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Author Wilson, D. openurl 
  Title The nurse's role in improving indigenous health Type Journal Article
  Year 2003 Publication Contemporary Nurse Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 15 Issue (down) 3 Pages 232-240  
  Keywords Transcultural nursing; Maori; Health status  
  Abstract The health status of indigenous peoples is a global concern with mortality and hospitalisation data indicating that the health of indigenous groups falls below that of other ethnic groups within their countries. The preliminary findings of grounded theory research project undertaken with a group of 23 New Zealand Maori women about their health priorities and 'mainstream' health service needs provide the foundation for an exploration of issues impacting on the health status of indigenous people. The role that nursing and nurses have in improving access and use of health services by indigenous people is discussed. Strategies are suggested that nurses can utilise within their practice when working with local indigenous groups.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1065  
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Author Bishop, D.; Ford-Bruins, I. openurl 
  Title Nurses' perceptions of mental health assessment in an acute inpatient setting in New Zealand: A qualitative study Type Journal Article
  Year 2003 Publication International Journal of Mental Health Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 12 Issue (down) 3 Pages 203-212  
  Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Clinical assessment; Attitude of health personnel; Nursing models  
  Abstract This qualitative study explores the perceptions of mental health nurses regarding assessment in an acute adult inpatient setting in Central Auckland. Fourteen mental health nurses took part in semi-structured interviews answering five open-ended questions. The analysis of data involved a general inductive approach, with key themes drawn out and grouped into four categories (roles, attitudes, skills and knowledge) in order to explore the meaning of information gathered. The outcome of the study acknowledged the importance of contextual factors such as the physical environment and bureaucratic systems, as well as values and beliefs present within the unit. The participants expressed concern that their input to assessment processes was limited, despite belief that 24-hour care and the nature of mental health nursing generally suggested that a crucial role should exist for nurses. In order for nurses to be established as central in the assessment process on the unit the study concludes that a nursing theoretical framework appropriate for this acute inpatient setting needs to be developed.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1082 Serial 1067  
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Author Carter, H.; McKinlay, E.M.; Scott, I.; Wise, D.; MacLeod, R. openurl 
  Title Impact of a hospital palliative care service: Perspective of the hospital staff Type Journal Article
  Year 2002 Publication JBI Reports Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 18 Issue (down) 3 Pages 160-167  
  Keywords Palliative care; Hospitals; Attitude of health personnel; Cancer  
  Abstract The first New Zealand hospital palliative care support service was established in 1985. Different service models have now been adopted by various major hospitals. In 1998, a palliative care service, funded by Mary Potter Hospice, was piloted at Wellington Public Hospital. Twelve months post-implementation, the hospital staff's views of the service were evaluated. It was found that referrals to palliative care from hospital specialities outside the Cancer Centre increased. While most doctors, nurses and social workers strongly agreed or agreed that the service positively influenced patients' care and effectively addressed their symptom management needs, spiritual needs were less often met. Over 90 percent of each discipline strongly agreed or agreed that the service had assisted them in caring for patients, but, only about a half agreed that useful discharge planning advice and staff support was provided. Significant differences in responses were found between different disciplines and specialities. One fifth of the staff identified palliative care education needs. Recommendations are made concerning the development of a future hospital palliative care service.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1075  
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Author Kirkham, S.; Smye, V.; Tang, S.; Anderson, J.; Blue, C.; Browne, A.; Coles, R.; Dyck, I.; Henderson, A.; Lynam, M.J.; Perry, J.(see also C.); Semeniuk, P.; Shapera, L. openurl 
  Title Rethinking cultural safety while waiting to do fieldwork: Methodological implications for nursing research Type Journal Article
  Year 2002 Publication Research in Nursing & Health Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 25 Issue (down) 3 Pages 222-232  
  Keywords Cultural safety; Hospitals; Health behaviour; Culture; Nursing research  
  Abstract The authors trace a series of theoretical explorations, centered on the concept of cultural safety, with corresponding methodological implications, engaged in during preparation for an intensive period of fieldwork to study the hospitalisation and help-seeking experiences of diverse ethnocultural populations.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1078  
