Targeting Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Last Publication Date: 02 Apr 2011 In July 2009 the Government demonstrated its commitment to reducing the incidence and disease impact of diabetes and CVD by introducing a health target of 'Better…
Towards a better understanding of young people: The introduction of a new risk, needs and strengths assessment tool Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2011 Social Work Now, Issue 47, pages 10-17. Alex was first caught offending at age 11 years. Social services had concerns for the safety and wellbeing of Alex…
Experimental stochastic population projections for New Zealand: 2009(base)–2111 (Stats NZ WP 11-01) Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2011 The demographic future is uncertain. Conventionally, this uncertainty is conveyed by different scenarios with specific, stated assumptions about the components of population change (fertility, mortality, and…
Targeting Shorter Waits For Cancer Treatment Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2011 Health targets are a set of national performance measures specifically designed to improve the performance of health services. They provide a focus for action.The impact they…
Value for Money Review of Problem Gambling Services Last Publication Date: 10 Mar 2011 The scope of this review was to: Examine the cost-effectiveness of existing services delivered by Ministry-funded problem gambling service providersReview international evidence to compare the cost effectiveness…
Evaluation of Teen Parent Units 2011 Last Publication Date: 05 Mar 2011 This evaluation reports on the quality of education in the 18 Teen Parent Units (TPUs) that ERO reviewed in Term 2, 2010. The reviews focused on…
Future Directions for a Māori Dental Therapy Workforce Last Publication Date: 02 Mar 2011 The aim of this research project was to collate information on the status of the Māori dental therapy workforce, and analyse the needs of this workforce…
Targeting Immunisation: increased immunisation Last Publication Date: 02 Mar 2011 Since August 2007, increased immunisation has been a health target. In July 2009, the Government showed its commitment to immunisation by making it one of six…
Peer Support Practice in Aotearoa New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2011 Peer support is offered by District Health Board to support the recovery in relation to mental illness and is a growing part of the mental health…
New Zealand Autism Spectrum Disorder Guideline: Supplementary evidence on three pharmacological interventions Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2011 This supplementary paper to the New Zealand Autism Spectrum Disorder Guideline considers three pharmacological interventions: aripiprazole, citalopram and melatonin.
