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Clendon, J.(and others). (2013). Nurse perceptions of the diabetes Get Checked Programme. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 29(3), 18–30.
Abstract: Ascertains the impact of the programme on the practice of nurses and identifies factors that contributed to the success or failure of the programme in their workplaces. Performs an observational study by means of an online survey and descriptively analyses the responses from the 748 respondents. Elicits nurses' suggestions for future improved management and outcomes for people with diabetes.
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Foxall, D. (2013). Barriers in education of indigenous nursing students : a literature review. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 29(3), 18–30.
Abstract: Reports the findings of a review of the literature that sought to identify key barriers for indigenous tertiary nursing students in NZ. Reveals the barriers to recruitment and retention of nursing students, and strategies to overcome them. Stresses the need for partnerships between academic institutes and indigenous communities to ensure the provision of a culturally-safe environment for Maori nursing students.
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Neville, S., Adams, J., & Holdershaw, J. (2014). Social marketing campaigns that promote condom use among MSM : a literature review. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 30(1), 5–16.
Abstract: Presents a review of the literature on research-based social marketing initiatives designed to decrease sexually-transmitted infections, including HIV, through condom use by men who have sex with men.
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Cresswell, P., & Gilmour, J. (2014). The informed consent process in randomised controlled trials : a nurse-led process. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 30(1), 17–28.
Abstract: Explores in depth the clinical research nurse role in the informed consent process using a qualitative descriptive approach. Interviews three clinical research nurses, identifying three themes using a thematic analysis approach. Describes the themes: preparatory partnerships, partnering the participant, and partnership with the project. Suggests that the informed consent process in trials can be a nurse-led one.
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Clendon, J., & McBride-Henry, K. (2014). History of the Child Health and Development Book : part 1, 1920 to 1945. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 30(1), 29–41.
Abstract: Traces the history of the Plunket Book, or Well Child/Tamariki Ora Health Book, during the years 1920-1945, chronicling the development of a medicalised relationship between mothers and health professionals during this era.
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(2014). Research brief : using a wiki to support student nurses learning discipline-specific health terminology. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 30(1), 42–43.
Abstract: Determines whether a collaborative exercise using a wiki to teach terminology to student nurses results in better learning. Creates a glossary of health terms, using a wiki to aid student learning while providing an environment in which students develop collaborative skills.
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Clendon, J., & McBride-Henry, K. (2014). History of the Child Health and Development Book : part 2: 1945-2000. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 30(2), 5–17.
Abstract: Highlights how women challenged the concept of 'medicalised mothering' during the period 1945-2000, and how these views affected the development of the Well Child/Tamariki Ora Health book, or Plunket book. Analyses how the language of the book reflects tensions between competing discourses and knowledge sources among mothers and health professionals.
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Lim, A. G., North, N., & Shaw, J. (2014). Nurse prescribing : the New Zealand context. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 30(2), 18–27.
Abstract: Examines the introduction of nurse prescribing in NZ with respect to the level of knowledge and skills required of practitioners for safe prescribing. Compares experiences in NZ with those in the US, UK, and Canada. Critiques the higher educational model as the standard for preparation to prescribe, while supporting alternative models for extending prescribing rights.
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Cook, C., & Brunton, M. (2014). The influence of the Cartwright Report on gynaecological examinations and nurses' communication. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 30(2), 28–38.
Abstract: Reports findings from semi-structured interviews with 6 nurses and 7 women patients at a sexual health clinic where the women reported positive experiences of speculum examinations. Combines data with that from interviews with 16 patients and 16 clinicians regarding positive examinations, and analyses data to identify which clinical communication strategies were used, and how the women responded. Highlights the legacy of the Cartwright Report of the Cervical Cancer Inquiry of 1987/88.
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Janssen, J., & Nelson, K. (2014). Meeting the needs of Maori with diabetes : evaluation of a nurse-led service. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 30(3), 6–18.
Abstract: Explores the effectiveness and acceptability of a nurse-led Maori diabetes programme run by Te Hauora O Ngati Rarua for their clients. Uses embedded case study evaluation to assess the programme in relation to the Wagner Chronic Care Model. Confirms the importance of providing culturally-appropriate health services by Maori specialist nurses.
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Cook, C., Clark, T., & Brunton, M. (2014). Optimising cultural safety and comfort during gynaecological examinations : accounts of indigenous Maori women. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 30(3), 19–34.
Abstract: Undertakes a thematic analysis to highlight Maori women's perspectives on health and wellbeing. Identifies 6 key themes in the data: mihi (initial engagement), whakawhanaungatanga (belonging through relationships of shared experience), kaupapa (consultations' main purpose), tapu (sacred and set apart), embodied memories, manawahine (women's knowledge and authority). Asks women about those approaches used by non-indigenous clinicians, receptionists and service providers that enhanced their experiences of cultural safety during sexual health consultations and gynaecological examinations.
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Gifford, H., Wilson, D., & Boulton, A. (2014). Maori perspectives : a deep understanding of nursing and smoking. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 30(3), 35–44.
Abstract: Conducts in-depth qualitative interviews with 43 Maori nurses to explore their perceptions and experiences of smoking and quitting, and their views on the impact of smoking on their roles as nurses. Elicits five themes: social context of smoking, identity conflict, impact on practice, experience of smoking, and experience of quitting.
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Philips, H., & Wilkinson, J. (2015). Non-prescribing diabetes nurse specialist views of nurse prescribing in diabetes health. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 31(1), 5–15.
Abstract: Presents the results of a survey of non-prescribing diabetes nurse specialists' views of prescribing in the wake of a trial and staged implementation of diabetes nurse specialist prescribing. Conducts on online survey of members of the diabetes nurse specialist section of NZNO. Analyses the results descriptively, finding a statistically significant relationship between being a specialist and the intention to prescribe. Avers that for diabetes nurse specialist prescribing to continue, the resources for supervision must be taken into account in workforce planning.
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Adams, S., Carryer, J., & Wilkinson, J. A. (2015). Institutional ethnography : an emerging approach for health and nursing research. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 31(1), 18–26.
Abstract: Introduces institutional ethnography as an approach to sociological inquiry for health and nursing research in NZ. Provides an overview, introducing key concepts, and describing how institutional ethnography is used in research on the establishment of nurse practitioners and their services in rural primary health care.
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Garcia, A., Whitehead, D., & Winter, H. S. (2015). Oncology nurses' perception of cancer pain: a qualitative exploratory study. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 31(1), 27–33.
Abstract: Undertakes research to explore how oncology nurses perceive cancer pain in patients. Presents the findings of semi-structured interviews with a sample of 5 registered nurses working in a NZ oncology ward, who reported their responses to under-treatment of cancer pain. Highlights the need to explore cancer pain management with patients.
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