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‘Piki te Ora’, a qualitative exploratory study of a primary care-led, interprofessional team for supporting patients with type 2 diabetes in rural communities

Introduction

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition predominantly managed through primary care in Aotearoa New Zealand. Primary care initiatives are being increasingly established to provide culturally safe and interprofessional care to optimise disease management.

Aim

This study aimed to qualitatively explore the ‘Piki te Ora’ (Ascending to Wellness) interprofessional primary care service of Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki (a Māori general practice network) for supporting whānau (family) with type 2 diabetes.

Check out the published content here: CSIRO PUBLISHING | Journal of Primary Health Care