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The Health Improvement and Innovation Resource Centre (HIIRC) is your source of knowledge to improve New Zealand’s health care system. Sponsored by the Ministry of Health, HIIRC has been developed to support performance and quality improvement efforts.
Important note: This site is no longer being actively maintained and is presented here as an online archive. While it still contains a wealth of useful information, visitors who want to receive the latest health information should register to receive the fortnightly email Digest. This will link you directly to articles of interest in the key areas covered by this site. You can register for the Digest here.
The Health Improvement and Innovation Resource Centre (HIIRC) is your source of knowledge to improve New Zealand’s health care system. Sponsored by the Ministry of Health, HIIRC has been developed to support performance and quality improvement efforts.
Important note: This site is no longer being actively maintained and is presented here as an online archive. While it still contains a wealth of useful information, visitors who want to receive the latest health information should register to receive the fortnightly email Digest. This will link you directly to articles of interest in the key areas covered by this site. You can register for the Digest here.
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NZ Literature Abstract
Atrial fibrillation and cycling: Six year follow-up of the Taupo bicycle study
posted by WM Admin on 2015-01-29 14:42:46.18
This study explored whether participation in the Taupo Cycle Challenge was associated with increased hospital admissions due to Atrial Fibrillation…
NZ Literature Abstract
Male adolescents’ perceptions of how they interpret and manage their asthma symptoms
posted by WM Admin on 2014-09-04 09:22:35.322
This qualitative study investigated the experiences of 15 male adolescents in New Zealand, focusing on their perceptions of societal and…
NZ Literature Abstract
Winning or losing does matter: Acute cardiac admissions in New Zealand during Rugby World Cup tournaments
posted by WM Admin on 2014-06-19 11:03:23.088
This study investigated cardiovascular admissions during Rugby World Cup tournaments using data on New Zealand public hospital admissions. The authors…
Research Review
Asian Health Research Review 5
posted by WM Admin on 2013-10-04 09:43:49.324
In the latest issue (attached below): Acculturation and obesity among migrant populations Type 2 diabetes risk higher in migrant populations…
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NZ Literature Abstracts
- Aucklanders 50 and over: A health, social, economic and demographic summary analysis of the life experiences of older Aucklanders
- Atrial fibrillation and cycling: Six year follow-up of the Taupo bicycle study
- Winning or losing does matter: Acute cardiac admissions in New Zealand during Rugby World Cup tournaments
- Male adolescents’ perceptions of how they interpret and manage their asthma symptoms
