Child immunisation: Reports by parents and caregivers: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2013 The Ministry of Health recommends and subsidises a number of vaccinations to immunise New Zealand children against communicable diseases such as tetanus, polio, and measles (Ministry…
Registered Nurse Prescribing in Diabetes Care: 2012 Managed National Roll Out Last Publication Date: 13 Jun 2013 This report is an evaluation of a demonstration site coordinated by Health Workforce New Zealand. A diabetes nurse (DN) operates with a high degree of expertise…
The Distribution of Household Crowding in New Zealand: An analysis based on 1991 to 2006 Census data Last Publication Date: 07 Jun 2013 The Distribution of Household Crowding in New Zealand: An analysis based on the 1991 to 2006 Census data looks at the distribution of exposure to household…
Infectious Diseases Attributable to Household Crowding in New Zealand: A systematic review and burden of disease estimate Last Publication Date: 07 Jun 2013 Infectious Diseases Attributable to Household Crowding in New Zealand: A systematic review and burden of disease estimate explores the relationship between household crowding and 10 close…
New Zealand Autism Spectrum Disorder Guideline: Gastrointestinal problems in young people with autism spectrum disorder Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2013 This supplementary report to the New Zealand Autism Spectrum Disorder Guideline describes a systematic review which aims to provide an evidence-based summary of research published in…
Evaluation of the Bowel Screening Pilot: Findings from 2012 Immersion Visit Last Publication Date: 24 May 2013 The Ministry of Health has commissioned Litmus and Sapere Research Group to evaluate the Bowel Screening Pilot. Information gained through the evaluation will help determine whether…
Evaluation of the Bowel Screening Pilot: Eligible Population Perspectives Last Publication Date: 24 May 2013 This report from Litmus looks at the experience of bowel screening pilot participants. As well, it contains qualitative research into Māori and Pacific populations that did…
Companion Statement on Vitamin D and Sun Exposure in Pregnancy and Infancy in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 10 May 2013 This document provides advice for health practitioners on vitamin D and sun exposure in pregnancy and infancy. It identifies those at high risk of vitamin D…
Diagnosis and Management of Prostate Cancer in New Zealand Men: Recommendations from the Prostate Cancer Taskforce Last Publication Date: 01 May 2013 Prostate cancer is a significant burden to men’s health and is now one of the most important issues facing New Zealand men.The lack of a reliable…
Sun safety promotion in territorial authorities Last Publication Date: 01 May 2013 This research study assesses sun protection policies and practices in territorial authorities. In an earlier version of this report, Appendix 7: Latitude and Coastline Classifications By Council…