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Author |
Yip, Jacqueline Chi Yan |
Title |
Development of a brief heart healthy eating assessment tool for use by practice nurses in New Zealand |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2014 |
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Pages |
1v |
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Dietary assessment; Practice nurses; Heart healthy eating; Nutrition counselling; Cardiovascular disease |
Abstract |
Aims to determine how a brief dietary assessment tool should be designed for use by practice nurses in New Zealand with the intention of providing individualised nutrition advice to reduce individuals' risk of cardiovascular disease (heart healthy eating counselling). Recruits 11 practice nurses from the Auckland region for interview and analyses data from the 2008/2009 NZ adult nutrition survey. Uses an action research approach as the underlying strategy of inquiry for the study. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1568 |
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Author |
Sharma, Mona |
Title |
An exploration of the experiences of registered nurses working in aged residential care facilities regarding interRAI: A qualitative research design |
Type |
Book Whole |
Year |
2020 |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
125 p. |
Keywords |
InterRAI; International resident assessment instrument; Aged residential care; Registered nurses; Surveys |
Abstract |
Assesses the experiences of registered nurses (RNs)working in aged residential care facilities in Christchurch, in performing interRAI assessments using interRAI MOMENTUM software. Explores the positive and negative aspects of their experiences and the factors affecting performance of interRAI-based comprehensive health assessments. Identifies the aids and barriers faced by RNs in applying and using interRAI. Conducts focus-group interviews with 7 RNs. Highlights the need for a unified standard assessment system. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1654 |
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Author |
Kussmaul, Joerg |
Title |
An investigation of occupational health and safety workplaces and working conditions in comparison to nursing care quality in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) in New Zealand |
Type |
Book Whole |
Year |
2020 |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
270 p. |
Keywords |
Residential Aged Care Facilities; Ocuupational health and safety; Working conditions; InterRAI; Clinical Assessment Protocols Job stress; Registered nurses; Enrolled nurses; Healthcare assistants |
Abstract |
Identifies critical factors related to the occupational health and safety of workplaces and working conditions in residential aged-care facilities (RACF), from the perspective of nursing staff. Correlates quality indicators for occupational health and safety for workplaces and in working conditions with nursing care quality based on the InterRAI Clinical Assessment Protocols (CAP). Uses a mixed-method approach to conduct an audit of workplace health and safety and environmental conditions in 17 RACFs. Surveys 398 registered nurses (RN), enrolled nurses (EN), and Healthcare Assistants (HCA) about the mental and physical stressors in their work. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1655 |
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Author |
Kennedy, Wendy Lynette |
Title |
How do Registered Nurses utilise self assessment and performance appraisal to inform their professional practice? |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2008 |
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Issue |
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Pages |
97 p. |
Keywords |
Registered Nurses; Self-assessment; Performance appraisal; Surveys |
Abstract |
Describes an exploratory study of Registered Nurses (RNs) within a local District Health Board which pursued the question of 'if' and 'how' professional practice frameworks assisted nurses in their individual professional practice, specifically self-assessment and performance appraisal. Utilises a qualitative descriptive framework to explore the experiences of RNs in inpatient settings, via questionnaire. Identifies 8 themes related to self-assessment, performance appraisal, and professional practice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1703 |
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Author |
Hinvest, Kate |
Title |
The meaning of nurses' caring for clinically-deteriorating patients |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2020 |
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Issue |
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Pages |
166 p. |
Keywords |
Deterioration; Patients; Acute Assessment Unit; Phenomenology; Registered Nurses |
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Reveals and explores the stories of ten Registered Nurses working in Acute Assessment Units caring for clinically-deteriorating patients. Uses the perspectives of hermeneutic phenomenology to explore the meaning of nurses caring for such patients. Conducts semi-structured interviews with the RNs identifying three main themes. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1746 |
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Author |
Quiding, Janine |
Title |
Improving assessment inter-rater reliability of a nursing ePortfolio: An Integrative Review |
Type |
Book Whole |
Year |
2021 |
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Issue |
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Pages |
66 p. |
Keywords |
ePortfolios; Professional Development and Recognition Programmes (PDRP); Nursing assessment |
Abstract |
Analyses 13 articles using an integrative review methodology framework and thematic analysis to support the data analysis process, seeking to clarify the inter-rater reliability of nursing ePortfolio assessment. Identifies two themes emerging from the data: the subjective nature of the assessor, and external factors due to the nature of nursing portfolio requirements. Considers how to minimise assessment variability due to subjective factors. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1749 |
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Author |
Fitzgerald, S.; Tripp, H.; Halksworth-Smith, G. |
Title |
Assessment and management of acute pain in older people: barriers and facilitators to nursing practice |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing |
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Volume |
35 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
48-57 |
Keywords |
Pain assessment; Pain management; Aged patients; Acute care nurses |
Abstract |
Examines the pain management practices of nurses, and identifies barriers and facilitators to the assessment and management of pain for older people, within the acute hospital setting. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1788 |
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Author |
Harvey, Geoffrey |
Title |
'Thank you for telling our story...': An exploration of the needs of migrant nurses undergoing competence assessment for New Zealand registration |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2022 |
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Issue |
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Pages |
108 p. |
Keywords |
Internationally qualified nurses (IQN); Migrant nurses; Competency assessment; Nursing registration; Surveys |
Abstract |
Seeks to give voice to migrant nurses, using case-study methodology to highlight their experience of the competence assessment process. Distributes a questionnaire to a group of 22 newly-arrived IQNs, and conducts interviews with 10 IQNs who had been working in NZ for several years. Uncovers the motivations among the first group and reflections on the Competence Assessment Programme (CAP) among the second. Makes recommendations for CAP training based on the results of the study. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1836 |
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