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Author Hughes, C.
Title (up) Perioperative nurses in NZ & evidence-based practice Type Journal Article
Year 2004 Publication Dissector Abbreviated Journal
Volume 31 Issue 4 Pages 8, 10-1
Keywords Evidence-based medicine; Nursing specialties; Access
Abstract This project is a study of the barriers perceived by perioperative nurses to accessing and using research-based information. A survey questionnaire was distributed to 184 perioperative nurses working in five public and two private hospitals in the Auckland area. The number of completed questionnaires was 106 (57.6%). The results showed that the lack of time during work hours was ranked as the highest barrier. The results also showed that many nurses feel they do not have the skills to find and appraise research articles.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1063
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Author Rameka, M.
Title (up) Perioperative nursing practice & cultural safety Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Dissector Abbreviated Journal
Volume 29 Issue 3 Pages 21-23
Keywords Nursing specialties; Surgery; Cultural safety
Abstract This article is from a conference paper presented to the 12th World Conference on Surgical Patient Care. It presents cultural safety, as differentiated from transcultural nursing, and investigates how it relates to perioperative nursing. Examples are presented of how nurses can adhere to medical requirements, and address the cultural needs of Maori patients.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1084
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Author Walsh, C.
Title (up) Personal and professional choices, tensions, and boundaries in the lives of lesbian psychiatric mental health nurses Type
Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal ResearchArchive@Victoria
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Sexuality; Psychiatric Nursing; Nurse-patient relations; Communication
Abstract This study aimed to articulate how sexual identity impacts on the therapeutic relationship between the client and the lesbian nurse in psychiatric mental health nursing. There is little consideration given in the literature or in research as to how sexuality of the nurse impacts on nursing practice. Most attitudes held by the public and nursing staff are based on the assumption that everyone is heterosexual, including nurses. Fifteen lesbian psychiatric mental health nurses from throughout New Zealand volunteered for two interviews and shared their experiences of becoming and being a lesbian psychiatric mental health nurse. The stories they told give new insights into how these nurses negotiate and position their lesbian identity in the therapeutic relationship. To work therapeutically with people in mental distress the nurse uses personal information about themselves to gain rapport with the client through appropriate self-disclosure. Being real, honest and authentic are also key concepts in this relationship so the negotiation of reveal/conceal of the nurse's identity is central to ongoing therapeutic engagement. One of the most significant things arising from the research is that participants are able to maintain their honesty and authenticity in the therapeutic relationship whether they self-disclose their lesbian identity or not. This is because the experiences in their personal lives have influenced how the participants 'know themselves' and therefore guide how they 'use self' in their therapeutic nursing. The concept of a 'licensed narrative' has also been developed during this research reflecting the negotiated understandings between the researcher and the participants. Further, the use of NVivo a qualitative software package helps to track and make transparent the research processes. These two aspects make a unique contribution to the field of narrative inquiry.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1164
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Author Rodgers, V.; Neville, S.J.
Title (up) Personal autonomy for older people living in residential care: An overview Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 23 Issue 1 Pages 29-36
Keywords Geriatric nursing; Older people; Rest homes
Abstract This article looks at the concept of autonomy particularly in relation to the population of older persons living in residential care settings. It examines the values underpinning the exercise of personal autonomy and notes how individual autonomy may be enhanced or restricted. The implications for gerontological nursing practice are outlined and suggestions offered as to how personal autonomy for older persons living in residential care may be preserved and promoted.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 529 Serial 515
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Author Lesa, Raewyn
Title (up) Personal experience of using a case study for a doctorate Type Journal Article
Year 2019 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 10 Issue 1 Pages 68-70
Keywords Nursing students; Simulation; Case study; Research methodology
Abstract Draws on personal experience us using a case study for doctoral research. Presents practical insights into the process of designing a credible research case study based on the author's research into the experiences of third-year nursing students in simulation and clinical practice.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1629
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Author Hamilton, J.
Title (up) Personal power and the language of possibility: A study of opportunity and potential and its implications for nursing Type
Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Nursing philosophy; Careers in nursing
Abstract This study uses a critical approach to analyse influences connected to opportunities for nurses to have their unique contribution to the health system recognised, and identifies a plan of action. The stories as told by four Northland nurses, identified the underlying principle of self-knowledge which, when connected to core values emerged as personal power with the language of possibility. Other factors which enabled opportunity recognition were labelled as: knowing the self, integrating core values from personal and professional qualities, connecting these to an intuitive plan, trusting it because it is value-based, using that plan to form goals and achieve direction. Integrating core values into goal setting enabled people to make choices that would enhance as well as protect their personal development. This study has implications for nurses as they seek out places where they can work well and for health planners to design systems where this can happen.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1256 Serial 1241
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Author Ross, J.
