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Richardson, S. (2009). Senior nurses' perceptions of cultural safety in an acute clinical practice area. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 25(3), 27–36.
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.
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Ventura-Madangeng, J., & Wilson, D. (2009). Workplace violence experienced by registered nurses : a concept analysis. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 25(3), 37–50.
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.
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Mahoney, L. (2010). Children living with a mentally ill parent : the role of public health nurses. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 26(2), 4–13.
Abstract: Aims to identify the public health nurses' role with regard to children who are living with a parent who is suffering from a mental illness. Uses a qualitative research design with 8 public health nurses working in rural and urban settings. Conducts focus groups from which data are gathered and analysed thematically using axial coding. Conducts further focus groups with 6 of the participants to evaluate the themes identified.
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Walker, R., Abel, S., & Meyer, A. (2010). What do New Zealand pre-dialysis nurses believe to be effective care? Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 26(2), .26–34.
Abstract: Conducts semi-structured phone interviews with 11 pre-dialysis nurses from around NZ. Identifies key themes by means of inductive analysis. Argues that qualitative elements of pre-dialysis nursing care must be considered in addition to quantifiable parameters.
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Wong, G., & Stokes, G. (2011). Preparing undergraduate nurses to provide smoking cessation advice and help. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 27(3), 21–30.
Abstract: Conducts an online survey of NZ's 17 schools of nursing to investigate the extent that smoking cessation education content is included in undergraduate nursing curricula. Reports which schools teach the recommended ABC approach and which teach approaches not recommended by the Ministry of Health.
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(2014). Research brief : using a wiki to support student nurses learning discipline-specific health terminology. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 30(1), 42–43.
Abstract: Determines whether a collaborative exercise using a wiki to teach terminology to student nurses results in better learning. Creates a glossary of health terms, using a wiki to aid student learning while providing an environment in which students develop collaborative skills.
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Janssen, J., & Nelson, K. (2014). Meeting the needs of Maori with diabetes : evaluation of a nurse-led service. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 30(3), 6–18.
Abstract: Explores the effectiveness and acceptability of a nurse-led Maori diabetes programme run by Te Hauora O Ngati Rarua for their clients. Uses embedded case study evaluation to assess the programme in relation to the Wagner Chronic Care Model. Confirms the importance of providing culturally-appropriate health services by Maori specialist nurses.
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Gifford, H., Wilson, D., & Boulton, A. (2014). Maori perspectives : a deep understanding of nursing and smoking. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 30(3), 35–44.
Abstract: Conducts in-depth qualitative interviews with 43 Maori nurses to explore their perceptions and experiences of smoking and quitting, and their views on the impact of smoking on their roles as nurses. Elicits five themes: social context of smoking, identity conflict, impact on practice, experience of smoking, and experience of quitting.
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Garcia, A., Whitehead, D., & Winter, H. S. (2015). Oncology nurses' perception of cancer pain: a qualitative exploratory study. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 31(1), 27–33.
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.
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Mowat, R., & Parsons, M. (2016). Exploring the role of health care assistants as mobility activators for older people in an Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation ward. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 32(2). Retrieved July 1, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Employs a qualitative descriptive approach to examine the feasibility of health care assistants’ participation in rehabilitation for older people. Enrols health care assistants in focus groups before and after a mobility programme for inpatients promoting independence and functional rehabilitation. Involves ten in-patients who had sustained a fractured neck of femur in the functional exercises with the health care assistants. Analyses the interview data thematically.
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Price, R., Gilmour, J., Kellett, S., & Huntington, A. (2016). Settling in: Early career Registered Nurses. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 32(3). Retrieved July 1, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Describes the uptake of postgraduate education, the intent to travel and employment characteristics of NZ registered nurses in their fourth year of practice following registration. Aims to support retention strategies and expand extended career pathways by acknowledging the preferences and pathways selected by early career registered nurses. Analyses responses from 138 registered nurses using data from the longitudinal Graduate e-cohort Study for nurses graduating in the years 2008-2011. Reports summary statistics in percentages/counts along with tests of proportions using the Pearson's chi square test.
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Hikuroa, E., & Glover, M. (2017). Reducing smoking among indigenous nursing students using incentives. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(1). Retrieved July 1, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Presents the results of a stop-smoking trial using a financial incentive to assist Maori nursing students and a whanau quit-mate to quit smoking. Conducts a marae-based 24-week programme of cessation support with financial incentives in the form of scholarship payments awarded to students incrementally based on proven smoking cessation of both quit mates. Uses focus groups at two points in the programme with students and their quit mates and administers a questionnaire to students at the end of the programme.
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Burrow, M., Gilmour, J., & Cook, C. (2017). Healthcare assistants and aged residential care: A challenging policy and contractual environment. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(2), http://www.nursingpraxis.org.
Abstract: Examines NZ policy and care demands in aged residential care. Maintains that registered nurses need to understand the socio-political, economic and educational factors that influence care delivery in aged residential care. Presents an overview of the current role of healthcare assistants (HCAs)in aged residential care, based on a review of the existing grey literature, current national policy, DHB contract agreements and NZNO collective agreements.
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Jamieson, I., Sims, D., Casey, M., Wilkinson, K., & Osborne, R. (2017). Utilising the Canterbury Dedicated Education Unit model of teaching. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(2), http://www.nursingpraxis.org.
Abstract: Considers whether the Canterbury Dedicated Education Unit model of clinical teaching and learning can support graduate registered nurses in their first year of practice. Uses a descriptive exploratory case-study approach to gather data via three focus groups with a total of eleven participants. Undertakes thematic analysis to identify patterned meaning across the dataset from which two primary themes emerge: support, and recruitment and retention. Identifies five associated sub-themes: peer support, organisational support, liaison nurse support, team support for the graduate registered nurses, and team support for the staff. Reveals the significant contribution made by the Nurse Entry-to-Practice Programme Liaison Nurse as a conflict broker.
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Water, T., Rasmussen, S., Neufeld, M., Gerrard, D., & Ford, K. (2017). Nursing's duty of care: from legal obligation to moral commitment. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(3). Retrieved July 1, 2024, from www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Maintains that duty to care is a fundamental basis of nursing practice. Explores the historical origins and development of the concept, alongside nurses' legal, ethical and professional parameters associated with duty of care. Identifies major concepts including legal and common-law definitions of duty of care, duty of care as an evolving principle, the moral commitment to care, and the relevance of duty of care to nursing practice in NZ.
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