# \#nz-case-studies **URL:** https://ehealthforum.nz/tag/nz-case-studies/538.md [Latest](https://ehealthforum.nz/latest.md) · [Categories](https://ehealthforum.nz/categories.md) · [Tags](https://ehealthforum.nz/tags.md) --- ## [Needing information on SMART HEALTHCARE/SMART NURSING projects, innovations within Aotearoa](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/needing-information-on-smart-healthcare-smart-nursing-projects-innovations-within-aotearoa/31061)
**Author:** [@Louise\_Chan](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/Louise_Chan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 4:38am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/needing-information-on-smart-healthcare-smart-nursing-projects-innovations-within-aotearoa/31061 "2024-04-09T04:38:17Z")
LOOKING FOR DATA ON SMART HEALTHCARE / SMART NURSING IN AOTEAROA During 2022/2023 I worked with International Council of Nurses and connected with global colleagues from across the WHO regions. Following this mahi, I w… --- ## [Drone use in health - Who else has a need?](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/drone-use-in-health-who-else-has-a-need/25545)
**Author:** [@justin](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/justin)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 4:39am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/drone-use-in-health-who-else-has-a-need/25545 "2023-07-13T04:39:17Z")
Back in July we noted the below NHS use of drones. I have a request from our pharmacy at Grafton to explore drone use for delivery of infusion medication prepared off site, that needs to be used within 90 minutes of prep… --- ## [Electronic Patient Handover](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/electronic-patient-handover/25784)
**Author:** [@DaleMajer](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/DaleMajer)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 2:55am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/electronic-patient-handover/25784 "2022-12-14T02:55:56Z")
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone is aware of if digital solution exists for patient handovers? I am working with members of a project team who are developing a patient centred handover template/form. They would like t… --- ## [Efficient and fair surgical schedules with algorithms](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/efficient-and-fair-surgical-schedules-with-algorithms/23579)
**Author:** [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 11:30pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/efficient-and-fair-surgical-schedules-with-algorithms/23579 "2022-05-02T23:30:58Z")
Dr Thomas Adams is working to improve surgical scheduling using algorithms and individualised surgical duration predictions. Dr Adams has been awarded a postdoctoral fellowship from Precision Driven Health and the Healt… --- ## [Hurricanes Turn to Myovolt Technology for Super Rugby 2022 Season](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/hurricanes-turn-to-myovolt-technology-for-super-rugby-2022-season/23527)
**Author:** [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2022, 3:00am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/hurricanes-turn-to-myovolt-technology-for-super-rugby-2022-season/23527 "2022-03-01T03:00:50Z")
The Hurricanes have announced a partnership with wearable vibration therapy pioneers Myovolt to assist the Hurricanes with preparation and recovery during the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season. Founded in 2014, the Christ… --- ## [RosterLab Raises $500K to Simplify Roster Building for the Healthcare Industry - Grit Daily News](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/rosterlab-raises-500k-to-simplify-roster-building-for-the-healthcare-industry-grit-daily-news/23450)
**Author:** [@BenB](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/BenB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 8:24pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/rosterlab-raises-500k-to-simplify-roster-building-for-the-healthcare-industry-grit-daily-news/23450 "2021-12-21T20:24:18Z")
Exciting news :slight\_smile: Thanks for sharing @sarv --- ## [Check out the latest edition of the HINZ Digital Health CONNECT e zine The public edition of](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/check-out-the-latest-edition-of-the-hinz-digital-health-connect-e-zine-the-public-edition-of/23405)
**Author:** [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 12:04am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/check-out-the-latest-edition-of-the-hinz-digital-health-connect-e-zine-the-public-edition-of/23405 "2021-11-15T00:04:51Z")
Check out the latest edition of the HINZ Digital Health CONNECT e-zine! The public edition of Digital Health CONNECT is a sample of content from the print magazine. It includes a selection of the feature articles and sh… --- ## [CMDT & MedTech Research Network | Te Tītoki Mataora](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/cmdt-medtech-research-network-te-titoki-mataora/23388)
