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Chronic conditions in the community: Preventative principles and emerging practices among Māori health services providers

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From Māori Health Review Issue 89
Authors:
  • Gifford H, et al.
Summary:

The efforts of Māori health service providers in preventing chronic conditions in Māori were investigated in a three-phase research project using Kaupapa Māori methodology. The study included chronic disease prevention case studies for three Māori health service providers, small group interviews with seven participants and individual interviews with 44 participants. Strategies to improve prevention of chronic conditions included consolidation of prevention practices from different providers, increased resources and broader health services systems.

Comment:
I personally find it challenging to deliver better approaches to preventing chronic conditions in my clinic, for the very reasons outlined here. And I’d worry that this would be worse post-COVID/lockdown. However, we’ve reduced the numbers of people hospitalised with respiratory disease this last year with simple preventative measures like separating people with respiratory symptoms from others; thorough handwashing; encouraging people to stay away from work/school when unwell. I’d love to hear from readers about innovative yet simple preventative activities for chronic disease that are being delivered in your clinics.
Reference: Health Promot J Austr. 2020 Apr 18. doi: 10.1002/hpja.346. Epub ahead of print.
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Independent commentary by Dr. Matire Hardwood

Dr Matire Harwood (Ngapuhi) has worked in Hauora Māori, primary health and rehabilitation settings as clinician and researcher since graduating from Auckland Medical School in 1994. She also holds positions on a number of boards, committees and advisory groups including the Health Research Council. Matire lives in Auckland with her whānau including partner Haunui and two young children Te Rangiura and Waimarie.

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