It takes the whole team to manage gout, Akohiringa encourage everyone to be involved: GPs, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, podiatrists, kaiāwhina, patients and whānau.
Akohiringa are committed to providing education to help improve health outcomes, and our latest resources focus on communicating effectively with people who have gout.
Article: Beyond medicines for gout
In this article, prescribing pharmacist Dr Linda Bryant emphasises that gout is a long-term condition that should be addressed holistically.
Bulletin: Beyond unreasonable gout!
This bulletin outlines specific actions that can be taken to reduce gout harm, especially for Māori and Pacific peoples, who are disproportionately affected by this condition.
Podcast: Let’s talk gout (part 1)
This episode of Legendary Conversations podcast features Professor Nicola Dalbeth, Carla While and Meihana Douglas. These experts discuss beliefs and attitudes about gout, and how good communication can improve outcomes. Listen to this episode at akohiringa.co.nz, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.
Podcast: Let’s talk gout (part 2)
This Legendary Conversations episode uses a scripted discussion to illustrate use of the Ask, Build, Check health literacy model when talking about gout. Learning moments are highlighted throughout. Listen to this episode at akohiringa.co.nz, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.
Video: Let’s talk gout
This this is the video version the podcast Let’s talk gout (part 2).
Here you can find all the gout content, as well as links to up-to-date gout resources from other providers.
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