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Vincent, N. (1998). Starting late: problems and coping strategies of women who delay parenting until after the age of 40 years. Ph.D. thesis, , .
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Davenport, F. A. (1998). A descriptive study of the spiritual needs of patients with leukemia. Ph.D. thesis, , .
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Coup, A. (1998). Being safe and taking risks: how nurses manage children's pain. Ph.D. thesis, , .
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Seaton, P. (1998). The experiences of registered nurses in polytechnic baccalaureate degree programmes: an interpretive phenomenological study. Ph.D. thesis, , .
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Osborne, M. (1998). A qualitative meta-analytical account of the phenomen of self-mutilation among non-psychotic clients within the mental health care system. Ph.D. thesis, , .
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MacDonald, S. (1999). Having attitude: nurses' perceptions of the qualities and skills needed to successfully nurse the 10 -24 year old client. Ph.D. thesis, , .
Abstract: This thesis presents a grounded theory study following Glaser's methodological stance. It explores nursing of the 10-24 year old client through interviews with thirteen registered nurses. The participants worked in a variety of clinical settings including community, hospital and specific adolescent services. From the analysis of the data emerged the complexity of the nurses work with the chosen age group. The study identifies that the quality of the nurse/client encounter may enable the young person to feel accepted and to be empowered to make their own health choices.This thesis identifies how Having Attitude is seen by the nurse participants as critical in the care of the young person. Having Attitude is about the nurse balancing the dependence/independence needs of the young person with their family and peers, and about being acceptable to the client. This results from the work of the nurse which is characterised by the nurse being competent' and 'being supportive whilst taking into account all of the socio-political factors that effect the nurses working situation. The socio-political context impacts upon the young persons life in terms of the types of health issues they have, and the availability and affordability of appropriate health services. It also impacts on the environment in which the nurse works, in terms of the complexity of the concerns with which young people present, current health reforms and funding issues. The nurse needs to have a broad knowledge base and ability to work within a complex situation. Nurses believe they can make a difference to the young persons health experience when they are supportive, competent and have attitude
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Turia, D. (1999). Women's knowledge sources and management decisions (Vol. 14). Ph.D. thesis, , .
Abstract: It is evident from the prevalence of items in the popular press and incased research by health professional that, over the last two decades, menopause as been discussed more openly. However, medical information is still largely oriented toward menopause as a disease with emphasis on the pharmacological interventions needed to correct the disease. Literature in medical and nursing journals is also predominantly oriented towards menopause as a state of oestrogen, nurse researchers and feminists writers are challenging this viewsThe aim of the research was to discover how women gain knowledge about menopause, and how they make decisions about “managing” their menopause. In the study knowledge was defined as being more than information. It is seen as being more than information. It is seen as understanding derived from synthesis of data about menopause collected from various sources. Eleven women aged 46-55 recruited through a letter in the researcher's local newspaper, were interviewed. The resulting data was analysed by the constant comparison method as used in grounded theory.A descriptive model was developed including the basic social process of “integrating menopause into midlife”. A tertiary level of education and good social support were found to be associated with the women being seekers of knowledge about their menopause. These women, the majority of the participants, revealed themselves as being self-controlling with respect to their menopause. Among the few who had allowed their menopause to be managed by others, if they experienced adverse effects of the treatment, then there was a move toward greater self management.,Generally, nurses were not seen by the participants as possible sources of information. That finding highlights menopause as an area of health education in which nurses have the potential to play a more active role
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Tilah, M. S. W. (1999). Well child care services in New Zealand: an investigation into the provision and receipt of well child services in a Hawkes Bay sample. Ph.D. thesis, , .
Abstract: Maternal child care in New Zealand has traditionally been given by a variety of providers from the private and public sector. The reorganisation of the health services has effected all forms of health delivery including maternal and well child care or well child care services. Contracting of services in a competitive environment has been an important feature of the reorganisation process. Ashton (1995) notes that the system of contracting has facilitated the introduction of new approaches to health from new provider groups, which are not necessarily based on primary health care principles. This has led to confusion for providers and consumers alike. In 1996 a new national schedule which described the services recommended for maternal and child care was introduced called WellChild/Tamariki Ora. A questionnaire based on this schedule was administered to a sample of 125 parents of children under five years of age in Hawkes Bay to investigate issues relating to the provision and receipt of well care services.Descriptive data showed that the major providers in the present study were doctors. There were significant differences found in the number of services received by the less educated, the unemployed, single parent families, and Maori and Pacific Island people.Perceptions about the helpfulness of services received were not related to ratings of the child's health. Parents who received a greater number of Family/Whanau support services rated their children's health more highly. Findings are discussed in relation to the previous literature and recommendations are presented with particular emphasis on the implications for nursing and the role of nurses in providing well child care services
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Orchard, S. H. (1999). Characteristics of the clinical education role as percieved by registered nurses working in the practice setting. Ph.D. thesis, , .
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Sylvester, M. R. (1999). First antenatal visit: meeting now for the future: a grounded theory study of the meeting between the independent midwife and the pregnant woman. Ph.D. thesis, , .
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Trout, F. (1999). Health needs assessment within the ecology of caring. Ph.D. thesis, , .
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Casey, G. (2000). Conditional expertise in chronic illness. Ph.D. thesis, , .
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Mortensen, A. (2000). Destigmatisation: A grounded theory of the work of sexual health nurses. Ph.D. thesis, , .
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Blockley, C. E. (2000). The experience of hospitalization first time for an acute medical illness. Ph.D. thesis, , .
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Crawford, R. (2000). An exploration of nurses' understanding of parenting in hospital. Ph.D. thesis, , .
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