Browsing Masters Theses by Thesis Supervisor "Rasmussen, Shayne"
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'Child Competence' to Participate in and Consent to Health Treatment: A Foucauldian Discourse Analysis Investigating the Meaning of Competence
(Auckland University of Technology, 2016)Competence is a vital facet of the informed consent process. In New Zealand, despite some ambiguity in health legislation, children (less than 16 years of age) may give legally binding informed consent so long as they are ... -
Factors that influence nurses’ attitudes towards working with older adults: a qualitative descriptive study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)In line with global trends, the population in New Zealand is ageing. It is projected that the total population of New Zealand will be around 5 million people by the mid-2020s and by the late 2020s approximately 20% of those ... -
The lived experience of paediatric nurses’ caring for children with non-accidental head injuries
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Child abuse remains a significant issue in New Zealand and rates of non-accidental injuries continue to rise. Non-accidental head injury (NAHI) is a major cause of mortality in young children; further, a considerable ...