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Author Dennis, J. openurl 
  Title (down) How will transformative primary health care nursing leadership facilitate better health outcomes for Southlanders? Type
  Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Leadership; Nursing; Primary health care  
  Abstract Changes within the New Zealand health system have led to an emphasis on primary health care. The New Zealand government and the Southland District Health Board have identified that nurses can make significant contribution to improving the primary health outcomes for New Zealanders. However, within Southland there exist barriers to nurses influencing health outcomes. A Southland draft Primary Health Care Nursing Strategic Plan 2005 recommended that the employment of a primary health care nursing leader would reduce these barriers and lead to a comprehensive primary health care nursing service. This dissertation argues, using literature, that the employment of a transformative nursing leader, using a facilitative style, would implement changes that would develop a community responsive nursing service, establish a primary health care educational structure and ensure quality nursing care. Successful implementation would occur as the leader facilitates experiential learning within groups and with individuals to review current experiences and implement transformative primary health care nursing changes that improves health for all. The dissertation introduces the background to the changing primary health care environment in New Zealand and to the Southland current situation in chapter one. Chapter two describes the unique features of transformative leadership style and how it is applies to nursing and specifically to Southland's changing primary health care environment. The chapter specifically emphasises the role of and the art of facilitation which is a critical transformative leadership process. Chapter three describes the process of the experiential learning cycle, which the author argues will improve health outcomes, when used by the transformative leader to enable nurses to learn from their experiences and make nursing changes that improve health care. Chapter four addresses the dissertation question by describing how transformative leadership will facilitate the experiential learning process to Southlanders and improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities and increase accessibility through a comprehensive primary health care nursing service.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 920  
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Author McClunie-Trust, Patricia openurl 
  Title (down) How to peer review a research article: nurse researchers and expert clinicians have an important role as peer reviewers Type Journal Article
  Year 2018 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 9 Issue 1 Pages 40-41  
  Keywords Peer review; Research article  
  Abstract Explains the aim of peer review, the role of the peer reviewer, and the peer review process. Considers professional responsibilities in peer review and notes the value of written feedback.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1600  
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Author Reynolds, Kate; Isaak, Dan; Woods, Heather; Stodart, Kathy; McClunie-Trust, Patricia openurl 
  Title (down) How to conduct a rigorous database search in 10 steps Type Journal Article
  Year 2022 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 13 Issue 1 Pages 42-46  
  Keywords Research methodology; Health research; PICO  
  Abstract Sets out the 10 steps involved in conducting a literature review: identifying a review question; determining the types of research sought; framing a research question using the PICO format (Population, Intervention, Comparison and Outcome); identifying which concepts to use; choosing databases; documenting the search process; and mapping search strategies.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1821  
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Author Bridge, R.; Grinter, K. openurl 
  Title (down) How prepared is your field of nursing to care for people with AIDS? Type Miscellaneous
  Year Publication Abbreviated Journal  
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  Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate what attitudes do District Nurses have towards people with AIDS and what knowledge do they have of AIDS. It is hoped that the results will help indicate the direction of future inservice education.102 District Nurses were given a questionnaire that examined knowledge and attitudes, using both Yes/No responses, and a five point likert scale.The results show that there is a relationship between knowledge and attitudes (p=3.8%). Attitudes were generally more positive than knowledge. The study indicated that attitudes deteriorated with increasing age whereas they improved with increasing experience. For those who claimed to have had little or no education the study showed a relationship between lower knowledge and poorer attitudes. The study showed that further education is needed in areas such as: transmission of HIV, care involved for people with AIDS, resources available and the issues surrounding this disease  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 406 Serial 406  
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Author Herbert, B. openurl 
  Title (down) How often do health professionals wash their hands? Type Journal Article
  Year 2001 Publication Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 7 Issue 13 Pages 29-32  
  Keywords Infection control; Attitude of health personnel  
  Abstract This literature review presents evidence on health professionals' practice in hand washing. The research was primarily quantitative and consistently showed that health professionals did not have a lack of knowledge, but that hand washing was not always done. More qualitative research is required to investigate reasons for this and possible interventions.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1293 Serial 1278  
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Author Stodart, K.; Woods, H. openurl 
  Title (down) How international databases take Kai Tiaki Nursing Research to the world Type Journal Article
  Year 2021 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 12 Issue 1 Pages 77-78  
  Keywords Health databases; Nursing research  
  Abstract Explains how the journal receives international exposure through the databases in which it is indexed: AcademicOnefile, Informit, and the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL). Details which articles were downloaded most frequently.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1723  
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Author Wailling, Joanna url  openurl
  Title (down) How healthcare professionals in acute care environments describe patient safety: a case study Type Book Whole
  Year 2016 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 169 p.  
