort demographics and in-hospital events, including surgical details, alongside PFM and post-operative outcomes. Itemises characteristics of the patients, predominantly female with a mean age of 85.2 years. Finds no statistically significant relationship between pre-operative fluid management and post-operative outcomes. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1395 |
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Author |
Wareham, P.; McCallin, A.; Diesfeld, K. |
Title |
Advance directives: The New Zealand context |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Nursing Ethics |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
12 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
349-359 |
Keywords |
Law and legislation; Patient rights; Nursing; Ethics |
Abstract |
Advance directives convey consumers' wishes about accepting or refusing future treatment if they become incompetent. There are associated ethical issues for health practitioners and this article considers the features that are relevant to nurses. In New Zealand, consumers have a legal right to use an advance directive that is not limited to life-prolonging care and includes general health procedures. Concerns may arise regarding a consumer's competence and the document's validity. Nurses need to understand their legal and professional obligations to comply with an advance directive. What role does a nurse play and what questions arise for a nurse when advance directives are discussed with consumers? This article considers the cultural dimensions, legal boundaries, consumers' and providers' perspectives, and the medical and nursing positions in New Zealand. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1069 |
Serial |
1054 |
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Author |
Warren, B; Dovey, S; Griffin, F |
Title |
The evidence behind more than a decade of policy recommending influenza vaccination for young New Zealanders with long term medical conditions |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
Held by NZNO Library |
Volume |
2 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
27-32 |
Keywords |
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Abstract |
This article reviews the recent evidence underpinning the New Zealand Ministry of Health's recommendation to offer free annual influenza vaccination to people aged six months to 64 years who have certain chronic medical conditions (eligible younger people). These results show there is relatively limited research providing evidence underpinning recommendations for influenza vaccination among people aged <65 years. These results show that there is a need to increase nurses' awareness of the rationale behind the New Zealand influenza vaccination policy, that this may in turn increase their willingness to recommend influenza vaccine to more eligible younger people. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1359 |
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Author |
Water, Tineke; Rasmussen, Shayne; Neufeld, Michael; Gerrard, Debra; Ford, Katrina |
Title |
Nursing's duty of care: from legal obligation to moral commitment |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
33 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
p.7-20 |
Keywords |
Duty of care; Registered nurses; Professional standards; Legal obligation; Moral commitment |
Abstract |
Maintains that duty to care is a fundamental basis of nursing practice. Explores the historical origins and development of the concept, alongside nurses' legal, ethical and professional parameters associated with duty of care. Identifies major concepts including legal and common-law definitions of duty of care, duty of care as an evolving principle, the moral commitment to care, and the relevance of duty of care to nursing practice in NZ. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1587 |
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Author |
Watson, P.B.; Feld, A. |
Title |
Factors in stress and burnout among paediatric nurses in a general hospital |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
1996 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
11 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
38-46 |
Keywords |
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Abstract |
High stress and staff turnover in a multi-specialty paediatric area prompted this study that aimed to :1) measure the burnout level of nurses in a multi-specialty paediatric area2) identify and validate causes of stress3) identify new ways of preventing stress on the wardFifty four percent (n=14) of the paediatric nurses completed the questionnaire booklet that included demographic data, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the Nursing Situations Questionnaire the Hopkins Symptom Checklist-21 the Ways of Coping Checklist and open ended questions about sources of stress and satisfaction at work. Results indicated levelsof burnout and distress comparable with larger studies. Conflict with doctors was the major source of stress followed by workload, inadequate preparation in dealing with the emotional needs of patients and their families and death and dying. Conflict with doctors has not previously been identified as the major source of stress. However workload and death and dying are commonly identified as sources in the literature. Suggestions for further research and the low response rate are discussed |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 156 |
Serial |
156 |
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