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Author Voice, D.M.
Title (up) Everyday district nurses' experiences revealed through distillation: Palliative care in the community Type
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords District nursing; Palliative care; Community health nursing; Nursing
Abstract This modified action research inquiry focused on the everyday, palliative care practice experiences of a group of district nurses. The intent was to develop an understanding of common issues of concern for this group of district nurses when providing palliative home care in a specific community context and to implement practical, achievable strategies in response to these local issues. Five district nurses identified four broad areas for action through four praxis group meetings and comprising one full cycle. These four areas have been named as methods of enhancing support for people and families, possibilities for creatively managing workloads, mechanisms to enrich working partnership with other palliative care providers and possible vehicles for supporting nurses' self care. Implementation of action from this action research project focused on enhancing care and outcomes for people and family served by this group of district nurses in their local community. This study illuminates everyday essences of the district nurse role and the elements articulated by this group in supporting their practice in one New Zealand community. This study also reveals some of the tensions and messiness when employing an action research methodology with nurses in the workplace. The author notes that this research focused on a little known area (palliative care delivered by district nurses in New Zealand) in a local community (a culturally vibrant and ethnically diverse yet with poor health and socioeconomic statistics). She goes on to say that it has resonance with other nurses, particularly those working in community settings who may experience similar issues and concerns. This research also offers important insights for nurses working in any practice setting.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 520 Serial 506
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Author Poffley, Cara
Title (up) Everything matters: Exposing the complexity of stakeholder collaboration in clinical education for undergraduate nursing students Type Book Whole
Year 2022 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 221 p.
Keywords Nursing education; Acute care; Clinical competence; Clinical supervision; Surveys
Abstract Explores the complexity of values and beliefs along with contextual factors that enable and constrain stakeholder collaboration between student nurses, registered nurses in clinical practice, and academic clinical educators. Gathers data through focus groups and individual interviews to identify how and when collaboration among the stakeholders occurs.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1840
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Author Hughes, F.; Lockyer, H.
Title (up) Evidence and engagement in the introduction of nurse prescribing in New Zealand Type Journal Article
Year 2004 Publication Nurse Prescribing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 2 Issue 3 Pages 131-136
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Abstract The article reviews the extension of prescribing rights to nurses, which is described as a complex process from both a policy and a legal perspective. New Zealand, like many other jurisdictions, took time to develop and establish changes. The authors present a number of lessons that New Zealand has learned about the factors likely to contribute to success. They identify success factors as including building strong relationships with stakeholders; using robust evidence and information, including the latest developments internationally; and ensuring flexible policy and legal arrangements that can respond to change.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 711 Serial 697
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Author Stone, P.W.; Tourangeau, A.E.; Duffield, C.M.; Hughes, F.; Jones, C.A.; O'Brien-Pallas, L.; Shamian, J.
Title (up) Evidence of nurse working conditions: A global perspective Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice Abbreviated Journal
Volume 4 Issue 2 Pages 120-130
Keywords Nursing; Recruitment and retention; Policy; Cross-cultural comparison; Nursing research
Abstract The purpose of this article is to review evidence about nurse workload, staffing, skill mix, turnover, and organisational characteristics' effect on outcomes; discuss methodological considerations in this research; discuss research initiatives currently under way; review policy initiatives in different countries; and make recommendations where more research is needed. Overall, an understanding of the relationships among nurse staffing and organisational climate to patient safety and health outcomes is beginning to emerge in the literature. Little is known about nursing turnover and more evidence is needed with consistent definitions and control of underlying patient characteristics. Research and policy initiatives in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States are summarised.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 951
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Author Hackney, Leah H.
Title (up) Examining the relationship between coping strategies, burnout, bullying, and distress in Registered Nurses working in intensive care and progressive care Type Book Whole
Year 2021 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 106 p.
Keywords Burnout; Bullying; Psychological distress; Coping styles; RNs; Intensive care unit; Progressive care unit; Surveys
Abstract Expands on existing research on the impact of coping constructs, derived from coping theory, on the inter-related issues of burnout, bullying, and psychological distress in RNs working in acute hospital settings, specifically Intensive Care Units (ICU) and Surgical Progressive Care Units (SPCU). Aims to demonstrate a positive relationship between burnout and bullying. Uses a quantitative cross-sectional design, collecting data via electronic questionnaire from RNs working in Christchurch Hospital's ICU and SPCU.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1841
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Author Day, D.R.; Mills, B.; Fairburn, F.
