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Jonsdottir, H.; Litchfield, M.; Pharris, M. |
| Title |
The relational core of nursing practice as partnership |
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Journal Article |
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Publication  |
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
47 |
Issue |
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. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1188 |
Serial |
1173 |
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Dickinson, A.R.; Dignam, D. |
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Managing it: A mother's perspective of managing a pre-school child's acute asthma episode |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2002 |
Publication |
Journal of Child Health Care |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
6 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
7-18 |
| Keywords |
Asthma; Parents and caregivers; Children; Nurse-patient relations |
| Abstract |
This exploratory descriptive study informed by grounded theory examines the experience of mothers in managing their pre-school child's acute asthma attack at home. The study reveals that mothers perceive that they are responsible for the management of their pre-school child during an acute asthma episode, a process they described as 'managing it'. This process involves mother in 'working on treatment', 'making the call', 'watching' and 'calming', while the husband/partner, family, friends and health professionals are 'supporting treatment'. This study suggests that nurses and doctors need to move away from the current paternalistic view of health care delivery in acute settings and embrace the concepts of support and partnership in the care of the pre-school child with asthma and their family. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 728 |
Serial |
714 |
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Bland, M.F. |
| Title |
Betwixt and between: A critical ethnography of comfort in New Zealand residential aged care |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Journal of Clinical Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
16 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
937-944 |
| Keywords |
Geriatric nursing; Rest homes; Patient satisfaction; Quality of health care |
| Abstract |
This research sought to explore the nature of comfort within the context of three New Zealand nursing homes and examine how nursing and other actions contribute to residents' comfort. A critical ethnographic approach was used and fieldwork included 90 days of participant observation, interviews with 27 residents and 28 staff and extensive document examination. Comfort was multidimensional, idiosyncratic, dynamic and context dependent, rather than merely the absence of discomfort. This multidimensional nature meant residents could be 'betwixt and between' comfort and discomfort simultaneously. The constraints of one-size-fits-all care delivery practices and the tensions inherent in communal living compounded residents' discomfort. The findings show that individualised care, based on comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment, is fundamental to the comfort of residents. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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657 |
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Gardner, A.; Hase, S.; Gardner, G.; Dunn, S.; Carryer, J.B. |
| Title |
From competence to capability: A study of nurse practitioners in clinical practice |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Journal of Clinical Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
Author copy available 12 months after publication from QUT ePrints |
| Volume |
17 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
250-258 |
| Keywords |
Nurse practitioners; Professional competence; Advanced nursing practice; Evaluation |
| Abstract |
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 |
Serial |
929 |
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Carryer, J.B.; Gardner, G.; Dunn, S.; Gardner, A. |
| Title |
The core role of the nurse practitioner: Practice, professionalism and clinical leadership |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Journal of Clinical Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
16 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
1818-1825 |
| Keywords |
Professional competence; Nurse practitioners; Evaluation research; Cross-cultural comparison |
| Abstract |
This article draws on empirical evidence to illustrate the core role of nurse practitioners in Australia and New Zealand. A study jointly commissioned by both countries' Regulatory Boards developed information of the newly created nurse practitioner role, to develop shared competency and educational standards. This interpretive study used multiple data sources, including published and grey literature, policy documents, nurse practitioner programme curricula and interviews with 15 nurse practitioners from the two countries. The core role of the nurse practitioner was identified as having three components: dynamic practice, professional efficacy and clinical leadership. Nurse practitioner practice is dynamic and involves the application of high level clinical knowledge and skills in a wide range of contexts. The nurse practitioner demonstrates professional efficacy, enhanced by an extended range of autonomy that includes legislated privileges. The nurse practitioner is a clinical leader with a readiness and an obligation to advocate for their client base and their profession at the systems level of health care. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
932 |
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Huntington, A.D.; Gilmour, J.A. |
| Title |
A life shaped by pain: Women and endometriosis |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Journal of Clinical Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
14 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
1124-1132 |
| Keywords |
Female; Diseases; Nurse practitioners; Pain management; Endometriosis; Feminist critique |
| Abstract |
