Whakawhiti K  rero, a Method for the Development of a Cultural Assessment Tool, Te Waka Kuaka, in M  ori Traumatic XXXX .

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UNASSIGNED: The importance of tools for the measurement of outcomes and needs in @entity131 is well recognised. The development of tools for these injuries in indigenous communities has been limited despite the well-documented disparity of @entity1545 . The wairua theory of @entity131 ( @entity131 ) in M  ori proposes that a culturally defined injury occurs in tandem with the @entity130 . A cultural response is therefore indicated. This research investigates a M  ori method used in the development of cultural needs assessment tool designed to further examine needs associated with the culturally determined injury and in preparation for formal validation. Whakawhiti k  rero is a method used to develop better statements in the development of the assessment tool. Four w  nanga (traditional fora) were held including one with wh  nau (extended family) with experience of @entity131 . The approach was well received. A final version, Te Waka Kuaka, is now ready for validation. Whakawhiti k  rero is an indigenous method used in the development of cultural needs assessment tool in M  ori @entity131 . This method is likely to have wider applicability, such as Mental Health and Addictions Services, to ensure robust process of outcome measure and needs assessment development.
