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Author Seaton, L.; Seaton, P.; Yarwood, J.
Title Preparedness: Lessons for educators from the Christchurch disaster Type (up) Journal Article
Year 2013 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal Available through NZNO library
Volume 4 Issue 1 Pages 11-16
Keywords Education, Nursing; Case studies; Disasters
Abstract This study describes the impact of a sudden, traumatic natural disaster on a bachelor of nursing programme, and the capacity and processes required to minimise disruption to programme delivery and student learning. This descriptive case study, undertaken across 2011-2012, collected data through interviews, a survey and artefact collection. Six key themes emerged from the inductive and descriptive statistical analyses: context; communication; leadership and followership; decision making; the need to balance shifting priorities around professional responsibilities and personal imperatives; and taking action and action plans. The conclusions reached emphasise safety as the first priority, encourage personal risk mitigation, and emphasise the importance of ongoing support and flexibility for all staff and students as well as the need for clear communication and decision-making. What is perhaps most important to take from this experience is that a plan does not, by itself, equal preparedness; every institution must look to its own context, consider its own priorities, and formulate its own approach to preparedness.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1389
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Author Salt, L.
Title Evaluating critical care outreach and the early warning score tool ? The ward nurse?s viewpoint Type (up) Journal Article
Year 2013 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal Available through NZNO library
Volume 4 Issue 1 Pages 17-24
Keywords Early warning scores; Critical care nursing; nursing skills
Abstract The aim of this research was to ascertain the opinions of ward nurses (registered and enrolled nurses) on a critical care outreach (CCO) service and the early warning score (EWS) tool and how CCO helps them care for ward patients whose condition is deteriorating. An 18-item Likert scale questionnaire was adapted to gain opinions on three aspects of the service: The usability of the EWS tool and the escalation protocol; the role and usefulness of the critical care outreach nurse (CCON); and education and sharing of critical care skills. The research was conducted in a 270-bed New Zealand hospital with a nurse-led outreach team. The survey was distributed to adult general wards. It found 45 percent of ward nurses found EWS useful in identifying patients whose condition was deteriorating, 58 percent found EWS easy to use and 82 percent found EWS helped them prioritise workloads. On the role and usefulness of the CCON, 41 percent of surveyed nurses found the post-ICU review helpful, 65 said CCONs were approachable, 71 percent found the CCON shift time of 3pm-11pm was useful, 69 percent said the CCON demonstrated sound clinical knowledge, and 54 percent rated CCONs teaching as sufficient for their needs. When CCO was present, nurses were able to formulate an effective management plan for potentially deteriorating patients and acquired critical care skills needed to manage such patients. The results are comparable with other research which sought nurse opinion of CCO. It indicates nurses believe CCO to be instrumental in increasing critical care skills to prevent deterioration in the clinical area.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1390
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Author Ha, I.; Huggard, P.; Huggard, J.
Title Staff support and quality of care provided by palliative care nurses: A systematic literature review Type (up) Journal Article
Year 2013 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal Available through NZNO library
Volume 4 Issue 1 Pages 25-32
Keywords Hospice and palliative nursing; Systematic review; Staff support; Quality of health care
Abstract There is a considerable body of literature discussing the stressors experienced by nurses and other health professionals when caring for those who are terminally ill and dying. Also, a number of articles offer suggestions, including the views of staff, as to what type of professional and organisational support is required when working in this often demanding specialty. There are, however, very few reports of assessment of the effectiveness of such supportive interventions and in particular, the impact of such support on the quality of patient care. This literature review examines any reported relationships between the quality of nursing provided by palliative care nurses and the staff support received by those nurses.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1391
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Author Seccombe, J.; Stewart, C.
Title Motivation or self-directed learning: student perspectives Type (up) Journal Article
Year 2014 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 5 Issue 1 Pages 21-24
Keywords Self-directed learning; Nursing education; Student motivation; Online learning
Abstract Conducts a study of 90 undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing (BN) students in order to identify factors that motivate student nurses to undertake self-directed learning (SDL). Adapts an overseas rating scale questionnaire to survey third-year BN students to identify intrinsic or extrinsic factors that influence students' SDL behaviour. Categorises survey results in relation to content and navigation of the learning package; monitoring and management of personal learning; and relevance to topic and link to paper assessment.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1401
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Author Stewart, J.; Floyd, S.; Thompson, S.
Title The way we were : collegiality in nursing in the '70s and '80s Type (up) Journal Article
Year 2015 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 6 Issue 1 Pages 4-8
Keywords Collegiality; Oral history; Focus Groups; History of Nursing; Nursing Training
Abstract Reports the findings of oral history research into nurses' experiences of training and working in hospitals in NZ during the 1970s and 1980s and their accounts of early collegiality forged as a result of residential living and training in hierarchical hospitals. Conducts two focus group discussions among 10 long-serving nurses from two district health boards (DHBs).
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1405
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Author Rhodes, J.
Title Using PeerWise in nursing education -- a replicated quantitative descriptive research study Type (up) Journal Article
Year 2015 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 6 Issue 1 Pages 10-15
Keywords Nursing Education; PeerWise; Quantitative Studies; Surveys
Abstract Surveys the views of third-year Bachelor of Nursing students with the aim of replicating or refuting the results from an earlier study on the use of the online learning tool PeerWise in nursing education. Uses a quantitative descriptive research method and survey, as in the earlier study, to determine whether PeerWise does provide a positive medium for nursing students to acquire, extend and revise nursing knowledge. Employs manifest content analysis on the data collected in the first study in 2013.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1406
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Author Burke, A.; Walker, L.; Clendon, J.
