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Murrell-McMillan, K.A. |
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Title |
Why nurses in New Zealand stay working in rural areas |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2006 |
Publication |
New Zealand Family Physician |
Abbreviated Journal |
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33 |
Issue |
3 |
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173-175 |
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Keywords |
Rural nursing; Recruitment and retention; Job satisfaction; Teamwork; Primary health care |
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The author investigates why nurses in New Zealand stay working in rural areas when their Australian counterparts and medical colleagues are leaving rural areas at alarming rates. She looks at international recruitment and retention issues, and particularly compares rural nursing in Australia with New Zealand. Local research shows that over 50% of rural nursing is in the practice environment. Practice nurses report high job satisfaction, specifically around working with diverse populations, autonomy, and working with GPs, the local community, and local iwi. The only perceived barrier identified in the New Zealand literature to job satisfaction and collaborative team behaviour has been the funding of nursing services in rural areas. This contrasts with many barriers to rural nursing in Australia, and the author suggests New Zealand policy makers may learn from Australia's retention issues. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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530 |
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Author |
Gohns, A. |
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Management of opioid substitution treatment in the primary health care setting: A national training course for service providers |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2002 |
Publication |
New Zealand Family Physician |
Abbreviated Journal |
Full text online from the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners' website |
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29 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
172-175 |
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Keywords |
Pharmacology; Evaluation; Primary health care |
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The aim of this research was to describe a national opioid treatment training programme that was introduced into primary health care, and evaluate its effectiveness following its first year of operation. The programme was introduced as a strategy to recruit, train and support a primary health care workforce in the provision of methadone treatment. For the evaluation a written questionnaire was sent to the general practitioner, practice nurse and pharmacist participants of training programmes held throughout New Zealand in 2000. One hundred and forty-five (98%) participants reported that the overall quality of the course was good or better, and that relevant issues were, in general, covered. However a recurring theme related to difficulties in designing a course relevant to the three different professional groups, with some material not equally applicable to all. Another prominent theme pertained to the issue of funding. general practitioners lamented the failure to address the issue of transferring patients from a free specialist clinic to their practice for care. The evaluation of this pilot programme indicates that this training in methadone maintenance treatment was well-received by primary health care providers. However, the author notes that there is no benchmark with which to compare it. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1099 |
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Author |
Gibbons, V.; Rice, S.; Lawrenson, R |
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Title |
Routine and rigidity: Barriers to insulin initiation in patients with Type 2 Diabetes |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
NZNO Library |
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1 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
19-22 |
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Keywords |
Medication compliance; Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-Dependent; Primary health care |
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It has been shown that intensive management of diabetes with type 2 diabetes is effective and has led to wider use of insulin. The conversion of patients from oral medication to insulin is usually managed in primary care. The study discussed here aimed to explore how patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) perceived insulin. The study was conducted in 2009 in an urban general practice in a large town in New Zealand with more than 300 patients with type 2 diabetes. A qualitative study was conducted with face-to-face interviews with 13 participants. The question focused on insulin initiation, lifestyle and routine. The transcribed responses were subject to thematic anaylsis. Interviews showed participants felt restricted by the prospect and eventuality of the routine and restrictions of being on insulin. Results show there needs to be a greater emphasis on the disease being progressive. This study provides the ground work for developing resources that will benefit patients with T2DM. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1339 |
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Author |
Warren, Bronwen; Marugeesh, Carissa; Greaves, Kirsty |
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Title |
The management of immunisation decliners in Waikato general practices |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
8 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
37-42 |
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Keywords |
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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Author |
Ryan, Timothy |
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Exploring the experiences of Maori men in a culturally-enriched well-being programme |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2019 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
10 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
22-27 |
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Keywords |
Maori men; Kaupapa Maori; Health education; Primary health care |
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Explores the experiences of participants in a health education programme designed specifically for Maori males, called Tane Takitu Ake, delivered by community health workers and a nurse. Employs a qualitative descriptive methodology with thematic analysis of data from a focus group cohort of Maori males aged 38 to 55 years referred to the programme via social and/or health services. Gathers data from during a 10-week kaupapa Maori programme. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1621 |
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Author |
Taylor, Melanie; Budge, Claire; Hansen, Chiquita; Mar, Materoa; Fai, Folole |
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Title |
Written care plans and support for health goals: important components of long-term conditions care |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2019 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
10 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
29-38 |
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Keywords |
Long-term conditions; Care plans; Health goals; Primary health care; General practice; Surveys |
