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Walsh, K. |
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Title |
Change and development of nusing practice: The challenges for the new century |
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Journal Article |
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2004 |
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Emergency Nurse New Zealand |
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3 |
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3 |
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10-13 |
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Nursing; Work |
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In light of the current challenges facing the nursing workforce, the author proposes a way forward to capture and utilise the challenges to bring about positive change. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1112 |
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1097 |
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Walsh, C.; Boyd, L.; Baker, P.; Gavriel, A.; McClusky, N.; Puckey, T.C.; Sadler, D.; Stidworthy, A. |
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It was time for me to leave: A participatory action research study into discharge planning from an acute mental health setting |
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2001 |
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Psychiatric Nursing; Patient satisfaction; Hospitals; Administration |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1275 |
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1260 |
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Walsh, C. |
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Personal and professional choices, tensions, and boundaries in the lives of lesbian psychiatric mental health nurses |
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2007 |
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ResearchArchive@Victoria |
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Sexuality; Psychiatric Nursing; Nurse-patient relations; Communication |
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This study aimed to articulate how sexual identity impacts on the therapeutic relationship between the client and the lesbian nurse in psychiatric mental health nursing. There is little consideration given in the literature or in research as to how sexuality of the nurse impacts on nursing practice. Most attitudes held by the public and nursing staff are based on the assumption that everyone is heterosexual, including nurses. Fifteen lesbian psychiatric mental health nurses from throughout New Zealand volunteered for two interviews and shared their experiences of becoming and being a lesbian psychiatric mental health nurse. The stories they told give new insights into how these nurses negotiate and position their lesbian identity in the therapeutic relationship. To work therapeutically with people in mental distress the nurse uses personal information about themselves to gain rapport with the client through appropriate self-disclosure. Being real, honest and authentic are also key concepts in this relationship so the negotiation of reveal/conceal of the nurse's identity is central to ongoing therapeutic engagement. One of the most significant things arising from the research is that participants are able to maintain their honesty and authenticity in the therapeutic relationship whether they self-disclose their lesbian identity or not. This is because the experiences in their personal lives have influenced how the participants 'know themselves' and therefore guide how they 'use self' in their therapeutic nursing. The concept of a 'licensed narrative' has also been developed during this research reflecting the negotiated understandings between the researcher and the participants. Further, the use of NVivo a qualitative software package helps to track and make transparent the research processes. These two aspects make a unique contribution to the field of narrative inquiry. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1164 |
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Wallis, R. |
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Title |
Post-anaesthetic shaking: A review of the literature |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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15 |
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1 |
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23-32 |
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Surgery; Pharmacology; Nursing research |
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This paper addresses the problem of shaking and shivering as discussed in the nursing and medical literature. It defines post-anaesthetic shaking, focusing on the role of anaesthetics in hypothermia, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, and theories of causes and consequences. Ways of preventing and treating post-anaesthetic shaking are examined. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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633 |
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Author |
Wallis, R. |
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Title |
Preventing post-anaesthetic shaking |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2000 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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6 |
Issue |
10 |
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22-24 |
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Surgery; Evidence-based medicine; Nursing; Guidelines |
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The author presents her experience investigating the incidence of post-anaesthetic shaking in the recovery room ward, and develops a clinical tool for its treatment. Several theories about post-anaesthetic shaking are examined. The cases of 1296 patients who had major regional or general anaesthetics over four consecutive months in the previous year are studied. The incidence of post-anaesthetic shaking and correlating core body temperature readings with post-anaesthetic shaking are examined. A protocol for reducing/treating post-anaesthetic shaking is developed on the basis of the findings of the study. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1021 |
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Walker, Rachael; Abel, Sally; Meyer, Alannah |
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What do New Zealand pre-dialysis nurses believe to be effective care? |
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Journal Article |
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2010 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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26 |
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2 |
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.26-34 |
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Pre-dialysis nursing; Effective care; Qualitative research; Nurses' perceptions; Surveys |
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Conducts semi-structured phone interviews with 11 pre-dialysis nurses from around NZ. Identifies key themes by means of inductive analysis. Argues that qualitative elements of pre-dialysis nursing care must be considered in addition to quantifiable parameters. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1456 |
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Walker, Leonie; Willis, Jinny |
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Title |
Prevalence of smoking among New Zealand nursing students 2017 |
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Journal Article |
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2017 |
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Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
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8 |
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1 |
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4-9 |
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Nursing students; Smoking; Surveys |
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Reports the smoking prevalence of nursing students, comparing this with other relevant group and changes in smoking behaviour since this was last reported in 2013. Administers a national online survey of nursing students. Notes rates of smoking for both Maori and non-Maori students. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1536 |
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Walker, Leonie |
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Do New Zealand's nursing students know how to access health-promotion services and look after their own health? |
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Journal Article |
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2019 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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35 |
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1 |
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7-17 |
