The Lived Experiences of Ngä Täne Mäori with Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis

New Zealand journal of physiotherapy

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Te Whatarangi Dixon¹  Daniel W. O’Brien²  Gareth Terry³  Jennifer N. Baldwin⁴  Tom Ruakere⁵  Toni Mekkelholt⁶  Peter J. Larmer² 

[1] Physiotherapist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital;Active Living and Rehabilitation: Aotearoa New Zealand, Health and Rehabilitation Research Institute, School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology;Centre for Person Centred Research, Auckland University of Technology;Postdoctoral Fellow, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity & Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle;School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology;Physiotherapist, Whakatane Hospital

关键词: Aotearoa New Zealand;    Beliefs;    Experiences;    Täne (men) Mäori;    Osteoarthritis;   

DOI  :  10.15619/NZJP/49.3.03

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Physiotherapy New Zealand

【 摘 要 】

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating condition affecting an individual’s quality of life in multiple ways. However, little is known about the experiences of täne (men) Mäori living with OA in Aotearoa New Zealand. We aimed to explore the lived experiences of ngä täne Mäori with OA. This qualitative study was guided by tikanga and kaupapa Mäori philosophies. Interviews were conducted in a semi-structured method, with seven täne Mäori living with OA. Key themes were identified and developed from the data through thematic analysis, and were informed by Tä Mason Durie’s Mäori health frameworks, Te Whare Tapa Whä and Te Pae Mähutonga. Four themes developed from the data and were named: (1) The interface of masculine embodiment and mana, (2) Taha whānau and connection as central to ngä täne Mäori wellbeing, (3) The benefits of taha wairua (spiritual wellbeing), and (4) Te urutau kia uru ki te punaha tiaki hauora: Adapting to access the health-care system. OA places a significant burden on ngä täne Mäori and their whänau, impacting on all aspects of hauora (health). The unique lived experiences and impact on wider whänau of Mäori living with OA indicates the need to consider te ao Mäori (Mäori world view) when developing clinical services and a Model of Care for OA.

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