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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 July 2, 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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Henry, A. (2020). Staying at home: A qualitative descriptive study on Pacific palliative health. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Christchurch. Retrieved July 2, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/10052
Abstract: Develops an understanding of the experiences of, and barriers for Pacific peoples in Canterbury utilising palliative care services. Considers the strengths and enablers for Pacific peoples accessing palliative care services and how such services, including home based palliative care, could better serve this community. Undertakes interviews using a semi-structured question guide, with nine family members who had provided palliative care within the last three years.
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Frost, C. E. (2020). After mastectomy -- inpatient experience of women in New Zealand: A qualitative study. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Dunedin. Retrieved July 2, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/10193
Abstract: Explores the experiences of 10 women post-operatively following mastectomy in an acute surgical ward in a large tertiary hospital in NZ by means of face-to-face, semi-structured, individual interviews. Identifies the women's expectations of care and service delivery from healthcare professionals, in order to inform the development of evidence-based interventions and models of care for the breast cancer care team. Suggests potential areas for future research.
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Eton, S. J. (2020). Clinical handover from the operating theatre nurse to the post anaesthetic care unit nurse: a New Zealand perspective. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Christchurch. Retrieved July 2, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/10582
Abstract: Presents findings from a study of nurse-to-nurse handover in the perioperative care setting. Describes current practices in nurse handover and surveys theatre and post-anaesthetic-care nurses from around NZ about their satisfaction with handover and whether it affects patient outcomes.
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O'Bery, S. S. (2020). Registered Nurses experiences, knowledge and practice of kangaroo care for preterm babies in two Neonatal Intensive care units in South Island of New Zealand. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Dunedin. Retrieved July 2, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/10752
Abstract: Explores registered nurses' (RN) experiences, knowledge and practice of kangaroo care (KC) for preterm infants. Highlights factors promoting or hindering the uptake of the practice in two neonatal intensive care units in both the Canterbury and Southland DHBs. Undertakes a qualitative, semi-structured interview-based study with 14 RNs highlighting the use of KC in everyday clinical practice.
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Ferguson, K. M. (2021). The appropriation of cultural safety: A mixed methods analysis. Ph.D. thesis, University of Otago, Dunedin. Retrieved July 2, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/12207
Abstract: Argues that the concept of cultural safety (CS) has been appropriated from an indigenous-led bicutural context to an inclusive cross-cultural framework for working with diverse patient populations. Investigates nurses' understanding of the 'Guidelines for Cultural Safety, the Treaty of Waitangi and Maori Health in Nursing Education and Practice' published in 2011 by the Nursing Council of NZ. Conducts a mixed-methods survey using both closed and open-ended questions to gauge nurses' confidence in applying the guidelines and their view of their relevance. Describes differences between NZ Registered Nurses (RN) and Internationally Qualified Nurses (IQN) in their understanding of CS. Argues that the CS model should be by Maori, for Maori.
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Gultiano, J. P. (2022). The experiences of internationally-qualified nurses working in a publicly-funded tertiary hospital in New Zealand: A qualitative descriptive study. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Dunedin. Retrieved July 2, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/12688
Abstract: Explores and describes the experiences of Internationally Qualified Nurses (IQN) working in a public hospital in NZ. Uses qualitative descriptive methodology to illuminate their experiences. Employs purposive sampling using maximum variation and snowball sampling methods to recruit 12 IQNs employed in the tertiary hospital. Conducts 12 one-to-one, semi-structured face-to-face interviews, which were analysed using Braun and Clarke's method of thematic analysis. Derives the following three themes: hospital navigation, ambivalence and being an outsider.
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Hackney, L. H. (2021). Examining the relationship between coping strategies, burnout, bullying, and distress in Registered Nurses working in intensive care and progressive care. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Christchurch. Retrieved July 2, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/12778
Abstract: Expands on existing research on the impact of coping constructs, derived from coping theory, on the inter-related issues of burnout, bullying, and psychological distress in RNs working in acute hospital settings, specifically Intensive Care Units (ICU) and Surgical Progressive Care Units (SPCU). Aims to demonstrate a positive relationship between burnout and bullying. Uses a quantitative cross-sectional design, collecting data via electronic questionnaire from RNs working in Christchurch Hospital's ICU and SPCU.
