Research publications and data collection

The Clinical Evaluation, Research and Insights (CERI) team is dedicated to improving patient care and outcomes through scientific research and data activities, as well as contributing new knowledge to paramedicine. CERI actively investigates treatments and services, contribute to local and international best practices, supervise student research projects, and lead novel clinical trials. The team’s primary objective is to ensure the delivery of the highest standard of clinical care to patients.

Key Contacts:

Data and Research Requests: dataandresearchrequests@stjohn.org.nz  ​
FIRST Clinical Trial first1@stjohn.org.nz

Publications 2019 – 2025

Please see our latest recent projects and publications:

• A new emergency procedure for cardiac arrests aims to save more lives – here’s out it works – The Conversation
• AUT Paramedicine Research Day 2025
• First Responder Shock Trial (FIRST) – The Heart Foundation
• A pain in the hip: the under-used potential of fascia iliaca compartment block in the prehospital setting – New Zealand Medical Journal
• Hato Hone St John out-of-hospital cardiac arrest registry: Summary report 2023/24
• National STEMI report: Te pūrongo STEMI ā-motu. Aotearoa New Zealand 2022/23

Requesting access for the purposes of research and/or data extracts

1. First Point of Call: If you're interested in conducting a postgraduate research project through AUT or pursuing an external research project, please email your request to dataandresearchrequests@stjohn.org.nz. We kindly ask that you do not contact individual staff members directly.
2. Endorsement: All internal and external research requests involving HHStJ data or staff must be endorsed by the Data Request and Localities Review Group, acting on behalf of the organisation.
3. Respecting Our Patients and Staff: We place the highest importance on patient privacy and staff wellbeing. Every research request is carefully reviewed to ensure it aligns with our values and adheres to our policies.
4. Response timeframe: We aim to acknowledge your request in five working days. For your request to be considered by the committee at its next monthly meeting, all required documentation must be completed in full. This applies even in cases where a request is conditionally fast-tracked. A fee may apply for data extraction services.

Please email your questions, comments, or concerns to the Data Request and Localities Review Group dataandresearchrequests@stjohn.org.nz.”