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Simon HorsburghLecturer in Epidemiology, University of Otago Verified email at otago.ac.nz Cited by 1478 |
Gout: joints and beyond, epidemiology, clinical features, treatment and co-morbidities
PC Robinson, S Horsburgh - Maturitas, 2014 - Elsevier
Gout is a common inflammatory arthritis precipitated by an inflammatory reaction to urate
crystals in the joint. Gout is increasingly being recognised as a disease primarily of urate …
crystals in the joint. Gout is increasingly being recognised as a disease primarily of urate …
Do they want it? Do they use it? The 'Demand-Side'of e-Government in Australia and New Zealand
R Gauld, S Goldfinch, S Horsburgh - Government information quarterly, 2010 - Elsevier
Drawing on 435 telephone interviews in Australia and 498 in New Zealand, this paper
investigates the 'demand'side of e-government. That is, we examine the use of and support …
investigates the 'demand'side of e-government. That is, we examine the use of and support …
Is public trust in government associated with trust in e-government?
S Horsburgh, S Goldfinch… - Social Science Computer …, 2011 - journals.sagepub.com
The term e-government describes the use of information and communications technology,
particularly the Internet, for the delivery of public services. As governments invest in e …
particularly the Internet, for the delivery of public services. As governments invest in e …
[HTML][HTML] Statin adherence is lower in primary than secondary prevention: A national follow-up study of new users
F Sigglekow, S Horsburgh, L Parkin - PLoS One, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Background Maintaining adherence to statins reduces the risk of an initial cardiovascular
disease (CVD) event in high-risk individuals (primary prevention) and additional CVD events …
disease (CVD) event in high-risk individuals (primary prevention) and additional CVD events …
Geographical access to community pharmacies in New Zealand
Geographic access to community pharmacies is an important aspect of access to
appropriate medicines. This study aimed to explore changes in the number and location of …
appropriate medicines. This study aimed to explore changes in the number and location of …
Allopurinol use in a New Zealand population: prevalence and adherence
Allopurinol is effective for the control of gout and its long-term complications when taken
consistently. There is evidence that adherence to allopurinol therapy varies across …
consistently. There is evidence that adherence to allopurinol therapy varies across …
Too much and too little? Prevalence and extent of antibiotic use in a New Zealand region
P Norris, S Horsburgh, S Keown, B Arroll… - Journal of …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Objectives Although antibiotic use in the community is a significant contributor to resistance,
little is known about social patterns of use. This study aimed to explore the use of antibiotics …
little is known about social patterns of use. This study aimed to explore the use of antibiotics …
Adherence to metformin monotherapy in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus in New Zealand
Aim To describe adherence to metformin monotherapy in New Zealanders with type 2
diabetes mellitus (T2DM) initiating pharmacological treatment for the first time. Methods We …
diabetes mellitus (T2DM) initiating pharmacological treatment for the first time. Methods We …
[HTML][HTML] What motivates doctors to leave the UK NHS for a “life in the sun” in New Zealand; and, once there, why don't they stay?
R Gauld, S Horsburgh - Human resources for health, 2015 - Springer
Abstract Background At 44%, New Zealand has the highest proportion of international
medical graduates (IMGs) in its workforce amongst OECD member countries. Around half of …
medical graduates (IMGs) in its workforce amongst OECD member countries. Around half of …
The clinical governance development index: results from a New Zealand study
R Gauld, S Horsburgh, J Brown - BMJ Quality & Safety, 2011 - qualitysafety.bmj.com
Background Clinical governance is seen as pivotal to improving healthcare quality, yet there
are few available tools for tracking progress on its implementation. With this in mind, the …
are few available tools for tracking progress on its implementation. With this in mind, the …