Health & Wellbeing - Otago Polytechnic

Health & Wellbeing

Our researchers contribute to improved professional practice and benefits for the health and wellbeing of communities and populations.

A big bias

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Getting better

Swimming gala International Institute of Tropical Agriculture CC BY NC 2.0

Active lifestyles

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Eyes Right

birth2 Lindsey Turner 4 Nov 2011 CC BY 2.0

Place of birth

head in hands Nick Farnhill CC BY SA 2.0

A head's up

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Moving well

Open Door on Broadway Paul Sableman 17 Aug 2013 CC BY 2.0

Successful transitions

Panic anxiety 031 Alessandra 24 Sep 2010 CC BY NC ND 2.0

Building self-confidence

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Resilient recovery

Breastfeeding myllissa 16 Jun 2008 CC BY SA 3.0

Breastfeeding behaviours

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Running blind

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Health v appearance

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Walk and talk therapy

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Healthy pregnancies

drink Malloreigh CC BY NC SA 2.0 26 Apr 2009

How much is too much?

High value connections Jason Jarrett 22 Oct 2003 CC BY NC SA 2.0

Reducing workplace risks

bruise Rebecca Partington 6 May 2004 CC BY SA 2.0

When home is not safe

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Toilet training

Fatherhood 2

Midwives including fathers too

Understanding Māori health disparities

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Ties that bind

Seger down Blondinrikard Froberg 24 Jul 2013 CC BY 2.0

Treating head injuries

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Leaving home

Hike Jo Simon 5 Jan 2008 CC BY 2.0

Adventure therapy

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Reducing risks for babies

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease First Minister of Scotland21 Sep 2016 CC BY NC 2.0

Breathe easy, at home

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One size does not fit all families

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Nurse case management

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Walking interviews

Chinese garden Paul Allen 26 Jul 2009 CC BY NC ND 2.0

Immigrants' access to healthcare

Helicopter landing Kainoki Kaede 13 Dec 2010 CC BY 2.0

Improving maternity care for rural women

Managing risks of stillbirth

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