Non ‐traumatic out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest in rural Taiwan: A retrospective study
ConclusionCompared to previous data from metropolitan areas, ROSC achievement rate was lower in rural Taiwan. Witness presence, response and travelling times affect ROSC achievement in non‐traumatic OHCA patients in rural Taiwan. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - December 22, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Shih ‐Chang Hung, Ching‐Yi Mou, Hung‐Chang Hung, Shih‐Wei Lai, Chun‐Chih Chen, Jui‐Wen Lin, Ssu‐Hung Wang, Chung‐Kuang Chen, Kai‐Chun Cheng Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
AJRH would like to thank the following reviewers for their contribution in 2016
(Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - December 15, 2016 Category: Rural Health Tags: Reviewer List Source Type: research
Rural and remote research: Supporting the heart and soul of Australia
(Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - December 15, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Fiona Brooke Tags: From the Journal Associates Source Type: research
Research translation: Making a difference in rural health
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Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - December 15, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: David Perkins Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Issue Information
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Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - December 15, 2016 Category: Rural Health Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research
Cross ‐sectional study of emergency department presentation triage categories at Goondiwindi Hospital and their effect on the treatment of acute emergencies
ConclusionsAlthough patients of all acuities presented to Goondiwindi Hospital, low‐acuity presentations were more common than reported at larger hospitals. Frequent interruptions impairing attention to more urgent tasks were noted at Goondiwindi Hospital, causing delayed treatment of sick patients. Educating the local community in the appropriate use of public health services would help direct more attention to the most ill seeking medical care at rural emergency departments such as Goondiwindi Hospital. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - November 30, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Ashraf Saleh Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Doing it hard in the bush: Aligning what gets measured with what matters
Abstract
What gets measured gets managed. Funding of health services is substantially determined by operational activity and specific outcome indicators. In day‐to‐day clinical decision‐making, surrogate markers, such as glycosylated haemoglobin and blood pressure, are commonly used to modify risks of ‘hard’ outcomes that include kidney failure, ischaemic cardiac events, stroke and all‐cause mortality. In many settings, surrogates are all we have to go on. As a consequence, current health funding models heavily rely on surrogate‐based key performance indicators [KPIs]. While surrogates are convenient and prov...
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - November 30, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Malcolm I. McDonald, Kenny D. Lawson Tags: Quality Improvement Report Source Type: research
‘I miss my family, it's been a while…’ A qualitative study of clinicians who live and work in rural/remote Australian Aboriginal communities
ConclusionRelocation to rural and remote communities to provide health services is a complex but rewarding process. Providing personal and professional support, to relocating clinicians resulted in an overall positive experience for the participants, where they increased their professional skills and developed personally. Living and working in the community increased their cultural competence. Barriers were overcome through effective communication, flexibility and teamwork. Funding for rural placements, such as these, is critical for rural and remote health services and should include long‐term appropriate funding for me...
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - November 30, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Michelle Irving, Stephanie Short, Kylie Gwynne, Marc Tennant, Anthony Blinkhorn Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Ice and the outback: Patterns and prevalence of methamphetamine use in rural Australia
ConclusionsInterventions tailored to address the specific and unique circumstances of rural settings are required to reduce and prevent methamphetamine use, particularly crystal methamphetamine. Scope exists to focus prevention efforts on rural workplaces and primary care settings. Greater understanding of the higher prevalence of methamphetamine use in rural areas is required, plus implementation of comprehensive strategies and optimised treatment utilisation. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - November 20, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Ann Roche, Alice McEntee Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Addressing engagement, anger and aggression through the Rock Water Program: Rural adolescent males ’ perceptions
ConclusionThis study found that the RWP engaged rurally based boys, who spoke positively about the action‐oriented program. Future research could examine if this translates into reduced incidents of anger and violence at school and improved school engagement and overall physical and mental health. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - November 16, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Paul Edwards, Thea Mortel, John Stevens Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Patient ‐centred health care homes in Australia: Disruptive innovation?
(Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - October 13, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: David Perkins Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Issue Information
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Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - October 13, 2016 Category: Rural Health Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research
Anaemia in school ‐aged children in an Australian Indigenous community
DiscussionAnaemia in Indigenous Australian school‐aged children is a major public health issue. The prevalence of anaemia in this population is 52% and many times higher than that of the general Australian population. As per current guidelines, the recommended treatment is effective in over 80% at the 4‐week interval. Community wide interventions are required to combat this alarming issue. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - September 30, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Cristian Udovicich, Kalpa Perera, Clinton Leahy Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Australia's rural medical workforce: Supply from its medical schools against career stage, gender and rural ‐origin
ConclusionsThe supply of Australia's rural medical workforce from its medical schools continues to be challenging, with these data highlighting both their source and associations with doctors at different career stages. Despite large investments through rural medical training and rural workforce recruitment and retention policies, these data confirm continued reliance on internationally trained medical graduates for large proportions of rural supply is likely. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - September 30, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Matthew R. McGrail, Deborah J. Russell Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Older men's experiences of accessing general practitioner services in rural areas
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Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - September 30, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Marita Chisholm, Bernadette Ward Tags: Short Report Source Type: research
