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Carter, H.; MacLeod, R.; Brander, P.; McPherson, K. |
Title  |
Living with a terminal illness: Patients' priorities |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
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| Volume |
45 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
611-620 |
| Keywords |
Terminal care; Quality of life; Nursing models; Cancer |
| Abstract |
The aim of this paper is to report on an exploratory, qualitative study exploring what people living with terminal illness considered were the areas of priority in their lives. Ten people living with terminal cancer were interviewed. Analysis of the interviews incorporated principles of narrative analysis and grounded theory. Over 30 categories were identified and collated into five inter-related themes (personal/intrinsic factors, external/extrinsic factors, future issues, perceptions of normality and taking charge) encompassing the issues of importance to all participants. Each theme focused on 'life and living' in relation to life as it was or would be without illness. Practical issues of daily living and the opportunity to address philosophical issues around the meaning of life emerged as important areas. The central theme, 'taking charge', concerned with people's levels of life engagement, was integrally connected to all other themes. The findings suggest that the way in which health professionals manage patients' involvement in matters such as symptom relief can impact on existential areas of concern. The findings challenge some aspects of traditional 'expert-defined' outcome measures. As this was an exploratory study, further work is needed to test and develop the model presented. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1061 |
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van Wissen, K.A.; Litchfield, M.; Maling, T. |
| Title |
Living with high blood pressure |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
1998 |
Publication |
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
27 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
567-574 |
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An interdisciplinary (nursing-medicine) collaboration in a qualitative descriptive research project undertaken in the Wellington School of Medicine with New Zealand Health Research Council funding. The purpose was to inform the practice of nursing and medical practitioners. A group of patients were interviewed in their homes. Their experience of having a diagnosis of hypertension and prescription of long-term treatment requiring adjustment in their lives and the lives of their families is presented as themes. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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360 |
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Woodgyer, A.R. |
| Title |
Living without the song of the tui: A nursing lecturer's experience in India facilitating a New Zealand degree programme for registered nurses |
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2006 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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Pages |
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| Keywords |
Curriculum; Nursing; Education; Culture |
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This research considers the issues raised by the transfer from New Zealand to India of a degree for registered nurses. In the context of globalisation and the continuing migration of nurses, many countries are actively facilitating the transfer of educational programmes from other countries into their own. This transfer brings with it particular challenges for educators establishing and implementing programmes in a new environment and culture. Based on the experience and reflections of one educator involved in such a transfer, this research considers pedagogical issues such as addressing cultural safety in course content and delivery, expectations of teaching and learning styles, as well as the ethical issues raised by transferring a programme to another country in order to facilitate nurses' migration from it. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1141 |
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| Author |
Hughes, F. |
| Title |
Locating health policy and nursing: Time for a closer relationship |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
17 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
5-14 |
| Keywords |
Policy; Nursing |
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This paper outlines the role that policy and nursing have in a demanding and changing health care environment. It shows the basic tenets of policy, and provides strategies to enable nurses to increase their involvement in policy-making. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 641 |
Serial |
627 |
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Chen, Chunxu; Shannon, Kay; Napier, Sara; Neville, Stephen |
| Title |
Loneliness among older adults living in aged residential care in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia: An integrative review |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2022 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
38 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
5-15 |
| Keywords |
Loneliness; Aged residential care; Patient-centred care |
| Abstract |
Synthesises available evidence on loneliness among older adults in aged residential care settings and identifies interventions that ameliorate loneliness for residents. Undertakes an extensive literature search in online databases, highlighting the main themes about loneliness interventions. Determines that interventions must foster reciprocal relationships and promote quality social engagement with others, while residents must receive personalised care to reduce loneliness. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1793 |
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| Author |
Bogati, Rubina; Pirret, Alison |
| Title |
Loneliness among older people living in long-term care settings in a metropolitan city in Aotearoa New Zealand |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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37 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
24-34 |
| Keywords |
Loneliness; Depression; Long-term care; Residential care; Older adults |
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Correlates reduced social networks, depression, physical disability, and functional dependence with loneliness in long-term care facilities in NZ. Uses a correlational research design and a convenience sample of 36 older peopl,e with a mean age of 81, from four long-term care facilities in a metropolitan city, to assess functional independence, perceived health and well-being, depression, and levels of loneliness. Suggests that nurses working in such settings should consider and assess loneliness in their care plans for older people. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1706 |
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| Author |
Butler, A.M. |
| Title |
Long stay patients: a study of their activities and use of facilities |
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Miscellaneous |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 73 |
Serial |
73 |
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Key, R.; Habashi, S.; Baber, C.; Cuthbertson, S.; Streat, S.J. |
| Title |
Long-term follow-up after Bjork flap tracheostomy |
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| Year |
1994 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
DCCM, Private Bag 92024, Auckland |
