Review of the policy of some DHBs no longer paying for laboratory tests referred by Private Specialists: Final Report Last Publication Date: 02 Nov 2010 In 2006, three District Health Boards (Hutt Valley and Capital and Coast, and then later Tairawhiti) were given permission to trial a policy to cease payments…
Whānau Ora Integrated Services Delivery Last Publication Date: 02 Nov 2010 Whānau Ora Integrated Services Delivery is a case study research that is focused on defining and describing the term ‘whānau ora integrated services delivery’ by drawing…
The Burden of Cancer: New Zealand 2006 Last Publication Date: 02 Nov 2010 The report presents estimates of the burden of 28 different cancers in 2006, denominated in Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs). The total burden of cancer was estimated…
National Opioid Substitution Treatment Providers Training Programme Last Publication Date: 02 Nov 2010 This publication is designed to be used in conjunction with training workshops provided by the New Zealand Association of Opioid Treatment Providers. Its purpose is to…
The New Zealand Health Survey: Objectives and topic areas August 2010 Last Publication Date: 02 Nov 2010 The New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) is an important data collection tool for monitoring the health of the population. The information collected is an important source…
Calculating Outcomes Potentially Sensitive to Nursing: A Literature Review Last Publication Date: 02 Nov 2010 There is a link between nurse staffing, in terms of hours and skill mix, and certain patient outcomes. These outcomes have been identified as being potentially…
The Use of Coloured Filters and Lenses in the Management of Children with Reading Difficulties Last Publication Date: 02 Nov 2010 This paper summarises the current literature on Irlen syndrome (Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome). It describes the evidential basis for this condition, and provides an analysis of the…
Interventions and Treatment for Problematic Use of Methamphetamine and other Amphetamine-Type Stimulants (ATS) Last Publication Date: 02 Nov 2010 These guidelines have been developed for use across a wide range of settings for those working with people adversely affected by methamphetamine use. It is a…
Mental Health and Addiction Action Plan 2010 Last Publication Date: 02 Nov 2010 The Action Plan describes a work programme of Ministry-led activities in four key areas through to November 2011 to advance the Government's priorities for mental health…
Review of Services for People Living with HIV in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 02 Nov 2010 The Ministry has conducted an independent review of existing service coverage for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) including those services not funded by the Ministry.The aim…
