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Exploring digital tools in the health and wellbeing of transnational communities
Despite the increasing use of digital technologies in delivering services, as well as receiving and consuming information that shape consumer behaviour, research that explores how members of transnational communities (e.g.Funding proposalsEquitable preventive maternal and early childhood health services among migrants
Migration to Aotearoa New Zealand is increasing with migrants currently making up over a quarter of the total population.Funding proposalsConnecting rangatahi with concussion management
This research activity will improve access to resources and support for rangatahi with concussion, their whānau, and communities.Funding proposalsAI chatbots interventions in healthcare: From Pacific people’s perspective
Despite considerable improvement in diagnoses and treatment processes of healthcare chatbots, there is a lack of understanding and research on how people, especially ethnic-specific patients with specific cultural needs, react to a healthcare chatbot impleFunding proposalsMovement to music: A community support after stroke
Living well after stroke should be directed by the individual and their whānau, including being able to make choices in community supports that best align with their desires, aspirations, and goals.Funding proposalsAdapting cognitive stimulation therapy for NZ Indians and Chinese with dementia
People of Indian origin make up a large and growing population in New Zealand (NZ). Dementia prevalence will increase by 3-fold by 2050 in NZ, with Asian peoples including Indians and Fijian Indians, experiencing the greatest increase.Funding proposalsMindart: Piloting a drawing-based relaxation programme with stroke survivors
Anxiety and depression are common after a stroke, especially for people with stroke-related communication changes. Despite this, there is very little evidence about how to manage or prevent these mental health issues.Funding proposalsIntegrating eye health into primary care: the health provider perspective
Some New Zealanders are unable to access the eye care services that they need.Funding proposalsExploring intermittent fasting for improving Pacific people’s health
This study aims to explore Pacific people’s perceptions of using fasting as a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.Funding proposalsEnhancing preventive care for geriatric patients
Geriatric patients account for more than 50% of all in-patients in New Zealand.Funding proposalsStudy reveals pregnant women's sleeping patterns
Nearly a third of pregnant Māori and non-Māori women report sleeping less than six hours in late stages of pregnancy, an HRC-funded study by Massey University sleep scientists has concluded.NewsInvestigation into development of wellbeing coaching programme in medical school
Traditionally, medical school education focuses on clinical education to ensure that first year doctors have the skills and knowledge to manage medical needs of patients.Funding proposalsWaiting well: Digital tool to improve mental health waiting list experiences
Young people are facing frustrating delays in accessing mental health services, and the available resources fall short of the demand. Prolonged wait times lead to more distress, dissatisfaction, and safety concerns.Funding proposalsImproved diabetes outcomes in rural Māori through Kaiāwhina and FGM technology
The Eastern Bay of Plenty (EBOP) is a high deprivation, under-served region with a higher-than-average Māori population.Funding proposalsCardiovascular health after stroke: what can cardiac rehabilitation teach us?
After stroke, regular moderate to high intensity exercise is important to prevent another stroke and improve function.Funding proposalsCommunity-based screening and health promotion initiative for Type 2 diabetes
We propose a community-based screening, measurement of body composition, and health education initiative to improve prevention and management of T2D among young adults.Funding proposalsAdvancing food quality measurement in mobile apps with AI technology
This work aims to apply the use of artificial intelligence (AI)- powered technology to advance the understanding of diet quality measurement.Funding proposalsOphthalmic lasers and optometrists in Aotearoa
Recently, the optometry regulator in New Zealand has approved a controversial major scope-of-practice change allowing the profession to perform ophthalmic laser surgery.Funding proposalsImproving access to pharmacy services
Pharmacists are one of the most accessible healthcare professionals and playing a crucial role in providing timely healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ).Funding proposalsImproving Parkinson’s disease through the gut: building the foundations
The majority of people with Parkinson’s disease (PwP) and tangata whaiora develop digestive symptoms. These can occur at any stage of the disease and can negatively affect health and quality of life.Funding proposalsGetting fit for surgery
As the world population ages, the age of people requiring surgery is increasing.Funding proposals2015 funding round: Pacific roadshows
Details of the HRC's Pacific roadshow dates and venues are now available.NewsAn inter-generational intervention for oral health
Oral health is an important part of general health but is often overlooked. During pregnancy, maternal oral health is affected, yet there is a lack of free dental care at this time.Funding proposalsPrehabilitation for enhanced surgery recovery: Improving hospital care pathways
Poor patient health prior to hospitalisation leads to longer hospital stays and increased postoperative complications, with structurally marginalised groups, including Māori, and Pacific Peoples, disproportionately affected.Funding proposalsThe Post Endsocopy Tumour Study - POET
Cancers of the stomach and bowels are common in New Zealand. People treated for these do worse compared to other countries. Endoscopy, which is a camera test of the stomach or bowel, is the best way to find these cancers.Funding proposalsTransforming measurement of support outcomes for autistic children in Aotearoa
Supports for autistic children in Aotearoa do not currently meet the needs of the community. This is partly due to the absence of neurodiversity-affirming, culturally appropriate measures.Funding proposalsShould it hurt? – Experiencing clinic based gynaecological procedures
Most women in New Zealand will undergo a clinic-based gynaecological procedure during their lifetime.Funding proposalsConsultation for a national Pacific youth wellbeing advisory group
In today's rapidly changing world, the wellbeing of Pacific youth has become a central concern for healthcare providers, educationalists, communities, and organisations.Funding proposalsUnderstanding service needs of young people with non-traumatic brain injury
Non-traumatic brain injuries in children and adolescents can occur through stroke, tumours, infections, or toxicity. Young people with non-traumatic brain injury are an understudied population with significant physical and psychological health needs.Funding proposalsNavigating systemic conditions for cultural safety
Existing evidence demonstrates the need and legislative imperative for culturally safe care. How healthcare systems are structured (e.g.Funding proposalsResearch collaboration to support mental health of refugee children and youth
New Zealand responded to an unprecedented globally increased refugee crisis by increasing its refugees’ quota and allowing their families to settle in Aotearoa.Funding proposalsHRC announces $74.56 million funding investment into health research
Groundbreaking new research on cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and the human impact of natural disasters is included in the $74.56M of government research funding announced by the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC).News