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Ryan, T. (2021). Comparing health outcomes of rural and urban diabetes patients: an audit of a Maori health provider. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 12(1), 60–62.
Abstract: 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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Thomson, P., Richardson, A., & Foster, G. (2021). Collaborative learning in the COVID-19 pandemic: A change to the delivery of undergraduate nursing education. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(3). Retrieved July 2, 2024, from www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Describes an innovative solution to designing meaningful learning activities as substitutes for clinical placements in primary health care settings, in which student nurses focus on collaborative learning in a virtual team. Backgrounds their participation in a project focusing on disaster nursing preparedness and management of the sequelae associated with a disaster, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic. Notes how e-learning short courses contributed to student preparation for clinical practice acting as substitutes for clinical experience.
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Moir, C., Taylor, P., Seaton, P., Snell, H., & Wood, S. (2023). Changes noticed following a pressure-injury link-nurse programme. Kaitiaki Nursing Research, 14(1), 19–24.
Abstract: Identifies changes that link nurses noticed in their practice areas as a result of participating in a pressure-injury prevention programme. Uses three nurse focus groups to collect data about changes in pressure-injury prevention within their practice areas following implementation of a link-nurse programme. Talks to 22 nurses about increasing awareness of pressure injury prevention, use of assessment tools and documentation, and acquisition of injury prevention equipment.
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Richardson, S. K., Grainger, P.C., & Joyce, L. R. (2022). Challenging the culture of Emergency Department violence and aggression. NZMJ, 135(1554). Retrieved July 2, 2024, from https://journal.nzma.org.nz/
Abstract: Outlines findings from a longitudinal study of the reporting of violence and aggression (V&A) within Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department (ED). Continues a prospective, longitudinal cohort study involving repeated yearly audits of ED staff reporting V&A during the same month each year. Employs an audit approach, focussing on the accuracy of routine reporting. Captures data from 2014-2020,including staff members' professional group, gender, category of V&A (e.g. verbal or physical abuse or threat, and physical or sexual assault), date and location of incident, and the individual who committed the violence.
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Hunt, G., Verstappen, A., Stewart, L., Kool, B., & Slark, J. (2020). Career interests of undergraduate nursing students: A ten-year longitudinal study. Nurse Education in Practice, 43. Retrieved July 2, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/2292/49810
Abstract: Describes career interests of over 500 undergraduate nursing students in New Zealand over a ten-year period. Invites all Bachelor of Nursing cohorts commencing between 2006 and 2016 to complete a questionnaire which includes questions about their career interests. Identifies emergency care and child health as strongest career interests at entry, with child health and surgery the prevailing interests at exit.
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Montayre, J., Neville, S., Dimalapang, E., & Ferguson, C. (2022). Cardiovascular health profile of Filipinos living in New Zealand: A cross-sectional survey. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 38(1). Retrieved July 2, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org.10.36951/27034542.2022.05
Abstract: Examines the status and factors contributing to the cardiovascular health of Filipino immigrants by means of a cross-sectional survey adapted from the NZ Health Survey. Presents an odds ratio for at least one cardiovascular risk factor based on a number of factors. Asserts that risk reduction strategies should be targeted to meet the specific ethno-cultural needs of Filipinos.
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Matthews, T. M. (2020). Breaking bad news about cancer: The experience of patients, patients' family/whanau members and healthcare professionals. Doctoral thesis, Massey University, Wellington. Retrieved July 2, 2024, from https://hdl.handle.net/10179/16098
Abstract: Explores the subjective experiences of patients, patients' family/whanau members, and health-care professionals (HCP) when bad news was delivered to patients about their cancer within the surgical departments of MidCentral District Health Board. Gathers and compares multiple perspectives and makes recommendations for practice that align with the goals of those involved in the project. Utilises a qualitative approach with the epistemological and methodological basis informed by interpretative phenomenological analysis. Collects data through semi-structured interviews with 10 patients, 6 family members, 5 surgeons and 6 nurses.
