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Patient Dashboard: The use of a colour-coded computerised clinical reminder in Whanganui regional general practices
24 November 2011 by Research Admin in Diabetes and Cardiovascular Services>Diabetes, Primary Health Care, Help for Smokers to Quit>Primary Care Activities, Help for Smokers to Quit, Quality Improvement, Knowledge Library, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Services>Cardiovascular Diseases and 5 more
This paper reports on the impact of a computerised colour-coded clinical reminder (the Patient Dashboard) on achieving agreed health targets...
—Journal of Primary Health Care, 3 (4), 307-310 Read MoreLiterature Abstract
Can the prevalence of diagnosed diabetes be estimated from linked national health records? The validity of a method applied in New Zealand
24 November 2011 by Research Admin in Diabetes and Cardiovascular Services>Diabetes, Primary Health Care, Knowledge Library and 1 more
The aim of this study was to assess the validity of a method to estimate the prevalence of diagnosed diabetes...
—Journal of Primary Health Care, 3 (4), 262-268 Read MoreResearch Study
An internal examination of colorectal cancer management in New Zealand
8 November 2011 by Research Admin in Shorter Waits for Cancer Treatment, Knowledge Library
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Unequal impact: Māori and Non-Māori cancer statistics 1996–2001
31 October 2011 by Research Admin in Shorter Waits for Cancer Treatment, Knowledge Library
The chartbook provides comprehensive analysis of differences between Māori and Non-Māori cancer statistics in terms of cancer incidences, mortality, stage...
—Wellington: Ministry of Health Read MoreResearch Study
Shorter Stays in Emergency Department National Research Project
26 September 2011 by Research Admin in Shorter Stays in ED, Knowledge Library
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Survival disparities in Indigenous and non-Indigenous New Zealanders with colon cancer: The role of patient comorbidity, treatment and health service factors
26 July 2011 by Research Admin in Shorter Waits for Cancer Treatment, Knowledge Library
In this study, survival was compared in a cohort of Maori (Indigenous) and non-Maori New Zealanders with colon cancer, and...
—Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, 64(2), 117-23 Read MoreLiterature Abstract
Suboptimal care of the acutely unwell ward patient: A concept analysis
22 July 2011 by Research Admin in Hospital Productivity, Quality Improvement>Implementation, Quality Improvement, Knowledge Library, Hospital Productivity>Ward and 3 more
"This paper presents a concept analysis of suboptimal care of the acutely unwell ward patient. Acutely unwell patients exhibit abnormal...
—Journal of Advanced Nursing, 67(8) Read MoreLiterature Abstract
Tax as a motivating factor to make a quit attempt from smoking: A study before and after the April 2010 tax increase
24 November 2011 by Research Admin in Help for Smokers to Quit, Knowledge Library
In April 2010, a 10% tax increase on factory-made cigarettes and a 24% tax increase on loose leaf tobacco was...
—Journal of Primary Health Care, 3 (4), 283-288 Read MoreLiterature Abstract
New 2011 survey of patients with complex care needs in eleven countries finds that care is often poorly coordinated
14 November 2011 by Research Admin in Primary Health Care>Long Term Conditions, Primary Health Care, Quality Improvement>Implementation, Quality Improvement, Knowledge Library and 3 more
This survey of patients with complex care needs undertaken in eleven countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand,...
—Health Affairs, November 2011, doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2011.0923. Read MoreResearch Study
The costs and complications of screening for prostate cancer
8 November 2011 by Research Admin in Shorter Waits for Cancer Treatment, Knowledge Library
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Unequal impact II: Māori and non‐Māori cancer statistics by deprivation and rural–urban status, 2002–2006
31 October 2011 by Research Admin in Shorter Waits for Cancer Treatment, Knowledge Library
This chartbook of Māori and non-Māori cancer statistics provides analyses of variations in cancer incidence, mortality, stage at diagnosis, and...
—Wellington: Ministry of Health Read MoreResearch Study
CancerTrends
2 August 2011 by Research Admin in Shorter Waits for Cancer Treatment, Knowledge Library
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Daring to dream: Reactions to tobacco endgame ideas among policy-makers, media and public health practitioners
22 July 2011 by Research Admin in Help for Smokers to Quit, Knowledge Library
Tobacco control strategies have mainly targeted reducing demand. The authors suggest that supply-side focused measures, though less familiar, deserve consideration,...
—BMC Public Health, 11, 580 Read MoreLatest / Show Popular
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