Active research projects
Our active projects use New Zealand’s world‑leading linked data infrastructure to generate new insights into ageing, rehabilitation, and neurodegenerative disease.
AI assisted interRAI assessment and evaluation for person-centred care planning and healthy ageing
One of our flagship initiatives explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can enhance the interRAI assessment process – a standardised tool used in New Zealand and Singapore to support older adults through personalised, preventative care.
This cross-national collaboration is driving innovation in clinical decision-making, care planning, and health equity for ageing populations.
Learn more about how this project is shaping the future of person-centred care
Improving the understanding of the hip fracture journey for people following discharge from hospital
We are analysing one of the most comprehensive linked datasets of hip‑fracture patients in New Zealand to understand functional recovery and long‑term outcomes. This work provides new evidence for clinicians, planners, and sector partners seeking to improve rehabilitation pathways for older adults.
Using health administrative data to better understand motor neuron disease in Aotearoa New Zealand
This research initiative leverages New Zealand’s world‑leading linked data infrastructure to examine the epidemiology and outcomes of Motor Neuron Disease. By validating and extending the national MND Registry, the project builds an evidence base to support equitable, data‑driven research and care for affected communities.
Completed research projects
Ageing in place with multiple sclerosis
International research has shown that on average individuals with multiple sclerosis are admitted to residential care at a younger age and when less cognitively impaired compared to the general population.
This research programme investigates some of the risk factors or early entry to residential care for people with MS.
Read about our Ageing in place with multiple sclerosis research
Drug burden index
This research programme focuses on the usefulness of the Drug Burden Index which is a tool for health professionals to help predict the impact of side effects of medications.
Read about our Drug burden index research
The impact of incontinence
This research programme on incontinence which can have a significant impact on the physical function and quality of life of older men and women living in the community.
Living with dementia
This research programme focusses on identifying factors that lead to earlier entry to residential care in persons with dementia.
Identifying these factors help clinical interventions and services allow those people to stay in their homes as long as possible.
Read about our Living with dementia research
Risk factors in social engagement
This research programme investigates the various aspects of social engagement that are associated with better health and therefore the ability age in place.
Read about our Risk factors in social engagement research
Student projects
Students have contributed to many of our projects through research based postgraduate study and summer student research projects.