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Author Hendry, Chris; Ogden, Emma
Title Consumers at the heart of care: developing a nurse-led community-based infusion service Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2016 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 1 Pages 27-31
Keywords IV therapy; Nurse-led clinics; Community care; District nursing; Infusion clinic; Intermediary care; Disaster recovery
Abstract Shares findings from an evaluation of a community-based, nurse-led intravenous (IV) therapy clinic in Christchurch, NZ. Backgrounds the establishment of the clinic in the Nurse Maude community specialty nursing centre following the 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. Describes the mixed-methods approach to the evaluation, including analysis of financial and service activity data, and qualitative feedback from consumers, referrers and staff. Provides recommendations about continuation of the service.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1528
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Author Gesmundo, Monina
Title Enhancing nurses' knowledge on [of] catheter-associated urinary tract infecion (CAUTI) prevention Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2016 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 1 Pages 2016
Keywords Catheter-associated urinary tract infection; Indwelling catheter care; CAUTI
Abstract Evaluates the impact of a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) education package on nurses' knowledge of indwelling catheter management. Utilises a multi-phased mixed-method approach, with convenience sampling and focus groups at two post-operative wards of a tertiary public hospital in 2014. Formulates an evidence-based education package with multi-faceted teaching methods to address knowledge or care deficits.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1529
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Author Hendry, Chris; Ogden, Emma
Title Hydration in aged residential care: a practical audit process Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2016 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 1 Pages 41-45
Keywords Hydration; Aged residential care; Dehydration in the elderly
Abstract Presents the findings of an audit of 34 hospital-level aged-residential-care clients' hydration over a 24-hour period. Describes the audit, undertaken by health-care assistants, and the strategies implemented to meet daily fluid requirements.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1530
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Author Nakarada-Kordic, Ivana
Title Assessing mental models in multidisciplinary operating room teams Type Book Whole
Year (up) 2016 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 238 p.
Keywords Mental models; Operating room; Surgery; Assessment; Software; Momento
Abstract Aims to develop a new empirical method for assessing the similarity of mental models in surgery, focusing on laparotomy; to begin the process of validation of the new approach; and to demonstrate how the new approach could be used in clinical practice. Develops a software application (Momento) to sort key tasks in order to capture the information on mental models regarding task sequence and responsibility. Asks 20 6-person operating room (OR) teams, each comprising 3 sub-teams consisting of anaesthesia, surgery and nursing, to complete Momento prior to 2 simulated emergency laparotomies. Suggests the Momento approach could be used to improve teamwork in OR.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1561
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Author Marshall, Dianne
Title Surgical nurses' non-technical skills: A human factors approach Type Book Whole
Year (up) 2016 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 256 p.
Keywords Surgical nurses; Non-technical skills (NTS); Adverse patient events; Taxonomy; Surveys
Abstract Explores the social and cognitive non-technical skills (NTS) required of nurses practising in general surgical wards, a taxonomy of NTS for general surgical nurses, and identifies the differences in levels of performance of the NTS between experienced and less experienced nurses, by means of applied cognitive task analysis (ACTA). Highlights the association between poor performance of NTS with adverse patient events. Conducts the study in four surgical wards in a metropolitan hospital, using observation and semi-structured interviews with RNs.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1844
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Author Yeung, Polly; Rodgers, Vivien
Title Quality of long-term care for older people in residential settings -- perceptions of quality of life and care satisfaction from residents and their family members Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 33 Issue 1 Pages 28-43
Keywords Resident-centred approach; Ageing; Care homes; Residential aged care; Quality of life; Care satisfaction
Abstract Explores long-term care-home residents’ quality of life and their family's satisfaction with the care provided. Uses descriptive and correlational analyses, collecting secondary data from 39 residents of two long-term care facilities with a resident-directed care approach. Asks residents to complete a survey of quality-of-life and overall satisfaction measures, and asks 31 of their family members to complete a survey on care satisfaction provided by the facilities. Presents a number of practical considerations for nursing care staff to improve residents' quality of life and staff-family relationships.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1524
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Author Jamieson, Isabel; Sims, Deborah; Casey, Michelle; Wilkinson, Katie; Osborne, Rachel
Title Utilising the Canterbury Dedicated Education Unit model of teaching Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2017 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 33 Issue 2 Pages 29-39
Keywords Dedicated Education Units; Graduate nurses; Recruitment and retention; Student support
Abstract Considers whether the Canterbury Dedicated Education Unit model of clinical teaching and learning can support graduate registered nurses in their first year of practice. Uses a descriptive exploratory case-study approach to gather data via three focus groups with a total of eleven participants. Undertakes thematic analysis to identify patterned meaning across the dataset from which two primary themes emerge: support, and recruitment and retention. Identifies five associated sub-themes: peer support, organisational support, liaison nurse support, team support for the graduate registered nurses, and team support for the staff. Reveals the significant contribution made by the Nurse Entry-to-Practice Programme Liaison Nurse as a conflict broker.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1535
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Author Briscoe, Jeannette; Mackay, Bev; Harding, Thomas
Title Does simulation add value to clinical practice: undergraduate student nurses' perspective Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2017 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 10-15
Keywords Simulation; Student nurses; Clinical practice; Nursing education
