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New publication: Family experiences of out-of-hospital deaths where ambulance services respond
As ambulance services respond to a growing number of out-of-hospital deaths, supporting bereaved families is increasingly recognised as an important aspect of paramedic care.
Melissa reflects on her busy year
Melissa Carey has had a very productive year, including winning an important award and meeting ex-New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark!
Congratulations Hamish!
Te Ārai lived experience advisor Hamish Taverner won multiple gold and silver medals at the Special Olympic national summer games.
Supporting palliative care for underserved communities
Jackie and Stella met with the Whakatāne based Hepatitis B team to discuss He Tapu Te Tangata - The Sacred Person Model.
Te Ārai retreat
Our Te Ārai researcher whānau had a lovely few days away to recharge and reconnect.
Welcoming visitors from the Royal Thai Embassy
We held a mihi whakatau to welcome visitors from the Royal Thai Embassy
Emerging Researcher Award
PhD student Sutthinham Codrington was awarded the New Zealand Association of Gerontology Early Career Researcher Award.
Congratulations Gemma and Tess!
Communicating with family when someone dies in the community: Six important steps for emergency ambulance personnel
This article introduces a six-step model for compassionate communication with family when emergency services are called to death. It is not a prescriptive checklist but a framework highlighting key elements of skilled, empathetic interaction.
“I do get the power of this”. Nurse educators confirm the value of using ‘Vivian’ as a teaching aid
New whānau stories
People living rurally are underserved by palliative care
Au revoir, but not goodbye
New publication: The evolution of Te Ārai
New publication: Gender and unpaid care work
Legacy planning for homeless communities
Congratulations to Eillish Satchell
Free upcoming webinar: researching with homeless communities
Paediatric palliative care education opportunities
What is the nature of clinical guidance for paramedics providing family care in out-of-hospital death in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand?
Document analysis of emergency ambulance clinical guidelines for care of family in event of a death