Browsing Doctoral Theses by Thesis Supervisor "Smythe, Liz"
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The teaching-learning nexus: supporting and preparing students for their role as medical radiation technologists
(Auckland University of Technology, 2013)A curriculum comprising a significant academic and clinical component is designed to prepare medical radiation technology (MRT) students for their role as medical radiation technologists. Importantly, the academic and ... -
The meaning of being in dilemma in paediatric practice: a phenomenological study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)This study explores the phenomenon of dilemma in paediatric practice. Using a hermeneutic phenomenological method informed by the writings of Heidegger [1889-1976] and Gadamer [1900 -2002] this study provides an understanding ... -
Toward a Spirit of Interprofessional Practice: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2017)Interprofessional practice is recognised as essential in the provision of patient centred, collaborative and high quality care, contributing to improvements in the patient experience and health outcomes. This way of working ... -
A Way to Understand Interpreters Working With Refugees in New Zealand. Exploring the Meaning of Doing Interpreting
(Auckland University of Technology, 2017)This study seeks to understand the ‘lived’ experience of interpreters and clinicians working with clients who are refugees. Using a hermeneutic phenomenological method, informed by Heidegger [1889-1976] and Gadamer ... -
What is the experience of providing, receiving and using short-term loan equipment?
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)The question at the heart of this thesis is “What is the experience of providing, receiving and using short-term loan equipment?” The study sought to explore the lived experience of occupational therapists and patients ... -
Women councillors' stories of effectiveness in New Zealand local government: a feminist hermeneutic inquiry
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)This thesis asks: ‘What are women councillors’ stories of effectiveness in New Zealand local government?’ Guided by a constructivist epistemology, the experience of the women councillors in this study was situated ... -
Women’s experience of pregnancy and early motherhood following repeated IVF treatment: a phenomenological study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)This study explored the phenomena of being pregnant and becoming a mother for the first time following repeated in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatments (≥3). Readings of Martin Heidegger and Hans-Georg Gadamer provided the ... -
The work-life balance of the case-loading midwife: a cooperative inquiry
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)Case-loading midwives have a demanding role with an unpredictable workday in which they juggle their professional, social, and personal demands. They often work long hours at a time and may choose to stay on-call without ... -
Working towards being ready: a theory of how practising midwives maintain their ongoing competence to practise their profession
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)Every year in New Zealand midwives must declare that they have maintained their ongoing competence to practise their profession. There are a number of mandated activities undertaken which are aimed at maintaining public ...