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Author Banks, J.; McArthur, J.; Gordon, G. openurl 
  Title Flexible monitoring in the management of patient care process: A pilot study Type Journal Article
  Year 2000 Publication Lippincott's Case Management Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 5 Issue (down) 3 Pages 94-106  
  Keywords Hospitals; Cardiovascular diseases; Nursing  
  Abstract This article describes a study conducted on the internal medicine, general surgical, and vascular wards of a large metropolitan hospital to assess the impact of a networked monitoring system and portable patient monitors. This pilot study was developed to address the needs of hospital patients who require continuous non-invasive vital signs monitoring (including heart rate, non-invasive blood pressure, pulse oximetry, cardiac waveform monitoring) with the addition of surveillance from a cardiac intensive care area. Data were collected from 114 patients over a three-month period to identify a patient group that could be managed appropriately under the new system and to determine the effect that flexible monitoring had on patient care management. Findings include identification of a specific patient group that can be managed successfully outside the cardiac intensive care area using this system. Other findings suggest a way to improve the management of patient monitoring in the general ward areas.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1091  
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Author Richardson, S. openurl 
  Title Increasing patient numbers: The implications for New Zealand emergency departments Type Journal Article
  Year 1999 Publication Accident & Emergency Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 7 Issue (down) 3 Pages 158-163  
  Keywords Emergency nursing; Organisational change  
  Abstract This article examines influences that impact on the work of the Emergency Departments (EDs). EDs are noticing increased attendance of patients with minor or non-urgent conditions. This increase in patient volume, together with on-going fiscal constraints and restructuring, has placed an added strain on the functioning of EDs. New Zealand nurses need to question the role currently given to EDs and identify the issues surrounding the increased use of these departments for primary health care.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1108 Serial 1093  
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Author Jonsdottir, H.; Litchfield, M.; Pharris, M. openurl 
  Title The relational core of nursing practice as partnership Type Journal Article
  Year Publication Journal of Advanced Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 47 Issue (down) 3 Pages 241-250  
  Keywords Nurse-patient relations; Nursing philosophy; Nursing research  
  Abstract This article elaborates the meaning of partnership in practice for nurses practising in different and complementary way to nurses in specialist roles and medical practitioners. It positions partnership as the relational core of nursing practice. Partnership is presented as an evolving dialogue between nurse and patient, which is characterised by open, caring, mutually responsive and non-directive approaches. This partnership occurs within a health system that is dominated by technologically-driven, prescriptive, and outcome-oriented approaches. It is the second of a series of articles written as a partnership between nurse scholars from Iceland, NZ and USA.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1188 Serial 1173  
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Author Litchfield, M. openurl 
  Title The scope of advancing nursing practice Type Journal Article
  Year 1998 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 13 Issue (down) 3 Pages 13-24  
  Keywords Nursing specialties; Nursing  
  Abstract An overview of the model of nursing practice and nurse roles derived through a programme of nursing research in the context of the changing New Zealand health system. The emphasis is on the complementary nature of the practice of family nurses taking a generic integrative service delivery hub role and the practice of other nurses advancing in specialist roles. Nursing care is presented as a professional, collective practice of registered nurses spread across all health service sectors and employment settings. Nurse roles are differentiated according to the interplay of two factors influencing the extent of practice autonomy the nurses assume (educationally supported) in responding to health need. A diagram depicts the interrelationship of competency and scope for the inclusive three different career trajectories of nurses advancing in practice. NOTE: This paper was published with an error in the title of the article (stated correctly on the journal contents page). An apology from the journal editor with an explanation of the importance of the use of the term ?advancing? and not ?advanced? was published in the subsequent issue (Nursing Praxis in NZ,14(1)).  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1325  
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Author Harding, Thomas openurl 