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Measures the extent of care planning and support for health goals within a sample of Maori/non-Maori people with long-term conditions (LTC). Compares those with and without care plans, and those with and without support for health goals, with respect to health, and experiences with general practice. Patients enrolled in a MidCentral District Health Board regional LTC programme were recruited into the region's 'Talking about Health' study to explore LTC care from patient and provider perspectives by means of a questionnaire. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1622 |
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Author |
Field, Jenny; McClunie-Trust, Patricia; Kearney, Celine; Jeffcoat, Jane |
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Title |
Language and communication: a vital component of health for people with refugee backgrounds |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2020 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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11 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
42-49 |
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Keywords |
Refugees; Language development; Well-being; Primary health care; Surveys |
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Reports on a collaborative project that explores trans-disciplinary understanding of the implications of learning English for the health and well-being of refugees. Argues that English literacy is a significant factor in health literacy and access to health care. Uses secondary analysis to analyse primary research with 60 predominantly female adult refugees aged 18 to 64 years. Highlights the experiences of these English language learners and reflects on their relevance for primary health care and nursing practice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1660 |
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Author |
Ryan, Timothy |
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Title |
Comparing health outcomes of rural and urban diabetes patients: an audit of a Maori health provider |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
12 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
60-62 |
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Keywords |
Maori health care; Primary health care; Diabetes; Rural health services; Kaupapa Maori |
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Examines whether diabetes management is influenced by proximity to health-care providers for rural and urban patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Includes patients living beyond a 5km radius from their health-care provider. Compares a Maori health provider, with a contract to support diabetes patients, and which employs a practice nurse who organises support under a kaupapa Maori framework, with an urban Maori health practice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1719 |
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Mustafa, Maher; Adams, Sue; Bareham, Corinne; Carryer, Jenny |
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Title |
Employing nurse practitioners in general practice: an exploratory survey of the perspectives of managers |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Journal of Primary Health Care |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
13 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
274-282 |
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Keywords |
Nurse practitioners; Primary health care; Models of care; Surveys |
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Explores the perspectives of practice managers on employing nurse practitioners (NP) in general practice. Uses an electronic survey to collect demographic and numerical data, which were analysed descriptively and analytically using SPSS (version 26). Written answers to open-ended questions were analysed qualitatively. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1779 |
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Author |
Clendon, J.; White, G.E. |
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The feasibility of a nurse practitioner-led primary health care clinic in a school setting: A community needs analysis |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2001 |
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Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
34 |
Issue |
2 |
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171-178 |
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Keywords |
Primary health care; Nurse managers; Advanced nursing practice; Community health nursing; School nursing |
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The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of establishing a nurse practitioner-led, family focused, primary health care clinic within a New Zealand primary school environment as a means of addressing the health needs of children and families. A secondary aim was to ascertain whether public health nurses were the most appropriate nurses to lead such a clinic. Utilising a community needs analysis method, data were collected from demographic data, 17 key informant interviews and two focus group interviews. Analysis was exploratory and descriptive. Findings included the identification of a wide range of health issues. These included asthma management and control issues, the need to address poor parenting, and specific problems of the refugee and migrant population. Findings also demonstrated that participant understanding of the role of the public health nurse was less than anticipated and that community expectations were such that for a public health nurse to lead a primary health care clinic it would be likely that further skills would be required. Outcomes from investigating the practicalities of establishing a nurse practitioner-led clinic resulted in the preparation of a community-developed plan that would serve to address the health needs of children and families in the area the study was undertaken. Services that participants identified as being appropriate included health information, health education, health assessment and referral. The authors conclude that the establishment of a nurse practitioner-led, family focused, primary health care clinic in a primary school environment was feasible. While a public health nurse may fulfil the role of the nurse practitioner, it was established that preparation to an advanced level of practice would be required. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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952 |
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Author |
Neville, S.J.; Henderson, H.M. |
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Title |
Perceptions of lesbian, gay and bisexual people of primary healthcare services |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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55 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
407-415 |
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Keywords |
Sexuality; Attitude of health personnel; Primary health care |
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This paper reports a study exploring people's perceptions of disclosure about lesbian, gay and bisexual identity to their primary healthcare providers. Disclosure of sexual identity to healthcare professionals is integral to attending to the health needs of lesbian, gay and bisexual populations, as non-disclosure has been shown to have a negative impact on the health of these people. From April to July 2004, a national survey of lesbian, gay and bisexual persons was carried out in New Zealand. Participants were recruited through mainstream and lesbian, gay and bisexual media and venues, and 2269 people completed the questionnaire, either electronically or via hard copy. The 133-item instrument included a range of closed-response questions in a variety of domains of interest. In this paper, we report results from the health and well-being domain. More women than men identified that the practitioner's attitude toward their non-heterosexual identity was important when choosing a primary healthcare provider. Statistically significantly more women than men reported that their healthcare provider usually or always presumed that they were heterosexual and in addition more women had disclosed their sexual identity to their healthcare provider. The authors advise that nurses reconsider their approach to all users of healthcare services by not assuming everyone is heterosexual, integrating questions about sexual identity into health interviews and ensuring that all other aspects of the assessment process are appropriate and safe for lesbian, gay and bisexual people. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1059 |
