Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
Involving Individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Their Parents/Carers in Research Priority Setting
Published on: June 6, 2020
Establishing research priorities for rural health in Aotearoa New Zealand - a modified Delphi study
Katharina Blattner1, Lynne Clay1, Jane George2
1Centre for Rural Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Introduction:
People in rural Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) face distinct health challenges, including limited access to health care, workforce shortages, and persistent disparities. Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network NZ (HTRHN) is a collective organisation advocating for the health and well-being of rural New Zealanders. HTRHN aims to foster research that improves rural health and reduces inequities.
Aim:
This study aims to identify the research priorities for rural health in NZ from the perspectives of HTRHN members.
Methods:
A modified Delphi methodology was used with expert panellists from HTRHN. In Round 1, panellists were asked to list broad research areas and specific research topics. Thematic analysis identified six broad research categories with specific research topics assigned to each. In Rounds 2 and 3, panellists rated the importance of the specific research topics using Likert scales.
Results:
Round 1 was completed by 30 participants, Round 2 by 21, and Round 3 by 19. There was wide representation from HTRHN's membership. Six broad rural health research areas were identified, and consensus ratings prioritised 14 specific research topics. Top-rated research topics included 'Health of place effect' - how features of a place influence health outcomes; improving rural health data collection and analysis; and rural-focused acute palliative care management.
Discussion:
The broad rural health research categories identified are consistent with those reported in comparable international contexts. These categories also mirror the 2023 New Zealand Rural Health Strategy. Final prioritised topics create a platform for continued rural health research in NZ, providing guidance for researchers/funders in developing future research projects.
More Related Videos
14:43A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
Published on: January 12, 2018
08:10Neuroimaging Field Methods Using Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy NIRS Neuroimaging to Study Global Child Development: Rural Sub-Saharan Africa
Published on: February 2, 2018
Related Concept Videos
01:26Methods Of Healthcare Delivery System
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is...
01:30Primary Healthcare Services
In 1978, international leaders convened in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for what would be a pivotal event in global health. The Alma-Ata Declaration was the first to call...
01:18Introduction To Health Care Delivery System
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) advocates for a patient-centered, effective, safe, timely, equitable, and effective healthcare system. The National Priorities...
01:30Current Trends in Nursing II
01:30Specialized Care Centers and Settings-II
Rural health centers are specialized care facilities in remote locations with very few medical personnel. The primary care providers who run the centers are mostly Registered Nurse Practitioners. Here, emergency treatment is provided to critically ill or injured patients before they are transferred to the closest hospital. Fortunately, due to advancement in technology, many rural healthcare facilities and professionals have easy access to diagnostic and treatment...
01:29Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting
Long-Term Care Facilities