Medication use and perceptions of GP care in advanced age: Findings from LiLACS NZ Last Publication Date: 30 Mar 2015 Medication use and perceptions of GP care in advanced age: Findings from LiLACS NZ presents key findings about the use of prescribed medications, medication aids, and the…
Stocktake and Needs Analysis of Low Vision Services in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 23 Mar 2015 The Ministry of Health commissioned Litmus Ltd to undertake a stocktake and needs analysis of low vision services in New Zealand conducted in mid-2014. The Ministry…
Report on the Performance of General Practices in Whānau Ora Collectives as at September 2014 Last Publication Date: 24 Feb 2015 This report focuses on the performance of general practices in Whānau Ora collectives – using results from the software package HealthStat, which collects an anonymous summary…
Alcohol Use 2012/13: New Zealand Health Survey Last Publication Date: 04 Feb 2015 The alcohol use report presents the key findings from the 2012/13 New Zealand Health Survey about alcohol use, misuse and alcohol-related harm among New Zealand adults…
Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Children and Young People (Aged 2–18 years) Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2015 The Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Children and Young People (Aged 2–18 years): A background paper provides evidence-based technical information and best practice recommendations on…
Indicators for the Well Child / Tamariki Ora Quality Improvement Framework - September 2014 Last Publication Date: 05 Jan 2015 The Ministry of Health, in partnership with sector experts, developed the Well Child / Tamariki Ora Quality Improvement Framework, drawing on New Zealand and international research. This…
Annual Update of Key Results 2014/15: New Zealand Health Survey Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 The New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) conducts face-to-face interviews with over 13,000 adults and the parents/ caregivers of over 4000 children annually. The survey collects a…
National Gambling Study Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 The last national studies focused on gambling in New Zealand were conducted in 1991 and 1999. Since then, there has been substantial growth in gambling availability…
Predictive Modelling Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 Predictive modelling is the use of automated tools to help identify people at risk early enough to allow for effective intervention. It relies on the combination…
National problem gambling effectiveness studies-36 month outcomes Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 The two studies reported here are three year extensions of previously reported studies: National Problem Gambling Intervention Effectiveness Effectiveness of problem gambling brief telephone interventions These studies investigated the effectiveness…