  Title Swimming against the malestream : men choosing nursing as a career Type Journal Article
  Year 2009 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 25 Issue (down) 3 Pages 4-16  
  Keywords Nursing; Men; Gender; 'Women's work'; Qualitative research  
  Abstract Reports on one aspect of a larger study, which used qualitative methods to critically explore the social construction of men as nurses. Draws upon literature pertaining to gender and nursing, and interviews with 18 NZ men, to describe the factors underpinning decisions to turn away from 'malestream' occupations and enter a profession stereotyped as 'women's work'. Outlines the five thematic groupings revealed to be significant with respect to the decision-making process.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1447  
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Author McDonald, Stuart openurl 
  Title Graduate nurses' experience of postgraduate education within a nursing entry to practice programme Type Journal Article
  Year 2009 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 25 Issue (down) 3 Pages 17-26  
  Keywords Graduate nurse; Nursing entry-to-practice programme; Postgraduate education; Cross-sectional survey  
  Abstract Explores graduate nurses' experiences of postgraduate education embedded within a Nursing Entry-to-Practice (NETP) programme, a programme aimed at socialising new nursing graduates into their new role and work environment during their first year of practice.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1448  
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Author Richardson, Sandra openurl 
  Title Senior nurses' perceptions of cultural safety in an acute clinical practice area Type Journal Article
  Year 2009 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 25 Issue (down) 3 Pages 27-36  
  Keywords Cultural safety; Attitudes and beliefs; Senior clinical nurses; Nursing perceptions  
  Abstract Presents the results of a small study aimed at eliciting the beliefs and attitudes of a group of senior nurses with respect to the concept of cultural safety, and their perception of its role in clinical practice.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1449  
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Author Ventura-Madangeng, Judee; Wilson, Denise openurl 
  Title Workplace violence experienced by registered nurses : a concept analysis Type Journal Article
  Year 2009 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 25 Issue (down) 3 Pages 37-50  
  Keywords Workplace violence; Registered nurses and violence; Concept analysis  
  Abstract Undertakes a concept analysis, based on the relevant literature from 1990-2005, to develop an operational definition of workplace violence as experienced by registered nurses (excluding mental health nurses), together with a set of criteria to identify the phenomenon.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1450  
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Author Gilmer, Mary Jane; Meyer, Alannah; Davidson, Jocelyn; Koziol-McLain, Jane openurl 
  Title Staff beliefs about sexuality in aged residential care Type Journal Article
  Year 2010 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 26 Issue (down) 3 Pages 17-24  
  Keywords Sexuality; Residential care; Aged; Attitude of health personnel; Surveys  
  Abstract Surveys 52 staff members from the rest-home component of aged-care facilities in one District Health Board, about how staff in such facilities approach and manage the sexuality needs of residents.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1458  
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Author Ripekapaia Gloria Ryan; Wilson, Denise openurl 
  Title Nga tukitanga mai koka ki tona ira : Maori mothers and child to mother violence Type Journal Article
  Year 2010 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 26 Issue (down) 3 Pages 25-35  
  Keywords Indigenous women; Maori mothers; Child-to-mother violence; Kaupapa Maori; Support agencies  
  Abstract Explores the experiences of Maori mothers who have been abused by a son or daughter using a qualitative descriptive research design based on kaupapa Maori methodology. Conducts semi-structured interviews with five Maori mothers, recording their experiences of abuse by a child, and its impact on the whanau/family. Analyses the interview transcripts for common themes. Highlights the importance of nurses in facilitating whanau ora (family wellbeing).  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1459  
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Author Scott, Susan (and others) openurl 
  Title The graduate nursing workforce : does an international perspective have relevance for New Zealand? Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 27 Issue (down) 3 Pages 4-12  
  Keywords Graduates; Nursing workforce; Retention; Recruitment  
  Abstract Reviews studies of nursing graduates that use local, regional or national populations of graduates to explore reasons for turnover over periods of time longer than the first twelve months of transition to practice. Identifies the reasons for mobility within nursing and out of the profession altogether.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1466  
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