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Author |
Amankwaa, Isaac; Nelson, Katherine; Rook, Mary; Hales, Caroline |
Title |
Association between body mass index, multi-morbidity and activities of daily living among New Zealand nursing home older adults: a retrospective analysis of nationwide InterRAI data |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2022 |
Publication |
BMC Geriatrics |
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Volume |
22 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
1-10 |
Keywords |
Obesity; Body mass index; Residential aged care facilities; InterRAI |
Abstract |
Undertakes a retrospective review of nursing home residents' data obtained from the NZ International Residential Assessment Instrument national dataset, 2015-2018. Includes 198,790 aged care residents, calculating weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. Defines multi-morbidity as the presence of 2 or more health conditions. Measures the risk of disability by a self-performance scale. Highlights an inverse relationship between activities of daily living (ADL) and BMI. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1785 |
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Sue, Kim; Lee, Tae W; Kim, Gwang S. and others |
Title |
Nurses in advanced roles as a strategy for equitable access to healthcare in the WHO Western Pacific region: a mixed methods study |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Human Resources for Health |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
19 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
1-9 |
Keywords |
Advanced nursing practice; Health promotion; Western Pacific; Surveys |
Abstract |
Investigates current responsibilities of nurses in advanced roles (NAR) in the Western Pacific. Uses a Delphi survey to identify key barriers and challenges for enhancing role development within the country and the region. Conducts semi-structured individual interviews with 55 national experts from clinical, academic and/or governmental backgrounds in 18 countries, to identify strategies for establishing nurses in advanced roles to improve equitable access to healthcare in the region. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1777 |
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Author |
Moloney, Willoughby; Fieldes, Jessica; Jacobs, Stephen |
Title |
An integrative review of how healthcare organizations can support hospital nurses to thrive at work |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2020 |
Publication |
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Volume |
17 |
Issue |
23 |
Pages |
1-19 |
Keywords |
Hospital nurses; Burn-out; Job satisfaction; Well-being |
Abstract |
Synthesises international evidence on organisational factors that support hospital nurse wellbeing and identifies how the Social Embeddedness of Thriving at Work Model can support health managers to develop management approaches that enable nurses to thrive. Conducts an integrative review of literature published between 2005-2019. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1778 |
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Author |
Short, Kylie; Andrew, Cathy; Yang, Wenting; and Jamieson, Isabel |
Title |
The impact of nurse prescribing on health care delivery for patients with diabetes: a rapid review |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2024 |
Publication |
Journal of Primary Health Care |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
16 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
78-89 |
Keywords |
Nurse prescribing; Diabetes; Primary health care |
Abstract |
Undertakes a rapid review of research on the influence of nurse prescribing over the period 2012 -2022, on the delivery of health care to patients with both types of diabetes in New Zealand (NZ), Australia, the United Kingdom (UK) and Canada. Identifies four main themes: impact of nurse prescribing on clinical outcomes, levels of patient satisfaction, implications for health-care service provision, and identification of barriers and facilitators for nurse prescribing. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1869 |
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Author |
Barry, Christine; Severinsen, Christina; Towers, Andy |
Title |
Work-related quality of life for support workers and the Pay Equity Settlement Act 2017 |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Kaitiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
14 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
5-11 |
Keywords |
Care and Support Worker (Pay Equity) Settlement Act 2017; Home-care support workers; Quality of life |
Abstract |
Explores the impact of the Care and Support Worker (Pay Equity) Settlement Act (2017) on the quality of life of support workers on the job. Conducts semi-structured interviews with eight support workers, highlighting the following themes: work re-organisation, intensification, collegial working relations, managerial support and communication; pay increments. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1846 |
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Author |
Thomson, Patricia; Hudson, Dianne; Richardson, Anna; Campbell, Ada; Guihen, Avril |
Title |
The placement experience of nursing students in managed isolation and quarantine facilities |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Kaitiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
14 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
12-18 |
Keywords |
COVID-19; Nursing students; Clinical placement; Managed Isolation and Quarantine Facilities (MIQF) |
Abstract |
Conducts focus group interviews with seven nursing students whose third-year clinical placements occurred in Managed Isolation and Quarantine Facilities (MIQF) during level 3 lockdown in 2020. Describes the experiences of the students in terms of clinical skills, communication, support, safety and NCNZ competencies. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1847 |
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Moir, Chris; Taylor, Peta; Seaton, Philippa; Snell, Helen; Wood, Susan |
Title |
Changes noticed following a pressure-injury link-nurse programme |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Kaitiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
14 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
19-24 |
Keywords |
Pressure injuries; Link nurses; Patient safety; Quality improvement |
Abstract |
Identifies changes that link nurses noticed in their practice areas as a result of participating in a pressure-injury prevention programme. Uses three nurse focus groups to collect data about changes in pressure-injury prevention within their practice areas following implementation of a link-nurse programme. Talks to 22 nurses about increasing awareness of pressure injury prevention, use of assessment tools and documentation, and acquisition of injury prevention equipment. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1848 |
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Author |
McClunie-Trust, Patricia; Greenwood, Joanne |
Title |
The lived experience of people with psoriasis: a qualitative meta-synthesis |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Kaitiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
