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…
Tobacco Use in New Zealand: Key Findings from the 2009 NZ Tobacco Use Survey Last Publication Date: 02 Nov 2010 This report provides an overview of tobacco use in New Zealand, predominantly for the year 2009. It includes findings from the 2009 New Zealand Tobacco Use…
Sport and recreation in New Zealand Pasifika Communities Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2010 One of the fundamental issues underpinning this research is the simple question of why Pasifika should be encouraged to participate in sport and recreation. There is…
Seeking and establishing the views of disabled children and young people: A literature review Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2010 Social Work Now, issue 46, pages 9-18. Listening to children’s voices and accessing their views about service provision in the education, health, social services and legal disciplines…
Future Workforce Development Needs Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2010 This report provides an overview of workforce development requirements in the next five to 10 years within the context of changing modes of service delivery, including…