The research aim was to explore women's perceptions of living with endometriosis, its effects on their lives and the strategies used to manage their disease. A qualitative research design informed by feminist research principles was chosen for this project. Eighteen women agreed to take part in the research. The individual, audio taped interviews were semi-structured and interactive. The interviews were analysed using a thematic analysis approach. The dominant feature of data from the interviews was the experience of severe and chronic pain impacting on all aspects of life. Analysis related to pain resulted in four themes: manifestations of pain, the pain trajectory, intractable pain and controlling pain. The diagnostic process typically took 5-10 years indicating that primary health care practitioners need higher levels of 'suspicion' for this condition. Case studies and problem-based scenarios focusing on endometriosis in health professional education programmes would enhance diagnostic skills and knowledge development. No formal pain management follow up after diagnosis and treatment meant women actively sought information from other sources as they made major lifestyle changes in the areas of activity and nutrition. Pain management services specifically for women with endometriosis would provide much needed support with this neglected aspect of the disease. The authors conclude this is an area for the development of the nurse practitioner role which, also drawing on the considerable collective expertise of women with endometriosis, could provide significant information and support for women as they manage this highly complex condition. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
940 |
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Brockie, Teresa; Clark, Terryann C; Best, Odette; Power, Tamara; Bourque Bearskin, Lisa; Kurtz, Donna LM; Lowe, John; Wilson, Denise |
| Title |
Indigenous social exclusion to inclusion: Case studies on Indigenous nursing leadership in four high income countries. |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Journal of Clinical Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
1-15 |
| Keywords |
Nursing leadership; Indigenous nurses; Nursing workforce; Indigenous health; Kaupapa Maori research methodology |
| Abstract |
Maintains that achieving health equity for indigenous populations requires indigenous nursing leadership to develop and implement new systems of care delivery. Develops a consensus among indigenous nurse academics from Australia, Canada, NZ and the US on the three themes of nursing leadership, to redress colonial injustices, to contribute to models of care and to enhance the indigenous workforce. Highlights five indigenous strategies for influencing outcomes: nationhood and reconcilation as levers for change; nursing leadership; workforce strategies; culturally-safe practices and models of care; nurse activism. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1773 |
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Greenwood, S.; Wright, T.; Nielsen, H. |
| Title |
Conversations in context: Cultural safety and reflexivity in child and family health nursing |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Journal of Family Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
12 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
201-224 |
| Keywords |
Cultural safety; Nursing; Education; Curriculum; Nursing philosophy; Teaching methods; Biculturalism |
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This article outlines some key aspects of the practice of a number of nurse educators and researchers, and their commitment to the needs of their specific region. The group has been based at the Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC) over the last decade and have worked collaboratively across primary health, cultural safety, and child and family health domains of the nursing curriculum. They share a common philosophy underpinned by notions of diversity and health equity. The philosophy informs their theoretical inquiry, practice and research interests, and pedagogical concerns. In this article, the nurse researchers begin by situating themselves within the region, its people, and influences before moving into a consideration of the wider political and policy environment. They then consider the destabilising effects of cultural safety education and the tension between biculturalism and multiculturalism in their context. Finally, they reflect on how these ideas inform their work with postgraduate child and family nurses. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
883 |
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Krisjanous, Jayne & Wood, Pamela |
| Title |
“For quiet nerves and steady poise”: A historical analysis of advertising to New Zealand nurses in the Kai Tiaki Journal 1908-1929 |
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Journal Article |
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2020 |
Publication |
Journal of Historical Research in Marketing |
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12 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
19-52 |
| Keywords |
Advertising; Kai Tiaki |
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Examines advertising placed within 'Kai Tiaki: The Journal of Nurses of New Zealand' during its first 20 years, when nursing was emerging as an organised and professionalised body of health-care workers. Derives five main themes from undertaking qualitative content analysis. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1701 |
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Horsburgh, M.; Perkins, R.; Coyle, B.; Degeling, P. |
| Title |
The professional subcultures of students entering medicine, nursing and pharmacy programmes |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Journal of Interprofessional Care |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
20 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
425-431 |
| Keywords |
Interprofessional relations; Attitude of health personnel; Nurse managers; Nursing; Education; Organisational culture |
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This study sought to determine the attitudes, beliefs and values towards clinical work organisation of students entering undergraduate medicine, nursing and pharmacy programmes in order to frame questions for a wider study. University of Auckland students entering medicine, nursing and pharmacy programmes completed a questionnaire based on that used by Degeling et al. in studies of the professional subcultures working in the health system in Australia, New Zealand, England and elsewhere. Findings indicate that before students commence their education and training medical, nursing and pharmacy students as groups or sub-cultures differ in how they believe clinical work should be organised. Medical students believe that clinical work should be the responsibility of individuals in contrast to nursing students who have a collective view and believe that work should be systemised. Pharmacy students are at a mid-point in this continuum. There are many challenges for undergraduate programmes preparing graduates for modern healthcare practice where the emphasis is on systemised work and team based approaches. These include issues of professional socialisation which begins before students enter programmes, selection of students, attitudinal shifts and interprofessional education. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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937 |
