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Author Walker, L.
Title ?Holding up?: The first biennial NZNO Employment Survey Type Report
Year 2009 Publication Abbreviated Journal Available from http://www.nzno.org.nz
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Nursing; New Zealand Nurses' Organisation; Workplace; Personnel staffing and scheduling; Industrial relations
Abstract In this report, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) releases the findings from its first-ever members' employment survey. The questionnaire, based on the United Kingdom?s Royal College of Nurse?s annual survey (which has been running for 21 years) covered core employment issues: employment agreements, hours, pay, job change, along with demographic details, as well as questions around plans for and perceptions of working life for over 800 NZNO members.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1331
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Author Lamb, Jillian
Title The Effect of Cigarette Smoking On the Frequency of Colposcopy Visits, Treatments and Re-referrals Type
Year 2009 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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Abstract Current research has confirmed that cigarette smoking is a risk factor for cervical cancer. The objective of this pilot study was to observe if women who smoked and were referred to the colposcopy department at Christchurch Women?s Hospital, required more follow up visits, treatments and re-referrals compared to non-smokers. New patients (n=494) who attended at the Christchurch Women?s Hospital colposcopy department in 2001 had their data observed for a six year period. The results identified that women who smoked were three times more likely to need a third follow up visit and twice more likely to need further treatments to remove abnormalities when compared to non-smokers. This pilot study also identified that 71% of Maori women attending the clinic were smokers compared to 44% of non-Maori women. The results are being used to highlight to health professionals that treatment has a greater chance of success if patients cease smoking. The results have also supported the maintenance and development of the smoking cessation clinic for colposcopy patients at Christchurch Women's Hospital where the link to cervical abnormalities and smoking is explained and behaviour modification is offered. We also found that Maori women were poor attendees for colposcopy when compared to non-Maori and these results identified a need for further research and development of strategies to improve attendance.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1333
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Author Shih, Li-Chin
Title Impact of Dialysis on Rurally Based Mäori Clients and Their Whänau Type
Year 2009 Publication Abbreviated Journal NZNO Library
Volume Issue Pages 105 pp
Keywords renal disease; hemodialysis; maori
Abstract A research portfolio submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing, The University of Auckland, 2009

This paper is a report of a study seeking to understand the experience of New Zealand rural dwelling Mäori clients with end-stage renal disease who receive haemodialysis. End stage renal disease (ESRD) is related to lifestyle, genetic factors and environment, and Mäori are at higher risk of renal disease which results of need for renal replacement therapy to sustain their lives. Dialysis clients are a group of ?silent? clients under the care of the dominant health professionals. Adherence with therapeutic regimes has been a main issue for health care professionals and service delivery, as it directly contributes to the efficacy of the treatment and cost effectiveness. Mäori clients? experience of living with haemodialysis has not been explored. Although there are a number of studies describing the experience of patients living on dialysis so far, no studies have yet focused specifically on the experience of Mäori clients towards their renal replacement therapy. The continual demands of dialysis treatment are significant and given the high proportion of Mäori having dialysis. It is timely to explore the experience of Mäori clients and their family/whänau in order to understand the need for quality of care and to promote Mäori health outcomes in chronic kidney disease management
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1348
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Author Moore, J
Title The role of the advanced nurse practitioner in the identification and management of patients with symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Type
Year 2009 Publication Abbreviated Journal Held by NZNO Library
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Abstract A submitted for the degree of Master of Health Sciences(Nursing Clinical)at The University of Otago, Christchurch.