Title (up) Perspectives on developing the advanced role of rural nursing in New Zealand Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Health Manager Abbreviated Journal
Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 19-21
Keywords Rural nursing; Advanced nursing practice; School nursing; Professional competence
Abstract The author traces the development of rural nursing, which began as an assistant role for general practitioners, to the present role which incorporates advanced nursing practice. She reports the results of two surveys of nurses' roles and skills, from 1996 and 1999-2000. Specific rural competencies are identified, in managing isolation, professionalism in a small community, nurse/patient relationships in a small community, and independence.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1313 Serial 1297
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Author Beasley, Catherine; Dixon, Robyn
Title (up) Phase II cardiac rehabilitation in rural Northland Type Journal Article
Year 2013 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 29 Issue 2 Pages 4-14
Keywords Cardiac rehabilitation; Rural nursing
Abstract Reports a descriptive, exploratory, qualitative study of the perceptions and experiences of nurses who delivered cardiac rehabilitation in a rural health-care setting in Northland. Gathers data from two focus groups of 12 nurses in which five themes relating to cardiac rehabilitation are identified using a general inductive approach.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1482
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Author Lesa, R.; Dixon, D.A.
Title (up) Physical assessment: Implications for nurse educators and nursing practice Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication International Nursing Review Abbreviated Journal
Volume 54 Issue 2 Pages 166-172
Keywords Advanced nursing practice; Clinical assessment; Cardiovascular diseases; Nursing; Education
Abstract In New Zealand, the physical assessment of a patient has traditionally been the domain of the medical profession. Recent implementation of advanced practice roles has expanded the scope of practice and nurse practitioners may now be expected to perform physical assessments. The aim of this literature review was to discover what could be learnt from the experiences of Western countries. Nurses from the USA, Canada and Australia readily incorporate physical assessment skills into their nursing practice as a component of health assessment. The international literature identified that any change to the nurse's role in health assessment, to include physical assessment skills, requires strategies that involve the regulatory, educational and practice components of nursing.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 786
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Author Weidenbohm, K.
Title (up) Pioneering rural nursing practice: An impact evaluation of a preventive home visiting service for older people Type
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Community health nursing; Rural health services; Older people; Home care; Preventive health services
Abstract
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 579 Serial 565
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Author Francis, L.
Title (up) Polio is history – isn't it Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Whitireia Nursing Journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 14 Issue Pages 24-31
Keywords Case studies; Diseases; Public health; Community health nursing; Poliomyelitis
Abstract Using the stories of four polio survivors who have since contracted post polio syndrome (PPS), this article discusses the theories regarding the cause of PPS as well as the varying symptoms and problems for those living with the disease.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1046
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Author Phillips, B.N.
Title (up) Possibilities for mental health nursing practice-based research Type Report
Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Nursing research; Psychiatric Nursing
Abstract
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1257 Serial 1242
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Author Bee, S.
Title (up) Post traumatic stress disorder: The role of critical incident stress management Type Journal Article
Year 1999 Publication Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 5 Issue 8 Pages 20-23
Keywords Trauma; Psychology; Workplace; Nursing
Abstract The author defines and describes PTSD, and looks at how it may apply to nurses. Primarily affected by delayed PTSD, nurses may experience it as burn-out, after exposure to trauma over time. The Critical Incident Stress Management programme instigated at Healthcare Hawkes Bay is outlined.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1303 Serial 1288
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Author Wallis, R.
Title (up) Post-anaesthetic shaking: A review of the literature Type Journal Article
Year 2000 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 15 Issue 1 Pages 23-32
Keywords Surgery; Pharmacology; Nursing research
Abstract This paper addresses the problem of shaking and shivering as discussed in the nursing and medical literature. It defines post-anaesthetic shaking, focusing on the role of anaesthetics in hypothermia, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, and theories of causes and consequences. Ways of preventing and treating post-anaesthetic shaking are examined.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 633
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Author Smart, S.
Title (up) Post-operative pain management knowledge and attitude of paediatric nurses: A New Zealand regional view Type
Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal ResearchArchive@Victoria
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Pain management; Paediatric nursing; Hospitals; Pharmacology
Abstract This research explored the knowledge and attitudes towards paediatric post-operative pain, within the New Zealand context of small regional hospitals. It established how nurses working in these areas obtain and update their paediatric pain management knowledge, and what is it that influences their paediatric post-operative pain management practices. A questionnaire survey of registered nurses working in three small paediatric units (5 to 12 beds), in regional secondary service hospitals was undertaken. The survey had a 79% (n=33) response rate. Findings corroborate many findings in previously published literature including that nurses do well in questions related to assessment. However pharmacological knowledge continues to be lacking. Results also indicated that while nurses have a good understanding about who is the best person to rate pain, this wasn't carried through in the clinical scenarios provided. Education is clearly an important factor in improving the knowledge and attitudes needed in clinical practice. While this survey was somewhat limited, both in size and in that a clear correlation between the results and actual clinical practice could not be made, results are significant for the areas surveyed and for the development of pain education for nurses.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1194 Serial 1179
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