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1043 |
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Kinealy, T.; Arroll, B.; Kenealy, H.; Docherty, B.; Scott, D.; Scragg, R.; Simmons, D. |
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Title |
Diabetes care: Practice nurse roles, attitudes and concerns |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
48 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
68-75 |
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Keywords |
Diabetes Type 2; Practice nurses; Attitude of health personnel; Primary health care |
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The aim of this paper is to report a study to compare the diabetes-related work roles, training and attitudes of practice nurses in New Zealand surveyed in 1990 and 1999, to consider whether barriers to practice nurse diabetes care changed through that decade, and whether ongoing barriers will be addressed by current changes in primary care. Questionnaires were mailed to all 146 practice nurses in South Auckland in 1990 and to all 180 in 1999, asking about personal and practice descriptions, practice organisation, time spent with patients with diabetes, screening practices, components of care undertaken by practice nurses, difficulties and barriers to good practice, training in diabetes and need for further education. The 1999 questionnaire also asked about nurse prescribing and influence on patient quality of life. More nurses surveyed in 1999 had post-registration diabetes training than those in 1990, although most of those surveyed in both years wanted further training. In 1999, nurses looked after more patients with diabetes, without spending more time on diabetes care than nurses in 1990. Nevertheless, they reported increased involvement in the more complex areas of diabetes care. Respondents in 1999 were no more likely than those in 1990 to adjust treatment, and gave a full range of opinion for and against proposals to allow nurse prescribing. The relatively low response rate to the 1990 survey may lead to an underestimate of changes between 1990 and 1999. Developments in New Zealand primary care are likely to increase the role of primary health care nurses in diabetes. Research and evaluation is required to ascertain whether this increasing role translates into improved outcomes for patients. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1100 |
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Author |
Armstrong, S.E. |
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Exploring the nursing reality of the sole on-call primary health care rural nurse interface with secondary care doctors |
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Book Chapter |
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2008 |
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Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 225-46) |
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Ministry of Health publications page |
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Interprofessional relations; Rural nursing; Primary health care |
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A qualitative framework was used to explore the nature and the quality of interactions between sole on-call primary health care rural nurses and secondary care doctors. This study is framed as investigating a specific component of rural nursing practice and as being representative of the primary-secondary care interface. The primary-secondary care interface is crucial for the delivery of patient-centered care, and there is an increased focus on preventive primary health care. The New Zealand government sees the repositioning of professional roles and increasing emphasis on collaboration as an opportunity to re-define and address the current constraints to nursing practice. This has resulted in tensions between the medical and nursing professions. These tensions are not new, with the relationship sometimes marred by conflict which has been attributed to historical medical dominance and nursing deference. This study explores some specific areas which affect collaboration and makes recommendations at the national, regional and individual level to address them. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 780 |
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764 |
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Author |
Crowe, M.; Jones, V.; Stone, M.-A.; Coe, G. |
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Title |
The clinical effectiveness of nursing models of diabetes care: A synthesis of the evidence |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2019 |
Publication |
International Journal of Nursing Studies |
Abbreviated Journal |
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93 |
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119-128 |
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Keywords |
Nurse-led care; Diabetes; Primary health care nurses; Clinical efficacy |
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Determines the clinical effectiveness, in terms of glycaemic control, other biological measures, cost-effectiveness and patient satisfaction, of nurse-led diabetes interventions led by primary health care nurses. Uses PRISMA guidelines for reporting the results of a systematic review of the literature. Compares quantitative studies of physician-led care and cost-effectiveness, with qualitative studies of patient experiences of nurse-led care. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1790 |
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Author |
O'Brien, A.J.; Hughes, F.; Kidd, J.D. |
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Title |
Mental health nursing in New Zealand primary health care |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Contemporary Nurse |
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Volume |
21 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
142-152 |
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Keywords |
Mental health; Primary health care; Nursing specialties; Community health nursing |
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This article describes the move in mental health from institutional care to community arrangements. It draws on international literature and New Zealand health policy, which gives increased emphasis to the role of the primary health care sector in responding to mental health issues. These issues include the need for health promotion, improved detection and treatment of mild to moderate mental illness, and provision of mental health care to some of those with severe mental illness who traditionally receive care in secondary services. These developments challenge specialist mental health nurses to develop new roles which extend their practice into primary health care. In some parts of New Zealand this process has been under way for some time in the form of shared care projects. However developments currently are ad hoc and leave room for considerable development of specialist mental health nursing roles, including roles for nurse practitioners in primary mental health care. |
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Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 730 |
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716 |
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