April 29, 2022
Māori miss out on trauma rehab
Māori have higher rates of traumatic injury than other population groups but are less likely to access health and social services to support their rehabilitation.
That’s one of the findings of a new report by the Health Quality & Safety Commission and the National Trauma Network.
Report author and project lead Sharon Pihema says rehabilitation for whānau Māori was often difficult and complicated.
Injuries often completely changed the way people were able to live, work, play and participate in everyday activities.
Ms Pihema says the quality of care for Māori can be improved by including cultural concepts such as whakawhanaungatanga, wairuatanga and kotahitanga that view wellbeing beyond physical injuries.