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Author |
Farmer, D. |
Title |
Wairarapa Primary Health Care Nursing Workforce Survey – 2007: A replication |
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Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2008 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
Primary health care; Nursing |
Abstract |
The introduction of the 2001 New Zealand Primary Health Care Strategy has seen increased emphasis on the development of the national primary health care nursing workforce. National and local nursing workforce development initiatives, in response to the strategy, have seen evolving models of primary health care nursing practice in New Zealand. Research was undertaken in 2007 to review the current position of the Wairarapa primary health care nursing workforce. Quantitative, descriptive data was generated through the application, at a local level, of the 2001 Ministry of Health Primary Health Care and Community Nursing Workforce survey tool. Many of the regional challenges highlighted by survey respondents in 2007 are similar to those identified in the national 2001 survey. These include predominantly low numbers of Maori, Pacific and male primary health care nurses and a fragmented, part-time and aging workforce with many respondents indicating they undertake more than one nursing role in their organisation. Respondents were similarly unsure or did not have clear clinical career pathways available to them, a mechanism by which nurses can advance their clinical practice. Some unique service provision and workforce development issues related to Wairarapa's rural context include: geographical barriers, population spread and the high health needs of its rural population. Some unique regional differences compared to the 2001 data are: lower numbers of nurses studying toward further qualifications and specific barriers to accessing education opportunities that can be linked to living in a rural region. More respondents indicated they could work collaboratively with other nurses and health professionals within their own and other organisations. While many respondents were able to provide insightful examples of specific nursing strategies in their practice targeted towards reducing inequalities for groups at risk, others could not. Enrolled nurses remain part of the Wairarapa primary health care nursing workforce. Ten percent of the respondents were actively practising enrolled nurses with an average of 24 years experience in primary health care nursing. Direction and delegation requirements by registered nurses for this group and national attrition trends with corresponding loss of workforce experience of enrolled nurses highlight an area in the Wairarapa primary health care nursing workforce that requires further consideration. Overall this study contributes to current knowledge by establishing a regional nursing workforce baseline from which to measure and enable focused future workforce development initiatives and research. Regional findings can be used to inform recommendations within the Wairarapa Primary Health Care Nursing Action Plan 2006-11 to enhance the delivery of well-developed primary health care nursing services with benefits for the Wairarapa community. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
913 |
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Author |
Goodyear-Smith, F.; Janes, R. |
Title |
New Zealand rural primary health care workforce in 2005: More than just a doctor shortage |
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Journal Article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2008 |
Publication |
Australian Journal of Rural Health |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
16 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
40-46 |
Keywords |
Personnel; Physicians; Rural health services; Nursing; Primary health care; Pharmacists |
Abstract |
The aim of this study was to obtain a 2005 snapshot of the New Zealand rural primary health care workforce, specifically GPs, general practice nurses and community pharmacists. A postal questionnaire was distributed to rural general practice managers, GPs, nurses, community pharmacy managers and pharmacists in November 2005. The self-reported data included information on demographics, country of training, years in practice, business ownership, hours worked including on-call, and intention to leave rural practice. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
966 |
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Author |
Tustin-Payne, W. |
Title |
Self esteem, competence assessment and nurses ability to write reflectively: Is there any connection? |
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Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2008 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Wintec Research Archive |
Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
Professional competence; Nursing; Psychology; Quality of health care; Feminist critique |
Abstract |
The Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 requires nurses to have evidence to support they are competent to practice. Many nurses have become distraught and / or angry at this prospect, and the researcher suggests that this response appears to be more commonly related to the expectation of undertaking reflective writing, which is a key component of the competence evidence. This study explores the predisposing factors relating to nursing, reflective writing and competence to determine how this may impact on a nurse's self esteem. Utilisation of Critical Social Theory informed by feminist framework allows for exploration of the historical, social, political and cultural factors that shape and form female nurses reality in practice. It is a theory that relates to oppression and power, with the primary intent being to raise consciousness in order to emancipate. Although no definitive findings were made, there are multiple factors relating to nurse's history, socialisation, political imperatives and cultural beliefs that have the potential to impact on their self esteem. Competence, competence assessment and reflective practice are complex, therefore presenting multiple challenges. In order for nurses to understand their contextual reality and opportunities for change there is a need for them to engage in critical reflection. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1198 |
