Māori, medicines adherence and minor ailments

In a first-of-its-kind research collaboration, the Māori Pharmacists Association has partnered with Māori-led Primary Health Organisation, the National Hauora Coalition to conduct a multi-phase, mixed methods, kaupapa Māori research that combines quantitative and qualitative data to explore how the Pharmacist Minor Ailment Service (PMAS), can support equitable access to medicines and to undertand Māori experiences and drivers of medicines adherence and non-adherence.

It is intended that this study could be used to inform health intervention and service development in the future. Check out the published research below and keep checking back as this research develops into clinical practice for pharmacists!

PUBLISHED JOURNAL ARTICLES TO DATE:

Hikaka J, Parore N, Haua R, Anderson A, Hudson M, McIntosh B, Pewhairangi K, Brown R. Māori, pharmacists, and medicines adherence – A mixed methods study exploring indigenous experiences of taking medicines ‘as prescribed’ and mechanisms of support. Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy. 2022 Sep 1;7:100175.

Hikaka J, Haua R, Parore N, McIntosh B, Anderson A, Pewhairangi K, Brown R. Designing for health equity: A mixed method study exploring community experiences and perceptions of pharmacists' role in minor ailment care. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy. 2022 Dec 31.

Hikaka J, Haua R. Examining equity in a void of evidence-Pharmacist minor ailments services and the role of systematic reviews. Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy. 2022 Sep 1;7:100174.

Hikaka J, Anderson A, Parore N, Haua R, Hudson M, McIntosh B, Pewhairangi K, Brown R. Establishing research tikanga to manaaki research participants in a pandemic. The New Zealand Medical Journal (Online). 2022 Feb 25;135(1550):167-9.

TPR FINAL REPORT 2023

Hikaka J, Parore, N, McIntosh, B, Haua, R, Mohi, K, Anderson, A. Translating research into a relevant education activity to fulfil pharmacists' continuing professional development requirements. Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy. 2024 March; 100422.