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View article: Implementation of an orthopaedic triage service for osteoarthritis in the New Zealand public health system: Patient, physiotherapist, manager, and general practitioner perspectives
Implementation of an orthopaedic triage service for osteoarthritis in the New Zealand public health system: Patient, physiotherapist, manager, and general practitioner perspectives Open
To manage the increasing demand on orthopaedic services, health systems around the world have introduced osteoarthritis (OA) models of care led by specially trained physiotherapists. The community orthopaedic triage service (COTS) at the B…
View article: Understanding the Complexities of Recruitment and Retention of Allied Health Professionals in Rural Health Settings: A qualitative study
Understanding the Complexities of Recruitment and Retention of Allied Health Professionals in Rural Health Settings: A qualitative study Open
Background Rural and remote communities in Aotearoa New Zealand face significant challenges in recruiting and retaining Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). While targeted investment exists to increase the numbers of doctors and nurses ente…
View article: Implementation of an orthopaedic triage service for osteoarthritis in the New Zealand health system: A retrospective audit
Implementation of an orthopaedic triage service for osteoarthritis in the New Zealand health system: A retrospective audit Open
Orthopaedic triage services led by advanced physiotherapy practitioners (APPs) have been shown to be effective health care models in the management of osteoarthritis. Despite this, New Zealand health systems have only recently begun to imp…
View article: Physiotherapy students' perspectives of a blended learning approach through the COVID-19 pandemic years
Physiotherapy students' perspectives of a blended learning approach through the COVID-19 pandemic years Open
The Waikato Institute of Technology launched an innovative approach in 2019 to deliver a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree. The programme utilised a blended-block learning andragogy of face-to-face (block-week) and online learning. At the e…
View article: Perspective of students on a blended learning approach to a physiotherapy degree, through the Covid-19 pandemic years
Perspective of students on a blended learning approach to a physiotherapy degree, through the Covid-19 pandemic years Open
In 2019, Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) (Te Pūkenga) launched an innovative approach to the delivery of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree. The programme utilises a blended-block learning andragogy, of mixed face-to-face (block…
View article: The relationship between the quantity and duration of post-operative physiotherapy treatment and patient outcomes following primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review
The relationship between the quantity and duration of post-operative physiotherapy treatment and patient outcomes following primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review Open
Background Functional rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is often physiotherapist-led, and generally required to achieve patient goals. The quantity and duration of physiotherapist-led following could…
View article: lived experiences of ngā tāne Māori with hip and knee osteoarthritis Te Whatarangi
lived experiences of ngā tāne Māori with hip and knee osteoarthritis Te Whatarangi Open
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating condition affecting an individual’s quality of life in multiple ways. However, little is known about about the experiences of täne (men) Māori living with OA in Aotearoa New Zealand. We aimed to explor…
View article: Changing Practice in Shoulder Dystocia: A Midwife’s Journey
Changing Practice in Shoulder Dystocia: A Midwife’s Journey Open
Shoulder dystocia is a life-threatening childbirth emergency that has been recognised by midwives and obstetricians for centuries. When Lesley Ansell experienced a severe shoulder dystocia that resulted in the fracture of the fetal humerus…
View article: Professional Doctorates: Grasping A New Way
Professional Doctorates: Grasping A New Way Open
It is one thing to write a curriculum for a professional doctorate with a graduate profile that talks of practice-change and leadership development. Our experience of initiating the Doctor of Health Science in 2002 was that it was all too …
View article: Quality indicators for hip and knee osteoarthritis management in New Zealand: A patient survey
Quality indicators for hip and knee osteoarthritis management in New Zealand: A patient survey Open
Osteoarthritis is a prevalent and costly condition. Knowledge of the quality of care being offered to people with hip and knee osteoarthritis in New Zealand is limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the quality of care being off…
View article: Learning from those who have gone before: strengthening the rural allied health workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand
Learning from those who have gone before: strengthening the rural allied health workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand Open
Context and issues: The pipeline for the allied health, scientific and technical workforce of Aotearoa New Zealand is under growing pressure, with many health providers finding recruitment and retention increasingly difficult. For health p…
View article: Māori lived experience of osteoarthritis: a qualitative study guided by Kaupapa Māori principles
Māori lived experience of osteoarthritis: a qualitative study guided by Kaupapa Māori principles Open
INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis adversely affects people’s quality of life; however, the effects of osteoarthritis on Māori in New Zealand remain unknown. AIM To explore the Māori lived experience of osteoarthritis. METHODS A qualitative study…
View article: Axillary traction: An effective method of resolving shoulder dystocia
Axillary traction: An effective method of resolving shoulder dystocia Open
Background At Counties Manukau Health in Auckland, New Zealand, axillary traction is being used when an internal manoeuvre is required for resolution of shoulder dystocia. Aims This study presents the outcomes for mother and baby from use …
View article: Confidence and Attitudes Toward Osteoarthritis Care Among the Current and Emerging Health Workforce: A Multinational Interprofessional Study
Confidence and Attitudes Toward Osteoarthritis Care Among the Current and Emerging Health Workforce: A Multinational Interprofessional Study Open
Objective To measure confidence and attitudes of the current and emerging interprofessional workforce concerning osteoarthritis ( OA ) care. Methods Study design is a multinational (Australia, New Zealand, Canada) cross‐sectional survey of…
View article: Time to bust common osteoarthritis myths
Time to bust common osteoarthritis myths Open
Several common beliefs about osteoarthritis held by people living with the condition and some clinicians are discordant with current evidence and can hinder effective management. Therefore, providing information about the disease and its m…
View article: Loneliness in Men 60 Years and Over: The Association With Purpose in Life
Loneliness in Men 60 Years and Over: The Association With Purpose in Life Open
Loneliness as a consequence of getting older negatively impacts on the health and well-being of men as they age. Having a purpose in life may mitigate loneliness and therefore positively impact on health and well-being. Limited research in…
View article: Use of a functional mobility measure to predict discharge destinations for patients admitted to an older adult rehabilitation ward: A feasibility study
Use of a functional mobility measure to predict discharge destinations for patients admitted to an older adult rehabilitation ward: A feasibility study Open
Objective To investigate whether the discharge destination for older adults can be predicted using functional mobility as measured by the Modified Elderly Mobility Scale ( MEMS ), associated with demographic and primary reason for admissio…