Alcohol and older adults in New Zealand: A literature review Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2014 This comprehensive literature review brings together literature and data on alcohol and older adults from a variety of New Zealand sources. Findings from selected overseas studies…
Improving the lives of people with dementia Last Publication Date: 10 Sep 2014 This publication outlines nine key areas the Ministry of Health will support over the next three years to maximize the health, independence and wellbeing of people…
Reducing Harm from Falls - Evaluation of the Mini-Collaborative Aged Residential Care Programme in the Wellington Region Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2014 The Health Quality & Safety Commission (HQSC) in conjunction with the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) and three Wellington-based District Health Boards (DHBs), established a mini-collaborative to…
Sun Exposure Survey 2013 Youth Report Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2014 The Health Promotion Agency (HPA) undertakes the Sun Exposure Survey (SES) every three years. The purpose of this ongoing research is to collect consistent information on…
Decentralising Welfare - Te Mana Motuhake O Tūhoe Last Publication Date: 06 Aug 2014 This report has been commissioned by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) to explore high level options for decentralising welfare in general and specifically to Ngai…
Testing tobacco control messages with a young adult audience Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2014 The Health Promotion Agency (HPA) commissioned TNS to investigate advertisements with tobacco denormalisation and health consequence themes as part of the formative research for its new…
Practice: The New Zealand Corrections Journal - Volume 2 Issue 2: August 2014 - Motivational Interviewing Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2014 Volume 2 Issue 2 of Practice: The New Zealand Corrections Journal focuses on Motivational Interviewing and includes: Editorial - Nikki Reynolds, Chief Psychologist Motivational Interviewing: A useful skill for…
Family connectedness and substance use among Pacific youth: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2014 Family connectedness describes the quality of connections within a family and is important for wellbeing in adolescence. It is a protective factor against risky behaviour. Substance…
Mental Health Services Productivity Improvement: Best Practice Review Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2014 This report was commissioned to focus on improving the productivity of adult community mental health services by identifying successful strategies for achieving productivity, including overseas and…
Inquiry Report: Accident Compensation Corporation: How it deals with complaints Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2014 The theme of our Office's work programme for 2013/14 was Service delivery. As part of this theme, we looked at two aspects of the work of…