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…
An examination of the outcome of the resettlement of residents from the Kimberley Centre Last Publication Date: 02 Sep 2014 The Donald Beasley Institute report examines the impact of the closure on residents, families and staff three years ago of the Kimberley Centre. The institution began…
Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey 2010-2012 Report 1.2 Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2014 HPA's Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey (ABAS) is undertaken every year by HPA to provide information on the attitudes and behaviour of New Zealanders towards…
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…
Green Prescription Active Families Survey Report: June 2014 Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2014 This report presents the findings of the sixth survey in an on-going monitor of participants in the Green Prescriptions Active Families (Active Families) programme. As in…
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…
Investigation into the Effect of Gambling Game Characteristics, PIDS and Pop-up Technology on Gambling and Problem Gambling Behaviour - Implementation 2007-2010 Last Publication Date: 07 Aug 2014 This research was carried out to understand the impacts of PIDs and pop-up messages, and to explore the effects of EGM game characteristics and casino table…
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…
