Fonofale Model and Pacific Mental Health. Fuimaono Dr Karl Pulotu Endemann

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Fuimaono Dr Karl Pulotu Endemann about the Fonofale Model and its significance in Pacific mental health.

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 of the talanoa with Fuimaono Dr Karl Pulotu Endemann. His perspectives on spirituality, and why he develops the Fonofale Model- the first Pacific health belief model in New Zealand healthcare. The fonofale model is mentioned and recognised in healthcare organisations and training institute for undergraduate nursing in NZ. Ole vaega 2 ole talanoaga ma Fuimaono Dr Karl Pulotu Endemann. O sona finagalo ile tāua ole fa'a lea agaga ile soifua ole mafaufau,...

People in this episode

Host: Dr Ioana Mulipola

Guest: Fuimaono Dr Karl Pulotu Endemann

Topics covered

• Pacific Mental Health
• Fonofale Model
• spirituality
• health belief model
• nursing education

Keywords

• mental health
• Fonofale Model
• Pacific health
• spirituality
• nursing
• healthcare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New Zealand healthcare

Books & works: Fonofale Model

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