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Author Holloway, K. T.; Pearson, J.R.
Title Trailblazers: Primary health care programme evaluation Type Conference Article
Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal coda, An Institutional Repository for the New Zealand ITP Sector
Volume Paper presented June 2004 at Royal New Zealand Plu Issue Pages (up)
Keywords New graduate nurses; Primary health care; Evaluation research; Professional development
Abstract This report is an evaluation of the academic journey undertaken by a group of newly graduated nurses who were sponsored by a New Zealand district health board to work in a variety of primary health care nursing settings. The impetus for this pilot employment option was the Ministry of Health's focus on primary health care nursing and workforce development for this sector and the Expert Advisory Committee for primary health care nursing's recommendations to district health boards regarding employment of graduate nurses and support for them to engage in post graduate study. Evaluation participants were primarily the graduate nurses who were interviewed at the end of their first year of practice which was following programme completion then again nine to ten months later. Findings include the nurses reflections on what supported them and what acted to impede as barriers to their learning success and practice development. The report concludes with five recommendations that can be used to ensure that the travels of future newly graduated nurses taking this pathway are supported, safe and successful.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1200
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Author Adams-Smith, P.H.
Title An exploration of issues of primary health services for Taranaki Te Atiawa children based on the expectations and perceptions of their female caregivers Type
Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal http://hdl.handle.net/10063/75
Volume Issue Pages (up)
Keywords Parents and caregivers; Primary health care; Access; Maori; Children
Abstract The intention of this research is, through collaborative discussion and selective conversations, to explore female caregivers' expectations and perceptions of primary health services for some Te Atiawa Maori children. The research process was developed in a partnership between the Maori women participants and the researcher. In addition, two local kuia actively participated in and supported the process. Emancipatory critical social theory underpinned and informed the project. Power relationships between the researcher and the participants can be overtly explored within this theoretical framework. In terms of this particular exploratory study, participatory research appeared to be applicable. The participants are female caregivers of Te Atiawa children. Data collection was done using group interactions and semi-structured interviews in the winter of the year 2000. A thematic analysis of the data was used, in which common themes were identified, compared and discussed. From the analysis of the data of the participants' conversations, key ideas were identified. The major findings have been identified within two main themes. These are: a concept of health is not the same for Pakeha as for Maori, and access issues are still problematic for the participants in this study. Many quotes from the interview participants are included in order to keep the focus of the project on the voices of the women interviewed. In terms of the significant contribution of this research, this study aims to allow voices of female caregivers of Te Atiawa Maori children to be heard. Individual and collaborative interactions offer insights into what is important to them in terms of Maori child health. Clearly, the primary health initiatives promoted by the New Zealand government are not reaching at least some of the people for whom they are intended. The research participants offered their ideas as to how these deficits could be remedied in their community.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1216
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Author Litchfield, M.
Title The innovation effort: ?Are you in or are you out?? Type Miscellaneous
Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/pagesmh/7696/$File/mlitchfield.pdf
Volume Issue Pages (up)
Keywords Nursing; Primary health care; Policy
Abstract A graphic presentation in PDF format (April 2007) of the findings and policy implications of the developmental evaluation research programme for the Turangi Primary Health Care Nursing Innovation.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1327
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Author Litchfield, M.
Title The successful design and delivery of rural health services: The meaning of success Type Report
Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal Accessible from www.moh.govt.nz
Volume Issue Pages (up)
Keywords Rural health services; Management; Primary health care
Abstract A report on the analysis of data from an in-depth survey designed by Sue Dawson, previously Rural Health Researcher in the Centre for Rural Health, and follow-up interviews. The study purpose was to construct a definition of ?successful design and delivery of rural health services? as a step towards a measurement tool. Participants were grouped as general practitioners (GPs), nurses and community representatives. A format for a participatory approach to evaluation of rural health services is derived from the criteria of success identified, with its relevance for the implementation of the new Government primary health care strategy explicit. This format provided the basis for a subsequent evaluation case study undertaken in a small rural forestry township by the Centre for Rural Health.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1328
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Author Macklin, Nicki
Title Hearing the patient voice: the importance of caring in care Type Book Whole
Year 2018 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages (up) n.p.
Keywords Patients; Transitional care nursing; Primary health care nursing; Integrated care; Person-centred care; Surveys
Abstract Backgrounds the primary health care initiative, the Transitional Care Nursing service, which aims to facilitate integrated care between primary, secondary and community health care services. Explores whether support in the form of the Transitional Care Nursing service influences the experience of patients who receive assistance during the transition between hospital and home. Conducts qualitative, semi-structured interviews with 12 patients whose responses are thematically analysed. Highlights the characteristics of care offered by Transitional Care nurses that describe the person-centred care patients received.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1642
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Author Wiapo, Coral; Sami, Lisa; Komene, Ebony; Wilkinson, Sandra; Davis, Josephine; Cooper, Beth; Adams, Sue
Title From kaimahi to enrolled nurse: A successful workforce initiative to increase Maori nurses in primary health care Type Journal Article
Year 2023 Publication Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 39 Issue 1 Pages (up)
Keywords Enrolled nurses; Kaimahi; Maori nurses; Kaupapa Maori; Primary health care
Abstract Describes a national initiative to increase the capacity and capability of the Maori health workforce by supporting kaimahi (unregulated health workers) to become enrolled nurses (EN) delivering care within their communities. Uses Kaupapa Maori principles to create a strengths-based framework, focusing on self-determination and validating Matauranga Maori (Maori knowledge). Outlines the key components of the Earn as you Learn model.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1830
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Author Adams, Sue; Oster, Sandy; Davis, Josephine
Title The training and education of nurse practitioners in Aotearoa New Zealand: Time for nationwide refresh [editorial] Type Journal Article
Year 2022 Publication Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 38 Issue 1 Pages (up) 1-4
Keywords Nurse practitioners; Nursing education; Primary health care
Abstract Argues that the following measures must be taken to ensure the ongoing development and establishment of nurse practitioners (NP) across the health sector: review of NP competencies; support for NPs to undertake the nurse practitioner training programme

(NPTP); formation of nationally-consistent and funded NPTPs; mentoring novice NPs; and a national workforce plan for NPs.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1792
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Author Vernon, R.A.
