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Andrew, A., Foot-McKay, A., & Ritchie, L. (2017). Staff perspectives of a cafe on the premises of an aged-care facility. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 8(1), 43.
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.
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English, W. (2018). The moments we meet : lived experiences of rapport for nurses, patients and families in palliative care. Master's thesis, University of Canterbury, Christchurch. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10092/16143
Abstract: Undertakes 12 in-depth interviews with nurses, patients and families about their experiences of rapport and inter-connectedness in the context of palliative care. By means of thematic analysis identifies major themes and associated emotions deriving from connectedness or disconnectedness. Links rapport and connection to holistic care.
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Frost, C. E. (2020). After mastectomy -- inpatient experience of women in New Zealand: A qualitative study. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Dunedin. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/10193
Abstract: Explores the experiences of 10 women post-operatively following mastectomy in an acute surgical ward in a large tertiary hospital in NZ by means of face-to-face, semi-structured, individual interviews. Identifies the women's expectations of care and service delivery from healthcare professionals, in order to inform the development of evidence-based interventions and models of care for the breast cancer care team. Suggests potential areas for future research.
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Macklin, N. (2018). Hearing the patient voice: the importance of caring in care. Master's thesis, Dunedin, University of Otago.
Abstract: Backgrounds the primary health care initiative, the Transitional Care Nursing service, which aims to facilitate integrated care between primary, secondary and community health care services. Explores whether support in the form of the Transitional Care Nursing service influences the experience of patients who receive assistance during the transition between hospital and home. Conducts qualitative, semi-structured interviews with 12 patients whose responses are thematically analysed. Highlights the characteristics of care offered by Transitional Care nurses that describe the person-centred care patients received.
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McKellar, D., & Rodrigues, A. (2017). Access to health care for people living in Aotearoa with a serious mental iullness: a social justice issue. Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal, (24), 53–57.
Abstract: Argues for an integrated care model combining mental and primary health care while providing person-centred care that upholds the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. Maintains that there is a need for national guidelines for the management and assessment of people with serious mental illness (SMI)to redress their health disparities. Suggests that nurses have the opportunity to become agents of change to address this issue of social justice.
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Sundarajoo, S. (2017). The Lived Experience of Person-Centred Care in Residential Homes in New Zealand and Singapore: the perspectives of residents, frontline caregivers and family members. Ph.D. thesis, University of Otago, .
Abstract: Employs the life-world hermeneutic phenomenology of Van Manen to examine perspectives on person-centred care in residential homes in both NZ and Singapore. Conducts interviews with 30 residents, 10 family members and 10 caregivers at 2 residential facilities. Records the interviews and analyses data using Van Manen's 6-step research process.
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Van der Krogt, S., Coombs, M., & Rook, H. (2020). Humour: a purposeful and therapeutic tool in surgical nursing practice. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 36(2). Retrieved December 22, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.008
Abstract: Notes the lack of evidence-based guidance for use of humour by nurses. Uses a qualitative descriptive methodology to explore how surgical nurses determine when and how to employ humour with patients. Enrols 9 RNs working in a surgical ward within a tertiary hospital in semi-strutured interviews to discuss how they assess patient receptiveness, build connections with patients and protect their vulnerability.
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