In this 42-month study, we are examining how the primary and secondary prevention of chronic conditions is being modelled, practiced and measured in three case study sites; to define what short term outcomes are being achieved; and enable naturalistic generalisation to be made to inform wider health service development. A collective case study design, utilising qualitative and evaluation-based research methods, will examine the three case studies. Data will be interrogated across three levels, policy (government), practice (provider) and whānau (community).
Phase One of the study was completed at the close of 2015. The three case study sites are each implementing models of care to improve Māori health outcomes for chronic conditions. All have similar principles: cross sector collaboration; integrated health services; improved health service access; emphasis on health outcomes; increased responsiveness to Māori; and whānau-centred services.
The early results from this project will be presented to Tumu Whakarae, the National Reference Group of Māori Strategy Managers within DHBs, in early 2016.