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Because of concern about long-term complications of bjork flap tracheostomy we followed-up 136 intensive care patients who had Bjork flap tracheotomy in 1992 a median of 117 (range 5-402) hours after intubation. Twenty died in hospital, none as a result of tracheostomy. Twenty- six patients were lost to follow-up and eleven declined. The remaining 79 had measures of health status, a quality of life questionnaire, respiratory function testing and physical examination of the neck and upper airway 9-27 months (median 14) later. Various health status measures deteriorated in 9 to 51 of 77 patients. Forty-two of 77 patients were taking prescription medication and 15/32 smokers had stopped smoking. FEV1, FVC and FEV1/FVC were significantly reduced from predicted normal (n=70, 2.8+ 1.1 vs 3.2 +0.9 p<.0001, 3.7 + 1.3 vs 4.0 + 1.0 p<.0001, 76 +11vs 79 +3 p= 0.035 respectively). Pulse oximetry was normal (>92%) in 73/74 patients tested. The median horizontal scar dimension was 45mm (range 20 to 75 mm). Nine had a median vertical scar dimension 15mm (range 8 to 25mm). Nineteen scars were hypertrophic, 56 were tethered. Two patients had already undergone tracheal scar revision at follow-up and further 13 accepted scar revision. Ten patients had abnormal voice examination, four abnormal cough, two stridor, three vocal cord lesions, three tracheal polyps and fourteen asymptomatic tracheal narrowing from 10-60% (median 25%) of the tracheal luminal diameter. Patients surviving critical illness with bjork flap tracheostomy have reduced quality of life and respiratory function and poor cosmetic result but a low incidence of important airway problems |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 201 |
Serial |
201 |
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| Author |
Jackson, H. |
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Lost in the normality of birth: a study in grounded theory exploring the experiences of mothers who had unplanned abdominal surgery at the time of birth |
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1996 |
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Massey University Library |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 270 |
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270 |
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Clark, R.R.; Wasilewska, T.; Carter, J. |
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Lymphoedema: a study of Otago women treated for breast cancer |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
1997 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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| Volume |
12 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
4-15 |
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Otago women who had been treated for breast cancer were asked by questionnaire about patterns of arm swelling post treatment. Almost one third indicated they had had swelling at some time. Few had received preventive advice or what to do should arm swelling occur |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 157 |
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157 |
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| Author |
MacKay, Bev; Harding, Thomas |
| Title |
M-support : keeping in touch on placement in primary health care settings |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
25 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
30-40 |
| Keywords |
Student support; Primary health-care; M-support |
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Introduces a project using eTXTTM and SMS (Short Message Service)to provide lecturer support for nursing students in clinical placements in primary health-care settings. Uses mixed-methodology to evaluate the project, including data from surveys, eTXTTM and mobile phone message history, and a lecturer's field notes. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1445 |
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Smith, P.A. |
| Title |
Mad bad or sad: Caring for the mentally disordered offender in the court environment from a nurse's perspective |
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2004 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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Mental health; Psychiatric Nursing |
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This paper examines the difficulties health professionals face daily when providing care for the mentally disordered offender in the court environment. The role of the court nurse is to provide care for people with mental health needs in the court and health professionals can find this a restrictive environment to work in. This is mainly due to the court's legal processes which are designed to punish rather than offer therapeutic alternatives. By advocating for the mentally disordered offender, the court nurse ensures the court is aware of an individual's mental health needs, thus reducing the prospect of inappropriate sentencing, and the associated stigmatisation that may occur as a result of a criminal conviction. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 843 |
Serial |
827 |
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| Author |
Crowe, M. |
| Title |
Mad talk: attending to the language of distress |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
1999 |
Publication |
Nursing Inquiry |
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March |
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This paper will examine how one woman, Madeleine's narrative can be constructed as symptomatic of the diagnosis of schizophrenia and how it can also be read from other perspectives, particularly a post-structural feminist one. The readings are presented as possibilities for understanding the woman's experiences and the implications of this for mental health nursing practice. A post-structural feminist reading acknowledges the gendered experiences of subjectivity and how those experiences are constructed in language.The purpose of this paper is to identify for mental health nursing practice an approach which recognises the figurative and literal characteristics of language in order to provide nursing care which positions the individual's experience of mental distress as central. This requires an acknowledgment of Madeleine's path into mental distress rather than simply a categorisation of what is observed in a clinical setting. Intervention may need to include a range of strategies: medical and non-medical, psychotherapeutic and social, physical and environmental. It may also require the provision of sanctuary and security while these options are explored |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 438 |
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438 |
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| Author |
Tipa, Zoe |
| Title |
Mahi Ngatahi: Culturally-responsive ways of working with whanau accessing Well Child/Tamariki Ora services |
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Book Whole |
| Year |
2021 |
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178 p. |
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Mahi Ngatahi; Well Child/Tamariki Ora; Cultural safety; Cultural competence; Kaupapa Maori research methodology |
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Highlights the perspectives of Maori families using health services provided by Well Child/Tamariki Ora (WCTO), citing institutional racism and unconscious bias. Interviews 18 families with children under five years, about their experiences of WCTO services. Employs a Kaupapa Maori research methodology to develop Mahi Ngatahi, a theory for culturally-responsive WCTO services. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1752 |
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| Author |
Morrison-Ngatai, E. |
| Title |
Mai i muri ka haere whakahaere: Maori woman in mental health nursing |
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| Year |
2004 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Massey University Library |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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| Keywords |
Mental health; Maori; Female; Psychiatric Nursing |
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Contents: Chapter 1 Kupu whakataki – introduction; Chapter 2 Raranga mohiotanga – literature review; Chapter 3 To te wahine mana tuku iho – theoretical framework; Chapter 4 Tahuri ki te rangahau – research methodology; Chapter 5 Whakaaturanga whakaoho – beginnings; Chapter 6 Kia pakari – positioning and contesting; Chapter 7 E ara ki runga wahine toa – standing and enduring; Chapter 8 Kua takoto te whariki. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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828 |
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