Quick Notes - Module 8 Flashcards
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What is Hauora?
A Māori concept of health that encompasses physical, mental, spiritual, and family wellbeing.
Hauora integrates various dimensions of health, emphasizing a holistic approach.
Define Wairua.
Spiritual essence or life force of a person; essential in Māori models of health and understanding wellbeing.
Wairua is crucial for overall health and is often linked to one’s connection with the environment.
What does Whānau refer to?
Extended family or social group; central to identity, wellbeing, and recovery in Māori health models.
Whānau plays a significant role in support systems and cultural practices.
What does Whenua signify?
Land or place of belonging; spiritually and culturally vital in Māori perspectives.
Whenua is more than just land; it represents identity and connection to ancestry.
Who is a Tohunga?
A person with expert knowledge or spiritual authority in Māori tradition, often consulted for healing or cultural guidance.
Tohunga are respected figures in Māori communities, holding significant cultural knowledge.
What is Vision Mātauranga?
A policy framework guiding the inclusion of Māori knowledge (mātauranga Māori) in research, particularly to benefit Māori development.
This framework aims to enhance the contribution of Māori knowledge to various fields.
Define Karakia.
Prayers or incantations used in Māori spiritual and cultural practices, often for protection, guidance, or healing.
Karakia are integral to many Māori ceremonies and rituals.
What does Kaitiakitanga mean?
Guardianship or stewardship, particularly over the environment and cultural knowledge.
Kaitiakitanga emphasizes the responsibility to protect and sustain the environment.
What is Manaakitanga?
Hospitality, kindness, and care for others—an essential value in engaging respectfully with Māori.
Manaakitanga fosters a sense of community and support.
Define Aroha.
Love, compassion, and empathy—a guiding principle in Māori health and social relationships.
Aroha is fundamental to building and maintaining healthy relationships.
What does Mana represent?
Spiritual authority, prestige, or power, both inherited and earned through actions.
Mana can influence social status and community respect.
What are the four walls of the Te Whare Tapa Whā model?
- Taha Wairua – Spiritual health
- Taha Hinengaro – Mental/emotional health (psychological)
- Taha Tinana – Physical health
- Taha Whānau – Family/social health
This model illustrates the interconnected aspects of health.
Describe the Te Wheke model.
An octopus model with eight tentacles representing dimensions of wellbeing, emphasizing interconnectedness of all aspects of life.
The tentacles symbolize the need for sustenance and support in various life areas.
What are the six guiding concepts of Te Pae Māhutonga?
- Mauriora – Cultural identity
- Waiora – Physical environment
- Toiora – Healthy lifestyles
- Te Oranga – Participation in society
- Supported by:
- Ngā Manukura – Community leadership
- Te Mana Whakahaere – Autonomy
This model is inspired by the Southern Cross constellation and emphasizes holistic health.
List the seven stages of Powhiri Poutama.
- Mihi – Establishing connection
- Karakia – Opening to the sacred
- Whakapuaki – Sharing stories
- Whakatangi – Emotional expression
- Whakarata – Building trust
- Whakaora – Restoration of wholeness
- Whakaotinga – Reincorporation into the community
These stages facilitate culturally grounded therapy and healing.
What are the six interconnected dimensions of the Meihana Model?
- Whānau – Support systems
- Wairua – Spiritual wellbeing
- Tinana – Physical health
- Hinengaro – Psychological and emotional wellbeing
- Taiao – Physical and service environment
- Iwi Katoa – Wider social, political, and institutional influences
The Meihana Model emphasizes a holistic view of Māori health.
What is the Hui Process?
- Mihimihi – Greeting
- Whakawhānaungatanga – Building connection
- Kaupapa – Addressing core purpose
- Poroporoaki – Concluding the session
This process ensures culturally respectful communication in clinical interactions.
What do Ngā Hau e Whā symbolize?
Systemic challenges: * Colonisation * Racism * Migration * Marginalisation
These factors impact the health and wellbeing of Māori communities.
What are Ngā Rōma Moana?
- Āhua – Cultural identity
- Tikanga – Customs and protocols
- Whānau roles – Responsibilities and expectations
- Whenua – Connection to land and ancestry
These cultural forces shape identity and care in Māori contexts.
Fill in the blank: The collaborative development of a care plan that integrates clinical best practices with cultural understanding is referred to as _______.
Whakatere
Whakatere emphasizes the importance of collaboration in healthcare.
