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A comprehensive scientific literature data base search (health, science and social sciences data
bases including Discovery, Medline, Psycinfo, Cinahl, Google Scholar, NZ research, and
Worldcat).
University theses/dissertations through New Zealand based university libraries.
Internet search engines (google).
Conference abstracts.
Individual journal websites.
Ministry of health and Ministry of social development websites.
Websites of institutes specialising in ageing and dementias (i.e., Van der Veer Institute, Health
and ageing research team, Massey University)
Contacting agencies working in New Zealand in ageing and dementia care.
Contacting persons who are involved in ageing, dementia related care and research.
Information about the following types of materials was collected:
Scientific research published in peer reviewed journals, books and book chapters.
Clinical guidelines and manuals.
Policy documents and reports.
Conference proceedings.
In view of the heterogeneity of literature available within New Zealand, a wide range of parameters
were used. Specific key words were identified and used to search within each of the above databases. In
this regard, help and guidance were sought from expect librarians. Following the collection of the above
information, categories were formed and organised into this monograph.
Information obtained was classified into:
1.
Published research on ageing
2.
Research dissertations/theses on Ageing
3.
Book chapters and books on ageing related issues
4.
Published research on dementias
5.
Research dissertations/theses on Dementia
6.
Books and book chapters on Dementia related issues
7.
Conference presentations and posters on Ageing and Dementias
8.
Policy Documents, Guidelines and Reports Ageing and Dementias
9.
Organisations associated with Ageing, Dementias and related conditions in New Zealand
10.
Information on research funding agencies
We hope that this integrative review will provide insights into the nature of literature available within
New Zealand on ageing and dementias. We also hope that it provides significant insights into the
information gaps and needs, thus offering directions for future research in New Zealand. Analysis of
such a research existing within this country can be explained within the sociocultural, biopsychosocial
context of New Zealand.
