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Carryer, J.B.; Russell, L. |
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Title |
Nurses' understandings of the Professional Development Recognition Programme |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Volume |
23 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
5-13 |
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Keywords |
Professional development; Professional competence |
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Professional Development and Recognition Programmes (PDRP) for nurses have developed out of the Clinical Career Pathways (CCP) of the 1990s. The Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003) has now required all health professionals to provide evidence that their practice meets criteria set by the individual regulatory body, which, for nursing, is the Nursing Council of New Zealand. In 2002 a tool was developed to measure knowledge and attitudes of the then CCP which was tested with 239 nurses. This paper is a report on the second application of the tool in the same hospital in New Zealand. Results show that knowledge and attitudes of the PDRP are similar to those found in the previous study. It also suggests that greater understanding of the PDRP and the implementation process increases the likelihood of a positive response to the programme. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 476 |
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463 |
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Hughes, Margaret E.; Rose, Gayle M.; Trip, Henrietta |
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Title |
Registered nurses' experiences and perceptions of practising with a disability |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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12 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
7-15 |
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Keywords |
Impairment; Disability; Disclosure |
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Explores and describes the experiences of RNs who have a disability or impairment, in their interactions with colleagues and managers in clinical practice. Discovers strategies used by them to ensure safe practice. Conducts 60-90-minute interviews with 10 RNs who identified as living with a disability or impairment. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1713 |
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Author |
Pipi, Kataraina; Moss, Michelle; Were, Louise |
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Title |
Nga manukura o apopo: sustaining kaupapa Maori nurse and midwifery leadership |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
12 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
16-24 |
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Keywords |
Maori nursing leadership; Maori nurses; Kaupapa Maori; Workforce |
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Analyses and synthesises the evaluation reports of the clinical leadership training programmes of Nga Manukura o Apopo, the national Maori nursing and midwifery workforce development programme. Considers how the marae-based Kaupapa Maori training approach contributed to the outcomes. Examines clinical leadership, recruitment, professional development and governance. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1714 |
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Author |
Miles, Aimee; Lesa, Raewyn; Ritchie, Lorraine |
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Title |
Nurses' experiences of providing care in an environment with decentralised nursing stations |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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12 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
25-31 |
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Keywords |
Decentralised nursing stations; Pod nursing; Hospital design; Collegiality |
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Evaluates nurses' experiences of working in decentralised work stations in NZ hospital wards, in order to explore the interesection between the physical environment and nursing care. Backgrounds the shift away from centralised nursing stations to satellite work stations within wards. Identifies the unintended challenges of the design for nurses. Conducts two focus groups of 7 nurses each about the benefits and disadvantages of such nursing stations. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1715 |
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Horsburgh, M.; Goodyear-Smith, F.; Yallop, J. |
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Title |
Nursing initiatives in primary care: An approach to risk reduction for cardiovascular disease and diabetes |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2008 |
Publication |
New Zealand Family Physician |
Abbreviated Journal |
The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners website |
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Volume |
35 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
176-182 |
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Keywords |
Cardiovascular diseases; Diabetes Type 2; Risk factors; Nursing models |
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The authors evaluated a nurse-led cardiovascular disease and diabetes (CVD) management project. The Ministry of Health funded the project to implement models of nurse service delivery, with care pathways for risk reduction of CVD and diabetes based on national guidelines, with quality assurance, audit and nurse leadership. The paper presents the components required to implement and sustain a nurse CVD risk assessment and management service, which were identified and clarified through the action research process. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 527 |
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513 |
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Horsburgh, M.; Goodyear-Smith, F.; Yallop, J.; O'Connor, S. |
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Title |
Implementation of a nursing initiative in primary care: A case report, cardiovascular disease risk reduction |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2008 |
Publication |
New Zealand Family Physician |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
35 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
183-186 |
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Keywords |
Multidisciplinary care teams; Cardiovascular diseases; Case studies; Primary health care |
