School of Interprofessional Health Studies: Recent submissions
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Selenium and Thyroid Health in NZ European Women
(Open Access Text (OAT), 2017)The primary aim of the study was to determine differences in the hormonal status (TSH, T3, and T4) between healthy participants and participants with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. The secondary aim of the study was to assess ... -
Gestational Diabetes in New Zealand Ethnic Groups
(Open Access Text (OAT), 2016)In New Zealand the rise in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) prevalence reflects the current patterns of increasing obesity and diabetes. Approximately 61,000 women give birth in New Zealand every year, and about 4.9% ... -
Using Value to Assess Improvement in Healthcare; But What Counts As ‘Value’?
(Chartered Accountants (CA) Australia and New Zealand, 2016)We contribute to the literature by advancing the debate on valuing healthcare and its relevance to assessing improvement. A systematic literature review includes academic papers and reported case-based information. We ... -
The Influence of Stigma on Provision of HIV Pharmaceutical Care in New Zealand
(AUT University, 2018)With access to anti-retroviral therapy, HIV is now managed as a chronic condition, with life-expectancy similar to the general population and the possibility of achieving undetectable viral levels. -
Researching Relational Practice Using the Voice Centered Relational Approach
(The Tao Institute, 2016)The Voice Centered Relational Approach is a qualitative methodology which focuses on the voices (the stories and perspectives) within participant narratives. The theoretical framework underpinning this methodology is ... -
Fucoidan Extracted From Undaria Pinnatifida: Source for Nutraceuticals/Functional Foods
(MDPI, 2018)The importance of fucoidan as a functional ingredient in food, health products, and pharmaceutics is well-recognized due to its beneficial biological effects. Fucoidan is usually extracted from brown seaweeds, including ... -
The Effects of Synthetically Modified Natural Compounds on ABC Transporters
(MDPI, 2018)Multidrug resistance (MDR) is a major hurdle which must be overcome to effectively treat cancer. ATP-binding cassette transporters (ABC transporters) play pivotal roles in drug absorption and disposition, and overexpression ... -
Physical Assessment of a 3D Printed Poly Lactic Acid Dart for Wildlife Contraceptive Delivery
(Controlled Release Society, 2016)Darts 3D printed in the horizontal orientation at right angles to the dart axis were stronger and remained intact when fired using an air-rifle compared to vertical orientation printed darts which were weaker and shattered. -
Measuring student engagement in an introductory anatomy and physiology course
(2018)Surveys which measure student engagement should be simple and convenient to use, yet robust enough to capture meaningful data. In the current study, a 10-question survey was used to measure 3 constructs of student engagement, ... -
Metformin in gestational diabetes: The offspring follow-up (MiG TOFU): Body composition and metabolic outcomes at 7-9 years of age
(BMJ Publishing, 2018)Objective: To compare body composition and metabolic outcomes at 7-9 years in offspring of women with gestational diabetes (GDM) randomized to metformin (±insulin) or insulin treatment during pregnancy. Research design and ... -
Breast carcinoma is a multifactorial disease involving FOXN3, SINA3 and NEAT through repression of GATA3 and TJP
(Pioneer Bioscience Publishing Company (PBPC), 2018)No abstract. -
Attitude to the subject of chemistry in nursing and health science undergraduate students
(Timeline Publication, 2018)Nurses require an understanding of biological sciences but may fear chemistry. We quantified attitude to chemistry in both nursing students, and health science students. Attitude toward the Subject of Chemistry Inventory ... -
Our practices may change, but the values and foundations of the cultural traditions remain
(Timeline Publication Pvt. Ltd., 2017)Male and female Samoan tattooing has always signified one’s perseverance and ability to withstand the pain of undergoing the ritual, as well as signified one’s identity, readiness and capacity to be of service to one’s ... -
Piloting an Integrated, Interprofessional Programme for People Living With Type II Diabetes: Outcomes and Experiences
(Bond University, 2016)This paper reports quantitative and descriptive qualitative findings from a mixed-methods study exploring and evaluating the outcomes and experiences of clients, staff and students piloting an integrated interprofessional ... -
Assessing the Test–retest Repeatability of Insulin Resistance Measures: Homeostasis Model Assessment 2 and Oral Glucose Insulin Sensitivity
(African Online Scientific Information Systems (AOSIS), 2017)Background: Insulin resistance is commonly assessed using the homeostasis model assessment (HOMA) variants. HOMA is potentially insensitive to change because of its high coefficient of variation. The repeatability coefficient ... -
Voices of Rehabilitation Providers: Talking About Engagement
(2014)Engagement in healthcare has traditionally been seen as a patient responsibility. There is now growing consideration of the role of the clinician in patient engagement. Our study explores how rehabilitation providers engage ... -
Voice(s) in Action: Using the Listening Guide in Observational Research
(2014)Patient engagement, a hot topic in the healthcare sector, involves not just the patient but staff and healthcare structures. Our study focuses on how rehabilitation providers engage people with communication difficulties ... -
The Effectiveness of Naltrexone Combined With Current Smoking Cessation Medication to Attenuate Post Smoking Cessation Weight Gain: A Literature Review
(BioMed Central, 2017)Background Smoking is the number one cause of preventable morbidity and mortality globally and although many countries have invested heavily in smoking cessation programs, 21% of the global population still smoke. Post ... -
Iodine Status in European Women in New Zealand With Moderate Selenium Deficiency
(OA Text (OAT), 2017)For the optimal function of thyroid gland, adequate intakes of iodine and selenium are required. Since iodine is essential component of the thyroid hormones, its insufficiency leads to inadequate hormone production and ... -
Cluster Analysis of Assessment in a Compulsory Human Physiology Course for Health Science Undergraduates
(Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA), 2015)No abstract.