Title (up) Exercise prescription: Are practice nurses adequately prepared for this? Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication New Zealand Journal of Sports Medicine Abbreviated Journal
Volume 29 Issue 2 Pages 32-36
Keywords Practice nurses; Health education; Primary health care
Abstract This study sought to examine whether practice nurses were prepared to provide exercise prescriptions to clients. It involved administering questionnaires to 53 practice nurses in Otago to examine their understanding of green prescriptions and their knowledge and participation in exercise prescription.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 628
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Author Mathias, L.; Burgess, J.
Title (up) Exit site infection: survey of patients undergoing continuous peritoneal dialysis Type Miscellaneous
Year Publication Abbreviated Journal
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Abstract An apparent increase in exit- site infections of intra peritoneal catheters during the initial post Op. period has been observed. The aim of the study was to ascertain a more appropriate method of exit site care and thus minimise infection. A total of 21 patients voluntarily participated in two randomly divided groups. Group 1. did not experience exit site infection during 1-7. This dressing method was particularly successful with high risk patients
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 55 Serial 55
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Author Lu, Hongyan; Maithus, Caroline
Title (up) Experiences of clinical tutors with English as an additional language (EAL) students Type Journal Article
Year 2012 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 28 Issue 3 Pages 4-12
Keywords Clinical tutors; Clinical practice; English as an additional language (EAL); Spoken language; Communication skills
Abstract Conducts a study of the perceptions of new nursing graduates, with English as an additional language (EAL), on how they developed spoken language skills for the clinical workplace. Interviews 4 clinical tutors to elicit their views on the language development of EAL students. Outlines the themes that emerged from the tutor interviews.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1476
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Author Pijpker, Rina; Wilkinson, Jill
Title (up) Experiences of district nurses working with people with spinal cord injury: a descriptive account Type Journal Article
Year 2019 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 35 Issue 2 Pages 30-40
Keywords District nursing; Spinal cord injury; Complex health needs; Community health nurse; Nursing role
Abstract Aims to generate a descriptive account of the experiences of district nurses working with people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Conducts a qualitative descriptive study using semi-structured interviews with three district nurses about their role. Reveals three themes related to the district nurses' role: tasks; complexity; barriers/enablers affecting performance. Suggests that the role of district health nurses meeting the needs of people with SCI requires review.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1617
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Author Bolitho, S.; Huntington, A.D.
Title (up) Experiences of Maori families accessing health care for their unwell children: A pilot study Type Journal Article
Year 2006 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 22 Issue 1 Pages 23-32
Keywords Maori; Qualiltative research; Access; Children; Parents and caregivers
Abstract The aim of this study was to explore with a small number of Maori families their experiences of accessing health care when their children were unwell with a respiratory condition. A qualitative research methodology was used in the study. Participating families were among those experiencing an admission to a children's ward between July and December 2003. Four families were interviewed. They discussed in depth their experience of accessing health care for their unwell children. Data were analysed using thematic analysis, and three common themes were evident: family resources, choice of health service provider and parents' feelings of vulnerability. The findings highlight that while socio-economic status plays a large part in determining the ease with which families can access the needed health care, there are other barriers within the health system which also pose difficulties for Maori.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 535 Serial 521
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Author Lilley, S.
Title (up) Experiences of mentoring in primary health care settings: Registered nurses' and students' perspectives Type
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Otago Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Mentoring; Students; Registered nurses; Primary health care
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 505 Serial 491
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Author Atkinson,J.
Title (up) Experiences of relatives in an emergency department accompanying a non-critically ill family member [electronic resource] : a hermeneutic study Type
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Held by Lakes DHB Library (ROM)
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Abstract A dissertation presented in part fulfillment of the requirements for Master of Health Science, Auckland University of Technology.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1368
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Author Campbell, K.
Title (up) Experiences of rural women who have cared for their terminally ill partners Type Book Chapter
Year 2008 Publication Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 166-178) Abbreviated Journal Ministry of Health publications page
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Palliative care; Parents and caregivers; Nurse-family relations; Gender; Community health nursing
Abstract This chapter firstly offers background information in relation to palliative care and the role of women as providers of care in the home setting. Secondly, it discusses a study that evolved from a trend the author observed as a district nurse providing community palliative care in rural New Zealand and from New Zealand literature; that the majority of carers of the terminally ill in home-settings are women. The aim of this research study was to offer insights into the requirements of caring for a dying person at home and provide information to assist nurses working in the community and other women who take on the caregiver's role.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 776 Serial 760
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Author Spence, D.
Title (up) Experiencing difference in nursing Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 5 Pages 13-15
Keywords Transcultural nursing; Nursing research
Abstract Draws on the author's doctoral thesis to examine the prejudices, paradoxes and possibilities inherent in nursing a person from a culture other than one's own.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1045 Serial 1029
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Author Gallaher, L.
Title (up) Expert public health nursing practice: a complex tapestry Type
Year 1997 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 258 Serial 258
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