March 2022
 | COVID anxiety — helping patients cope |
March 8, 2022
Constant media saturation over the past two years has painted a catastrophic picture of COVID-19. While this has helped drive up immunisation rates, it is having unintended consequences.
Article category: Practice
March 2022
 | HOW TO TREAT: COVID-19 in primary care |
February 24, 2022
New Zealand can draw on the experiences of health systems around the world that have been caring for COVID-19 patients in the community much longer than us.
February 2022
| Beyond medicines for gout |
December 1, 2021
Gout is a chronic and debilitating long-term condition that disproportionately affects Māori and Pacific people. It needs to be addressed with holistic care, and patient, ongoing relationships with whānau.
July 2022
| The importance of nurse-led foot care |
November 1, 2021
Nurses in primary care play an important role in managing foot care, especially for elderly, diabetic and disabled patients.
October 2021 vol 27 no 9
Improving quality in a fracture service
October 1, 2021
Quality improvement (QI) should be an integral part of health service delivery. As best practice principles evolve and system changes are demanded, services need to be evaluated and assessed to ensure they are being run as effectively and efficiently as possible, while meeting the ever-changing needs of practitioners and their patients.
August 2021 vol 27 no 7
How diaries help ICU patients recover
August 1, 2021
A patient diary helps bridge memory gaps for intensive care patients, thus helping their psychological recovery.
July 2021 vol 27 no 6
Driving under the influence of prescribed medication
July 1, 2021
Many prescribed drugs can impair a person’s driving, even when they are being taken correctly.
Read more... Driving under the influence of prescribed medication
June 2021 vol 27 no 5
Nursing support for people with mild mental health needs
June 1, 2021
What can a nurse do in everyday practice to support a person with mild depression and anxiety? A clinical nurse specialist recommends a variety of practical tools and advice.
Read more... Nursing support for people with mild mental health needs
April 2021 vol 27 no 3
Childhood obesity – giving the best care
April 1, 2021
The causes of obesity in children and young people are myriad and complex. To deliver the best care, nurses need to be aware of these multiple determinants and tailor care accordingly.
April 2021 vol 27 no 3
Providing equitable, appropriate care for those with hepatitis C
April 1, 2021
People living with hepatitis C are still subject to stigma and discrimination. But new treatments and alternative ways of providing care can help ensure they get the care they need.
Read more... Providing equitable, appropriate care for those with hepatitis C
February 2021 vol 27 no 1
How well is patient-centred care applied in practice?
February 1, 2021
Patient-centred care is an ideal of nursing practice. How well is it applied in practice? A group of students share their thoughts and experiences.
Read more... How well is patient-centred care applied in practice?
November 2020 vol 26 no 10
Ensuring informed consent for hearing-impaired patients
November 1, 2020
There are a range of ways nurses can ensure they obtain informed consent from hearing-impaired patients.
Read more... Ensuring informed consent for hearing-impaired patients
October 2020 vol 26 no 9
Using PPE correctly and safely
October 1, 2020
Unless health-care workers are fully trained in the best use of personal protective equipment, they risk being infected with COVID-19 and other pandemic and epidemic viruses.
October 2020 vol 26 no 9
Nursing people with Parkinson’s disease
October 1, 2020
Many challenges confront a nurse working with people with Parkinson’s disease. This is due to the nature of the disease, with symptoms and progression varying widely.
October 2020 vol 26 no 9
Providing safe virtual health care
October 1, 2020
Nurses must be fully aware of how to maintain patient safety and confidentiality when providing health care via a virtual platform.