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Implementing integrated models of care: the importance of the macro-level context by Ashton, Toni

“…Reports of how different countries are responding to the need to develop more integrated health and social care services for older adults can provide useful…”
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Azithromycin for prevention of exacerbations in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (EMBRACE): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Wong, Conroy, Dr, Jayaram, Lata, FRACP, Karalus, Noel, FRACP, Eaton, Tam, FRACP, Tong, Cecilia, RN, Hockey, Hans, MSc, Milne, David, FRANZCR, Fergusson, Wendy, BHSc, Tuffery, Christine, BN, Sexton, Paul, FRACP, Storey, Louanne, BSc, Ashton, Toni, Prof

“…Summary Background Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic with anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. We tested the hypothesis that azithromycin…”
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Health care and lost productivity costs of overweight and obesity in New Zealand by Lal, Anita, Moodie, Marj, Ashton, Toni, Siahpush, Mohammad, Swinburn, Boyd

“…To estimate the costs of health care and lost productivity attributable to overweight and obesity in New Zealand (NZ) in 2006. A prevalence‐based approach to…”
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Likelihood of residential aged care use in later life: a simple approach to estimation with international comparison by Broad, Joanna B., Ashton, Toni, Gott, Merryn, McLeod, Heather, Davis, Peter B., Connolly, Martin J.

“…In New Zealand (NZ), place of death among decedents aged 65+ years has been reported as residential aged care (RAC, 38%), acute hospital (34%) or elsewhere…”
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Decentralisation of Health Services in Fiji: A Decision Space Analysis by Mohammed, Jalal, North, Nicola, Ashton, Toni

“…Decentralisation aims to bring services closer to the community and has been advocated in the health sector to improve quality, access and equity, and to…”
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Healthy Steps Trial: Pedometer-Based Advice and Physical Activity for Low-Active Older Adults by Kolt, Gregory S., PhD, Schofield, Grant M., PhD, Kerse, Ngaire, PhD, Garrett, Nicholas, MS, Ashton, Toni, PhD, Patel, Asmita, PhD

“…Abstract Purpose We compared the effectiveness of 2 physical activity prescriptions delivered in primary care—the standard time-based Green Prescription and a…”
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An Evaluation of Health Service Impacts Consequent to Switching from Brand to Generic Venlafaxine in New Zealand under Conditions of Price Neutrality by Lessing, Charon, MPH, Ashton, Toni, PhD, Davis, Peter, PhD

“…Abstract Objective To study the health impact on adult New Zealand patients who switch from originator brand to generic venlafaxine. Methods The national…”
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A Research Program on Implementing Integrated Care for Older Adults with Complex Health Needs (iCOACH): An International Collaboration by Wodchis, Walter P, Ashton, Toni, Baker, G Ross, Sheridan, Nicolette, Kuluski, Kerry, McKillop, Ann, Miller, Fiona A, Parsons, John, Kenealy, Timothy

“…Health and social care systems across western developed nations are being challenged to meet the needs of an increasing number of people aging with multiple…”
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Decentralisation; The Question of Management Capacity: A Response to Recent Commentaries by Mohammed, Jalal, North, Nicola, Ashton, Toni

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Implementing performance improvement in New Zealand emergency departments: the six hour time target policy national research project protocol by Jones, Peter, Chalmers, Linda, Wells, Susan, Ameratunga, Shanthi, Carswell, Peter, Ashton, Toni, Curtis, Elana, Reid, Papaarangi, Stewart, Joanna, Harper, Alana, Tenbensel, Tim

“…In May 2009, the New Zealand government announced a new policy aimed at improving the quality of Emergency Department care and whole hospital performance…”
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How do Policy and Institutional Settings Shape Opportunities for Community-Based Primary Health Care? A Comparison of Ontario, Québec and New Zealand by Tenbensel, Tim, Miller, Fiona, Breton, Mylaine, Couturier, Yves, Morton-Chang, Frances, Ashton, Toni, Sheridan, Nicolette, Peckham, Alexandra, Williams, A Paul, Kenealy, Tim, Wodchis, Walter

“…Community-based primary health care describes a model of service provision that is oriented to the population health needs and wants of service users and…”
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New Zealand health system: universalism struggles with persisting inequities by Goodyear-Smith, Felicity, Ashton, Toni

“…New Zealand was one of the first countries to establish a universal, tax-funded national health service. Unique features include innovative Māori services, the…”
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Using Health Rights to Design Aid-Funded Health Programs so They First do no Harm by Williams, Carmel, Ashton, Toni, Bullen, Chris

“…This article reports on the development of a framework that guides aid-funded health programs to meet health rights obligations by focusing on health systems…”
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Reports of the proportion of older people living in long‐term care: a cautionary tale from New Zealand by Broad, Joanna B., Ashton, Toni, Lumley, Thomas, Connolly, Martin J.

“…Population ageing is driving many countries to review health and social care policies. For many, an important component is residential long‐term care (LTC)…”
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Value for money from HPV vaccination and cervical screening by Ashton, Toni, Sopina, Elizaveta

“…Introduction of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs raises some important questions about the future organization of cervical screening programs…”
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Ladies in waiting: the timeliness of first trimester services in New Zealand by Silva, Martha, McNeill, Rob, Ashton, Toni

“…Termination of pregnancy (TOP) services are a core service in New Zealand. However, compared to other developed countries, TOP services are accessed…”
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Measuring health system performance: A new approach to accountability and quality improvement in New Zealand by Ashton, Toni

“…Highlights • A new approach to measuring health system performance is introduced in New Zealand. • The aim is to improve both accountability and quality of…”
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The healthy steps study: a randomized controlled trial of a pedometer-based green prescription for older adults. Trial protocol by Kolt, Gregory S, Schofield, Grant M, Kerse, Ngaire, Garrett, Nicholas, Schluter, Philip J, Ashton, Toni, Patel, Asmita

“…Graded health benefits of physical activity have been demonstrated for the reduction of coronary heart disease, some cancers, and type-2 diabetes, and for…”
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Predictive Risk Modelling in Health: Options for New Zealand and Australia by Panattoni, Laura E, Vaithianathan, Rhema, Ashton, Toni, Lewis, Geraint H

“…Predictive risk models (PRMs) are case-finding tools that enable health care systems to identify patients at risk of expensive and potentially avoidable events…”
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Cost-effectiveness of pedometer-based versus time-based Green Prescriptions: the Healthy Steps Study by Leung, William, Ashton, Toni, Kolt, Gregory S, Schofield, Grant M, Garrett, Nicholas, Kerse, Ngaire, Patel, Asmita

“…This paper reports on the cost-effectiveness of pedometer-based versus time-based Green Prescriptions in improving physical activity and health-related quality…”
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