Abstract Evaluates whether simulation helps to prepare student nurses for clinical practice. Conducts a research project to establish if the use of simulation in nursing education provides added value to the clinical experience of students. Uses a qualitative, descriptive approach as the methodology to interview a voluntary purposeful sample of nursing students enrolled across the BN programme. Aministers focus group interviews with 10 nursing students from semester two through to final semester, year three.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1537
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Author Vick, Margaret; Dannenfeldt Gudrun; Shaw, Bill
Title Do students training to be health-care workers have compassionate attributes? Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2017 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 16-22
Keywords Compassion; Health care students; Surveys; Measurements
Abstract Measures the extent to which health-care students began their training with compassionate attributes. Defines compassion as an awareness of others and a desire to help, using a non-judgmental approach. Highlights the significance of compassion in health care. Provides a self-administered 'compassion to others' psychometric scale to measure compassionate attributes to 146 students enrolled in the first semester of nursing, midwifery and social work at the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec). Analyses data using the SPSS and ANOVA for descriptive statistics and predictive information.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1538
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Author Hendry, Chris; Prileszky, Gail
Title A usability study: an e-medication dispenser as part of a home-based medication management programme Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2017 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 23-30
Keywords Usability study; E-medication dispenser; Medication management; District nursing
Abstract Investigates the logistics and acceptability of an electronic medication dispenser (EMD) within a home-based medication management service as a substitute for face-to-face home visiting, as a means of reminding elderly clients to take their medication on time. Uses a qualitative usability study methodology to conduct the study, centred on a small group of clients receiving the service from a small group of clients receiving the service from a community nursing organisation in Christchurch. Involves patients, pharmacists, nurses and managers of the community nursing service. Identifies critical processes and protocols required to safely support a wider roll-out of the product within the service.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1539
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Author Marshall, Bob; Craig, Andrea; Meyer, Alannah
Title Registered nurses' attitudes towards, and experiences of, aggression and violence in the acute hospital setting Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2017 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 31-36
Keywords Aggression; Violence; Actue hospital settings; Training; Surveys; Registered nurses
Abstract Examines NZ registered nurses' experiences of aggression and violence and the impact of aggression management training (AMT) on their experiences. Collects data using an internet survey incorporating Collins' Attitudes Towards Aggressive Behaviours Questionnaire. Rates the effect of participation in AMT on exposure to aggression or violence and its impact on attitudes towards aggression and violence.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1540
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Author Andrew, Alexa; Foot-McKay, Aimee; Ritchie, Lorraine
Title Staff perspectives of a cafe on the premises of an aged-care facility Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2017 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 43
Keywords Aged care; Facilities; Cafes; Person-centred care
Abstract Explores the value of a café on the premises of an aged-care facility. Undertakes a qualitative descriptive inquiry to examine participants' perception of the value of the café to staff and residents. Interviews nine staff members using a core set of five questions. Analyses interview data using thematic analysis according to the stages outlined by Marshall and Rossman.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1542
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Author Brunton, Margaret; Cook, Catherine; Walker, Leonie; Clendon, Jill
Title Where are we?: workplace communication between RNs in culturally-diverse healthcare organisations; Analysis of a 2-phase, mixed-method study: a report prepared for the New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation Type Report
Year (up) 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 82 p.
Keywords Communication in nursing; Registered nurses; Surveys
Abstract Examines cultural influences on perceptions and practices of cross-cultural communication among registered nursing staff from diverse ethnicities in NZ. Employs an exploratory approach to obtain qualitative feedback by means of semi-structured interviews with 36 Internationally Qualified Nurses (IQN) and 17 NZ Registered Nurses (NZRN). Uses data from the interviews to construct a questionnaire survey to seek responses from a random national sample of RNs.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1543
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Author Owen, Katie; Day, Liz; Yang, Diya
Title Promoting well-being for Chinese international students in an undergraduate nursing programme: reducing culture shock Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2017 Publication Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue 24 Pages 13-20
Keywords International students; English as an additional language (EAL); Culture shock; Acculturation; Mental health
Abstract Reviews literature relating to the experience of international tertiary students, particularly Chinese students, undertaking nursing education. Reports that international students cite poorer mental and physical health outcomes than domestic students, and that students with English as an additional language (EAL) experience culture shock, frustration and stress. Suggests that tertiary institutions need to supply targeted interventions for international students in language and cultural adaptation to promote positive acculturation.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1546
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Author Crick, Michelle; MacDonald, Danielle; Perry, Jane; Poole, Nicky
Title Reflections on the influence of grandmothers on the careers of four nurses Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2017 Publication Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue 24 Pages 21-27
Keywords Reflection; Grandmothers; Advanced nursing practice
Abstract Presents the personal reflections of four nurses who have lived and worked in different parts of the world, revealing the influence of their grandmothers in their career choice. Identifies common values of respect, courage and the importance of listening to others, imparted to the nurses by their grandmothers. Relates these attributes to fundamental elements of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) code of ethics.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1547
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