<institution content-type="university">University of Otago</institution>, <institution content-type="university">School of Physiotherapy</institution>, <addr-line>325 Great King Street, PO Box 56</addr-line>, <city>Dunedin/Otepoti</city> <postal-code>9054</postal-code>, <country>Aotearoa New Zealand</country>.
<institution content-type="university">Pacific Trust Otago</institution>, <addr-line>16 McBride Street</addr-line>, <city>Dunedin/Otepoti</city> <postal-code>9012</postal-code>, <country>Aotearoa New Zealand</country>.
J Prim Health Care. 2023 Dec;15(4):358-365. doi: 10.1071/HC23093.
Introduction Manatū Hauora (Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) Ministry of Health) recognises that respecting and listening to Pacific peoples' knowledge and skills in caring for their communities' wellbeing is a priority, and that novel approaches to care, particularly for chronic health conditions, are necessary. Allied health professionals have the potential to play important roles in primary care design and delivery. Pacific Trust Otago (PTO) provides a weekly seniors' group gathering that has evolved over the years and incorporates exercise, health information and cultural activities. Aim This study aims to explore what Pacific seniors are learning about their health and wellbeing, and what factors contribute to sustained engagement with this weekly group activity. Methods The research team conducted a qualitative study using the Kakala Research Framework and the pan-Pacific Talanoa Research Methodology to gather narratives in a relational and comfortable group space. Participants were recruited from the seniors group gathering. Group Talanoa were used to collect data, which were digitally voice-recorded, transcribed, translated, and de-identified. Ethical approval was granted by the University of Otago School of Physiotherapy Ethics Committee. Results Pacific seniors valued how these gathering The seniors recognised how interconnected and intertwined culture, spirituality, and family were and how this contributed to their sense of individual and collective health and wellbeing. The study highlights the need to consider health beyond the individual to the collective, embracing indigenous perspectives, and authentically nurturing relationships with Pacific health providers. The study recommends primary care funders are supported to understand what is important to Pacific people and partner with Pacific health providers to deliver care in ways that align with indigenous models of care. Discussion A weekly group gathering for Pacific seniors run by Allied Health professionals provides a welcoming, safe, and culturally meaningful environment where seniors can connect, share, and grow in health and wellbeing together. This study highlights the importance of adopting informed and inclusive approaches to promoting and addressing holistic health for Pacific people, especially in light of ongoing health reforms in Aotearoa NZ.
简介 新西兰卫生健康部（Manatū Hauora）认识到，尊重和倾听太平洋人民在照顾社区福祉方面的知识和技能是当务之急，并且需要创新的护理方法，特别是针对慢性健康状况。辅助医疗专业人员在初级保健设计和提供方面可以发挥重要作用。奥塔哥太平洋信托（Pacific Trust Otago，PTO）每周都会举办一次老年人团体聚会，该聚会多年来不断发展，融合了锻炼、健康信息和文化活动。 目的 本研究旨在探讨太平洋老年人对自身健康和福祉的了解程度，以及哪些因素有助于他们持续参与这项每周的团体活动。 方法 研究团队使用 Kakala 研究框架和泛太平洋 Talanoa 研究方法开展了一项定性研究，在一个关系融洽的团体空间中收集叙述性数据。参与者从老年人团体聚会中招募。使用团体 Talanoa 收集数据，这些数据被数字语音记录、转录、翻译和匿名化。奥塔哥大学物理治疗伦理委员会批准了伦理许可。 结果 太平洋老年人重视这些聚会的方式。老年人认识到文化、精神和家庭是如何相互关联和交织在一起的，以及这如何有助于他们的个人和集体健康和福祉感。研究强调需要超越个体层面考虑健康问题，包括接纳本土观点，并与太平洋医疗服务提供者建立真诚的关系。研究建议为初级保健资金提供者提供支持，使其了解对太平洋人民重要的事项，并与太平洋医疗服务提供者合作，以符合本土护理模式的方式提供护理。 讨论 由辅助医疗专业人员为太平洋老年人举办的每周团体聚会提供了一个受欢迎、安全且具有文化意义的环境，老年人可以在这里相互联系、分享并共同促进健康和福祉。本研究强调了在新西兰奥塔哥，特别是在持续进行的卫生改革背景下，采取明智和包容的方法来促进和解决太平洋人民整体健康问题的重要性。
