Evaluating an Indigenous-led implementation research network for community health providers in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Background: Māori and Pacific communities in Aotearoa New Zealand experience inequitable health outcomes. To support equity-focused implementation of appropriate initiatives, a provider-centred learning collaborative was established—the Healthier Lives Implementation Network—bringing together commun...
| Published in: | Discover Public Health Vol. 23; no. 1; pp. 1 - 11 |
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Springer Nature
6/22/2026
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| fields | @attributes: recordID: 1 pdfLink: plink: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=194750781&site=ehost-live header: @attributes: shortDbName: ccm uiTerm: 194750781 longDbName: CINAHL Complete uiTag: AN controlInfo: bkinfo: dissinfo: jinfo: jid: 30050774 NM7Z jtl: Discover Public Health issn: 30050774 maglogo: N pubinfo: dt: 6/22/2026 vid: 23 iid: 1 pid: 237 pub: Springer Nature place: New York, New York artinfo: ui: 194750781 194750781 194750781 10.1186/s12982-026-02392-1 194750781 ppf: 1 ppct: 10 formats: tig: atl: Evaluating an Indigenous-led implementation research network for community health providers in Aotearoa New Zealand. aug: au: Oetzel, John G. Henry, Akarere Penetito-Hemara, Darrio Povaru-Bourne, Sulita Te Puke, Tori Ngawati, Renei Sika-Paotonu, Dianne affil: https://ror.org/013fsnh78 University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, 3240, Hamilton, New Zealand sug: subj: Indigenous Health New Zealand Health Promotion Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Research, Medical Program Implementation Program Evaluation Human Multimethod Studies Cross Sectional Studies Nonexperimental Studies New Zealand Implementation Science Collaboration Maori Health Services Accessibility Surveys Thematic Analysis Data Analysis Software Funding Source ab: Background: Māori and Pacific communities in Aotearoa New Zealand experience inequitable health outcomes. To support equity-focused implementation of appropriate initiatives, a provider-centred learning collaborative was established—the Healthier Lives Implementation Network—bringing together community providers, researchers, and health system partners. This network developed a communication infrastructure and engaged in an exploratory research project on implementation barriers and facilitators, as well as four implementation pilot projects with four providers. The purpose of this report is to evaluate the value the network had for its members and identify any areas for improvement. Methods: A mixed methods, cross-sectional evaluation with network members was completed. Data collection involved an online survey (n = 8), a virtual hui-fono (meeting) (n = 4), and semi-structured interviews (n = 11). Descriptive statistics for the survey were provided; thematic analysis was used for the meeting and interviews. Results: The survey respondents indicated a positive evaluation of the network given a mean satisfaction rating of 3.71 on a 4-point scale. Interview and meeting participants identified three core themes that captured the value of the network: collaboration and co-design, connection, and communication. Suggestions focused on increased virtual connection opportunities and short, purpose-built videos. Provider time and workforce capacity were identified as constraints that limited participation in network activities. Conclusions: A provider-centred learning collaborative was valued by Māori and Pacific community providers. Future iterations should seek low-burden connection opportunities and secure resources for sustainability. Contributions to the literature: Demonstrates an Indigenous-led learning collaborative that centres Māori and Pacific providers for implementation efforts. Shows how co-design and integrated knowledge translation can be operationalised at network scale. Identifies practical enablers (collaboration, connection, communication) and constraints (time, workforce) for networked implementation. pubtype: Academic Journal doctype: research tables/charts Journal Article ougenre: Article language: English refInfo: holdings: @attributes: islocal: N |
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