GPNZ has commissioned a piece of research through Otago University looking at unmet need (UMN) in primary care.
The research will be a mixed quantitative and qualitative primary data collection study through a case study approach, focusing on counting the occurrences of UMN, and gathering in-depth insights into patients presenting with UMN at practices, practice responses, and management patterns.
A range of questions will be investigated through the case studies to better understand and document the level of UMN being managed in general practices. The research will include both mainstream and Kaupapa Māori practices. Understanding the experience of Māori versus non-Māori within the research is essential to understanding inequities. For further information please see this research proposal.
If your practice would like to be involved, GPNZ is accepting practice self-nominations. GPNZ will have a stratified process to ensure they obtain a good mix of practices representing all four regions.
Practices can self-nominate by emailing Jess.Morgan-French@gpnz.org.nz, ideally with the below information.
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