Serial |
1183 |
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Author |
Nelson, Katherine M; Connor, Margaret; Alcorn, Gillian D |
Title |
Innovative nursing leadership in youth health |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2009 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
25 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
27-37 |
Keywords |
Clinical leadership; Innovation; Youth health; Nurse practitioner; Primary health care |
Abstract |
Looks one of the eleven health care nursing innovation projects funded by the Ministry of Health: Vibe Youth Transition Services, located in the Hutt Valley, formerly known as the Hutt Valley Youth Service. Highlights the leadership role provided by the nurse practitioner (NP) which led to youth health and development nationally. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1441 |
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Author |
Connor, Margaret J; Nelson, Katherine M; Maisey, Jane |
Title |
Impact of innovation funding on a rural health nursing service : the Reporoa experience |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2009 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
25 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
4-14 |
Keywords |
Primary health care; Rural nursing; Innovation; Advancing practice |
Abstract |
Examines the impact of innovation funding through the MOH primary health-care nursing innovation funding scheme on Health Reporoa Inc, which offers a first-contact rural nursing service to the village of Reporoa and surrounding districts. Looks at funding impact during the project period of 2003-2006, and in the two years that followed. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1443 |
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Author |
Gibbons, V.; Rice, S.; Lawrenson, R |
Title |
Routine and rigidity: Barriers to insulin initiation in patients with Type 2 Diabetes |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2010 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
NZNO Library |
Volume |
1 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
19-22 |
Keywords |
Medication compliance; Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-Dependent; Primary health care |
Abstract |
It has been shown that intensive management of diabetes with type 2 diabetes is effective and has led to wider use of insulin. The conversion of patients from oral medication to insulin is usually managed in primary care. The study discussed here aimed to explore how patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) perceived insulin. The study was conducted in 2009 in an urban general practice in a large town in New Zealand with more than 300 patients with type 2 diabetes. A qualitative study was conducted with face-to-face interviews with 13 participants. The question focused on insulin initiation, lifestyle and routine. The transcribed responses were subject to thematic anaylsis. Interviews showed participants felt restricted by the prospect and eventuality of the routine and restrictions of being on insulin. Results show there needs to be a greater emphasis on the disease being progressive. This study provides the ground work for developing resources that will benefit patients with T2DM. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1339 |
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Author |
Prior, Patsy; Wilkinson, Jill; Neville, Stephen |
Title |
Practice nurse use of evidence in clinical practice : a descriptive survey |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
26 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
14-25 |
Keywords |
Evidencxe-based practice; Primary health care; Nursing; Education |
Abstract |
Describes nurses' perceptions of their use of evidence-based practice, attitudes toward evidence-based practice and perceptions of their knowledge/skills associated with evidence-based practice. Determines the effect of educational preparation on practice, attitudes, and knowledge/skills toward evidence-based practice. Utilises a descriptive survey design to poll 55 West Auckland practice nurses working the general practice setting. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1455 |
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Author |
Ha, I.; Huggard, P.; Huggard, J. |
Title |
Staff support and quality of care provided by palliative care nurses: A systematic literature review |
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Journal Article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2013 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
Available through NZNO library |
Volume |
4 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
25-32 |
Keywords |
Hospice and palliative nursing; Systematic review; Staff support; Quality of health care |
Abstract |
There is a considerable body of literature discussing the stressors experienced by nurses and other health professionals when caring for those who are terminally ill and dying. Also, a number of articles offer suggestions, including the views of staff, as to what type of professional and organisational support is required when working in this often demanding specialty. There are, however, very few reports of assessment of the effectiveness of such supportive interventions and in particular, the impact of such support on the quality of patient care. This literature review examines any reported relationships between the quality of nursing provided by palliative care nurses and the staff support received by those nurses. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1391 |
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Author |
Clendon, Jill (and others) |
Title |
Nurse perceptions of the diabetes Get Checked Programme |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2013 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
29 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
18-30 |
Keywords |
Diabetes; Primary health care |
Abstract |
