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Author Jamieson, I. url  openurl
  Title The mobile operating theatre project Type Book Chapter
  Year 2008 Publication Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp.81-97) Abbreviated Journal Ministry of Health publications page  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Rural nursing; Surgery; Training; Evaluation  
  Abstract This chapter firstly presents the development of a mobile operating theatre project, which was implemented in 2002 to provide rural day-stay surgery. Secondly, it discusses the process and findings of a research project undertaken with the purpose of evaluating a perioperative (theatre and recovery) reskilling programme offered to 42 rural nurses from nine secondary hospitals, conducted over nine months in 2001. The training was given to nurses prior to the introduction of a mobile operating theatre service, and was seen as a key part of the service contract.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 769 Serial 753  
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Author Truscott, J.M.; Townsend, J.M.; Arnold, E.P. url  openurl
  Title A successful nurse-led model in the elective orthopaedic admissions process Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication New Zealand Medical Journal Abbreviated Journal NZ Medical Association website. Access free to articles older than 6 months.  
  Volume 120 Issue 1265 Pages  
  Keywords Surgery; Hospitals; Nursing; Administration  
  Abstract 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.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 516  
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Author Kell, Anne-Marie; Gilmour, Jean; Wissen, Kim van url  openurl
  Title Nurses' experiences caring for patients surgically treated for oral cavity cancer Type Journal Article
  Year 2018 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 34 Issue 1 Pages p.7-19  
  Keywords Oral cavity cancer; Surgery; Post-operative nursing; Emotional labour; Stress  
  Abstract Explores nurses' experiences of caring for patients who have had surgery for oral cavity cancer in one NZ hospital, involving wound care, tracheostomy management, oral care, ongoing patient education and the provision of emotional support to patients and families. Interviews three registered nurses about the challenges involved in caring for this patient group; their moral conflict over the effects of surgery on the patients; their professional uncertainty, and the emotional effort involved in nursing oral cavity cancer patients. Suggests the need for informal debriefing, grief counselling, clinical supervision, stress management training, and continuing education in this specialised role.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1590  
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