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The aim was to report on implementation of a nursing initiative of cardiovascular disease (CVD) screening risk assessment at the Mornington Health Centre, Dunedin, with initial outcomes after six months. The practice aim was 80% of their eligible population assessed within three to four years, particularly targeting high-risk groups. The audit indicates that in their first six months, Mornington Health Centre had screened 42% of their eligible patients. This is described as very successful progress towards their goal of 80%. A number of key organisational factors are identified that are likely to have contributed to the development and success of the nurse CVD risk assessment programme at Mornington Health Centre. The authors suggest that this case study demonstrates how organisational change, where the practice nurse role in the multidisciplinary team is clear, can facilitate a practice to meet a population-based goal. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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514 |
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Rodgers, V.; Neville, S.J. |
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Title |
Personal autonomy for older people living in residential care: An overview |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
23 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
29-36 |
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Keywords |
Geriatric nursing; Older people; Rest homes |
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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. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 529 |
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515 |
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Truscott, J.M.; Townsend, J.M.; Arnold, E.P. |
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Title |
A successful nurse-led model in the elective orthopaedic admissions process |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2007 |
Publication |
New Zealand Medical Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
NZ Medical Association website. Access free to articles older than 6 months. |
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Volume |
120 |
Issue |
1265 |
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Keywords |
Surgery; Hospitals; Nursing; Administration |
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This paper documents a successful nurse-led admissions process for same day orthopaedic surgery, on relatively fit patients under 70 years of age. During the 6-month study, 31 patients with a median age of 38 years were categorised into 3 streams. 252 patients (76%) underwent a nursing-admission process without the need for further consultation with a junior medical officer or an anaesthetist. The remaining patients not included in the study were admitted and clerked by a house officer. No safety issues arose and the surgeons and anaesthetists were satisfied with the process. The junior medical officers described improved job satisfaction by being able to attend theatre, other educational opportunities, and working more closely with the consultant. The process has now been incorporated into elective orthopaedic admissions at Burwood Hospital. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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516 |
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Author |
Crawley, J. |
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Title |
Tales full of treasure: Children's picture books as flexible learning tools for tertiary students |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Scope: Contemporary Research Topics (Flexible Learning) |
Abbreviated Journal |
Free to download, registration required |
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1 |
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16-23 |
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Keywords |
Teaching methods; Students; Nursing |
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The author describes the use of children's picture books as a flexible learning resource within the undergraduate nursing programme at Otago Polytechnic. This technique is demonstrated by the use of the book 'Mummy Laid An Egg', by Babette Cole, to explore the concept of sexuality with first year nursing students. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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517 |
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Author |
Alcorn, G. |
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Title |
The youth health specialty in New Zealand: Collaborative practice and future development |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2007 |
Publication |
New Zealand Family Physician |
Abbreviated Journal |
The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners website |
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Volume |
34 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
162-167 |
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Keywords |
Adolescents; Community health nursing; Primary health care; Nurse practitioners; School nursing |
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This paper details the workforce capacity of youth health nursing and medical staffing required for community-based and school-based youth health services. The author shows how youth health services seek to complement the care delivered by Primary Health Organisations (PHOs) and other allied health care services in the community. She outlines the development and operation at VIBE, a community-based youth health service in the Hutt Valley with school-based youth health services delivered at four low deciles secondary schools. She explains that developing workforce capacity for youth health services is a primary health care priority and an important means to address inequalities and to improve the health services of young people. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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518 |
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Author |
Marcinkowski, K.; McDonald, B. |
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Title |
Changing blood transfusion practice in elective joint arthroplasty: A nursing initiative |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
22 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
15-21 |
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Keywords |
Surgery; Hospitals; Economics |
