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Department of Preventive and Social Medicine research groups and units
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27 Feb 2024
Time is right to focus on spiritual care in the health system
Spirituality in healthcare is “coming of age”, says the Otago researcher co-lead...
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21 Dec 2023
Funding paves way for spiritual care in health study
An upcoming bicultural study aims to create a national action plan for spiritual...
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20 Dec 2023
Relationships vital to success of Aotearoa’s health system
As Aotearoa New Zealand shifts to a more centralised health system, University o...
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10 Dec 2023
Grateful for fond memories, lasting relationships
It may not have been completely smoothly sailing for Obreniokibo Ibifubara Amies...
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25 Oct 2023
Strong public support for alcohol policy action
There is considerable support from New Zealanders for government to take policy...
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04 Aug 2023
Multiple symptoms in veterans could indicate PTSD – study
A pattern of symptoms in veterans has emerged in a University of Otago study tha...