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Effect of the Rehabilitation Setting on Motivation and Clinical Outcomes Post Stroke - a Pilot Study (Thesis, Master of Health Sciences, 2013)Background: Previous research suggests that the rehabilitation setting can influence both motivation for rehabilitation and adherence to the rehabilitation programme. These two factors are considered important determinants ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)Over recent decades, the worldwide prevalence of asthma has increased. The reasons for this increase are unknown, which has lead to the search for novel risk factors that may increase susceptibility to atopy and the ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)Epidemiologic studies worldwide have consistently shown that the incidence of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) has steadily increased over the last four decades, possibly due to a combination of depletion of the ...
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(Thesis, Master of Health Sciences, 2012)Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition affecting women. POP symptoms are associated with perineal, abdominal and pelvic discomfort, bladder and bowel disorders and psychological distress. POP is often treated ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)This thesis sought to understand ethnic disparities in stroke within Aotearoa, New Zealand, from the perspectives of Māori. Stroke burden is greatest for Māori, the indigenous peoples of New Zealand, who have higher rates ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2011)Aim: To contribute to improved household fire safety in New Zealand through better understanding of factors associated with unintentional injury from fire and flame in domestic locations. Methods: Descriptive epidemiological ... -
(Thesis, Master of Health Sciences, 2011)New Zealand, in common with other developed countries, has an ageing population. Although medical advances and health promotion may improve the health of those aged over 65 years of age, an increase in the demands on the ... -
(Thesis, Master of Health Sciences, 2011)Outdoor recreation programmes (ORP) have the potential to assist in the rehabilitation and community reintegration process for individuals recovering from spinal cord injury (SCI). Previous evidence provides support for ... -
(Thesis, Master of Health Sciences, 2011)Background In 2002 the New Zealand Ministry of Health estimated there were 38,000 people with dementia living in New Zealand. A significant number of people with dementia show challenging behaviours; one of the most ... -
(Journal Article, Aviation Space & Environmental Medicine, 2007)We describe an accident caused by the rapid onset of visual impairment in a ship’s pilot, who was subsequently diagnosed as having visual conversion disorder (hysterical blindness). This case is documented to draw attention ...
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(Discussion Paper, 2002)The technology sector of healthcare is entering a new evolutionary phase. The medical community has an obligation to the public to provide the safest, most effective healthcare possible. This is more achievable with the ... -
(Discussion Paper, 1999)Web based approaches to tracking students on placement are receiving much interest in the field of medical education The work presented here describes a web-based solution to the problem of managing data collection from ... -
(Discussion Paper, 1999)Since July 1998 we have been teaching an Internet-based distance learning course in health informatics. The development of this course and the experiences we have had running it are described in this paper. The course was ... -
(Discussion Paper, 1999)Since 1997 the authors have been involved in the development of a distance learning course in health informatics. The course is delivered via CD-ROM and the Internet. During this process we have learned valuable lessons ... -
(Discussion Paper, 1996)In this paper is discussed the preliminary development of a Diploma in Medical Informatics which will comprise courses offered entirely through the Internet in the form of World Wide Web documents and electronic mail. ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 1992)
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