**Author:** [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 9:47pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/cmdt-medtech-research-network-te-titoki-mataora/23388 "2021-11-04T21:47:45Z")
The Government is investing in ‘Te Tītoki Mataora’ the MedTech Research Translator, to deliver new medical tools - and meet both the demands of a global pandemic and of a growing and aging population. “COVID-19 has show… --- ## [Waitemata DHB have implemented an auditing tool called MEG that uses mobile technology to overcome the clipboard process that exists](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/waitemata-dhb-have-implemented-an-auditing-tool-called-meg-that-uses-mobile-technology-to-overcome-the-clipboard-process-that-exists/23354)
**Author:** [@MarkCox](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/MarkCox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 6:42pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/waitemata-dhb-have-implemented-an-auditing-tool-called-meg-that-uses-mobile-technology-to-overcome-the-clipboard-process-that-exists/23354 "2021-09-27T18:42:22Z")
Waitemata DHB have implemented an auditing tool called MEG that uses mobile technology to overcome the clipboard process that exists in most hospitals doing audits. The new process also includes recording photos of issue… --- ## [The Clinician: Improving healthcare sustainability with FernMark-backed digital solutions](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/the-clinician-improving-healthcare-sustainability-with-fernmark-backed-digital-solutions/23339)
**Author:** [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 1:45am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/the-clinician-improving-healthcare-sustainability-with-fernmark-backed-digital-solutions/23339 "2021-09-15T01:45:19Z")
"The Clinician partners with healthcare organisations such as hospitals and private institutions to monitor and engage patients outside traditional care settings. This enables the seamless collection of health informatio… --- ## [Meet Kāhu, the Kiwi AI cancer-detection startup that just secured $3 million](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/meet-kahu-the-kiwi-ai-cancer-detection-startup-that-just-secured-3-million/23347)
**Author:** [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 9:39pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/meet-kahu-the-kiwi-ai-cancer-detection-startup-that-just-secured-3-million/23347 "2021-09-14T21:39:14Z")
New Zealand startup Kāhu has secured $3 million in funding to continue development of its AI tech for detecting skin cancers. Initially spun out of MoleMap, Kāhu was established to bring tech into this sector. The softw… --- ## [Alimetry: The Auckland startup that wants to digitise your gut](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/alimetry-the-auckland-startup-that-wants-to-digitise-your-gut/23346)
**Author:** [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 8:45pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/alimetry-the-auckland-startup-that-wants-to-digitise-your-gut/23346 "2021-09-14T20:45:54Z")
Patients suffering from gastric dysfunction may soon have an alternative to invasive endoscopies and diagnostic procedures, thanks to a wireless medical device designed by an Auckland-based startup. Alimetry, a spinout … --- ## [Here is the report we got for the work we recently completed with eLarm with border workers Will share](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/here-is-the-report-we-got-for-the-work-we-recently-completed-with-elarm-with-border-workers-will-share/23335)
**Author:** [@jon\_herries](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/jon_herries)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2021, 11:39pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/here-is-the-report-we-got-for-the-work-we-recently-completed-with-elarm-with-border-workers-will-share/23335 "2021-09-01T23:39:45Z")
Here is the report we got for the work we recently completed with eLarm with border workers. Will share the raw survey data once I have a chance to anonymise. The focus of the work was on user acceptance/value rather tha… --- ## [New research shows huge increase in New Zealanders using digital mental health services during Covid](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/new-research-shows-huge-increase-in-new-zealanders-using-digital-mental-health-services-during-covid/23321)
**Author:** [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 8:50pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/new-research-shows-huge-increase-in-new-zealanders-using-digital-mental-health-services-during-covid/23321 "2021-08-19T20:50:44Z")
New research has been published by Just a Thought and Australian digital health service This Way UP comparing the uptake of their online tools during Covid last year. The major findings below overwhelmingly showed inves… --- ## [World-class Wellington: How to use her Melon to stay healthy](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/world-class-wellington-how-to-use-her-melon-to-stay-healthy/23295)
**Author:** [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2021, 4:22am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/world-class-wellington-how-to-use-her-melon-to-stay-healthy/23295 "2021-07-08T04:22:19Z")
Founder and chief executive Siobhan Bulfin speaks of Wellington-based Melon Health, a tech company and digital platform that works with health experts to give people struggling with physical and mental ailments the tools… --- ## [A golden age for health-tech](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/a-golden-age-for-health-tech/23294)