Ascertains the impact of the programme on the practice of nurses and identifies factors that contributed to the success or failure of the programme in their workplaces. Performs an observational study by means of an online survey and descriptively analyses the responses from the 748 respondents. Elicits nurses' suggestions for future improved management and outcomes for people with diabetes. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1486 |
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Author |
Lally, Elsa |
Title |
Symbiotic relationships in patients' engagements with practice nurses |
Type |
Book Whole |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2014 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
262 p. |
Keywords |
Practice nurses; Patients; Symbiotic relationships; Primary health care; Surveys |
Abstract |
Records from patient perspectives the nature of the engagements patients have with practice nurses which influence patients' health and well-being. Posits this mutually-beneficial close association as a form of symbiosis. Surveys 15 patients from seven rural and urban general practices in NZ about aspects of the participants' relationships and engagements with nurses, analysing the results using Narrative Inquiry methodology. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1699 |
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Author |
Parton, Beverley May |
Title |
Maori women, health care, and contemporary realities : a critical reflection |
Type |
Book Whole |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2015 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
249 p. |
Keywords |
Hauora; Maori health; Maori women -- health care; Surveys |
Abstract |
Aims to explore the influences on health and health care engagement from the experiences of urban Maori women using Kokiri Marae Health and Social Services (KMHSS), Lower Hutt, NZ. Conducts unstructured interviews which are analysed thematically. Employs the nursing theory of cultural safety, Kawa Whakaruruhau, to inform a qualitative approach to the examination of the historical, social, cultural, economic, political, racial and gendered factors contributing to Maori women's health and health-care engagement. Makes recommendations for nursing practice, research site and research. |
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NZNO @ research @ WA 300.KN4 PAR |
Serial |
1429 |
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Author |
Robertson, Heather; Carryer, Jenny; Neville, Stephen |
Title |
Diffusion of the Primary Health Care Strategy in a small District Health Board in New Zealand |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2015 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
31 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
17-26 |
Keywords |
Diffusion; innovation; primary health care (PHC); primary health care nursing |
Abstract |
Reports the findings of a study examining aspects of the implementation of the Primary Health Care Strategy on primary health care nursing in a small district health board (DHB) in NZ. Conducts an instrumental case study informed by onstructionism and underpinned by a qualitative interpretive design. Collects data from policy documents and strategic plans and by means of interviews with managers at middle and senior levels at the local DHB and two PHOs. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1511 |
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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 ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2017 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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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. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1538 |
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Author |
Warren, Bronwen; Marugeesh, Carissa; Greaves, Kirsty |
Title |
The management of immunisation decliners in Waikato general practices |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2017 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
8 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
37-42 |
Keywords |
Immunisation; Decliners; Primary health care; Team approach; Practice nurses; Health targets; Resources; Internal processes |
Abstract |
Identifies the processes used in those general practices that consistently reach the Ministry of Health 95 per cent immunisation target for eight-month-old infants. Considers how the practices manage parents and caregivers who are reluctant to immunise. Invites practices in a number of different community settings to participate in the study over a ten-week period, using a mixed-method approach. Analyses quantitative data from the National Immunisation Register using Excel, gathering qualitative date from face-to-face or phone interviews, and anysing these using both SSPS and NVivo 10. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1541 |
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Author |
Cameron, Megan |
Title |
Evaluation report of a postgraduate specialty programme: is a specialty nursing qualification delivering what it says it does? |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2017 |
Publication |
Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
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Issue |
24 |
Pages |
37-45 |
Keywords |
Evaluation; Primary health care; Nursing; Well Child/Tamariki Ora; Postgraduate study; Surveys |
Abstract |
Examines whether a postgraduate programme for Well Child/Tamariki Ora (WCTO) nurses prepares nurses new to child health to understand primary health care, health promotion, community nursing and nursing theory. Uses on online survey devised by Plunket National Educators to evaluate the (WCTO) strand of the Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing curriculum against the delivery of the programme. Assesses student experience and student perceptions of the impact of their learning on their nursing practice. Considers whether it enables nurses to consider the specific populations in their care, or to encourage individuals, families and communities to increase their skills in health-focused daily living. Seeks to ascertain whether the structure of the programme, based on the clinical integration approach, supports nursing practice and academic study. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1549 |
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