MoRST interview with Dr Frances Hughes

This video is one of a series of short video produced by the Ministry of Research, Science & Technology (MoRST) to support implementation of the Health Research Council of New Zealand’s (HRC) new investment stream, ‘Research for New Zealand Health Delivery'.  This investment stream (now closed) calls for research that can improve health outcomes within 3-5 years (more details are available in the Investment Signal on the HRC's website).  The video interview series profiles health professionals talking about the role of research and technology in health care and the opportunities it provides for innovation and improvements in the health care system. 
In this clip, Dr Frances Hughes, Registered Mental Health Nurse, describes why research plays an important part in her work in her community based mental health and disability practice and how this has resulted in better care for consumers. [3:23]