  Keywords Patient safety; Acute care; Safety capability; Case studies  
  Abstract Explores how patient safety is described from the perspective of clinicians and organisational managers in a NZ acute-care hospital, using embedded case study design. Conducts three interviews with health-care managers and 6 focus groups, comprising 19 doctors and 19 nurses. Develops the theoretical concept of safety capability: the ability to provide safe patient care based on resilient culture, anticipation and vigilance, along a continuum of safety levels.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1698  
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Author Shih, Li-Chin openurl 
  Title (down) How does dialysis treatment affect the lives of rural Maori patients? Type Journal Article
  Year 2010 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 16 Issue 10 Pages 12-14  
  Keywords Renal disease; hemodialysis; maori  
  Abstract Research into the effects of dialysis treatment on Maori patients living in rural Northland has already brought changes to practice just one year after the research was completed. Li-Chin Shih completed a thesis entitled “Impact of Dialysis on Rurally Based Mäori Clients and Their Whänau” in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing, The University of Auckland, 2009. This article in Kai Tiaki is based on this research.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1347  
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Author Hutton, Gemma url  openurl
  Title (down) How do rural nurse specialists in South Westland perceive their personal safety whilst working in isolation? Type Book Whole
  Year 2018 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 97 p.  
  Keywords Rural nursing; Personal safety; Rural conditions  
  Abstract Identifies how rural nurse specialists (RNS) working in South Westland (SW) perceiver their personal safety in a rural environment as compared with an urban one. Uses a focus group to explore RNS responses and to identify the following themes related to safety in isolated environments: community, pressure to perform, and luck versus planning for safety. Suggests recommendations for future practice.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1665  
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Author Kennedy, W. openurl 
  Title (down) How do Registered Nurses utilise self assessment and performance appraisal to inform their professional practice? Type
  Year 2008 Publication Abbreviated Journal Eastern Institute of Technology Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Professional development; Registered nurses  
  Abstract This thesis describes an exploratory study of registered nurses within a local district health board which pursued 'if' and 'how' professional practice frameworks assisted nurses in their individual professional practice. Self assessment and performance appraisal are identified as critical elements of professional development by the Nursing Council of New Zealand, and this became the focus of the author's research. A qualitative descriptive framework was utilised to explore the research question, where experiences of registered nurses employed within inpatient adult medical and surgical settings were collected through questionnaire. Analysis of the data was through general inductive thematic approach. Eight themes arose, of which, two have sub-themes. The first four themes relate to self assessment and performance appraisal and the second four themes relate to professional practice. The findings from the participant's perspective provide an understanding of how participants' utilised self assessment and performance appraisal to inform their professional practice. There are significant implications for professional practice within the findings of this study, which are presented along with recommendations for future practice, and future avenues for research.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1161  
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Author Kennedy, Wendy Lynette url  openurl
  Title (down) How do Registered Nurses utilise self assessment and performance appraisal to inform their professional practice? Type Book Whole
  Year 2008 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 97 p.  
