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Herbert, B. |
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Title |
How often do health professionals wash their hands? |
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2001 |
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Vision: A Journal of Nursing |
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7 |
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13 |
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29-32 |
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Infection control; Attitude of health personnel |
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This literature review presents evidence on health professionals' practice in hand washing. The research was primarily quantitative and consistently showed that health professionals did not have a lack of knowledge, but that hand washing was not always done. More qualitative research is required to investigate reasons for this and possible interventions. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1293 |
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1278 |
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Macfie, B. |
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Assessing health needs and identifying risk factors |
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Journal Article |
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2006 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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12 |
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6 |
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16-18 |
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Infants; Parents and caregivers; Clinical assessment; Risk factors; Plunket |
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In 2004, Plunket nurses from eight areas around New Zealand participated in collecting data for a research project on health needs assessment practices. This project aimed to examine risk factors identified by Plunket nurses, what areas of health need considered to be priorities; grading of health needs; and how closely the results of health need assessment aligned with the individual clients' deprivation score. The researchers examine the assessment of health needs against the use of the Deprivation Index, which indicates a specific population in a specific area, as a funding model. This study appeared to show there are two distinct groups of clients assessed as high needs: those with risk factors such as family violence and severe parental mental illness, and who may live in an area of 1-7 deprivation; and those with multiple risk factors which include poverty, low education, and/or reluctance to access services and support, and who usually live in dep 8-10 areas. This research supports the anecdotal evidence that significant health needs exist outside the lower deprivation areas. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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974 |
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Tan, S.T.; Wright, A.; Hemphill, A.; Ashton, K.; Evans, J.H. |
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Correction of deformational auricular anomalies by moulding: Results of a fast-track service |
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Year |
2003 |
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New Zealand Medical Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Access is free to articles older than 6 months, and abstracts. |
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116 |
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1181 |
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Infants; Neonatal nursing; Teamwork |
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This paper reports the result of a fast-track referral service in treating deformational auricular anomalies using moulding therapy, by employing nurses who were familiar with the indications and technique, working in close liaison with plastic surgeons. The type and severity of the auricular anomaly were documented both clinically and photographically before and three months following cessation of treatment. Assessment of the results was made by comparing the pre- and post-treatment photographs and by a postal questionnaire, which was dispatched to the parents of the patients three months after treatment was discontinued. All parents of the 30 infants felt that auricular moulding was worthwhile. The authors conclude that this is an effective treatment strategy that will largely negate the need for surgical correction of deformational auricular anomalies. |
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Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 568 |
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554 |
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Henry, Pamela |
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'Coming home safely : a successful transition from hospital to home' : Margaret May Blackwell Study Fellowship for Nurses of Young Children, Nursing Education Research Foundation |
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2001 |
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38 |
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Infants; Hospital care; Home care services; Community health care; Reports |
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Investigates programmes to facilitate the transition to home for babies who have had lengthy admission to Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Provides an overview of the transition services at four sites visited in the US and Canada. Highlights the common elements among all four programmes and identifies the components of quality transition services. Evaluates their clinical effectiveness. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1426 |
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Rogers, Luenda |
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Report on Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study undertaken March/April 1997 [Management of babies born to mothers with dependencies -- drug and alcohol; Health care of young children whose families are homeless] |
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1997 |
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79p. |
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Infants; Drug dependency; Alcohol dependency; Homelessness; Child health services; Reports |
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As the recipient of the Margaret May Blackwell Travel Fellowship two topics were studied: management of babies born to mothers with drug and alcohol dependencies, and the health-care of young children whose families are homeless. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1411 |
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Richardson, S.; Allen, J. |
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Title |
Casualization of the nursing workforce: A New Zealand perspective on an international phenomenon |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2001 |
Publication |
International Journal of Nursing Practice |
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7 |
Issue |
2 |
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104-108 |
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Industrial relations; Organisational change; Nursing; Personnel staffing and scheduling |
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A discussion of the increased use of 'casual' nursing staff (those nurses employed on a casual or 'per diem' basis) is presented. Reference is made to related literature, together with consideration of the implications associated with this trend. This issue has international significance, with the increased use of casual staff being widely recognised. A New Zealand perspective is included, with the provision of nursing care at Christchurch Hospital presented to illustrate certain aspects of the discussion. The impact of changing health-care systems and increased emphasis on efficiency and accountability are identified. This change to workplace practice will inevitably affect nursing; possible future developments are considered. |
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Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 909 |
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893 |
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Ripekapaia Gloria Ryan; Wilson, Denise |
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Nga tukitanga mai koka ki tona ira : Maori mothers and child to mother violence |
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Journal Article |
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2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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26 |
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3 |
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25-35 |
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Indigenous women; Maori mothers; Child-to-mother violence; Kaupapa Maori; Support agencies |
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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). |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1459 |
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Foster, Pam; Neville, Steven |
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Women over the age of 85 years who live alone : a descriptive study |
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Journal Article |
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2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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26 |
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1 |
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4-13 |
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Independence; Older women; Gerontological nursing; Living alone |