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Bogossian, F., Cooper, S., Kelly, M., Levett-Jones, T., McKenna, L., Slark, J., et al. (2018). Best practice in clinical simulation education -- are we there yet? A cross-sectional survey of simulation in Australian and New Zealand pre-registration nursing education. Collegian, 25(3). Retrieved July 2, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colegn.2017.09.003
Abstract: Describes the current use of simulation in tertiary nursing education programmes leading to nurse registration, in Australia and NZ. Determines whether investments in simulation have improved uptake, quality and diversity of simulation experiences. Conducts a cross-sectional electronic survey distributed to lead nursing academics in nursing registration programmes in both countries.
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Jull, A. (2023). Becoming a clinical triallist: challenges and opportunities for nursing research. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 39(2). Retrieved July 2, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/001c.87895
Abstract: Asks what is the value of randomised ccontrolled trials (RCT), and argues that different trial designs are appropriate for different types of question, e.g. intervention, aetiology, diagnosis, prognosis, therapy, and experience. Backgrounds the formation of the Cochrane Collaboration. Relates the author's own experience in becoming a clinical triallist and considers the barriers to nurses running RCTs. Explains the need and intent of the Australasian Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Trials Network (ANMCTN)
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Amankwaa, I., Nelson, K., Rook, M., & Hales, C. (2022). Association between body mass index, multi-morbidity and activities of daily living among New Zealand nursing home older adults: a retrospective analysis of nationwide InterRAI data. BMC Geriatrics, 22(1). Retrieved July 2, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02696-8
Abstract: Undertakes a retrospective review of nursing home residents' data obtained from the NZ International Residential Assessment Instrument national dataset, 2015-2018. Includes 198,790 aged care residents, calculating weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. Defines multi-morbidity as the presence of 2 or more health conditions. Measures the risk of disability by a self-performance scale. Highlights an inverse relationship between activities of daily living (ADL) and BMI.
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Fitzgerald, S., Tripp, H., & Halksworth-Smith, G. (2017). Assessment and management of acute pain in older people: barriers and facilitators to nursing practice. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 35(1). Retrieved July 2, 2024, from https://www.ajan.com.au/
Abstract: Examines the pain management practices of nurses, and identifies barriers and facilitators to the assessment and management of pain for older people, within the acute hospital setting.
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Sahil, Z. (2021). Are we able to retain nurses in New Zealand in the public health sector? Master's thesis, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland. Retrieved July 2, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10292/14675
Abstract: Performs an integrative literature review to identify the causes of low retention rates among nurses, pinpointing both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, chief among them, low pay. Highlights the exacerbating effect of the pandemic on nursing retention.
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Marshall, D., & Finlayson, M. (2022). Applied cognitive task analysis methodology: Fundamental cognitive skills surgical nurses require to manage patient deterioration. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 38(1). Retrieved July 2, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org.10.36951/27034542.2022.04
Abstract: Aims to identify the cognitive skills required of surgical nurses to rescue the deteriorating patient, and to elicit insight into the potential errors in decision-making inexperienced nurses commonly make in the same situation. Conducts three sequential in-depth interviews with six experienced surgical nurses to identify five cognitive demands required of nurses to ascertain deterioration and the cognitive skills necessary to respond to these cognitive demands: the task diagram interview, the knowledge audit interview and the simulation interview.
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McChesney, R., & McClunie-Trust, P. (2021). Anticipatory prescribing in community palliative and end-of-life care: a realist review. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 12(1), 32–43.
Abstract: Argues that anticipatory prescribing and an interdisciplinary workforce could transform primary palliative care. Aims to identify the factors influencing such prescribing in palliative and end-of-life community care. Conducts a meta-synthesis of 7 primary research studies using a critical realist framework. Identifies expertise, teamwork and prioritisation as the factors influencing anitcipatory prescribing in end-of-life care.
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Blunden, J., & Poulsen, M. (2021). Answering the call: Academic nurse educators returning to practice on the eve of COVID-19. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(3). Retrieved July 2, 2024, from www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Highlights the value of academic staff having clinical currency that allows them to meet moral and professional responsibilities to return to work during a pandemic. Makes clear that a collaborative relationship between education and healthcare providers allows access to frontline-prepared, highly-skilled registered nurses to be called upon in a time of need. Argues that academic and clinical roles should not be mutually exclusive.
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