  Keywords Registered Nurses; Self-assessment; Performance appraisal; Surveys  
  Abstract Describes an exploratory study of Registered Nurses (RNs) within a local District Health Board which pursued the question of 'if' and 'how' professional practice frameworks assisted nurses in their individual professional practice, specifically self-assessment and performance appraisal. Utilises a qualitative descriptive framework to explore the experiences of RNs in inpatient settings, via questionnaire. Identifies 8 themes related to self-assessment, performance appraisal, and professional practice.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1703  
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Author Willers, Shona; Jowsey, Tanisha; Chen, Yan url  doi
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  Title (down) How do nurses promote critical thinking in acute care? A scoping literature review Type Journal Article
  Year 2021 Publication Nurse Education in Practice Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 53 Issue Pages 1-12  
  Keywords Nursing education; Critical thinking; Acute care  
  Abstract Employs Arksey and O'Malley's framework to undertake a scoping literature review to find out how critical thinking is promoted among nursing learners such as students and junior nurses in acute care.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1774  
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Author Major, G.; Holmes, J. openurl 
  Title (down) How do nurses describe health care procedures? Analysing nurse-patient interaction in a hospital ward Type Journal Article
  Year 2008 Publication Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 25 Issue 4 Pages 58-70  
  Keywords Communication; Nursing; Nurse-patient relations  
  Abstract This study examines the communication strategies used by nurses on the ward in one aspect of the job, namely the ways that they describe health procedures to patients. The data used in this project was collected by nurses on a busy hospital ward as part of Victoria University's Language in the Workplace Project. Three nurses carried minidisc recorders as they went about their normal working day, recording their conversations with patients, visitors, and other staff. The data was collected in a women's hospital ward. All patients, nurses, cleaners and ward clerks were female; two doctors were female and two were male. Twenty three instances where nurses described procedures to patients were identified in the data set. The analysis identified several typical components; indicated there was no fixed order of components; and demonstrated that all except the core component of describing the procedure were optional rather than obligatory elements. The researchers note this is qualitative and exploratory research. The findings demonstrate the benefit of discourse analysis within a sociolinguistic framework for the analysis of nurse-patient interaction. The results indicate that health discourse is not one-sided, nor is it as straightforward as many nursing textbooks suggest.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 975 Serial 959  
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Author Clissold, C. url  openurl
  Title (down) How discourses stifle the Primary Health Care Strategy's intent to reduce health inequalities Type
  Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal ResearchArchive@Victoria  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Community health nursing; Policy; Primary health care  
  Abstract The Primary Health Care Strategy (PHCS) has a stated commitment to defined populations who suffer disproportionately from ill health. This thesis examines whether some prevailing discourses actually decrease the focus on health inequalities. A study of the nursing and medical media found that it focused predominantly on professional and industrial issues, leaving health workers focused mainly on their own professional interests, rather than considering the effects on health inequalities. She goes on to suggest that current Ministry of Health discourse values decentralised community health decision making. This may gloss over factors in community health which are affected by Government policy such as employment policy, and thus should be dealt with centrally by legislation. These factors have been found to be the most pertinent in health inequalities. So while models of community partnerships may seem to place communities as agents in their own health, this downplays the determinants of health which are beyond their control. Having shown that discourse can decrease the focus on health inequalities due to other professional and political drivers, the author then looked at health initiative concepts which are effective, efficient and equitable given the current set up of PHOs and nursing innovations.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1196  
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Author Pool, L. openurl 
  Title (down) How Culture Influences Choosing Nursing as a Career Type Journal Article
  Year 2012 Publication Whitireia Nursing Journal Abbreviated Journal Available through NZNO library  
  Volume Issue 19 Pages  
  Keywords Careers in Nursing; Minority Groups; Nursing Shortage; Personnel Recruitment  
  Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore how young people make career choices and why young people choose or reject nursing as a career choice. This study has highlighted the complexity of this decision-making process, and the importance of making positive connections and offering appropriate support during this process. It seems that many young people are well equipped to make career decisions when given support.

The need to recruit people from minority cultures into nursing is a global issue. This study also highlights the need for an inter-sectoral approach to raise the profile of nursing and make a career that is attractive to young people.
 
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1382  
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