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Nursing students; Health promotion; Health information; Self-care |
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Examines nursing students' knowledge about services, their access to facilities and their confidence in referring sources of health promotion to other students. Offers a web-based survey to nursing students at 23 nursing schools providing undergraduate nursing education in NZ. Conducts descriptive statistical analysis and compares groups based on age, year of study and ethnicity, using 2-sample t-tests. Describes the responses regarding service availability, health-promoting aspects of each campus, and confidence in provision of health advice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1608 |
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Author |
Walker, L. |
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?Holding up?: The first biennial NZNO Employment Survey |
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Report |
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2009 |
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Available from http://www.nzno.org.nz |
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Nursing; New Zealand Nurses' Organisation; Workplace; Personnel staffing and scheduling; Industrial relations |
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In this report, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) releases the findings from its first-ever members' employment survey. The questionnaire, based on the United Kingdom?s Royal College of Nurse?s annual survey (which has been running for 21 years) covered core employment issues: employment agreements, hours, pay, job change, along with demographic details, as well as questions around plans for and perceptions of working life for over 800 NZNO members. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1331 |
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Walker, J.; Bailey, S.; Brasell-Brian, R.; Gould, S. |
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Title |
Evaluating a problem based learning course: An action research study |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Contemporary Nurse |
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10 |
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1/2 |
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30-38 |
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Nursing; Education; Teaching methods |
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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. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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695 |
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Author |
Walker, J.; Bailey, S. |
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Title |
The clinical performance of new degree graduates |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
1999 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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14 |
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2 |
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31-42 |
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New graduate nurses; Professional competence; Nursing; Education; Teaching methods |
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This study aimed to identify how graduates perceived their clinical performance during their first year of practice. A convenience sample of 30 graduates was surveyed after 3 months and 7 months in practice, using an adapted form of a questionnaire devised by Ryan and Hodson (1992). The results showed that over time, graduates generally required less direction in all areas of clinical competence. After 7 months in practice, the majority of the graduates rated their performance in nursing skills, communication skills, and professionalism at the expected level or above. However, some still required direction with using theory and research in practice, with meeting client's psychosocial needs and with teaching clients. In the leadership competency, after 7 months, most graduates saw themselves functioning at the expected level related to client care and needed less direction in unit management skills. However, many of the unit management skills were rated as 'not applicable' indicating that new graduates are not initially placed in a management role. Implications for nursing education and limitations of the research are discussed. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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638 |
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Author |
Wagener, Sally |
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The nursing management of the acutely ill child in communities without readily available specialist paediatric services |
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1994 |
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22 p. |
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Chronically ill children; Pediatric nursing -- Australia; Child health services -- Australia; Reports |
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Observes how acutely ill children in remote areas of Australia are managed in the absence of specialist paediatric nursing services. Visits remote nursing stations, rural hospitals, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1415 |
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Voice, D.M. |
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Everyday district nurses' experiences revealed through distillation: Palliative care in the community |
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2006 |
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Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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District nursing; Palliative care; Community health nursing; Nursing |
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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 |
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506 |
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Author |
Vernon, R.A.; Jacobs, S.; Papps, E. |
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An innovative initiative for advanced nursing practice roles |
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Journal Article |
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2007 |
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Vision: A Journal of Nursing |
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Available online from Eastern Institute of Technology |
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14 |
Issue |
2 |
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16-17 |
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Advanced nursing practice; Primary health care; Nurse practitioners; Nursing models |
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This paper reports an initiative which is an example of partnership between education and health organisations resulting in the implementation of a jointly funded advanced nursing practice role. The model is for community based Nurse Practitioner-managed health care for primary health and disease management. The key partners in this project are the Eastern Institute of Technology, Hawke's Bay District Health Board, and a Primary Health Organisation (Tu Meke – First Choice). This article summarises the objectives, implementation, evaluation and benefits of the programme. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1311 |
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Author |
Vernon, R.A. |
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Clinical case study: Acute traumatic head injury |
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Journal Article |
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2001 |
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Vision: A Journal of Nursing |
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7 |
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12 |
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3-9 |
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Trauma; Emergency nursing; Nursing specialties; Quality of health care |
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This clinical case study takes an integrated approach to investigation and critical analysis of the complex physiological and pathophysiological treatment modalities instigated when a patient presents following acute traumatic head injury. A broad overview of the developmental physiology of the brain and an explanation of the mechanism of traumatic brain injury as it relates to alterations in cerebral blood flow, intracranial pressure and cerebral metabolism is presented. The author describes in narrative form the clinical presentation of a patient, her symptoms and initial treatment rationale. It concludes with analysis of the patients initial treatment priorities and symptom management during the first 48 hours of her care. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1281 |
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