THE INCIDENCE of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is in- creasing worldwide. The underlying causes of IBD, which encom- passes Crohn's disease and ulcerative coLitis, are unknown but are thought to be a com- bination of genetics, environmental factors, abnormal immune re- sponses and disruption to the microbiota in the gut. IBD can be a devas- tating disease, affect- ing quality of Life and increasing risks for bowel cancer. Effec- tive management has been an elusive goal, but with better under- standing of the inflam- matory and immune pathways involved in IBD, more successful therapies are entering clinical practice. To deliver quality care and help people with IBD manage this dis- ease, nurses must be familiar with the cur- rent understanding of its causes.
The chance to move from clinical practice to nursing education came at an opportune time for one nursing lecturer.
Nurse educators are responsible for preparing competent nurses. However, a New Zealand study has found many reluctant to enforce passing standards in clinical practice.
A newly graduated nurse describes her personal nurs- ing philosophy - 'best practice kindness' - developed during her studies.
NZNO continues to campaign for a code of patient respon- sibiLities to be added to the code of patient rights.
It's a significant year for Te Ōhanga Mataora Paetahi, the Bachelor of Health Science Māori taught in Whakatāne, as the first intake of students looks forward to graduating.
Western Institute of Technology in Taranaki has introduced a new, integrated way of teaching biosciences. Anecdotal evidence suggests it's helping students' understanding.
THE REPRODUCTIVE hormones - oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone - do more in the body than control reproduction. Sex hormones influence both physical and mental health and well- being, from osteoporosis and cancer to depression and premenstrual dysphoric dis- order. As the mechanisms by which these hormones exert their non-reproductive ef- fects become better known, we are beginning to under- stand how they affect health and well-being. Hormone therapies (con- traception, replacement, management of cancers, etc) are increasingly common, and can have adverse effects for women. ControlLing these requires careful manage- ment, balancing risk and benefit. An understanding of the roles and effects of the reproductive hormones allows nurses to provide best care in relation to these and to new therapies as they enter clinical practice.
Turning your thesis or work project into an article for NZNO's research magazine will ensure your findings reach a wider nursing audience.
The impacts of vaccination on health are well documented. Less so are the effects on a country's - and its people's - social and economic well-being.
Using social media otters both benefits and pittalls for nurses. Making good decisions that ensure professional requirements are met is the key.
Inflammatory bowel disease has a serious effect on chiLdn quality of life, but annual camps are helping them build friandchinc and rnnfirIAnra.
NZNO believes workplaces have a role in preventing domestic violence and supporting its victims.
Keeping babies safe after the Kaikoura earthquake was the first priority for the local Mori health and social service.
The level 5 diploma is a huge milestone in enrolled nursing's journey. The future of enrolled nursing depends on the health sector committing to employing diploma graduates as ENs.
An experienced nurse brought to her knees by intolerable workplace stress, describes her journey back to strength and how she is now a better advocate for nurses an patients.
Individual emotions, social relationships and our emo- tional environment all have a strong influence on our per- sonal health and the health of those around us.
