Whakawhiti Kōrero, a Method for the Development of a Cultural Assessment Tool, Te Waka Kuaka, in Māori Traumatic Brain Injury
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The importance of tools for the measurement of outcomes and needs in traumatic brain injury is well recognised.
The development of tools for these injuries in indigenous communities has been limited despite the well-documented disparity of brain injury.
The wairua theory of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Māori proposes that a culturally defined injury occurs in tandem with the physical injury.
A cultural response is therefore indicated.
This research investigates a Māori method used in the development of cultural needs assessment tool designed to further examine needs associated with the culturally determined injury and in preparation for formal validation.
Whakawhiti kōrero is a method used to develop better statements in the development of the assessment tool.
Four wānanga (traditional fora) were held including one with whānau (extended family) with experience of traumatic brain injury.
The approach was well received.
A final version, Te Waka Kuaka, is now ready for validation.
Whakawhiti kōrero is an indigenous method used in the development of cultural needs assessment tool in Māori traumatic brain injury.
This method is likely to have wider applicability, such as Mental Health and Addictions Services, to ensure robust process of outcome measure and needs assessment development.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Elder, Hinemoa& Kersten, Paula. 2015. Whakawhiti Kōrero, a Method for the Development of a Cultural Assessment Tool, Te Waka Kuaka, in Māori Traumatic Brain Injury. Behavioural Neurology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1057503
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Elder, Hinemoa& Kersten, Paula. Whakawhiti Kōrero, a Method for the Development of a Cultural Assessment Tool, Te Waka Kuaka, in Māori Traumatic Brain Injury. Behavioural Neurology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1057503
American Medical Association (AMA)
Elder, Hinemoa& Kersten, Paula. Whakawhiti Kōrero, a Method for the Development of a Cultural Assessment Tool, Te Waka Kuaka, in Māori Traumatic Brain Injury. Behavioural Neurology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1057503
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1057503