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Watson, P.B. |
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Evaluation of a self management plan for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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1997 |
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The European Respiratory Journal |
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10 |
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1267-1271 |
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We hypothesized that the use of an Action Plan might assist self management for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).A pilot process and randomized, controlled study were undertaken to evaluate an action plan that provided advice on management of usual care and exacerbations, together with a booklet on self management. Fifty six subjects with COPD recruited through general practitioners (GPs) completed the six month study, 27 in the control group and 29 in the intervention group. The control group received usual care from their GP and the intervention group received a booklet and Action Plan from their practice nurse plus a supply of prednisone and antibiotic from their GP.The two groups were demographically similar with a mean age of 68 yrs. The resources were well received by GPs, practice nurses and the intervention group subjects. After six months there were no differences in quality of life scores or pulmonary function. There were significant changes in self management behaviour in the intervention group compared to controls. In response to seterioting symptoms, 34 versus7% (p= 0.014) initiated prednisone treatment and 44 versus 7 % (p=0.002 initiated antibiotics.Subjects in the intervention group readily adopted self management skills but did not shpw any difference in quality of life or lung function parameters. A larger prospective controlled clinical trial of this approach is warranted |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 152 |
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152 |
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Stevenson, A.F. |
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In search of New Zealand nursing history: a literature review |
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1994 |
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Occasional Paper |
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Author, Wellington Polytechnic Library, |
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This paper examines some of the contributions to nursing history up to 1993, and also surveys published social and women's history in New Zealand for references to nursing work |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 117 |
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117 |
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Watson, P.B. |
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Care or control questions and answers for psychiatric nursing practice |
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1990 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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6 |
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2 |
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10-14 |
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An existential phenomenological approach is used to study the experience of six adults hospitalised with acute mental illness which they considered contribute to the stress of, or coping with mental illness. The phenomenological research methods used is described. The analysis of the data reveals that consumers of acute mental health care view being controlled as contributing to the stress of mental illness, and caring as contributing to them coping with mental illness. The implications of these findings for nursing practice and further research are discussed |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 151 |
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151 |
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Giles, A.L. |
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This voice is forever: one woman's experience following total laryngectomy |
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1997 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Author, Massey University Library |
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14 |
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1 |
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50-51 |
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This phenomenological research project focused on one womans experience following total removal of her larynx and aimed to faithfully capture the essential structure of the phenomenon of voice as it emerged for her. For women in particular gaining a new artifical voice following surgery that is considerably lower sounding, plus the large visible opening in the lower neck is psychologically challenging and can be socially isolating. Most literature relating to laryngectomy and rehabilitation comprises quantitative research with limited attention to womens issues. This could be attributed to the small number of women undergoing this surgery. A review of nursing literature revealed minimal research, with none referring specifically to women. Nor were any studies using entirely qualitative methods identified.This research project used a phenomenological approach informed by the work of Michael Crotty, described as within the parameters of mainstream phenomenology. Based on a traditional common core foundation which is critical, holistic and individualistic, mainstream phenomenology requires achieving co-researchership between researcher and participant while exploring phenomena as objects of authentic human experience.The study began with discussing Crottys stepwise method emphasising the activity of bracketing. The co-researcher was then left to ponder or meditate on her experience following bracketing all her prior understandings and ideas, as if this was the first time she had encountered the phenomenon. Three conversations followed which allowed exploration of the co-researchers written statements. The seven interwoven dimensions that emerged represented the essential structure, meaning and essence of 'what voice is for this woman following total laryngectomy |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 371 |
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371 |
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Peddie, B. |
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Whooping cough in the Northern Coromandel -1995 |
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1995 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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7 |
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14-17 |
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Data gathered during a whooping cough outbreak in the Northern Coromandel in 1995 highlights some distinct characteristics about how the disease manifestests itself in a defined geographical area, and about the place of prophylactic Erythromycin. This was probably the most fully documented outbreak in New Zealand, and possibly the first study conducted from a community perspective |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 286 |
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286 |
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Litchfield, M. |
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Survey of child health care in primary schools in the Wellington area |
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1979 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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Author, New Zealand Nurses Association Library, We |
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75 |
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2 |
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18-20 |
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The study was undertaken as a project for the International Year of the Child. There was a need for information to identify what health care in needed in schools and to contribute to a review of the role of the nurses. Teachers and principals of all primary schools of the Wellington area were surveyed to describe the health care being provided and needed. Recommendations were made for school nurses who would support the health-related teaching by teachers, provide first aid and advice, and take an extended role for family health operating from a clinic in the school. |
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388 |
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Gardner, A.; Hase, S.; Gardner, G.; Dunn, S.; Carryer, J.B. |
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From competence to capability: A study of nurse practitioners in clinical practice |
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2008 |
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Journal of Clinical Nursing |
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Author copy available 12 months after publication from QUT ePrints |
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17 |
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2 |
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250-258 |
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Nurse practitioners; Professional competence; Advanced nursing practice; Evaluation |
