An asset-based evaluation of a novel New Zealand rural health service
| Published date | 01 September 2023 |
| DOI | http://doi.org/10.1177/1035719X231175874 |
| Author | Katie E McMenamin,John P McMenamin,Andy J Towers |
| Date | 01 September 2023 |
| Subject Matter | Academic Article |
Academic Article
Evaluation Journal of Australasia
2023, Vol. 23(3) 126–138
© The Author(s) 2023
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DOI: 10.1177/1035719X231175874
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An asset-based evaluation of a
novel New Zealand rural
health service
Katie E McMenamin
Health and Research Collaborative, New Zealand
Massey University, New Zealand
John P McMenamin
Health and Research Collaborative, New Zealand
Andy J Towers
Massey University, New Zealand
Abstract
This article describes the background behind the development of a novel evaluation
approach of an Aotearoa New Zealand rural health service using an equity-focused,
strengths-based approach to complement the traditional audit process. This approach
avoids a deficit-based, gap-analysis of service shortcomings in favour of a strengths-
based model through which services can draw on identified assets in planning future
service initiatives. The approach discussed aims to identify and mobilise assets and
strengths of people and services that promote quality outcomes, with a particular focus
on those that address the deeply embedded health inequities for M
aori (the indigenous
people of Aotearoa). The asset model will be used to evaluate a rural service that is
uniquely co-located with other health-related hospital services. This article aims to
provide a commentary on the benefits of an asset-based approach to rural general
practice evaluation.
Corresponding author:
Katie E McMenamin, School of Health Sciences, Health and Research Collaborative, 190 Wicksteed Street,
Whanganui 4500, New Zealand.
Email: katie.mcmenamin@harc.org.nz
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