Issue Summary
Is it time to ration access to acute secondary care health services to save the Aotearoa health system? | OPEN ACCESS
At face value, Aotearoa’s health system seems to provide “cradle to the grave” universal healthcare to all New Zealanders, with the aim of allowing individuals to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
Characteristics of pulmonary rehabilitation programmes in New Zealand: a survey of practice prior to and during COVID-19 | OPEN ACCESS
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an evidence-based, multidisciplinary intervention that is a key component in the management of people living with a chronic respiratory disease, including COPD.
Outcomes for Māori and European patients admitted to New Zealand intensive care units between 2009 and 2018
There are differences in access to healthcare, and in the quality of healthcare delivery, for Māori compared to non-Māori.
Risk factors differ for Gram-negative surgical site infection following hip and knee arthroplasty: an observational study from a national surveillance system
Deep infection is the leading cause and second highest cause of revision surgery within one year of primary knee and hip arthroplasty respectively and the leading indication for re-revision.
Infective endocarditis in patients with rheumatic heart disease: a single-centre retrospective comparative study
Infective endocarditis (IE) remains a challenging clinical entity and carries a significant risk of morbidity and mortality.
Gynaecological cancer pathway for faster cancer treatment: a repeat clinical audit | OPEN ACCESS
This clinical audit aimed to review cancer management pathways for patients with gynaecological cancers in Northland in order to evaluate whether there has been an improvement compared to previous audit periods and look for differences between ethnicities.
Epidemiology of major trauma in New Zealand: a systematic review | OPEN ACCESS
Trauma, defined as any serious physical injury to the body that requires medical attention is one of the major causes of disability and death worldwide.
Characteristics of patients hospitalised with traumatic brain injuries | OPEN ACCESS
Globally, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the foremost cause of death and disability in both children and young adults.
Endoscopic submucosal dissection: the first reported experience from a New Zealand centre
Cancers of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) account for 26% of cancers diagnosed and 35% of all cancer related deaths worldwide.
An evaluation of mandatory bicycle helmet legislation
In an effort to reduce cyclist head injury, New Zealand cycle helmet legislation became effective in 1994, requiring all cyclists to use standard approved helmets for all on-road cycling. Subsequently, helmet use increased to above 90% for all ages.
Structural discrimination in the COVID-19 vaccination programme for people with mental health and addiction issues: now is the time to be equally well | OPEN ACCESS
For far too long the physical health inequities experienced by people with mental health and addiction issues (tāngata whai ora katoa) have been invisible.
Patient choice may improve adherence to follow-up in cervical screening: a randomised-control trial
Both patient-centred care and evidence-based medicine are central to the practice of modern healthcare.
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging can identify a diagnosis in suspected myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries: illustrative case presentations
Myocardial infarction (MI) with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) is an increasingly recognised condition and accounts for 5% to 9% of all MI cases.
The persistence of neutralising antibodies up to 11 months after SARS CoV-2 infection in the southern region of New Zealand | OPEN ACCESS
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), was first detected in New Zealand in February 2020.
Establishing research tikanga to manaaki research participants in a pandemic
The need for, and importance of, kaupapa Māori methods in science and health research is now clearly articulated in best practice guidance and is increasingly recognised as important by research funding bodies.
Is PHARMAC’s decision making fair? Findings from an evaluation of decision-making in the New Zealand health system
The recent publication of the interim report of the PHARMAC Review Panel raises important questions of the role and processes of PHARMAC in securing equitable access to pharmaceuticals for all New Zealanders.
This pākehā life: an unsettled memoir
This pākehā life: an unsettled memoir is a candid memoir by Alison Jones, who currently is a Professor in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Auckland in the school of Māori and Indigenous Education, Te Puna Wānanga.
Errata
School Hygiene in New Zealand
During the year, 1921, a total of 1,365 schools were visited, and the result of the examination (partial or complete) of 78,980 children recorded.
