University of Otago, Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Recent Deposits
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Transcriptional effects of mood stabiliser drugs in a serotonergic cell line
Sodium valproate (VPA) and lithium are drugs of different chemical classes that are widely prescribed in the treatment of bipolar disorder (BD). Molecular and pharmacological studies have revealed some relevant properties ... -
B-Type Natriuretic Peptide and Novel Cardiac Ultrasound in Very Preterm Neonates: Potential Markers for the Detection of Pulmonary Hypertension and for Risk Stratification
Very premature birth causes an interruption of cardiorespiratory development. Successful pulmonary adaptation requires synchronous development of alveoli and pulmonary capillary networks. Very premature birth threatens ... -
Experiences of mentoring in primary health care settings : registerd nurses' and students' perspectives
This research provides an in-depth case study of eight undergraduate nursing students and eight Registered Nurses' experiences of mentoring during clinical placements in general practice. Each student was supported in ... -
Nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding pain
Background: Nurses have a crucial role in the assessment and management of pain in the care of the postoperative patient. However, international research has shown significant numbers of nurses surveyed had knowledge and ... -
Medication adherence rates and beliefs about medications among New Zealand adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Background Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) refers to Ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease (CD) and is a global problem, affecting over five million people worldwide. Rates of IBD have been reported to be particularly ... -
The caregiver experience of haematopoietic stem cell transplant for haematological malignancy within the provincial New Zealand setting.
Background Haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) - also known as 'bone marrow transplant' or 'stem cell transplant' - is an intensive treatment which may be used to treat patients with blood cancer such as leukaemia, ... -
Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Meaning in Life for Adults with Advanced Cancer
Introduction When cancer is advanced and life-threatening, it has both physical and psychological effects, and for many people creates existential concerns. Mindfulness as a therapeutic endeavour is widely used in ... -
Suffering, Solidarity and Spirituality: The Lived Experiences of Internally Displaced Women in Northern Nigeria
Since 2009, the Nigerian state, has been under intense attack by an Islamic extremist group popularly known as Boko Haram. As a result of the insurgency, over two million persons have been internally displaced, 53% of whom ... -
Collaboration with and for Rural Māori with Substance use and Related Problems
Collaboration is argued to be a necessary process in the effective treatment of people experiencing substance use and related problems. The process of collaboration is proposed to guide practitioners within services to ... -
Androgens and the Female Brain: The Relationship between Testosterone Levels, Depression, Anxiety, Cognitive Function, and Emotion Processing in Females with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Background: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive-aged females, with the main hormonal abnormality being androgen (testosterone) excess. Although it is well-established ... -
The New Zealand Osteopathic Profession’s Understanding of Continuing Professional Development
Continuing professional development (CPD) is commonly accepted as the process for improving the competency, and enhancing the knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSA’s) of health professionals. Within the last few decades CPD ... -
Finding the Balance: Family inclusive practice in adult community mental health
Despite family involvement and participation being strongly recommended in mental health services policies and guidelines, the evidence suggests that this is not always implemented effectively. It is evident from the ... -
In what way does a history of mental illness affect the response received when service users come into contact with the police service and does the presence of mental illness change the decision making of the police with regard to potential prosecution
BACKGROUND The Ministry of Health reports that on average 150,000 New Zealand people are seen by mental health and addiction services each year. Of this group, a percentage enter mental health services following involvement ... -
Wellbeing and relationships between people, space, place and time: Canterbury primary school principals’ perceptions of wellbeing in the context of their school environment
Interest in wellbeing in schools is being influenced by diverse stakeholders unified by a rising global economic agenda which requires schools to ensure students take responsibility for their own wellbeing to ensure personal, ... -
Quality of life is quality of life is quality of life : the views of older people ageing in place
Quality of life is a concept that has been subject to considerable academic gaze from mainly a quantitative perspective. Qualitative descriptions have been limited to conceptualising quality of life from a health perspective. ... -
External Validation of Consensus Molecular Subtyping of Colorectal Adenocarcinoma
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most diagnosed cancer in New Zealand, and New Zealand has amongst the highest rates per capita of CRC in the world. CRC is a highly heterogeneous disease with varying ... -
Magnetic resonance imaging of saccadic eye movements in Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with cardinal signs of bradykinesia, tremor, rigidity and postural instability. Current PD treatment only alleviate symptoms of PD, however, there is an ... -
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) physiotherapy management: a cohort, observational, prospective, longitudinal study across the South Island of New Zealand
Physiotherapy management for CRPS is considered to be essential. However, there is a lack of validated evidence-based treatments. There is controversy between what treatment methods are safe or effective. Physiotherapy ... -
The Canterbury Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis Study
Background and aim: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an increasingly prevalent chronic disease, frequently with an early age of onset and no cure. It is important to ascertain which treatments are effective and ... -
Diet, Microbiota and Metabolic Health
Diabetes is one of the largest global health crises, affecting some 415 million adults worldwide, with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) accounting for at least 90% of all cases of diabetes. In line with international ...