Medicines Related Outcomes projects
Hip fracture – secular trends in the incidence, mortality, and use of post-fracture treatment
Hip fracture is a public health burden leading to high mortality (≈ 22% mortality rate at one year) and morbidity (30% - 50% of patients lose functional independence). Globally, there is a wide...
Acceptability to Māori of an online platform and interactive chatbot to support mental health wellbeing
Māori face a disproportionately higher rate of mental health distress, but are less likely to access mental health services. Clearhead is a freely available, New Zealand online platform that has...
Developing an educational package to upskill pharmacists in promoting health behaviour change
This project is an adaptation of a programme tested in the UK called “Make every contact counts”. It aims to upskill health providers in health behaviour change techniques to help make the most of...
Upholding the right of Māori older adults to control their medicines journey
Māori older adults have the desire, ability, and right to control their medicines journey. Authentic healthcare partnerships with pharmacists can support this. Jo Hikaka, a Māori pharmacist, has...
The CAMOMILE seed programme
The Complementary/Alternative Medicines Outcomes Monitoring: Intensive Longitudinal Evaluation (CAMOMILE) Programme. Traditional and complementary/alternative medicines (TCAMs) – also known as...
Older adults drinking
As we age, our bodies' ability to metabolise alcohol diminishes. In addition, older people are more likely to have medical conditions which are worsened by drinking, and to take medicines which...