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Author Dickinson, A.R. openurl 
  Title Managing it: a mother's perspective of managing their pre-school child's acute asthma episode Type
  Year 1997 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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  Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 367 Serial 367  
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Author MacDonald, S. openurl 
  Title Having attitude: nurses' perceptions of the qualities and skills needed to successfully nurse the 10 -24 year old client Type
  Year 1999 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library, Whitireia Community Po  
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  Abstract This thesis presents a grounded theory study following Glaser's methodological stance. It explores nursing of the 10-24 year old client through interviews with thirteen registered nurses. The participants worked in a variety of clinical settings including community, hospital and specific adolescent services. From the analysis of the data emerged the complexity of the nurses work with the chosen age group. The study identifies that the quality of the nurse/client encounter may enable the young person to feel accepted and to be empowered to make their own health choices.This thesis identifies how Having Attitude is seen by the nurse participants as critical in the care of the young person. Having Attitude is about the nurse balancing the dependence/independence needs of the young person with their family and peers, and about being acceptable to the client. This results from the work of the nurse which is characterised by the nurse being competent' and 'being supportive whilst taking into account all of the socio-political factors that effect the nurses working situation. The socio-political context impacts upon the young persons life in terms of the types of health issues they have, and the availability and affordability of appropriate health services. It also impacts on the environment in which the nurse works, in terms of the complexity of the concerns with which young people present, current health reforms and funding issues. The nurse needs to have a broad knowledge base and ability to work within a complex situation. Nurses believe they can make a difference to the young persons health experience when they are supportive, competent and have attitude  
  Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 368 Serial 368  
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Author Giles, A.L. openurl 
  Title This voice is forever: one woman's experience following total laryngectomy Type
  Year 1997 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal Author, Massey University Library  
  Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 50-51  
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  Abstract This phenomenological research project focused on one womans experience following total removal of her larynx and aimed to faithfully capture the essential structure of the phenomenon of voice as it emerged for her. For women in particular gaining a new artifical voice following surgery that is considerably lower sounding, plus the large visible opening in the lower neck is psychologically challenging and can be socially isolating. Most literature relating to laryngectomy and rehabilitation comprises quantitative research with limited attention to womens issues. This could be attributed to the small number of women undergoing this surgery. A review of nursing literature revealed minimal research, with none referring specifically to women. Nor were any studies using entirely qualitative methods identified.This research project used a phenomenological approach informed by the work of Michael Crotty, described as within the parameters of mainstream phenomenology. Based on a traditional common core foundation which is critical, holistic and individualistic, mainstream phenomenology requires achieving co-researchership between researcher and participant while exploring phenomena as objects of authentic human experience.The study began with discussing Crottys stepwise method emphasising the activity of bracketing. The co-researcher was then left to ponder or meditate on her experience following bracketing all her prior understandings and ideas, as if this was the first time she had encountered the phenomenon. Three conversations followed which allowed exploration of the co-researchers written statements. The seven interwoven dimensions that emerged represented the essential structure, meaning and essence of 'what voice is for this woman following total laryngectomy  
  Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 371 Serial 371  
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Author Turia, D. openurl 
  Title Women's knowledge sources and management decisions Type
  Year 1999 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library, Whitirea Community Poly  
  Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 53  
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  Abstract It is evident from the prevalence of items in the popular press and incased research by health professional that, over the last two decades, menopause as been discussed more openly. However, medical information is still largely oriented toward menopause as a disease with emphasis on the pharmacological interventions needed to correct the disease. Literature in medical and nursing journals is also predominantly oriented towards menopause as a state of oestrogen, nurse researchers and feminists writers are challenging this viewsThe aim of the research was to discover how women gain knowledge about menopause, and how they make decisions about “managing” their menopause. In the study knowledge was defined as being more than information. It is seen as being more than information. It is seen as understanding derived from synthesis of data about menopause collected from various sources. Eleven women aged 46-55 recruited through a letter in the researcher's local newspaper, were interviewed. The resulting data was analysed by the constant comparison method as used in grounded theory.A descriptive model was developed including the basic social process of “integrating menopause into midlife”. A tertiary level of education and good social support were found to be associated with the women being seekers of knowledge about their menopause. These women, the majority of the participants, revealed themselves as being self-controlling with respect to their menopause. Among the few who had allowed their menopause to be managed by others, if they experienced adverse effects of the treatment, then there was a move toward greater self management.,Generally, nurses were not seen by the participants as possible sources of information. That finding highlights menopause as an area of health education in which nurses have the potential to play a more active role  
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Author Tilah, M.S.W. openurl 
  Title Well child care services in New Zealand: an investigation into the provision and receipt of well child services in a Hawkes Bay sample Type
  Year 1999 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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  Abstract Maternal child care in New Zealand has traditionally been given by a variety of providers from the private and public sector. The reorganisation of the health services has effected all forms of health delivery including maternal and well child care or well child care services. Contracting of services in a competitive environment has been an important feature of the reorganisation process. Ashton (1995) notes that the system of contracting has facilitated the introduction of new approaches to health from new provider groups, which are not necessarily based on primary health care principles. This has led to confusion for providers and consumers alike. In 1996 a new national schedule which described the services recommended for maternal and child care was introduced called WellChild/Tamariki Ora. A questionnaire based on this schedule was administered to a sample of 125 parents of children under five years of age in Hawkes Bay to investigate issues relating to the provision and receipt of well care services.Descriptive data showed that the major providers in the present study were doctors. There were significant differences found in the number of services received by the less educated, the unemployed, single parent families, and Maori and Pacific Island people.Perceptions about the helpfulness of services received were not related to ratings of the child's health. Parents who received a greater number of Family/Whanau support services rated their children's health more highly. Findings are discussed in relation to the previous literature and recommendations are presented with particular emphasis on the implications for nursing and the role of nurses in providing well child care services  
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Author Andrew, C. openurl 
  Title Optimising the human experience: the lived world of nursing the families of people who die in intensive care Type
  Year 1997 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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  Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 380 Serial 380  
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Author Smythe, E. openurl 
  Title Being safe in childbirth: a hermeneutic interpretation of the narratives of women and practitioners Type
  Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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  Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 390 Serial 390  
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Author Calvert, I. openurl 
  Title The evaluation of the use of herbal substances in the baths of labouring women: a randomised controlled trial Type
  Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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  Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 391 Serial 391  
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Author Anderson, M. openurl 
  Title Universal change – individual responses: women's experience of the menopause and of taking hormone replacement therapy Type
  Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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  Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 392 Serial 392  
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Author Calvert, S. openurl 
  Title Making decisions: focusing on my baby's well-being: a grounded theory study exploring the way that decisions were made in the midwife-woman relationship Type
  Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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  Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 393 Serial 393  
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Author Cooper, M.A. openurl 
  Title Towards the professionalisation of New Zealand midwifery, 1840-1921 Type
  Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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  Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 394 Serial 394  
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Author Dyson, L. openurl 
  Title The role of the lecturer in the preceptor model of clinical teaching Type
  Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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  Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 395 Serial 395  
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Author Hopkins, C.J. openurl 
  Title The presenting symptoms associated with arachnoiditis and the experience of living with them in everyday life Type
  Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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  Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 396 Serial 396  
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Author Orchard, S.H. openurl 
  Title Characteristics of the clinical education role as percieved by registered nurses working in the practice setting Type
  Year 1999 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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  Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 397 Serial 397  
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Author Sylvester, M.R. openurl 
  Title First antenatal visit: meeting now for the future: a grounded theory study of the meeting between the independent midwife and the pregnant woman Type
  Year 1999 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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  Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 398 Serial 398  
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