Abstract
Indigenous populations receive worse care in healthcare settings and have poorer health outcomes compared to non-Indigenous populations. In response to these healthcare inequalities, there has been a growing movement to integrate culturally appropriate Indigenous models of health that integrate and respect Indigenous cultural values. One of these Indigenous models, the Meihana model, has been implemented into healthcare and university settings throughout New Zealand for use with Māori clients. However, there is a lack of research examining how clinicians apply the model in real-world settings. For the current study, a semi-structured interview approach was employed. I interviewed three clinical psychologists and three clinical trainees who routinely utilize the model in clinical settings. Using a rapid qualitative analysis approach, I identified four core themes: how clinicians learned about the model, benefits of usage, barriers to usage, and strategies for implementation. Overall, the clinicians considered the model to be a holistic and culturally competent approach to care for use with Māori and non-Māori patients within clinical settings.
Advisor
Garcia, Amber
Department
Psychology
Recommended Citation
Burgess, Tobias, "Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of the Meihana Model in Aotearoa, New Zealand" (2025). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 11664.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/11664
Disciplines
Other Psychiatry and Psychology
Keywords
Indigenous, Māori, implementation, health models, Meihana model, clinical psychology
Publication Date
2025
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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