Evaluation of the Bowel Screening Pilot: Findings from 2012 Immersion Visit Last Publication Date: 24 May 2013 The Ministry of Health has commissioned Litmus and Sapere Research Group to evaluate the Bowel Screening Pilot. Information gained through the evaluation will help determine whether…
Evaluation of the Bowel Screening Pilot: Eligible Population Perspectives Last Publication Date: 24 May 2013 This report from Litmus looks at the experience of bowel screening pilot participants. As well, it contains qualitative research into Māori and Pacific populations that did…
Companion Statement on Vitamin D and Sun Exposure in Pregnancy and Infancy in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 10 May 2013 This document provides advice for health practitioners on vitamin D and sun exposure in pregnancy and infancy. It identifies those at high risk of vitamin D…
Public sector financial sustainability Last Publication Date: 01 May 2013 As Auditor-General, I have a keen interest in the financial sustainability of the public sector. This discussion paper explores international practices and current research in assessing…
Quality Dimensions of the Elective Waiting Time Goals: High Level Review Last Publication Date: 01 May 2013 One of the Government priorities is reducing waiting times for patients who are accepted for elective assessment and treatment. At the request of the Director-General of…
Diagnosis and Management of Prostate Cancer in New Zealand Men: Recommendations from the Prostate Cancer Taskforce Last Publication Date: 01 May 2013 Prostate cancer is a significant burden to men’s health and is now one of the most important issues facing New Zealand men.The lack of a reliable…
Sun safety promotion in territorial authorities Last Publication Date: 01 May 2013 This research study assesses sun protection policies and practices in territorial authorities. In an earlier version of this report, Appendix 7: Latitude and Coastline Classifications By Council…
Renal Denervation – Technology note Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2013 Consequent to the 2011 National Health Committee (NHC) referral round, this Technology note considers the case for investing in renal denervation (the application of radio frequency…
Metro-Auckland Pacific Population Health Profile Last Publication Date: 28 Mar 2013 This report presents information on Pacific health for the metro-Auckland Pacific population. Population health data is the most frequently used tool for decision making and developing…
The Health of Pacific Adults and Children Last Publication Date: 22 Mar 2013 This brief paper presents key findings about the health and wellbeing of Pacific adults and children in 2011/12. These results come from the New Zealand Health…
