Communication research in the context of te whare tapa whā model of health.
Abstract
Purpose: Te whare tapa whā represents a Māori view of health and wellness in four dimensions: taha wairua (spiritual health), taha hinengaro (mental health), taha tinana (physical health) and taha whānau (family health). This model of health focuses on indigenous Māori in Aotearoa/New Zealand but has relevance for all people. Speech-language pathologists, including those not familiar with this model, recognise that all four dimensions are needed to support health and wellbeing. Taha wairua includes the importance of culture and heritage to personal identity, an area that speech-language pathology (SLP) recognises as key to clinical competency. Taha hinengaro includes the need to express thoughts and feelings, another area particularly salient to SLP. The other two dimensions taha tinana (physical health) and taha whānau (family health) are arguably more familiar in the day-to-day work of speech-language pathologists.Method: Two broad strands of research are examined within this model of health exploring the challenges faced by vulnerable populations namely: (1) two community based groups (a Choir and a Gavel Club) for people with acquired neurological conditions such as stroke and Parkinson's disease, and (2) diagnosis and mana...Continue Reading
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