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Dwyer, R. (2022). Exploring the relationships between attitudes to ageing and the willingness of new graduate nurses to work in aged residential care in rural New Zealand. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Christchurch. Retrieved July 2, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/13615
Abstract: Examines the relationship between attitudes to ageing and the willingness of pre-registration nursing students to work in aged residential care (ARC), and in
rural NZ. Undertakes a cross-sectional study using a self-administered online survey, of third-year nursing students in southern NZ. Recommends gerontology course content and ARC clinical placements for nursing students.
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Sandford, G. (2013). What do critical care nurses perceive as barriers to mentorship within the critical care environment? Master's thesis, University of Otago, .
Abstract: Seeks to describe the perceptions and experiences of a sample of nurses working in a critical-care tertiary referral centre in New Zealand, engaged in mentorship of new staff and/or student nurses. Undertakes a descriptive study which identifies four barriers within the critical care environment: the impact that clinical workload has on the provision of mentorship; lack of acknowledgement of the mentorship role; challenge of assessment of new and student nurses; insufficient training and knowledge opportunities for mentors.
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Shaw-Brown, H. S. (2013). A survey of Canterbury nurses' perceptions of the activities, effectiveness and benefits of professional supervision. Master's thesis, University of Otago, .
Abstract: Aims to enrol all Canterbury nurses involved in professional supervision (PS) to describe their experiences, its effectiveness and the benefits they gained. Includes both nurse supervisees and nurse supervisors, with more than half coming from the mental health sector and the remainder coming from a variety of nursing specialities.
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Baby, M. (2013). Mental health nurses' experiences of patient assaults. Master's thesis, University of Otago, .
Abstract: Interviews thirteen registered nurses and one enrolled nurse working in different nursing positions within the Southern District Health Board -- Mental Health Services. Codes data into 24 sub-themes related to the sequence and impact of assaults on the participants. Discusses the nature and impact of assaults and the supportive strategies associated with violence against mental health nurses.
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Kennedy, B. (2013). The Relationships between empathy and burnout in nurses. Master's thesis, University of Otago, .
Abstract: Surveys nurses at two hospitals during April and May of 2012. Uses bivariate correlations, group comparisons, analysis of variance and multiple regression to analyse the results. Notes that nurses were still experiencing negative emotional effects of the earthquakes and aftershocks of the preceding 18 months. Finds empathy levels and burnout levels were lower than the normative mean, and that empathy and burnout were negatively correlated with age and experience.
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Miller, J. S. (2013). Workplace learning: exploring the context and culture in New Zealand. Master's thesis, University of Otago, .
Abstract: Explores the rationale underpinning the development of education programmes within urban district hospitals throughout the country, and ascertains how these workplaces develop education programmes, given that the majority of nurses in New Zealand have identified that they prefer to participate in workplace-based professional development. Cites a clear requirement to foster learning during a nurse's development post-registration, while considering how prepared nurse educators were to fulfil their roles as lifelong learning facilitators and mentors. Utilises the perspective of nurse educators employed in District Health Boards (DHBs) geographically isolated from universities providing post-registration learning.
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Lienert-Brown, M. F. (2013). Exploring undergraduate nursing students' experiences of their first clinical placement in an acute adult mental health inpatient service. Master's thesis, University of Otago, .
Abstract: Seeks to develop a better understanding of the undergraduate nursing students' experience of their clinical placement in mental health, and to identify the influences on student learning in an acute adult mental health service. Enrols a cohort of 13 nursing students to analyse their lived experiences through their written reflections on practice, which offered important insights into the students' experience of their first mental health clinical placement. Identifies six themes by means of thematic analysis.
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