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Hughes, K. - A., Carryer, J., Boldy, D., Jones, M., & Gower, S. (2018). Attributes of an effective nurse manager in New Zealand: An analysis of nurse manager perceptions. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 34(2). Retrieved June 26, 2024, from www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Analyses nurse managers' perceptions of those attributes they consider important to achieve managerial effectiveness in the New Zealand context. Conducts a quantitative study using a pre-coded survey questionnaire with 149 nurse managers. Identifies managerial effectiveness attributes using an effectiveness dimensions ranking tool, comprising four groups of co-dependent skill dimensions.
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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 June 26, 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 June 26, 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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Wraight, J. (2019). Assessing English language skills of internationally-qualified nurses in New Zealand. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 10(1), 59–60.
Abstract: Introduces the Clinical Communication Assessment Framework (CCAF), adapted by Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology from communication assessment guidelines developed in Australia to assess nursing students' English language proficiency. Uses this framework to assess nurses, before the competency assessment programme (CAP) four-week clinical nursing placement, for the first time in NZ.
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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 June 26, 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 June 26, 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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Douche, Jeanie, & Mitchell, M. (2018). Aotearoa childhood genital (re)assignment surgery:A case for the right to bodily integrity. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 34(2). Retrieved June 26, 2024, from www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Backgrounds the definition and incidence of Disorders of Sex Development (DSD),and explains the rationale behind Childhood Genital Reassignment Surgery (CGRS). Places the discourse surrounding normalising surgery within essentialist and social constructionist perceptions of sex and gender. Draws upon personal experience and poststructuralist ideas to examine the practice of CGRS.
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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 June 26, 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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Kussmaul, J. (2020). An investigation of occupational health and safety workplaces and working conditions in comparison to nursing care quality in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) in New Zealand. Doctoral thesis, University of Auckland, Auckland. Retrieved June 26, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/2292/50165
Abstract: Identifies critical factors related to the occupational health and safety of workplaces and working conditions in residential aged-care facilities (RACF), from the perspective of nursing staff. Correlates quality indicators for occupational health and safety for workplaces and in working conditions with nursing care quality based on the InterRAI Clinical Assessment Protocols (CAP). Uses a mixed-method approach to conduct an audit of workplace health and safety and environmental conditions in 17 RACFs. Surveys 398 registered nurses (RN), enrolled nurses (EN), and Healthcare Assistants (HCA) about the mental and physical stressors in their work.
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Roberts, J. (2020). An investigation into the preparedness for and experiences in working with Maori nursing students among New Zealand tertiary institutes, schools and nurse educators. Doctoral thesis, Massey University, Palmerston North. Retrieved June 26, 2024, from https://hdl.handle.net/10179/16056
Abstract: Performs an explanatory sequential mixed-methods study comprising a questionnaire followed by interviews, to understand the experiences and preparedness of nurse educators in working with Maori nursing students. Demonstrates that throughout NZ, nursing schools and the educational institutes in which they are situated are informed by a range of strategies aimed at supporting Maori learners. Finds from interviews that environments encompassing te ao Maori (the Maori world) and staff practises that aligned with this were enabling for Maori nursing students.
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Almeida, S., & Montayre, J. (2019). An integrative review of nurse-led virtual clinics. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 35(1). Retrieved June 26, 2024, from www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Describes virtual clinics as planned contact by a nurse to a patient for the purposes of clinical consultation,advice and treatment planning. Examines nurse-led virtual clinic follow-up within chronic care services, particularly in relation to clinical utility and clinical outcomes. Identifies three themes from search of the literature: technical aspects of nurse-led virtual clinics, outcomes of nurse-led virtual clinics; the future application of nurse-led virtual clinics within the health industry.
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Moloney, W., Fieldes, J., & Jacobs, S. (2020). An integrative review of how healthcare organizations can support hospital nurses to thrive at work. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(23). Retrieved June 26, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.3390/ijerph17238757
Abstract: Synthesises international evidence on organisational factors that support hospital nurse wellbeing and identifies how the Social Embeddedness of Thriving at Work Model can support health managers to develop management approaches that enable nurses to thrive. Conducts an integrative review of literature published between 2005-2019.
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Sharma, M. (2020). An exploration of the experiences of registered nurses working in aged residential care facilities regarding interRAI: A qualitative research design. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Dunedin. Retrieved June 26, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/10009
Abstract: Assesses the experiences of registered nurses (RNs)working in aged residential care facilities in Christchurch, in performing interRAI assessments using interRAI MOMENTUM software. Explores the positive and negative aspects of their experiences and the factors affecting performance of interRAI-based comprehensive health assessments. Identifies the aids and barriers faced by RNs in applying and using interRAI. Conducts focus-group interviews with 7 RNs. Highlights the need for a unified standard assessment system.
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Guy, M. T. (2020). An exploration of the educational experiences of new nurses who are men within Aotearoa New Zealand. Master's thesis, Massey University, Palmerston North. Retrieved June 26, 2024, from https://hdl.handle.net/10179/15984
Abstract: Aims to inform future curriculum design to support, retain, and attract more men to nursing. Uses a descriptive qualitative design to explore the experiences of male nurses prior, during and after the Bacelor of Nursing degree. Conducts semi-structured interviews with 9 male nurses resulting in two main themes: isolation during training; inaccurate public perception of the of the scope of the modern nurse.
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