**Author:** [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 7:58pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/a-golden-age-for-health-tech/23294 "2021-07-07T19:58:21Z")
NZ Entrepreneur - A golden age for health tech Over the past five years, New Zealand health-tech has grown steadily. According to the 2019 TIN Report, 11% of the TIN200 companies were health-tech firms, collectively gen… --- ## [Whitepaper on the use of beacon technology to assist visually impaired navigate an urban environment](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/whitepaper-on-the-use-of-beacon-technology-to-assist-visually-impaired-navigate-an-urban-environment/24019)
**Author:** [@eduddy](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/eduddy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 3:35am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/whitepaper-on-the-use-of-beacon-technology-to-assist-visually-impaired-navigate-an-urban-environment/24019 "2020-09-03T03:35:16Z")
Whitepaper on the use of beacon technology to assist visually impaired navigate an urban environment. --- ## [The aim of this report is to present findings from research undertaken into the use of sensor data available](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/the-aim-of-this-report-is-to-present-findings-from-research-undertaken-into-the-use-of-sensor-data-available/24005)
**Author:** [@eduddy](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/eduddy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2020, 12:08am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/the-aim-of-this-report-is-to-present-findings-from-research-undertaken-into-the-use-of-sensor-data-available/24005 "2020-08-06T00:08:11Z")
The aim of this report is to present findings from research undertaken into the use of sensor data, available today, and mapped alongside current interRAI assessment data, to demonstrate the viability of data collected f… --- ## [While not always specifically technology related I ve found my Research Review subscriptions to be useful in highlighting both](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/while-not-always-specifically-technology-related-i-ve-found-my-research-review-subscriptions-to-be-useful-in-highlighting-both/23995)
**Author:** [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/while-not-always-specifically-technology-related-i-ve-found-my-research-review-subscriptions-to-be-useful-in-highlighting-both/23995 "2020-07-06T20:57:30Z")
While not always specifically technology related, I’ve found my Research Review subscriptions to be useful in highlighting both local and international research over a multitude of medical disciplines. Almost 50 regular… --- ## [Augmented reality has been helping nursing students at the Southern Institute of Technology SIT prepare for possibly caring](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/augmented-reality-has-been-helping-nursing-students-at-the-southern-institute-of-technology-sit-prepare-for-possibly-caring/23988)
**Author:** [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 1:56am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/augmented-reality-has-been-helping-nursing-students-at-the-southern-institute-of-technology-sit-prepare-for-possibly-caring/23988 "2020-06-23T01:56:12Z")
Augmented reality has been helping nursing students at the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) prepare for possibly caring for COVID-19 patients. The technology provides a scenario where a patient has the SARS-CoV-2 … --- ## [Pae tū, pae ora: Pathways to pae ora](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/pae-tu-pae-ora-pathways-to-pae-ora/23927)
**Author:** [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 8:24pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/pae-tu-pae-ora-pathways-to-pae-ora/23927 "2020-02-20T20:24:41Z")
The Ministry has recently published Pae tū, pae ora: Pathways to Pae ora - featuring diverse case studies of activity and innovation happening in our public health sector. Throughout 2019, case studies were collated fro… --- ## [Online pharmacy bypasses visits to the high street pharmacy](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/online-pharmacy-bypasses-visits-to-the-high-street-pharmacy/23895)
**Author:** [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 10:22pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/online-pharmacy-bypasses-visits-to-the-high-street-pharmacy/23895 "2020-01-29T22:22:52Z")
Online pharmacy Pilldrop is offering home delivery of prescription medicines - launching in Auckland in January, and planning to expand to Christchurch by June followed by other centres across NZ. Deliveries will cost $… --- ## [Students at Ara will be able to virtually deliver babies from next year | Stuff.co.nz](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/students-at-ara-will-be-able-to-virtually-deliver-babies-from-next-year-stuff-co-nz/23838)
