Critical, Creative, Reflective and Logical Thinking in the NEMP Assessments Last Publication Date: 01 May 2005 In 2002, the researcher conducted a probe study concerning student performance across the curriculum in items in the NEMP assessments which tested the essential skills (Knight,…
OSCAR Programmes: Evaluation of the Ministry of Social Development’s Package of Assistance Last Publication Date: 01 May 2005 This report presents the findings and conclusions from an evaluation of the Ministry of Social Development’s package of assistance to Out-of-School Care and Recreation (OSCAR) programmes.…
The nature and extent of the sex industry in New Zealand: An estimation Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2005 The Prostitution Law Review Committee is pleased to introduce this report entitled The Nature and Extent of the Sex Industry in New Zealand: An Estimation. The…
Regional Approaches to Mental Health: A Sector View and Beyond Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2005 The District Health Boards (DHBs) are charged with delivering health care for their resident populations under the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000. Mental…
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2005 ECT is used mainly in the treatment of severe depressive episodes. It involves the passage of an electric current across the head of a person to…
The sex industry in New Zealand: A literature review Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2005 In June 2003, the Prostitution Reform Act 2003 repealed existing prostitution-related legislation and created a new legal environment for the sex industry. In order to be…
Outcome / impact evaluation of Family Start Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2005 The Outcome/Impact Evaluation report contrasts national prevalence statistics available for factors such as smoking and breastfeeding with the outcomes reported for Family Start clients. These should…
Influences in Childhood on the Development of Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes in Adulthood Last Publication Date: 02 Feb 2005 This paper provides a comprehensive review of the medical literature around the childhood determinants of adult diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The study was undertaken by Dr Nicola…
Access to cancer services for Māori Last Publication Date: 02 Feb 2005 The Ministry of Health contracted with the Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2004 to undertake a research project focussed on reviewing available baseline…
The Burden of Death, Disease and Disability due to Alcohol in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2005 This study aimed to assess the health impacts of alcohol consumption in New Zealand in terms of the types of health conditions most affected, the numbers…