This study examined the role of an advanced nurse practitioner in the identification, diagnosis and management of patients referred to an IBS nurse led clinic with symptoms of IBS as their primary problem. Items of interest were identification of the causes of symptoms, the effects of symptoms on quality of life (QOL), coping strategies of the patient, and patient satisfaction with care. These were measured by prospective data on two questionnaires given several months apart. In addition, some basic retrospective data were collected from a database of information on prior patients, to determine that the study subjects were representative of the IBS practice.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1360
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Author Mockford, Andrea
Title The exploration of systems and technologies to enhance the healthcare of children under five Type Report
Year 2009 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 130p
Keywords Child health services; Children's hospitals; Family nursing; Reports
Abstract The well known premise that 'healthy children grow into healthy adults' should reinforce the need for us to engage with parents and caregivers to ensure that we support them with meeting their child's health care needs. This scholarship enabled the author to see what the UK, Sweden, the US, and Canada were doing to strengthen and support children under five and their families across the continuum of care. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1422
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Author Bell, Jeanette
Title Towards clarification of the role of research nurses in New Zealand : a literature review Type 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 Dick, Angela; La Grow, Steve; Boddy, Julie
Title The effects of staff education on the practice of 'specialling' by care assistants in an acute care setting Type Journal Article
Year 2009 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 1 Pages 17-26
Keywords Specialling; Care assistants; Cost; Education
Abstract Reports the results of a project aimed at decreasing the use of, and costs associated with, the practice of using care assistants to provide one-to-one observation or 'specialling' in five acute adult medical and surgical wards at a North Island hospital. Performs a retrospective study for the six months pre- and post-intervention due to staff education. Collects data and analyses the results for all patients who had required 'specialling'.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1440
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Author Nelson, Katherine M; Connor, Margaret; Alcorn, Gillian D
Title Innovative nursing leadership in youth health Type Journal Article
Year 2009 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 1 Pages 27-37
Keywords Clinical leadership; Innovation; Youth health; Nurse practitioner; Primary health care
Abstract Looks one of the eleven health care nursing innovation projects funded by the Ministry of Health: Vibe Youth Transition Services, located in the Hutt Valley, formerly known as the Hutt Valley Youth Service. Highlights the leadership role provided by the nurse practitioner (NP) which led to youth health and development nationally.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1441
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Author Slight, Carol; Marsden, Janet; Raynel, Susanne
Title The impact of a glaucoma nurse specialist role on glaucoma waiting lists Type Journal Article
Year 2009 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 1 Pages 38-47
Keywords Glaucoma; Nurse specialist; Nurse-led clinics; Chronic care management
Abstract Reports on the effect of a 'nurse-led' glaucoma clinic at a large metropolitan hospital, in which patients were recruited from specific categories of glaucoma patients on the waiting list. Audits the impact on the waiting list over a two-year period.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1442
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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 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 Jamieson, Isabel; Taua, Chris
Title Leaving from and returning to nursing : contributing factors Type Journal Article
Year 2009 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 2 Pages 15-27
Keywords Registered nurse; Career break; Exiting; Re-entry; Workforce; Returning to practice; Surveys
Abstract Examines the experience of nurses who had been out of nursing for more than five years, and explores factors that influenced their leaving and return to practice. Invites nurses who had undertaken a Competency Assessment Programme at a given tertiary institution during 2005 to participate. Analyses and codes quantitative data for 32 nurses who completed the questionnaire, and identifies the three key issues that emerge.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1444
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Author MacKay, Bev; Harding, Thomas
Title M-support : keeping in touch on placement in primary health care settings Type Journal Article
Year 2009 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 2 Pages 30-40
Keywords Student support; Primary health-care; M-support
Abstract 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.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1445
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Author Manning, Liz; Neville, Stephen
Title Work-role transition : from staff nurse to clinical nurse educator Type Journal Article
Year 2009 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 2 Pages 41-53
Keywords Transition; Leadership; Clinical nurse educator; Mentorship
Abstract Presents the findings of a study describing Clinical Nurse Educators' experiences, as they recall their transition from staff nurse to the Clinical Nurse Educator role, within a New Zealand District Health Board (DHB). Employs a qualitative descriptive methodology utilising transition theory as a conceptual framework. Interviews a sample of eight Clinical Nurse Educators about their transition from experienced staff nurse to inexperienced senior nurse. Analyses data using a general inductive approach.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1446
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Author Harding, Thomas
Title Swimming against the malestream : men choosing nursing as a career Type 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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Author McDonald, Stuart
Title Graduate nurses' experience of postgraduate education within a nursing entry to practice programme Type Journal Article
Year 2009 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 3 Pages 17-26
Keywords Graduate nurse; Nursing entry-to-practice programme; Postgraduate education; Cross-sectional survey
Abstract Explores graduate nurses' experiences of postgraduate education embedded within a Nursing Entry-to-Practice (NETP) programme, a programme aimed at socialising new nursing graduates into their new role and work environment during their first year of practice.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1448
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