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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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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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Isles, P. |
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What difference does academic study make to the practice of RGN's or RGON's? – a longitudinal study in progress 1999 |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 353 |
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353 |
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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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Day, D.R. |
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The recognition of prior learning: a case study of an undergraduate nursing degree programme |
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Author, Flinders University of South Australia Lib |
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A case study which examines the implementation of RPL, in an undergraduate nursing programme. Themes developed about the areas of a shift in ownership and control of nursing education to learner. The need to develop assessment processes that are more consistant with a non technical view was identified. Curricula need to be examined to allow RPL to be included |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 324 |
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324 |
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Litchfield, M. |
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The process of health patterning in families with young children who have been repeatedly hospitalised |
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1993 |
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Author, University of Minnesota Library |
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An exploration of the nature of nursing knowledge in practice. The praxis methodology was inspired by the Newman's theory of health as expanding consciousness and evolved through the process of the research. The methodology was eventually presented as both the process of research and practice. Five families were visited in their homes five times to talk about what was going on for them. All were experiencing a time of great upheaval in family life. After three visits a summary text was constructed merging researcher statements and parent quotes and given to the families. Through the subsequent reflective discussion significant insights into family pattern were shown in statements of intended action to change how health matters were managed with greater facility in family living. The process was presented as five themes with descriptors representing a non-linear, discontinuous progression: A moment of partnership: parameters of entry and closure, a timing of upheaval in family life, and an in-forming capacity through the bringing together of family story-telling and researcher's theory. An evolving dialogue: a progressive flow of enfolding and unfolding, and its embeddedness in contexts of socio-economic status, gender and health care culture. Recognising pattern: incidental revelations and an all-encompassing insight as the potential for action. Expanding horizon: moving from being on a treadmill trapped in the present without vision to having a view to a future, the presence of past and future. Increasing connectedness: a sense of inclusion, inter-dependence and generally, transformation in family life. This was a framework for personal practice |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 121 |
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121 |
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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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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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The development of effective learning to help nurses achieve their professional obligation |
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1979 |
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Research paper presented as part of the requirements for Nursing Studies component of a B.A. Degree Wellington Victoria University, Wellington |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 108 |
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108 |
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Jones, M. |
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The complexities of post operative pain management and a study of the effectiveness of continuous intravenous narcotic infusion pumps as a means of pain relief in the first 48 hours post operatively |
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1985 |
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The purpose of this paper was to observe the effectiveness of continuous intravenous narcotic infusions as a means of pain relief in the first 48 hours post operatively. 12 patients who had experienced major thoracic or abdominal surgery participated in the study. Pain was assessed at rest and on activity on visual analogues at 5 specific times daily for up to 48 hours post operatively. Data was also collected from a structured interview within the first 48 hours and a retrospective interview when the infusion was discontinued. Results indicated- 1. Very little correlation of changes in pain relief dose to the assessment of pain intensity. 2. Documentation and assessment was not always thoroughly completed. 3. Inadequate treatment of pain post operatively was evident especially on activity. It should be emphasised that pain management could be improved through a focus in interdisciplinary consultation, continuing in service education on pain management and accountability in procedure. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 102 |
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102 |
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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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Takarangi, J. |
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Nursing workforce |
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1985 |
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An indepth appraisal of the nursing workforce planning report (1985) has been made which challenges some of the basic assumptions. The report findings have been reconsidered using the primary health care perspective |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 86 |
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86 |
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Nelson, K.; Cook, N. |
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Nursing research questionnaire: Diploma of Nursing research component |
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1986 |
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In October, 1986 the fifteen technical institutes that run Nursing programs in New Zealand were sent questionnaire that were designed to find out about the Nursing Research Component in the Diploma of Nursing, The Advanced Diploma of Nursing and other Nursing Courses. The same questions were asked of each of these courses. Twelve replies were received and eleven were analysed in this report. Two general observations emerged from the Diploma of Nursing: 1. The questionnaires varied greatly in the detail provided in answers. 2. Where there were small numbers enrolled in the Diploma of Nursing, the questionnaire answers suggest there is less emphasis placed on Nursing research as a separate component in the course. This small project provides us with some information about the Nursing Research Component in the Diploma of Nursing courses offered in New Zealand |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 83 |
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83 |
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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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Walker, J. |
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Learning physical assessment skills |
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1995 |
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Nursing students have only recently learnt in-depth physical assessment skills within degree programmes in New Zealand. The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe the experience of learning physical assessment skills for the first time from the student's experience. In exploring this experience it was hoped to uncover some of the factors, beneficial or not, which influence their learning process. Data was collected by two methods. Firstly through two non-participant observations of a class of sixteen pre-registration male and female nursing students at an urban tertiary institute. Secondly through taped in-depth interviews with a female and a male student, from the group, individually and then together. The data was analysed using coding categories suggested by Bogdan and Biklen (1992) and emerging themes related to the process of learning new knowledge and skills. The four themes identified were: students working at learning, tutors facilitating learning, students facilitating learning and learning in clinical practice |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 196 |
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196 |
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Burrell, S. |
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Kenepuru Hospital: nursing manpower |
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1977 |
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A study undertaken with the purpose of looking at Nursing manpower in Wellington Hospital Board, West Coast Region |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 71 |
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71 |
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Dodd, J.E.L. |
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Individual privacy and the public good of health research |
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1995 |
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This is a piece of philosophy research and covers the following matters; the nature of privacy, Why it is morally significant, nature of health research, the privacy issues in health research and finally some suggestions as to ways privacy in health research may be preserved |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 305 |
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