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This research aimed to understand the level and scope of practice of the nurse practitioner in Australia and New Zealand further using a capability framework. The original study, from which the present paper was developed, sought to identify competency standards for the extended role of the nurse practitioner in Australia and New Zealand. In doing so the researchers became aware that while competencies described many of the characteristics of the nurse practitioner they did not manage to tell the whole story. In a search of the literature, the concept of capability appeared to provide a potentially useful construct to describe the attributes of the nurse practitioner that went beyond competence. A secondary analysis of data obtained from the interviews with 15 nurse practitioners working in Australia and New Zealand was undertaken. The analysis showed that capability and its dimensions is a useful model for describing the advanced level attributes of nurse practitioners. Thus, nurse practitioners described elements of their practice that involved: using their competences in novel and complex situations as well as the familiar; being creative and innovative; knowing how to learn; having a high level of self-efficacy; and working well in teams. This study suggests dimensions of capability need to be considered in the education and evaluation of nurse practitioners. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 945 |
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929 |
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Sherrard, I.M. |
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Death of a colleague in the workplace |
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1998 |
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Human Resources |
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Author – UNITEC Institute of Technology P.O.Box 92 |
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Questionnaires were completed by participants who had had a colleague die. Participants reported that some were still having difficulty with the loss of a work collogue. Participants wanted managers to provide both managerial and emotional support during their time of grieving |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 303 |
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303 |
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Sherrard, I.M. |
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Chronic illness: a challenge to manage in the workplace |
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1998 |
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Human Resources |
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Author – UNITEC of Technology, Private Bag 92025., |
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16 |
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Questionnaires were completed in the work place. The participants had all experienced a chronic illness. The results revealed that the manager has the responsibility to deal openly with the staff member who is ill, and for some managers this is difficult to do |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 304 |
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304 |
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Gardner, G.; Dunn, S.; Carryer, J.B.; Gardner, A. |
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Competency and capability: Imperative for nurse practitioner education |
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2006 |
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Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing |
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The author-version of article, available online from Queensland University of Technology ePrints arc |
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24 |
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1 |
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8-14 |
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Nursing; Education; Nurse practitioners; Curriculum |
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The objective of this study was to conduct research to inform the development of standards for nurse practitioner education in Australia and New Zealand and to contribute to the international debate on nurse practitioner practice. The research was conducted in all states of Australia where the nurse practitioner is authorised, and in New Zealand. The research was informed by multiple data sources including nurse practitioner programme curricula documents from relevant universities in Australia and New Zealand, interviews with academic convenors of these programmes and interviews with nurse practitioners. Findings include support for masters level of education as preparation for the nurse practitioner. These programs need to have a strong clinical learning component and in-depth education for the sciences of specialty practice. Additionally an important aspect of education for the nurse practitioner is the centrality of student directed and flexible learning models. This approach is well supported by the literature on capability. |
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882 |
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O'Brien, A.J. |
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Negotiating the relationship: mental health nurses' perception of their practice |
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1998 |
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Australian & New Zealand Journal of Mental Health Nursing |
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This exploratory descriptive study used focus groups to investigate experienced mental health nurses' perceptions of expertise in relation to their practice. Two focus group discussions were conducted, one compiling 4 nurses working in in-patient care, and the other with 5 nurses working in community care. The nurse-patient relationship was the central theme for both groups. Three sub-themes were identified and are discussed. They are: involvement, individualising care & minimising visibility. The significance of these themes for the articulation of mental health nursing practice is discussed |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 362 |
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362 |
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Litchfield, M.; Clarke, M.; Edwards, R.; Richardson, F.; Tansley, R.; Woodman, K. |
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A description of the needs of people with cancer and support people |
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1995 |
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Author, Wellington Division of the Cancer Society |
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The report of a research project commissioned by the Wellington Division of the New Zealand Cancer Society to provide a foundation for policy to give direction to development of its services. The research approach and methodology had an ecological theory foundation. It involved a survey and in-depth interviews with people with cancer and those caring for them to understand their experience. Needs were identified from the data and presented according to three distinct phases in the course of living with cancer. People moved from the shock of diagnosis, through the time of treatment when usual living was suspended and focus narrowed on the intensive fight against the disease, then into a very different phase of on-going ?wait-and-see? time requiring a new way of living with uncertainty for both patient and carers. The last phase was where most of the unmet needs lay. Recommendations were made for services to provide a continuous caring relationship for patients and carers with a knowledgeable person from the point of diagnosis. |
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387 |
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Litchfield, M. |
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Computers and the form of nursing to come |
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1992 |
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Held by NZNO Library and author |
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Proceedings of the Inaugural National Nursing Info |
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81-90 |
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Nursing: Computers; Technology |
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A paper presented at the annual conference of Nursing Informatics New Zealand (subsequently incorporated into the collective organisation, Health Informatics NZ). |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1317 |
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Litchfield, M. |
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The language of nursing practice in hospitals |
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1997 |
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held by NZNO Library and author |
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Proceedings of the National Nursing Informatics Co |
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Hospitals; Nurse managers; Advanced nursing practice; Nurse-patient relations; Care plans |
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A paper presenting the findings of a small research project involving a group of self-selected senior nurses of Wellington Hospital to explore the nature of nursing practice in the care and management of hospitalised patients and to formalise the language that would acknowledge its significance in the current effort of hospitals to define patient care pathways. The nature of hospital nursing practice was described in themes of a generic process of nurse-patient care that articulates a distinct specialism of hospital nursing, whatever the hospital department in which nurses hold positions. |
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1322 |
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Kapoor, S.D. |
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A study on planning and programming for nursing services in New Zealand: priorities for the period 1980-1985 |
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1979 |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 23 |
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