Azithromycin for prevention of exacerbations in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (EMBRACE): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
…, W Fergusson, C Tuffery, P Sexton, L Storey, T Ashton - The Lancet, 2012 - thelancet.com
Background Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic with anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory
properties. We tested the hypothesis that azithromycin would decrease the frequency …
properties. We tested the hypothesis that azithromycin would decrease the frequency …
New Zealand health system: universalism struggles with persisting inequities
F Goodyear-Smith, T Ashton - The Lancet, 2019 - thelancet.com
New Zealand was one of the first countries to establish a universal, tax-funded national
health service. Unique features include innovative Māori services, the no-fault accident …
health service. Unique features include innovative Māori services, the no-fault accident …
[HTML][HTML] Health care and lost productivity costs of overweight and obesity in New Zealand
A Lal, M Moodie, T Ashton, M Siahpush… - Australian and New …, 2012 - Elsevier
Objective: To estimate the costs of health care and lost productivity attributable to overweight
and obesity in New Zealand (NZ) in 2006. Methods: A prevalence‐based approach to …
and obesity in New Zealand (NZ) in 2006. Methods: A prevalence‐based approach to …
Nurse turnover in New Zealand: costs and relationships with staffing practises and patient outcomes
N North, W Leung, T Ashton… - Journal of Nursing …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Aims To determine the rates and costs of nurse turnover, the relationships with staffing
practises, and the impacts on outcomes for nurses and patients. Background In the context of …
practises, and the impacts on outcomes for nurses and patients. Background In the context of …
Health care costs of obesity in New Zealand
B Swinburn, T Ashton, J Gillespie, B Cox… - International journal of …, 1997 - nature.com
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the costs of health care that are attributable to obesity in New
Zealand. METHODS: The 1991 health care costs of non-insulin dependent diabetes, coronary …
Zealand. METHODS: The 1991 health care costs of non-insulin dependent diabetes, coronary …
Healthy Steps trial: pedometer-based advice and physical activity for low-active older adults
PURPOSE We compared the effectiveness of 2 physical activity prescriptions delivered in
primary care—the standard time-based Green Prescription and a pedometer step-based …
primary care—the standard time-based Green Prescription and a pedometer step-based …
[HTML][HTML] Likelihood of residential aged care use in later life: a simple approach to estimation with international comparison
Objectives: 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 (28%). …
been reported as residential aged care (RAC, 38%), acute hospital (34%) or elsewhere (28%). …
Contracting for health services in New Zealand: a transaction cost analysis
T Ashton - Social Science & Medicine, 1998 - Elsevier
The splitting of the functions of purchaser and provider in the New Zealand health system in
1993 necessitated the use of explicit contracts between the two parties. This paper …
1993 necessitated the use of explicit contracts between the two parties. This paper …
Cost-effectiveness of physical activity counselling in general practice
Aim: To assess the cost-effectiveness of the 'Green Prescription' physical activity counselling
programme in general practice. Method: Prospective cost-effectiveness study undertaken …
programme in general practice. Method: Prospective cost-effectiveness study undertaken …
Contracting for health services in a public health system: the New Zealand experience
T Ashton, J Cumming, J McLean - Health Policy, 2004 - Elsevier
This paper reports on the process and outcomes of contracting for health services in New
Zealand between 1993 and 2000 when a purchaser–provider split was in place. Key factors …
Zealand between 1993 and 2000 when a purchaser–provider split was in place. Key factors …