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Author Wood, Pamela J
Title Understanding and evaluating historical sources in nursing history research Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue (down) 1 Pages 25-33
Keywords History of nursing; Historical research; Research methodology; Nurse researchers
Abstract Describes four historical sources relevant to the history of nursing in NZ. Uses them to explain how nurse researchers can evaluate their research material. Outlines the five dimensions of evaluation: provenance, purpose, context, veracity, and usefulness. Explains the questions that must be addressed in each dimension of the evaluation. Illustrates the different kinds of information available in the 4 selected historical sources, by references to individual nurses.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1462
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Author Dallas, Janette; Neville, Stephen
Title Health education and health screening in a sample of older men : a descriptive survey Type Journal Article
Year 2012 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 28 Issue (down) 1 Pages 6-16
Keywords Older men; Health education; Health screening; Gerontological nursing; Surveys
Abstract Describes the health education and health screening received by community-dwelling men aged 65 or older. Undertakes a survey of 59 men in Wanganui via a self-administered questionnaire. Investigates the barriers/benefits to healthy living choices.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1470
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Author Haggerty, Carmel; Holloway, Kathryn; Wilson, Debra
Title Entry to nursing practice preceptor education and support : could we do better? Type Journal Article
Year 2012 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 28 Issue (down) 1 Pages 30-39
Keywords Preceptorship; New graduates; Evaluation; Support and education
Abstract Reveals that recent longitudinal evaluation of 21 Nursing Entry to Practice (NETP) programmes in NZ identified that preceptorship selection, education and support are not properly resourced. Identifies the factors preventing preceptors from receiving appropriate training and recommends development of a clearly-defined preceptor selection and education process.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1472
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Author Harding, Thomas
Title Cultural safety : a vital element for nursing ethics Type Journal Article
Year 2013 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 29 Issue (down) 1 Pages 4-11
Keywords Ethics; Cultural safety; Nursing education; Internationalisation
Abstract Argues that the globalisation of nursing and the internationalisation of nursing education potentially leads to the values underpinning nursing curricula coming into conflict with those of other cultures. Suggests the need to examine the values inherent in ethics education in nursing, proposing that cultural safety is incorporated into it in an increasingly multi-cultural nursing environment.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1479
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Author Wood, Pamela J; Nelson, Katherine
Title The journal Kai Tiaki's role in developing research capability in New Zealand nursing, 1908-1959 Type Journal Article
Year 2013 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 29 Issue (down) 1 Pages 12-22
Keywords Research capability; History of nursing; Nursing journal; Nursing scholarship; Nursing research
Abstract Undertakes an analysis of past issues of Kai Tiaki over the five decades following its establishment in 1908 to identify the antecedents to the development of research in NZ nursing from the 1970s. Demonstrates how the journal fostered nurses' awareness of research and promoted nursing scholarship, by publishing case studies, holding essay competitions, and published nurses' articles on practice or professional issues.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1480
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Author Lamb, J and others
Title Cigarette smoking and the frequency of colposcopy visits, treatments and re-referral Type Journal Article
Year 2013 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 29 Issue (down) 1 Pages 24-33
Keywords Cervical cancer; Colposcopy; Cigarette smoking; Ethnicity; Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
Abstract Aims to identify whether female smokers referred to the colposcopy department at a city hospital required more follow-up visits, treatments and re-referrals than did non-smokers. Performs a retrospective descriptive study observing 494 new patients over 6 years. Identifies the percentage of Maori women attending the clinic who were smokers and their likelihood of non-attendance. Emphasises the need for smoke-free education for women that highlights the link between smoking and cervical cancer.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1481
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Author Neville, Stephen; Adams, Jeffery; Holdershaw, Judith
Title Social marketing campaigns that promote condom use among MSM : a literature review Type Journal Article
Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 30 Issue (down) 1 Pages 5-16
Keywords Gay men's health; Men who have sex with men; Condom use; Sexual risk behaviour; Health promotion; Social marketing
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.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1488
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Author Clendon, Jill; McBride-Henry, Karen
Title History of the Child Health and Development Book : part 1, 1920 to 1945 Type Journal Article
Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 30 Issue (down) 1 Pages 29-41
Keywords Maternal and child health; History of nursing; Plunket; Child health and development record book
