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Author Crowe, M.; Ward, N.; Dunnachie, B.; Roberts, M.H.
Title Characteristics of adolescent depression Type Journal Article
Year 2006 Publication International Journal of Mental Health Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 15 Issue 1 Pages 10-18
Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Mental health; Adolescents
Abstract This is a descriptive study of the characteristics of depression in a sample of 121 adolescents attending an outpatient specialist adolescent mental health service in New Zealand. The adolescents were required to complete two self-report measures to assess presence of depressive symptoms, severity of depression, and particular characteristics of the depression. The findings revealed that irritability was the most common characteristic along with other interpersonal and thought processing symptoms. It is important that mental health nurses are able to identify the specific characteristics of adolescent depression that may differ from adult depression in order to manage this patient population effectively.
Call Number (down) NRSNZNO @ research @ 1065 Serial 1050
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Author Lawton, M.M.(deceased); Students,
Title Survey – breast feeding Type Miscellaneous
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Call Number (down) NRSNZNO @ research @ 106 Serial 106
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Author Neville, S.J.; Henderson, H.M.
Title Perceptions of lesbian, gay and bisexual people of primary healthcare services Type Journal Article
Year 2006 Publication Journal of Advanced Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 55 Issue 4 Pages 407-415
Keywords Sexuality; Attitude of health personnel; Primary health care
Abstract This paper reports a study exploring people's perceptions of disclosure about lesbian, gay and bisexual identity to their primary healthcare providers. Disclosure of sexual identity to healthcare professionals is integral to attending to the health needs of lesbian, gay and bisexual populations, as non-disclosure has been shown to have a negative impact on the health of these people. From April to July 2004, a national survey of lesbian, gay and bisexual persons was carried out in New Zealand. Participants were recruited through mainstream and lesbian, gay and bisexual media and venues, and 2269 people completed the questionnaire, either electronically or via hard copy. The 133-item instrument included a range of closed-response questions in a variety of domains of interest. In this paper, we report results from the health and well-being domain. More women than men identified that the practitioner's attitude toward their non-heterosexual identity was important when choosing a primary healthcare provider. Statistically significantly more women than men reported that their healthcare provider usually or always presumed that they were heterosexual and in addition more women had disclosed their sexual identity to their healthcare provider. The authors advise that nurses reconsider their approach to all users of healthcare services by not assuming everyone is heterosexual, integrating questions about sexual identity into health interviews and ensuring that all other aspects of the assessment process are appropriate and safe for lesbian, gay and bisexual people.
Call Number (down) NRSNZNO @ research @ 1059 Serial 1043
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Author Trimmer, W.C.
Title The way things are done around here: Perceptions of clinical leadership in mental health nursing Type Journal Article
Year 2006 Publication Whitireia Nursing Journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 13 Issue Pages 68-69
Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Leadership; Clinical supervision
Abstract Based on the author's thesis, this research project explored nurses' perceptions of clinical leadership in mental health nursing practice. From personal experience and discussion with colleagues the author argues that clinical leadership in terms of support and guidance for nurses is often minimal and that there is a relationship between qualities of clinical leadership and poor retention rates of mental health nurses.
Call Number (down) NRSNZNO @ research @ 1057 Serial 1041
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Author Lawton, M.M.(deceased); Students,
Title Survey – at risk patients Type Miscellaneous
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Call Number (down) NRSNZNO @ research @ 105 Serial 105
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Author Mackay, B.
Title Leadership strategies for role development in primary health care nursing Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Nursing Journal Northland Polytechnic Abbreviated Journal coda, An Institutional Repository for the New Zealand ITP Sector
Volume 11 Issue Pages 31-39
Keywords Primary health care; Leadership; Professional development
Abstract This paper has been developed from part of the writer's doctoral thesis on forces influencing the development of innovative roles in primary health care nursing. The focus of this paper is leadership strategies designed to reduce the issue of poor professional identity and support.
Call Number (down) NRSNZNO @ research @ 1049 Serial 1033
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Author Koorey, R.