Title Clinical case study: Acute traumatic head injury Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 12 Pages (up) 3-9
Keywords Trauma; Emergency nursing; Nursing specialties; Quality of health care
Abstract 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.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1281
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Author Hoare, K.; Fairhurst-Winstanley, W.; Horsburgh, M.; McCormack, R.
Title Nurse employment in primary care: UK and New Zealand Type Journal Article
Year 2008 Publication New Zealand Family Physician Abbreviated Journal The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners website
Volume 35 Issue 1 Pages (up) 4-10
Keywords Primary health care; Scope of practice; Nursing models
Abstract The researchers evaluate and compare the organisation of general practice in the UK and New Zealand. A key aim of the Primary Health Care Strategy is a reduction in health inequalities. Locally, some nurse leaders suggest that changing nurse practice employment from general practitioners to Primary Health Organisations will achieve this aim. The authors take lessons from the UK and suggest that nurses organising themselves into peer groups, remuneration of general practices for the attainment of positive patient outcomes, and a statutory duty of clinical governance, all contributed to the development of practice nurses' roles and expansion of numbers of nurse practitioners in general practice. Nurses have become partners with general practitioners in general practice in the UK, which the authors suggest is a much preferable alternative for some than employment by a Primary Health Organisation.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 453
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Author Connor, Margaret J; Nelson, Katherine M; Maisey, Jane
Title Impact of innovation funding on a rural health nursing service : the Reporoa experience Type Journal Article
Year 2009 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 2 Pages (up) 4-14
Keywords Primary health care; Rural nursing; Innovation; Advancing practice
Abstract Examines the impact of innovation funding through the MOH primary health-care nursing innovation funding scheme on Health Reporoa Inc, which offers a first-contact rural nursing service to the village of Reporoa and surrounding districts. Looks at funding impact during the project period of 2003-2006, and in the two years that followed.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1443
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Author Lindsay, N.M.
Title Family violence in New Zealand: A primary health care nursing perspective Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Whitireia Nursing Journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 14 Issue 7 Pages (up) 7-16
Keywords Domestic violence; Primary health care; Nursing specialties
Abstract This article explores the implications of clinical decision making by primary health care nurses in relation to identifying family abuse, particularly partner abuse. The historical and sociological background to family violence in New Zealand, and government-led strategies are considered, along with issues for Maori and Pacific peoples. The concept of health literacy in relation to family violence is also briefly discussed.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1309 Serial 1293
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Author Strickland, A.
Title Nurse-initiated retinoblastoma service in New Zealand Type Journal Article
Year 2006 Publication Insight: The Journal of the American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses Abbreviated Journal
Volume 31 Issue 1 Pages (up) 8-10
Keywords Case studies; Nursing specialties; Children; Quality of health care; Evaluation
Abstract This article describes the implementation of a nurse-led, dedicated support network and service for children with a diagnosis of retinoblastoma and their families. Nurses with an interest in retinoblastoma at an Auckland Ophthalmology Department realised that the service provided was not meeting the needs of patients and families, particularly since the numbers had increased over the past two years. This article outlines the development of a cost-effective approach that improved the service.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 884
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Author Richardson, S.
Title Emergency departments and the inappropriate attender: Is it time for a reconceptualisation of the role of primary care in emergency facilities? Type Journal Article
Year 1999 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 14 Issue 2 Pages (up) 13-20
Keywords Emergency nursing; Primary health care
Abstract This paper reviews currently identified issues concerning emergency department attendance, and examines the core question of the role of primary care in the emergency department. Asks whether this is an appropriate use of emergency department resources, and if so, what the implications are for the role of the emergency nurse. Suggests the establishment of Minor Injury Units in New Zealand like those in the UK.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 641
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Author Prior, Patsy; Wilkinson, Jill; Neville, Stephen
Title Practice nurse use of evidence in clinical practice : a descriptive survey Type Journal Article
Year 2010 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages (up) 14-25
Keywords Evidencxe-based practice; Primary health care; Nursing; Education
Abstract Describes nurses' perceptions of their use of evidence-based practice, attitudes toward evidence-based practice and perceptions of their knowledge/skills associated with evidence-based practice. Determines the effect of educational preparation on practice, attitudes, and knowledge/skills toward evidence-based practice. Utilises a descriptive survey design to poll 55 West Auckland practice nurses working the general practice setting.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1455
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Author Adams, Sue; Cook, Catherine; Jones, Mark
Title Jocelyn Keith's prescient question about the human right to health and healthcare Type Journal Article
Year 2021 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 37 Issue 1 Pages (up) 14-18
Keywords Human rights; Health care; Health equity; Maori health
Abstract Reflects on a paper by Jocelyn Keith delivered at the conference of the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science, entitled 'The Right to Health or the Right to Health Care'. Places the article in the context of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2006, the UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. 2007, and the WHO Sustainable Development Goals, 2015. Considers the need to redress disparities in health in relation to the Health and Disability Systems Review, 2020.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1684
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