Title Managing intergenerational nursing teams : evidence from the literature Type (up) Journal Article
Year 2015 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 6 Issue 1 Pages 24-27
Keywords Intergenerational; Multigenerational; Nursing Workforce; Ageing; Workplace Conflict
Abstract Examines current literature on the intergenerational nature of the nursing workplace, and presents strategies for creating work environments that acknowledge and cater for differences among nurses spanning four generations. Suggests recommendations to managers and policy-makers on how to utilise generational strengths and minimise intergenerational conflict.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1408
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Author Whitehead, N.; Parsons, J.; Dixon, R.
Title Quality and staffing : is there a relationship in residential aged care? Type (up) Journal Article
Year 2015 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 6 Issue 1 Pages 28-35
Keywords Residential Aged Care; Nursing Homes; Staffing; Relationships
Abstract Explores whether there is a relationship between staffing and quality indicators in residential care of older people, in both rest homes and continuing-care hospitals. Conducts a longitudinal survey of 18 residential-care rest homes and 16 continuing-care hospitals in the greater Auckland region to explore the relationship between direct-care staffing levels, skill mix and quality indicators. Collects data over a 6-month period on type of staffing, including registered nurses, enrolled nurses, and support workers; quality indicators, including falls, new fractures, pressure ulcers, weight loss, urinary tract infections (UTI), poly-pharmacy or multiple medications, presence of indwelling catheters and use of daily restraints. Uses logistic analysis to analyse the inverse relationship between staffing levels and adverse events, and whether there is an association between staff type and the incidence of the five quality indicators.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1409
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Author Fernandez, Carole; Wilson, Denise
Title Maori women's views on smoking cessation initiatives Type (up) Journal Article
Year 2008 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 24 Issue 2 (Jul) Pages 27-40
Keywords Maori health; Smoking cessation; Primary health-care nursing; Maori-centred research
Abstract Interviews a group of Maori women who have successfully ceased smoking and asks about influences and supportive interventions that helped them quit smoking. Analyses the data using Boyatzis' (1998) approach and identifies two primary themes providing insight for nurses working with Maori women smokers: transmission of whanau values; and factors crucial in influencing change.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1431
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Author Yarwood, Judy
Title Nurses' view of family nursing in community contexts: an exploratory study Type (up) Journal Article
Year 2008 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 24 Issue 2 (Jul) Pages 41-51
Keywords Family; Family nursing; Community Nurses; Relationships
Abstract Explores, through the use of focus groups, ways in which community based nurses interact with family as a whole. Identifies Public health, Practice, District, Well child health and rural nurses as all having an integral role in building relationships with family to ensure child and family health. Suggests the findings point to a need for the establishment of a recognised family/family health nursing role.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1433
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Author Barton, Pipi; Wilson, Denise
Title Te Kapunga Putohe (the restless hands) : a Maori centred nursing practice model Type (up) Journal Article
Year 2008 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 24 Issue 2 (Jul) Pages 6-15
Keywords Maori-centred practice; Nursing model; Maori health; Indigenous; Kaupapa Maori; Maori health
Abstract Notes an absence of nursing practice models focussing on the traditional beliefs of Maori amongst nursing literature. Presents Te Kapunga Putohe (the restless hands) model of Maori centred nursing practice. Illustrates how Maori knowledge and nursing knowledge can be incorporated to deliver nursing care that is both culturally appropriate and can improve the nursing experience for Maori clients.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1434
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Author Watson, Paul
Title Preschool children frequently seen but seldom heard in nursing care Type (up) Journal Article
Year 2008 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 24 Issue 3 Pages 41-48
Keywords Preschool children; Children's voices; Paediatric nursing
Abstract Maintains that children's voices are largely unheard in nursing practice. Recommends the need for research that seeks to understand how preschool children experience being ill and how they communicate those experiences to others.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1438
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Author Bell, Jeanette
Title Towards clarification of the role of research nurses in New Zealand : a literature review Type (up) Journal Article
Year 2009 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 1 Pages 4-16
Keywords Research nursing; Research co-ordinator; Clinical research; Clinical trials
Abstract Notes an increased demand for research nurses and performs a literature review to define more clearly the role they play coordinating clinical trials and managing associated patient care. Discusses professional issues associated with the role and examines findings against competency requirements for registered nurses as set out by the Nursing Council of New Zealand. Identifies professional issues and perceived barriers as well as potential strategies to strengthen and promote the research nurse role.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1439
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Author Connor, Margaret J; Nelson, Katherine M; Maisey, Jane
Title Impact of innovation funding on a rural health nursing service : the Reporoa experience Type (up) Journal Article
Year 2009 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 2 Pages 4-14
Keywords Primary health care; Rural nursing; Innovation; Advancing practice
Abstract Examines the impact of innovation funding through the MOH primary health-care nursing innovation funding scheme on Health Reporoa Inc, which offers a first-contact rural nursing service to the village of Reporoa and surrounding districts. Looks at funding impact during the project period of 2003-2006, and in the two years that followed.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1443
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Author Harding, Thomas
Title Swimming against the malestream : men choosing nursing as a career Type (up) Journal Article
Year 2009 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 3 Pages 4-16
Keywords Nursing; Men; Gender; 'Women's work'; Qualitative research
Abstract Reports on one aspect of a larger study, which used qualitative methods to critically explore the social construction of men as nurses. Draws upon literature pertaining to gender and nursing, and interviews with 18 NZ men, to describe the factors underpinning decisions to turn away from 'malestream' occupations and enter a profession stereotyped as 'women's work'. Outlines the five thematic groupings revealed to be significant with respect to the decision-making process.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1447
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