Issue 23 - 14 July 2014 Articles – Pain Management 1. Pharmacogenetics and pain management By Chianta, Maria; Guevara, Maria. MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. Feb 2014, Vol. 46 Issue 2, p9-11. 2p Abstract: The article discusses the role of pharmacogenetics in the treatment of chronic pain. It provides information... [Read more]
Issue 22 - 8 July 2014 Articles – Surgical Mesh 1. Surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse in women Intervention Review: The Cochrane Library By Christopher Maher, Benjamin Feiner, Kaven Baessler and Corina Schmid Published Online : 30 APR 2013, DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004014.pub5 Abstract: Pelvic organ... [Read more]
Issue 21 - 1 July 2014 Don't assume that you are immune http://www.getimmunised.org.nz/ Articles - Physical Therapy 1. Effect on arm function and cost of robot-assisted group therapy in subacute patients with stroke and a moderately to severely affected arm: a randomized controlled trial By Hesse, Stefan;... [Read more]
Issue 20 - 20 June 2014 The next library e-newsletter will be published on Tuesday 1 July 2014 Articles - Measles 1/ Measles vaccination: a shot of common sense. Gordon Giddings. CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal. 186.9 (June 10, 2014) p651. Word Count: 761. Abstract: In the past few years, North... [Read more]
Issue 19 - 13 June 2014 Articles - Palliative Care/Nursing Ethics 1. End-of-life experiences and expectations of Africans in Australia: Cultural implications for palliative and hospice care. By Hiruy, Kiros; Mwanri, Lillian. Nursing Ethics. Mar 2014, Vol. 21 Issue 2, p187-197. 11p Abstract: The ageing and frail... [Read more]
Issue 18 - 6 June 2014 Articles - Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences 1. Healthcare personnel's experiences of situations in municipal elderly care that generate troubled conscience. By Ericson-Lidman, Eva; Norberg, Astrid; Persson, Birgitta; Strandberg, Gunilla. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. Jun... [Read more]
Issue 17 - 30 May 2014 Selected Articles - Nursing Philosophy [Journal] 1. Bodily cleanliness in modern nursing. By Boge, Jeanne; Kristoffersen, Kjell; Martinsen, Kari. Nursing Philosophy. Apr 2013, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p78- 85. 8p Abstract: Why are bodily washing practices the way they are in nursing? Michel Foucault... [Read more]
Issue 16 - 23 May 2014 Discussion paper Regulations to support the new Health and Safety at Work Act Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Email your completed submission form: HSWregs@mbie.govt.nz by no later than Friday 18 July 2014 More information:... [Read more]
Issue 15 - 16 May 2014 The NZNO Library is turning 30 The very first NZNA library was setup in 1984 and was available for members to use in January 1985. From the humble book to kindles, the worldwide web and extensive online databases, the world of libraries and information has changed rapidly, along with the NZNO... [Read more]
Issue 14 - 9 May 2014 Ministry of Health Rest home audit reports - user survey MOH have recently redeveloped their rest home audits pages, and are also trialling the provision of full rest home audits. Provide feedback on the rest home audit reports here: ... [Read more]