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This study analysed the use of re-infusion drains on 99 consecutive patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty surgery at a large hospital. The primary aim was to ascertain the cost effectiveness of the drains. Secondary aims were to assess safety of the drains, whether or not they reduced the need for allogeneic blood transfusion and whether they decreased the length of stay in hospital. As a control group the records of 99 patients treated without re-infusion were analysed retrospectively. The direct cost of consumables increased for the evaluation period. There was a smaller proportion of allogeneic blood transfusion (27% vs 38%) and a smaller mean number of units transfused (0.92 vs 0.54) in the re-infusion group compared to the control group. Patients benefited directly in that the mean length of stay was also significantly shorter in the re-infusion group. The researchers anticipate more direct cost saving with experience and best practice and conclude that the use of re-infusion drains is a cost effective blood saving method in total knee joint arthroplasty. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 533 |
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519 |
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Author |
Grayson, S.; Horsburgh, M.; Lesa, R.; Lennon, D. |
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Title |
An Auckland regional audit of the nurse-led rheumatic fever secondary prophylaxis programme |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2006 |
Publication |
New Zealand Medical Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Access is free to articles older than 6 months, and abstracts. |
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Volume |
119 |
Issue |
1243 |
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Community health nursing; Patient compliance |
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The researchers assessed the compliance rates with the rheumatic fever secondary prophylaxis programme established through the Auckland Rheumatic Fever Register and managed by community nursing services in Auckland. They undertook an audit of the 1998 and 2000 Auckland Rheumatic Fever Register data to establish the compliance rates of patients with the rheumatic fever secondary prophylaxis programme. The sample included all patients on the Auckland Rheumatic Fever Register during this time. Results showed compliance rates across the three Auckland DHBs ranging from 79.9% to 100% for individual community nursing offices. They found that a community-based nurse-led secondary prophylaxis programme for rheumatic fever heart disease is able to deliver excellent patient compliance levels. Secondary prophylaxis is the WHO-recommended cost effective first step to rheumatic fever/rheumatic heart disease control. Community health workers have a key role to play in facilitating this compliance. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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520 |
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Author |
Bolitho, S.; Huntington, A.D. |
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Experiences of Maori families accessing health care for their unwell children: A pilot study |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
22 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
23-32 |
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Keywords |
Maori; Qualiltative research; Access; Children; Parents and caregivers |
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The aim of this study was to explore with a small number of Maori families their experiences of accessing health care when their children were unwell with a respiratory condition. A qualitative research methodology was used in the study. Participating families were among those experiencing an admission to a children's ward between July and December 2003. Four families were interviewed. They discussed in depth their experience of accessing health care for their unwell children. Data were analysed using thematic analysis, and three common themes were evident: family resources, choice of health service provider and parents' feelings of vulnerability. The findings highlight that while socio-economic status plays a large part in determining the ease with which families can access the needed health care, there are other barriers within the health system which also pose difficulties for Maori. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 535 |
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521 |
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Author |
Janssen, J. |
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Title |
Fat simple: A nursing tool for client education |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
22 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
21-32 |
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Keywords |
Health education; Nursing; Diet |
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This article summarises the current level of knowledge regarding dietary effects on serum cholesterol. Information from a literature review was used to design a table that identifies how changes in diet and activity can alter components of a person's lipid profile. Nurses can use the resulting table as a simple tool to give clients targeted education based on their individual cholesterol results. This tool illustrates that not all dietary recommendations to the public are beneficial to serum cholesterol levels and it also explains why popular diets such as the Atkins, Mediterranean, and glycaemic index / load can produce more cardio-protective profiles than the traditional low fat diet. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 536 |
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522 |
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Author |
Minto, R. |
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Title |
The future of practice nursing |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2006 |
Publication |
New Zealand Family Physician |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
33 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
169-172 |
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Keywords |
Primary health care; Interprofessional relations; Professional development; Physicians; Practice nurses |
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The author describes and discusses the main barriers to practice nurses achieving their potential as a profession. She identifies key obstacles as the funding model, GP attitudes and the current employment model. Shared governance, the development of a patient-centred services, and new employment models are proposed as the basis of a new model of primary care delivery. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 537 |
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523 |
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