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Brown, E. F. (1999). Work-related back pain among nurses: nurses perceptions of the causative factors. Ph.D. thesis, , .
Abstract: Work-related back pain among nurses is a problem of significant proportion. Nurses have a high rate of back pain compared to the general population and other occupational groups. There has been little reduction in the rates of nurses back pain and solutions to this complex problem continue to be elusive. Many quantitative studies have been undertaken examining and identifying the risk factors contributing to a high risk of back pain among nurses. Few of these studies focus on the complexities and context of the nurses physical and social environment. An exploration of these factors may assist to explain why interventions have not been successful and why the risk of back pain among nurses remains high.This study, using a qualitative methodology, explores nurses views and perceptions of the factors that they believe contribute to nurses having a high risk for work-related back pain. In-depth interviews were conducted with nurses working in previously identified high risk areas asking them about their perceptions of the risk factors and the activities that lead to risk situations for back pain. The strongest theme to emerge from the participant interviews was that it is the work demands from nursing that create and expose nurses to high levels of risk. Other risk factors identified were environmental hazards, equipment management and the physical work environment. The interview responses were analysed using two theoretical models of risk. The Health Belief Model examines risk behaviour using a cognitive psychological approach and the Social Model of Risk views all behaviour as influenced by the social environment. Both models offer explanations as to why nurses take actions that place them at risk for back pain. This study highlights the main ideas and concerns raised by the participants. It makes recommendations for managing the problem of work-related back pain in the nursing profession, and suggests areas where more research is needed
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Sargison, P. A. From candles to computers: a bibliography of printed sources on the history of Nursing in New Zealand.
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Bates, R. (1976). On the theory and methodology of role: a contribution towards an interactive paradigm. Ph.D. thesis, , .
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Butler, A. M. (1977). Nursing research in New Zealand – author index. Ph.D. thesis, , .
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Simich, M. - L. (1978). Women in employment in New Zealand 1911-1926. Ph.D. thesis, , .
Abstract: Includes superficial analysis of role of nurses & switch from private to hospital employment
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Burgess, M. E. Nursing in New Zealand society.
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Pybus, M. W. The nurse in the community: community health nursing in New Zealand.
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Salmon, E. B. The international side.
Abstract: Account of New Zealand nurses who have worked with International Council of Nurses, World Health Organisation and similar bodies 1899-date
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Salmon, E. B. New Zealand universities and nursing education: the first seven decades.
Abstract: Summary of developments 1910-80
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Filshie, K. E. (1985). Nursing education in New Zealand: 1960-1973. The struggle to attain professional status for the New Zealand nurse. Ph.D. thesis, , .
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Lind, C. A. Step by Step: the history of nursing education in Southland.
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Shepherd, M. 1893-. Some of my yesterdays: the autobiography of Marion Shepherd, (Maisie) Northern Ireland, 1893-1920; New Zealand from 1921.
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Smith, V. 1931. Nurse at large.
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Smith, V. 1931. For better or nurse.
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Smith, V. 1931. Charge of the white brigade.
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