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.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1490
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Author Adams, Sue; Carryer, Jenny; Wilkinson, Jillian Ann
Title Institutional ethnography : an emerging approach for health and nursing research Type Journal Article
Year 2015 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 31 Issue (down) 1 Pages 18-26
Keywords Institutional ethnography; Ruling relations; Nurse practitioners; Health research; Sociological inquiry
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.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1499
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Author Garcia, Alicia; Whitehead, Dean; Winter, Helen S
Title Oncology nurses' perception of cancer pain: a qualitative exploratory study Type Journal Article
Year 2015 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 31 Issue (down) 1 Pages 27-33
Keywords Cancer pain; Oncology nurses; Pain assessment; Pain management; Nursing education
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.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1500
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Author Gillmour, Jean; Huntington, Annette; Robson, Bridget
Title Oral Health Experiences of Maori with Dementia and Whanau perspectives – Oranga Waha Mo Nga Iwi Katoa Type Journal Article
Year 2016 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 32 Issue (down) 1 Pages 20-27
Keywords Maori; Whanau/family; Nursing; Oral health
Abstract Reports a study of the oral health experiences and needs of Maori with dementia, and their whanau. Uses a descriptive qualitative research design to develop an in-depth understanding of oral health issues from the perspective of the people being interviewed. Talks to 17 whanau members and describes the four themes that emerge from the interviews. Suggests service improvements.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1514
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Author Yeung, Polly; Rodgers, Vivien
Title Quality of long-term care for older people in residential settings -- perceptions of quality of life and care satisfaction from residents and their family members Type Journal Article
Year 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 33 Issue (down) 1 Pages 28-43
Keywords Resident-centred approach; Ageing; Care homes; Residential aged care; Quality of life; Care satisfaction
Abstract Explores long-term care-home residents’ quality of life and their family's satisfaction with the care provided. Uses descriptive and correlational analyses, collecting secondary data from 39 residents of two long-term care facilities with a resident-directed care approach. Asks residents to complete a survey of quality-of-life and overall satisfaction measures, and asks 31 of their family members to complete a survey on care satisfaction provided by the facilities. Presents a number of practical considerations for nursing care staff to improve residents' quality of life and staff-family relationships.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1524
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Author Walker, Leonie; Clendon, Jill; Cheung, Vivian
Title Family responsibilities of Asian nurses in New Zealand: implications for retention Type Journal Article
Year 2016 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue (down) 1 Pages 4-10
Keywords Asian nurses; Family caregiving; Workforce retention
Abstract Explores the care-giving responsibilities of Asian NZNO member nurses for both children and elders, and the impact of these on their work, their nursing careers and their intention to remain as nurses in NZ. Takes a mixed-method approach using a group interview of 25 nurses and a survey of 562 nurses. Highlights impacts on nurses, revealing variable access to support, with implications for continuing education, career advancement and retention.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1525
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Author Hendry, Chris; Ogden, Emma
Title Consumers at the heart of care: developing a nurse-led community-based infusion service Type Journal Article
Year 2016 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue (down) 1 Pages 27-31
Keywords IV therapy; Nurse-led clinics; Community care; District nursing; Infusion clinic; Intermediary care; Disaster recovery
Abstract Shares findings from an evaluation of a community-based, nurse-led intravenous (IV) therapy clinic in Christchurch, NZ. Backgrounds the establishment of the clinic in the Nurse Maude community specialty nursing centre following the 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. Describes the mixed-methods approach to the evaluation, including analysis of financial and service activity data, and qualitative feedback from consumers, referrers and staff. Provides recommendations about continuation of the service.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1528
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Author Gesmundo, Monina
Title Enhancing nurses' knowledge on [of] catheter-associated urinary tract infecion (CAUTI) prevention Type Journal Article
Year 2016 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue (down) 1 Pages 2016
Keywords Catheter-associated urinary tract infection; Indwelling catheter care; CAUTI
Abstract Evaluates the impact of a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) education package on nurses' knowledge of indwelling catheter management. Utilises a multi-phased mixed-method approach, with convenience sampling and focus groups at two post-operative wards of a tertiary public hospital in 2014. Formulates an evidence-based education package with multi-faceted teaching methods to address knowledge or care deficits.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1529
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