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Horsburgh, M.; Merry, A.; Seddon, M.; Baker, H.; Poole, P.; Shaw, J.; Wade, J. |
| Title |
Educating for healthcare quality improvement in an interprofessional learning environment: A New Zealand initiative |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Journal of Interprofessional Care |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
20 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
555-557 |
| Keywords |
Quality of health care; Multidisciplinary care teams; Nursing; Education; Maori; Patient safety |
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This article describes two interprofessional learning modules offered by the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland to undergraduate medicine, nursing and pharmacy students. The modules, 'Maori Health“ and ”Patient Safety", have a focus on quality improvement in healthcare and are used to bring together students for a shared learning programme.The specific dimensions of healthcare quality covered in the programme are: patient safety, equity, access, effectiveness, efficacy and patient-centeredness. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1042 |
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Honey, Michelle; Collins, Emma; and Britnell, Sally |
| Title |
Education into policy: Embedding health informatics to prepare future nurses -- New Zealand case study |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
Journal of Medical Internet Research Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
JMIR Nursing |
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3 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
1-7 |
| Keywords |
Health informatics; Nursng education |
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Explores how health informatics can be included in undergraduate health professional education. Uses a case study approach to consideer health informatics within undergraduate nursing education in NZ, leading to the development of nursing informatics guidelines for nurses entering practice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1772 |
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Lui, D.M.K. |
| Title |
Nursing and midwifery attitudes towards withdrawal of care in a neonatal intensive care unit: Part 1. Literature review |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2003 |
Publication |
Journal of Neonatal Nursing |
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| Volume |
9 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
45-47 |
| Keywords |
Attitude of health personnel; Neonatal nursing; Ethics; Technology |
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This article seeks to investigate the attitude of nurses and midwives to the withdrawal of care from sick neonates. Advanced technology results in the survival of increasingly premature babies with extremely low birthweights and this has inevitably led to an increase in the ethical dilemmas faced by neonatal staff as to whether continued treatment is actually in the best interests of these infants. Part 1 reviews the literature on this subject. Part 2 describes the results of a survey carried out in a New Zealand NICU. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 906 |
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890 |
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Lui, D.M.K. |
| Title |
Nursing and midwifery attitudes towards withdrawal of care in a neonatal intensive care unit: Part 2. Survey results |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2003 |
Publication |
Journal of Neonatal Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
9 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
91-96 |
| Keywords |
Intensive care nursing; Paediatric nursing; Ethics; Attitude of health personnel |
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Discontinuation of life support measures for an extremely low birthweight or very premature baby is controversial and difficult for both the parents and the healthcare professional involved in caring for the infant. This study seeks to investigate the attitude of nurses and midwives to the withdrawal of care from sick neonates. Part 1 reviewed the literature on this subject. Part 2 reports the results of a survey carried out in a New Zealand NICU. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 966 |
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950 |
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Litchfield, M.; Noroian, E. |
| Title |
Changes in selected pulmonary functions in patients diagnosed with myasthenia gravis |
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Journal Article |
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1989 |
Publication |
Journal of Neuroscience – Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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21 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
375-381 |
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Patients with myisthenia gravis (MG) face major pulmary problems as a part of the disease process. In this descriptive study, changes in selected pulmonary functions (respiratory rate, negative inspiratory force, tidal volume and forced total capacity) in 14 patients diagnosed with mild or moderate MG were measured every two hours from 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. Females comprised 64% of the sample while 36% were males. All subjects received anticholnesterase medication, and some subjects received additional treatment modalities. Most of the subjects were non-smokers or previous smokers, but two subjects continued to smoke. Ninety-three recent of the sample had forced vital capacities less than 60% of their predicted values. Myasthenic forced vital capacities were significantly lower (p=.0000) than those predicted for normal subjects. The inspiratory force for the sample was low sat 8:00 a.m. as well as in females over 55 years of age. There was a wide variation in total volume to normal values derived from random tables and predicted equations ws not significant. Th major implications from this study are the need to assess pulmonary function in the hospitalized myasthenic every two hours, and the need for a program of coughing, deep breathing and sighing after medication administration when the muscles are strongest |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 370 |
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370 |
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