**Author:** [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/students-at-ara-will-be-able-to-virtually-deliver-babies-from-next-year-stuff-co-nz/23838 "2019-11-25T20:16:53Z")
A virtual reality (VR) birthing scenario is being trialled by nursing and midwifery students at Ara Institute of Canterbury and will be rolled out officially in early 2020. The technology is used with a set of VR goggles… --- ## [Talking to Ruth Large and they have set up something at Waikato DHB they are calling the Hauora iHub](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/talking-to-ruth-large-and-they-have-set-up-something-at-waikato-dhb-they-are-calling-the-hauora-ihub/23834)
**Author:** [@jon\_herries](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/jon_herries)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 3:06am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/talking-to-ruth-large-and-they-have-set-up-something-at-waikato-dhb-they-are-calling-the-hauora-ihub/23834 "2019-11-25T03:06:25Z")
Talking to Ruth Large and they have set up something at Waikato DHB they are calling the Hauora iHub - where healthcare comes to the consumer. This is a similar approach to the successful Hauora Direct model being implem… --- ## [Having chatted with both the Breast Cancer Foundation and Jessica Manins about using VR for pain relief](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/having-chatted-with-both-the-breast-cancer-foundation-and-jessica-manins-about-using-vr-for-pain-relief/23791)
**Author:** [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/having-chatted-with-both-the-breast-cancer-foundation-and-jessica-manins-about-using-vr-for-pain-relief/23791 "2019-10-16T02:41:59Z")
Having chatted with both the Breast Cancer Foundation, and Jessica Manins about using VR for pain relief - very excited to see this being piloted. So many potential uses for other chronic conditions and diseases. --- ## [VR takes retirement village residents on sentimental journeys | Stuff.co.nz](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/vr-takes-retirement-village-residents-on-sentimental-journeys-stuff-co-nz/23761)
**Author:** [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 11:10pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/vr-takes-retirement-village-residents-on-sentimental-journeys-stuff-co-nz/23761 "2019-09-24T23:10:56Z")
Lady Allum retirement village in Milford, Auckland has been running virtual reality sessions all year, but last August staff took the experience to a new level, creating personalised content for residents. Oceania Healt… --- ## [Four new economic partnerships signed with Japan | Beehive.govt.nz](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/four-new-economic-partnerships-signed-with-japan-beehive-govt-nz/23759)
**Author:** [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 9:07pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/four-new-economic-partnerships-signed-with-japan-beehive-govt-nz/23759 "2019-09-24T21:07:28Z")
The University of Auckland and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance research capacity including AI, renewable energy, medical te… --- ## [Pulse+IT - Waikato trialling Emergency Q as ED fills up](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/pulse-it-waikato-trialling-emergency-q-as-ed-fills-up/23718)
**Author:** [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 1:47am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/pulse-it-waikato-trialling-emergency-q-as-ed-fills-up/23718 "2019-08-12T01:47:55Z")
Waikato Hospital is running a six-month trial of the award-winning Emergency Q app, which has reduced emergency department patient volumes at Auckland’s North Shore Hospital by 12 per cent. The software also seems to be… --- ## [What tools are we using across the sector for asset tracking physical location Anything from wheel chairs](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/what-tools-are-we-using-across-the-sector-for-asset-tracking-physical-location-anything-from-wheel-chairs/23620)
**Author:** [@federico](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/federico)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2019, 11:57pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/what-tools-are-we-using-across-the-sector-for-asset-tracking-physical-location-anything-from-wheel-chairs/23620 "2019-07-21T23:57:19Z")
What tools are we using across the sector for asset tracking (physical location)? Anything from wheel chairs to medical equipment. --- ## [New evidence on Telehealth from I3 and Robyn Whittaker at Waitemata DHB Looks unsurprisingly like most people](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/new-evidence-on-telehealth-from-i3-and-robyn-whittaker-at-waitemata-dhb-looks-unsurprisingly-like-most-people/23647)
**Author:** [@jon\_herries](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/jon_herries)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 7:29pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/new-evidence-on-telehealth-from-i3-and-robyn-whittaker-at-waitemata-dhb-looks-unsurprisingly-like-most-people/23647 "2019-06-27T19:29:38Z")
New evidence on Telehealth from I3 and Robyn Whittaker at Waitemata DHB. Looks (unsurprisingly) like most people like it and it saves travel time and money for all. Interestingly most people thought their phone was adequ… [Next page](https://ehealthforum.nz/tag/nz-case-studies/538.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=nz-case-studies)