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Explores and describes experiences of older women who live alone in the community, and who are often perceived by both society and health professionals as frail and dependent. Employs a qualitative descriptive methodology to underpin a survey of 5 older women living alone in their own homes, and analyses the data using a general inductive approach. Identifies 3 themes that emerge from the data. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1451 |
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Hughes, Margaret E.; Rose, Gayle M.; Trip, Henrietta |
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Title |
Registered nurses' experiences and perceptions of practising with a disability |
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Journal Article |
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2021 |
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Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
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12 |
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1 |
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7-15 |
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Impairment; Disability; Disclosure |
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Explores and describes the experiences of RNs who have a disability or impairment, in their interactions with colleagues and managers in clinical practice. Discovers strategies used by them to ensure safe practice. Conducts 60-90-minute interviews with 10 RNs who identified as living with a disability or impairment. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1713 |
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Author |
Cavit, Larisa |
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Exploring factors that influence vaccination uptake for children with refugee backgrounds: An interpretive descriptive study of primary healthcare providers' perspectives |
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Book Whole |
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2021 |
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160 p. |
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Immunisation; Refugee children; Primary health care; Practice nurses |
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Examines those factors associated with access to, and uptake of immunisation services. Conducts semi-structured interviews with primary healthcare nurses and GPs across seven resettlement locations. Proposes strategies to improve age-appropriate vaccination among refugee children after resettlement in NZ, based on five themes from the data: resettlement priorities; knowledge about refugees; learning to use the health system; communication between caregivers and health providers; culturally and linguistically appropriate services. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1757 |
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Buxton, J. |
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Factors which may influence parental decisions about childhood vaccinations |
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2007 |
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Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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Immunisation; Practice nurses; Children; Parents and caregivers |
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Practice nurses are primarily responsible for the administration of vaccinations in New Zealand, although many other health professionals contribute to the success of the National Immunisation Schedule by providing vaccination information and advice to parents. Vaccination uptake remains relatively low, indicating many parents choose not to vaccinate their children. A literature review was undertaken to gain an understanding of factors which may influence parents when they are making decisions about childhood vaccinations. Four key themes were identified within the literature: Perceived risk; Vaccine safety and efficacy; Child characteristics; and the Influence of health professionals/supporting vaccination structures. Increased knowledge and awareness about influential factors creates opportunities for health professionals and policy makers to develop strategies to increase vaccination uptake. Implications and recommendations are made for practice, with particular emphasis on the role of the primary healthcare nurse. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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919 |
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Warren, B.L. |
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Using paracetamol before immunisation: Does it work? |
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Journal Article |
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2007 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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13 |
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5 |
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24-26 |
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Immunisation; Paediatric nursing; Evidence-based medicine |
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The author presents a review of evidence on the prophylactic use of paracetamol prior to infant and child immunisation. The research was prompted when the Otago District Health Board was planning its Meningococcal B strategy. The evidence suggests that it was appropriate when the whole cell pertussis vaccine was used, but it was not recommended since the introduction of better vaccines such as acellular pertussis with fewer antigens and fewer side effects. Paracetamol may still be given orally to treat pain and fever that occasionally follows vaccination. Paracetamol pharmacology is presented, along with alternatives to paracetamol. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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998 |
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Warren, Bronwen; Marugeesh, Carissa; Greaves, Kirsty |
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The management of immunisation decliners in Waikato general practices |
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Journal Article |
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2017 |
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Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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8 |
Issue |
1 |
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37-42 |
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Immunisation; Decliners; Primary health care; Team approach; Practice nurses; Health targets; Resources; Internal processes |
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Identifies the processes used in those general practices that consistently reach the Ministry of Health 95 per cent immunisation target for eight-month-old infants. Considers how the practices manage parents and caregivers who are reluctant to immunise. Invites practices in a number of different community settings to participate in the study over a ten-week period, using a mixed-method approach. Analyses quantitative data from the National Immunisation Register using Excel, gathering qualitative date from face-to-face or phone interviews, and anysing these using both SSPS and NVivo 10. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1541 |
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Wyllie-Schmidt, Cilla; Tipa, Zoe; McClunie-Trust, Patricia |
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Title |
Factors affecting access to immunisation of under-five-year-olds |
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Journal Article |
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2019 |
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Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
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10 |
Issue |
1 |
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39-46 |
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Immunisation; Communicable disease; Preschool children; International research |
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Identifies the obstacles for families that prevent immunisation of children under five years. Uses an integrative review to aggregate and examine the findings of published international research on factors affecting immunisation of younger children. Considers child poverty and education level of parents in NZ to be potential barriers to disease prevention through vaccination. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1623 |
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Author |
Coats, Adrienne; Marshall, Dianne |
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Title |
Inpatient hypoglycaemia : a study of nursing management |
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Journal Article |
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2013 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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29 |
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2 |
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15-24 |
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Hypoglycaemia, Inpatient, Protocol |
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Uses a retrospective audit of inpatient treatment and progress notes to examine nursing adherence to a hypoglycaemic protocol. Includes adult medical and surgical inpatients with type 1 or 2 diabetes who had experienced hypoglycaemia during a three-month period. Describes the treatment of hypoglycaemic episodes and variation from the established protocol. Identifies a high degree of recurrent and prolonged hypoglycaemia. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1483 |
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