14 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
25-40 |
Keywords |
Psoriasis; Well-being; Self-identity |
Abstract |
Examines the psycho-social effects for adults living with the chronic dermatological condition. Undertakes a meta-synthesis of research into subjects' experiences of the condition, which yields 19 studies, from which three themes are identified: self-identity, personal well-being, and cultural identity. Makes recommendations for research and education. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1849 |
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Author |
Sibley, Elyse; Mercer, Christine |
Title |
Management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD): an integrative review |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Kaitiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
14 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
41-49 |
Keywords |
Dementia; Behaviour; Psychology; Non-pharmacological interventions |
Abstract |
Describes the behavioural and psychological symptoms associated with dementia, including depression, agitation, psychosis, hallucinations, delusions and apathy. Employs an integrative review to investigate why care-givers resort to anti-psychotic medication in the first instance instead of non-pharmacological interventions to manage such symptoms. Identifies three themes: low staff-to-patient ratios, insufficient specialised staff; inadequate understanding of the manifestations of dementia. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1850 |
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Oda, Keiko; Bakri, Noor; Majeed, Sarah; Ferguson, Catherine; Bartlett, Shennae; Holden, Rachel; Thomson, W Murray; Parsons, John; Boyd, Michal; Smith, Moira |
Title |
Improving nursing oral care practice for care-dependent older adults though inter-professional collaboration: a study protocol |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Kaitiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
14 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
50-57 |
Keywords |
Oral care; Dependent older adults; Inter-professional collaboration; Geriatric nursing; Oral care protocols |
Abstract |
Aims to establish evidence-based oral care guidelines for nurses, in order to improve oral care for dependent adults. Considers how interprofessional collaboration and education (IPC/IPE) might improve nursing oral care practice. Intends to use guidelines in a pilot programme with community nurses caring for older adults living at home or in aged residential care. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1851 |
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Author |
Weber, Heidi |
Title |
Deciding on a safe site for intramuscular injections in an acute mental health setting |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Kaitiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
14 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
58-61 |
Keywords |
Intramuscular injections; Mental health patients |
Abstract |
Aims to provide practical guidance for health-care providers to ensure the safe and effective administration of intramuscular injections, when there is the potential for violence and agitation, as well as during personal restraint. Undertakes a realist review of the evidence comparing the dorsogluteal and ventrogluteal sites. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1852 |
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Author |
Woods, Heather |
Title |
Oral history: a rich tapestry of information |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Kaitiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
14 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
62-64 |
Keywords |
Oral history; Interviewing; Oral history collections; Nursing Education and Research Foundation (NERF) |
Abstract |
Explains oral history, its types and best practice. Introduces the Oral History and Sound Collection at Turnbull Library, focusing on the Nursing Education and Research Foundation (NERF) special collection of oral history interviews with nurses, which arose out of the NERF Oral History Project. Provides examples of three oral history interview records from the collection. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1853 |
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Author |
Mustafa, Maher; Adams, Sue; Bareham, Corinne; Carryer, Jenny |
Title |
Employing nurse practitioners in general practice: an exploratory survey of the perspectives of managers |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Journal of Primary Health Care |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
13 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
274-282 |
Keywords |
Nurse practitioners; Primary health care; Models of care; Surveys |
Abstract |
Explores the perspectives of practice managers on employing nurse practitioners (NP) in general practice. Uses an electronic survey to collect demographic and numerical data, which were analysed descriptively and analytically using SPSS (version 26). Written answers to open-ended questions were analysed qualitatively. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1779 |
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Author |
Moir, Chris; Baby, Maria |
Title |
Managing violence and aggression: graduate-entry nursing students' responses to pre-emptive communication skills education |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2022 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
13 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
9-18 |
Keywords |
Communication skills; Workplace violence; Nursing students; Nursing curriculum |
Abstract |
Argues that teaching de-escalation skills early in the nursing programme is vital for student safety and later retention in the nursing workforce. Sets out to determine the efficacy of communication training to teach nursing students agression-management skills while on clinical placement. Designs a quasi-experimental design using pre- and post-tests of communication competence following an education module delivered as part of the curriculum. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1816 |
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Author |
Bingham, Helen; Malone, Tara |
Title |
Developing compassion in nursing students through engaging with a lived experience |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2022 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
13 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
19-25 |
Keywords |
Compassion; Personal narratives; Mental illness; Addiction; Nursing education |
Abstract |
Considers whether an educational intervention in which mental illness and addiction sufferers share their personal experience with nursing students results in the development of empathy and compassion among nursing students. Incorporates five workshops into the bachelor of nursing curriculum, in which students listen to the stories told by mental health/addiction patients. Gathers accounts from students of their reactions afterwards. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1817 |
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