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A critical exploration of a collaborative Kaupapa Māori consistent research project on physician-assisted dying

Health Indigenous Ethics of Research Indigenous Research Methods
Category: Health, Indigenous Ethics of Research, Indigenous Research Methods
Description

There is a gap in research on Maori attitudes towards physician-assisted dying. This collaborative research explored the topic using interviews and focus groups with Maori elders.

Oceania
People
Phillipa Malpas, Anneka Anderson, Julie Wade, Rawiri Wharemate, Dolly Paul, Pio Jacobs, Takawai Jacobs, Jim Rauwhero, Danielle Lunistra
Years active
2017
Keywords
Maori, physician-assisted dying, collaborative research, Maori worldview, collective relations, elders, Indigenous

Interviews and focus groups with a Maori elders.

There is a gap in research on Maori attitudes towards physician-assisted dying. This collaborative research explored the topic using interviews and focus groups with Maori elders. Collective relationships based on respecting the skills, experiences and insights of the elders and the group was essential for the success of the research.

Four research principles based on mutual respect, shared benefits, human dignity and discovery. Elders from the Maori community were consulted and collaborated in all stages of the research.

Respect for Maori worldviews is crucial if change is to occur.

Verbal recordings and written transcripts

The interviews and focus groups were transcribed so that they would be available for future Maori to know their history and stories.

"…and the importance of Māori voices being heard within a society that has traditionally ignored or dismissed all things Māori. He was also committed to ensuring that the knowledge that comes from the research would be available to future generations so that the stories would not be lost." (p. 51)

Health
Palliative Medicine

Metadata prepared by
Jacqueline L. Scott