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Mortality and Demographic Data 2005

Annual statistical publication that collates and analyses information on the underlying causes of all deaths registered in New Zealand. The commentary summarises key facts, mortality rates,…

Nursing Developments in Primary Health Care: 2001-2007

This report outlines the development of primary health care nursing in New Zealand since the introduction of the Primary Health Care Strategy (PHCS) in 2001 (Minister…

Options for the future of meningococcal B vaccine (MeNZB) in the childhood immunisation schedule

While there is good evidence that MeNZBTM is effective, the epidemic strain is continuing to circulate. It is important to continue to protect the vulnerable birth…

National Strategic Plan of Action for Breastfeeding 2008-2012

The National Strategic Plan of Action for Breastfeeding 2008-2012 sets out a strategic framework to support the establishment of a breastfeeding culture in New Zealand. It…

Connected Health ICT Research 2009

From 2007 to 2009, the Ministry of Health commissioned qualitative and quantitative research studies of the health sector’s ICT usage and requirements – the most extensive…

Using a Framework of Māori Models for Health to Promote Health for Māori

Keeping Up to Date’ aims to increase awareness of the reasons to use evidence in practice, to stimulate debate about evidence, and to encourage the health…

Clinical Workforce to Support Registered Nurses

For a number of years there has been concern about the gap in second-level clinical support for registered nurses. A Nursing Advisory Committee was set up…

The Future of Rongoā Māori: Wellbeing and Sustainability

This research aims to examine the contribution of rongoā Māori to indigenous wellbeing, and to identify issues for the ongoing sustainability of traditional Māori healing in…

He Ritenga Whakaaro: Māori Experiences of Health Services

While Māori have lower life expectancy, greater morbidity and higher rates of disability, they have less access to health and rehabilitation services than do non-Māori. The…

Systematic review of the literature on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

This systematic review of the literature on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) evaluates the relative effectiveness of various prevention strategies aimed at reducing the burden of…