Browsing Open Theses & Dissertations by Thesis Supervisor "Koziol-McLain, Jane"
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A study to evaluate the association between Prophylactic Ecbolics for the third stage of labour and exclusive breastfeeding at two weeks postpartum
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)Breastfeeding has considerable benefits for both mothers and infants. Current research evidence is demonstrating that events during labour and birth may have an effect on establishing exclusive breastfeeding (Forster & ... -
Brain Injury Whānau Action Project (BIWAP): Increasing the Capabilities of Families of Adults With Brain Injury to Live Their Lives in the Ways They Have Reason to Value
(Auckland University of Technology, 2017)This PhD was prompted by my concern about the lives of families after an adult sustains a serious brain injury. We have long known that brain injury impacts families, but our supports within Aotearoa New Zealand have been ... -
Building Taitamariki Māori Capacity: Reclaiming and Applying Te Ao Māori Principles to Inform and Support Their Intimate Partner Relationship Well-being
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Violence prevention and violence within young people’s intimate partner relationships does not receive the same attention within research, policy, or practice as does violence in adults’ relationships. Even less attention ... -
The consequences of using advanced assessment skills in medical and surgical nursing: keeping patients safe
(Auckland University of Technology, 2013)My aim in this study was to explore the consequences of advanced assessment skill use by nurses through their stories of using the skills with patients on medical and surgical wards. Appropriate, accurate and timely patient ... -
Does metabolic syndrome increase cardiovascular risk?
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in New Zealand. There is the potential to prevent up to 50% of these deaths through reducing cardiovascular risk. Metabolic syndrome has been considered to increase a ... -
Evaluation and Update of Trauma-Focussed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Sensory Approaches for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Maltreated Children
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)The purpose of this research was to address the need for evidence-based practice in child care and protection settings by evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of two therapeutic interventions (Trauma-Focussed ... -
Examining ICD-10 coding for family violence within a New Zealand District Health Board
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)Family violence is a significant public health problem affecting women internationally and in New Zealand. Health surveillance is needed to inform an effective health care system response and monitor change over time. The ... -
Exploring sexual coercion within marriage in rural Cambodia
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Sexual coercion within marriage includes any acts from forcing or attempting to force a spouse to engage in sexual behavior against his or her will. This can be through violence, threats, verbal insistence, deception, ... -
Family influences on Asian youth smoking in the context of culture and migration to New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2013)The government has an aspirational goal for a smokefree New Zealand by 2025. Low smoking rates among New Zealand Asian youth must be maintained to protect the future health of this growing subpopulation and to contribute ... -
Health related quality of life: Comparison of properties in three questionnaires in a diverse population of persons with chronic heart failure
(Auckland University of Technology, 2004)BACKGROUND. A number of health related quality of life (HRQoL) questionnaires are available to measure outcomes in persons with chronic heart failure (CHF). The purpose of this study was to determine the psychometric ... -
Intensive Care Nurse Work Wellbeing: A Mixed Methods Study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Intensive care nursing is a professionally challenging role. This is elucidated in the body of research focusing on nurses’ illbeing, including aspects such as burnout, stress, moral distress, and compassion fatigue. In ... -
Knowledge about nosocomial pneumonia prevention among critical care nurses in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2003)Nosocomial pneumonia (NP) is the most common nosocomial infection in the Critical Care Units (CCUs), comprising 15 to 23 percent of all hospital-acquired infections. Among all nosocomial infections, NP has the highest ... -
Listening to New Zealand nurses: a survey of intent to leave, job satisfaction, job stress, and burnout
(Auckland University of Technology, 2004)Human and financial costs generated by nurse shortages, within a context of increasing numbers of patients requiring nursing care, demonstrate the potential significance of this study which aims to identify work related ... -
Non-urgent emergency department use: exploring patient characteristics in an urban and rural setting
(Auckland University of Technology, 2010)The use of the emergency department for non-urgent healthcare has received considerable attention in international literature. People utilising the emergency department for non-urgent health problems have been referred to ... -
Pacific youth "romantic" relationships and wellbeing
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Healthy youth relationships are central to Pacific youth wellbeing today. Healthy relationship patterns learned in the youth years are precursors for healthy adult relationships in later life. To explore Pacific youth ... -
Pain assessment and pain alleviation practices of ambulance officers in Auckland
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)Pain is a common complaint of many patients that ambulance officers encounter. The prevalence of pain in Auckland is unknown. Little is known about how ambulance officers and paramedics assess and treat pain. More options ... -
Parents' perceptions of the s59 Crimes Act debate and law change (the "Anti-Smacking Bill")
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)On the 9th of June 2005, a private member‘s Bill to repeal section 59 of the Crimes Act was drawn from the ballot and after much public debate it came into effect as law on 21 June, 2007 as the Crimes (Substituted Section ... -
Preventing Vitamin B12 deficiency in South Asian women of childbearing age - the VitB12 study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)Maternal nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding has long-term effects on the growth and development of offspring. Longitudinal studies in India provide evidence that maternal vitamin B12 deficiency in pregnancy is ... -
Rebuilding lives after intimate partner violence in Aotearoa: women’s experiences ten or more years after leaving
(Auckland University of Technology, 2006)My research focused on five women in Aotearoa naming and defining their experiences ten or more years after leaving an intimate partner violence relationship. An increasing amount of literature has been published reporting ... -
The Relationship Between Engagement and Charge Nurse Manager Leadership, the Leadership Relationship, Practice Environment and Patient Outcomes
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Aim. To explore the effects of leadership style, unit level supervisor/subordinate relationships, and perceived organisational support on engagement and unit level patient outcomes. Background. Senior managers are under ...