The importance of establishing an integrated approach to diabetic care for Māori patients within the Taranaki region : [a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of] Master [of] Health Science, Māori Health, at Massey University, extramurally, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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2013
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Massey University
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“Ki te kahore he whakakitenga ka ngaro te iwi” - Without foresight
or vision the people will be lost.
Health and wellbeing discrepancies exist within Aotearoa, with the Maori
population showing signs of lagging health status, due to long standing experiences
of poor socio-economic determinants, access to health care, and quality services
essential for good health. This thesis will therefore explore the determinants and
foundations of health, along with historical events which have shaped
contemporary Maori health, with particular reference todiabetes mellitus.
This qualitative research is directed by kaupapa Maori, with the kaupapa of the
topic expanding on previous research conducted by the research. This research
presented has provided the opportunity to discuss ‘The importance of establishing
an integrated approach to diabetic care for Maori patients within the Taranaki
region’. The aim of this research is to explore diabetic status within New Zealand,
using Taranaki as a particular focal point. This will be completed byutilising various
health professionals, and the services they provide in Taranaki. The thesis also
provides a platform to analyse integrated services within Taranaki, and assess how
patient participation can be encouragedto ensure and safeguard Maori health and
well being for future generations.
Maori health research is an essential area for continual research, which will ensure
future health developments for the indigenous population of New Zealand. Thus
being said, this research will contribute new information, and respond to a
relatively unknown area of Maori health. This project has the ability todirect future
leadership for ongoing service integration and development. Questions will be
posed, and recommendations will be proposedthroughout the research which has
the potential to enhance understanding of Maori health needs, and direct Maori
health development.
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Māori, Diabetics, Diabetes, Medical care, Taranaki, New Zealand