Resources
Whānau Voice Insight – The impact of stroke and gout on mental health and wellbeing varies by condition
85% of whānau say they "strongly agree" or "agree" that having had a stroke has had a negative impact on their mental health and wellbeing.
43% of whānau say they "strongly agree" or "agree" that having gout has had a negative impact on their mental health and wellbeing.
Whānau Voice Insight – Many whanau don’t know where to find the support they need
80% of whānau were only "somewhat aware" or "not at all aware" of stroke support services and resources available to them.
63% of whānau were only "somewhat aware" or "not at all aware" of gout support services and resources available to them to help them manage their condition.
Whānau Voice Insight – Embed whānau centred, culturally safe care
Whānau consistently reported unmet needs, low confidence in services, and valuable measures and support systems that are often overlooked for both conditions (e.g. peer support, whānau involvement in care, need for whānau advocacy). The findings show that health conditions are experienced collectively, with impacts extending beyond the individual to affect whānau wellbeing through caregiving responsibilities and support for whānau to recover.