A Relationship Between the Ethics of Care and Māori Worldview—The Place of Relationality and Care in Maori Mental Health Service Provision

Abstract

This short practice article draws on a small empirical study of Māori mental health nurses who work in mainstream and specialist cultural services. Emphasis on relationality in the Māori worldview places people at the heart of caring and resonates with the care principles of Tronto's integrity of care. Personal motivations for caring as well as tribal expectations of providing care and protecting integrity and respect for the person, even when taking guardianship roles formed an explicit basis for care in the social welfare of ewpopel with mental health problems and their families.