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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Health Professionals' Perceptions of Pacific Co-Designed Resources for Pacific Gout Patients.

Samuela 'Ofanoa, Malakai 'Ofanoa, Siobhan Tu'akoi, Melenaite Tohi, Maryann Heather, Hinamaha Lutui, Rose Lamont, Felicity Goodyear-Smith

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Samuela 'OfanoaPacific Health Department, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand.ORCID 0000-0001-9880-7176
Malakai 'OfanoaPacific Health Department, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand.
Siobhan Tu'akoiPacific Health Department, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand.ORCID 0000-0002-8955-1364
Melenaite TohiPacific Health Department, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand.ORCID 0000-0002-2521-4238
Maryann HeatherPacific Health Department, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand.
Hinamaha LutuiSouthpoint Family Doctors, Auckland 2104, New Zealand.
Rose LamontTe Huinga Raukura ki Manurewa, Auckland 2102, New Zealand.
Felicity Goodyear-SmithDepartment of General Practice & Primary Health Care, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand.ORCID 0000-0002-6657-9401

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Arthritis New Zealand 298Health Research Council of New Zealand 21/452
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Abstract

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objectivesPacific peoples in Aotearoa, New Zealand experience the highest burden of gout globally, yet there is still a lack of awareness and understanding of the disease. A Pacific community group and Pacific health professional network co-designed Pacific gout resources to improve understanding. The aim of this study is to identify and discuss the current state and perceptions of Pacific gout education, and explore health professionals' views on Pacific co-designed resources and their usefulness in clinical settings.

methodsThe Fa'afaletui model was utilised to conduct semi-structured Talanga interviews with 14 health professionals in Auckland, New Zealand who work in primary care clinics. The interview explored their views on providing gout education and on the feasibility of the Pacific co-designed gout resources. Talanga interviews were audio recorded and thematically analysed.

resultsOverall, health professionals responded positively to the co-designed resources, identifying the benefits of supporting primary care consultations and improving Pacific patients' understanding of gout. The key findings were summarised in five main themes: (1) health system barriers to gout education, (2) misleading information, (3) health professionals' experiences of providing health education, (4) general impressions of Pacific co-designed resources, and (5) the feasibility of Pacific co-designed educational resources in a clinical setting.

conclusionsThis study presents the views of health professionals in providing health education related to gout and on the feasibility of Pacific co-designed educational resources. It reinforces the significance of involving communities in the design and implementation of interventions to ensure they are culturally safe, relevant, and have long-term impacts on gout management.

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arthritisco-designfeasibilitygouthealth educationhealth professionalshealth resourcePacific

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PMID40941441
PMCPMC12427854

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