Title Documentation of the surgical count Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Dissector Abbreviated Journal
Volume 34 Issue 4 Pages 23-6,28,30
Keywords Law and legislation; Patient safety; Surgery; Nursing specialties
Abstract The author examines the current practices around the surgical counts of sponges, sharps and instruments, which is an integral component of safe perioperative nursing practice. Current practice, legislative requirements are reviewed, and the guidelines from the Perioperative Nurses College of New Zealand are reproduced. Case studies of errors in counts are used to illustrate the legal standards of practice.
Call Number (down) NRSNZNO @ research @ 1048 Serial 1032
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Author Webby, A.
Title Should non-Maori research and write about Maori? Type Journal Article
Year 2008 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 14 Issue 5 Pages 20-21
Keywords Maori; Nursing research
Abstract The author examines the complexities surrounding non-Maori nurse researchers working on Maori issues. She suggests that as long as respect and observation of Maori processes is shown, and work is undertaken collaboratively with Maori, then such a role is appropriate.
Call Number (down) NRSNZNO @ research @ 1046 Serial 1030
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Author Spence, D.
Title Experiencing difference in nursing Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 5 Pages 13-15
Keywords Transcultural nursing; Nursing research
Abstract Draws on the author's doctoral thesis to examine the prejudices, paradoxes and possibilities inherent in nursing a person from a culture other than one's own.
Call Number (down) NRSNZNO @ research @ 1045 Serial 1029
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Author McKenna, B.; Poole, S.
Title Debating forensic mental health nursing [corrected] Type Miscellaneous
Year 2001 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 6 Pages 18-20
Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Law and legislation; Cross-cultural comparison; History of nursing
Abstract Forensic mental health nursing roles have developed along different lines in the United States and the United Kingdom. The authors suggest that New Zealand nurses consider the evolution of such roles here.
Call Number (down) NRSNZNO @ research @ 1043 Serial 1027
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Author Ronaldson, A.
Title Coping with body image changes after limb loss Type Journal Article
Year 1999 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume 5 Issue 11 Pages 14-16
Keywords People with disabilities; Nursing; Psychology
Abstract 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.
Call Number (down) NRSNZNO @ research @ 1042 Serial 1026
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Author Russell, D.
Title Changing public health nursing practice Type Journal Article
Year 1999 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 5 Issue 11 Pages 18-19
Keywords Public health; Community health nursing; Nursing models; Teamwork
Abstract 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.
Call Number (down) NRSNZNO @ research @ 1041 Serial 1025
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Author Blakey, V.M.; Bradley, F.V.
Title Survey of home visits by public health nurses in Dunedin Health District Type Miscellaneous
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Call Number (down) NRSNZNO @ research @ 104 Serial 104
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Author Lewer, D.
Title Analysing the Mental Health Act Type Journal Article
Year 1999 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 5 Issue 8 Pages 14-16
Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Mental health; Law and legislation; Ethics
Abstract Changes brought by the Mental Health Act (MHA) to clinical practice, and some of the problems it has created for nurses, are examined in this article. Compulsory assessment and treatment orders (CATO) and the role of Duly Authorised Officers (DAO), and moral dilemmas that can arise as a consequence of CATOs used by DAOs are examined. The requirement for DAOs to act as patient advocates and to safeguard cultural beliefs are highlighted. The MHA promotes self responsibility and a treatment philosophy rather than detention of the mentally ill.
Call Number (down) NRSNZNO @ research @ 1039 Serial 1023
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Author Perry, I.
Title Identifying the 'norms' of nursing culture Type Journal Article
Year 2000 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 6 Issue 9 Pages 20-22
Keywords Nursing; Nursing philosophy
Abstract The author investigates the premises that form the basis of nursing practice in acute care. Assumptions about patients and caregiving are often at odds with each other. The origins of these tenets are mapped from Florence Nightingale through to present nursing theorists. Overlapping areas of nursing and medical care in the acute care setting are examined, and the conflict that can arise between traditional nursing care and the expected medical nursing role is examined. He argues that the challenge for acute care nurses is to find a balance between normative nursing and the medical model.
Call Number (down) NRSNZNO @ research @ 1036 Serial 1020
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