Preferred practice location at medical school commencement strongly determines graduates' rural preferences and work locations
ConclusionThe most consistent factor associated with rural preferences and work location was students' preferred location of practice at medical school commencement; this association is independent of, and enhances the effect of, rural background. Better understanding of what determines rural preference at medical school commencement and its influence on rural workplace outcomes beyond PGY3 is required to inform Australian medical school selection policies and rural health curricula. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - July 5, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Marie S. Herd, Max K. Bulsara, Michael P. Jones, Donna B. Mak Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Are rural and remote patients, families and caregivers needs in life ‐limiting illness different from those of urban dwellers? A narrative synthesis of the evidence
Abstract
This review aimed to assess the evidence to answer the question whether palliative end‐of‐life care needs of patients and caregivers in rural and remote communities differs from those of urban dwellers. Peer‐reviewed studies from 1996 to the present dealing with the experience of rural and remote patients and caregivers at the end‐of‐life compared with that of urban people were extracted for narrative synthesis. The eight studies included showed that palliative needs of rural and remote residents are related to context. Diagnosis and treatment are less well managed in rural areas. Rural differences inclu...
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - July 4, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Sue Kirby, Veronica Barlow, Emily Saurman, David Lyle, Megan Passey, David Currow Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Equity in access to health care in a rural population in Malaysia: A cross ‐sectional study
ConclusionsThe study found equity in realised access and inequity in unmet need among the rural population, the latter associated with education level, subjective health status and income. Despite not being generalisable, the findings highlight the need for a national level study on equity in access before the country reforms its health system. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - July 4, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Ka Keat Lim, Sheamini Sivasampu, Fatihah Mahmud Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Factors related to doctors ’ choice of rural pathway in general practice specialty training
ConclusionFor those eligible for a general or rural pathway, rural background and rural clinical school experience are associated with the decision to elect for rural training. Targeted support for international and foreign graduates of Australia/New Zealand schools may influence them to train rurally. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - July 4, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Premala Sureshkumar, Chris Roberts, Tyler Clark, Michael Jones, Robert Hale, Marcia Grant Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Are rural and remote patients, families and caregivers needs in life‐limiting illness different from those of urban dwellers? A narrative synthesis of the evidence
Abstract
This review aimed to assess the evidence to answer the question whether palliative end‐of‐life care needs of patients and caregivers in rural and remote communities differs from those of urban dwellers. Peer‐reviewed studies from 1996 to the present dealing with the experience of rural and remote patients and caregivers at the end‐of‐life compared with that of urban people were extracted for narrative synthesis. The eight studies included showed that palliative needs of rural and remote residents are related to context. Diagnosis and treatment are less well managed in rural areas. Rural differences inclu...
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - July 4, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Sue Kirby, Veronica Barlow, Emily Saurman, David Lyle, Megan Passey, David Currow Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Client perspectives on an Aboriginal community led oral health service in rural Australia
ConclusionThe implementation of a new community led oral health service to Northern NSW Aboriginal communities was shown here to be well‐utilised, respected and in an area of high need. The collaborative approach could be continued to be utilised to implement targeted, community led health promotion programs to facilitate and encourage better oral health practices for the Aboriginal children in these communities. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - July 4, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Michelle Irving, Kylie Gwynne, Blake Angell, Marc Tennant, Anthony Blinkhorn Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Walking for recreation and transport by geographic remoteness in South Australian adults
ConclusionFrequency of walking varied by purpose, level of remoteness and sex. As walking is the focus of population‐level health promotion, more detailed understanding of the aetiology of regular walking is needed. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - July 4, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Narelle M. Berry, Melanie Smith, Shahid Ullah, James Dollman Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Equity in access to health care in a rural population in Malaysia: A cross‐sectional study
ConclusionsThe study found equity in realised access and inequity in unmet need among the rural population, the latter associated with education level, subjective health status and income. Despite not being generalisable, the findings highlight the need for a national level study on equity in access before the country reforms its health system. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - July 4, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Ka Keat Lim, Sheamini Sivasampu, Fatihah Mahmud Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Issue Information
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Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - June 6, 2016 Category: Rural Health Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research
Food security in Australia
(Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - June 6, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Fiona Brooke Tags: From the Journal Associates Source Type: research
Gordon Gregory OAM: An appreciation
(Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - June 6, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: David Perkins Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Issue Information alone
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Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - June 6, 2016 Category: Rural Health Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research
Rural people who inject drugs: A cross ‐sectional survey addressing the dimensions of access to secondary needle and syringe program outlets
ConclusionsThere are complex dimensions affecting how rural PWID access secondary NSP outlets. Although access is similarly limited as other rural health services because of the nature of injecting drug use and sensitivities existing in rural communities, there is potential for application of unique access models, such as, promoting secondary distribution networks. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - May 31, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Karin Fisher, Tony Smith, Karen Nairn, Donna Anderson Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Rural people who inject drugs: A cross‐sectional survey addressing the dimensions of access to secondary needle and syringe program outlets
ConclusionsThere are complex dimensions affecting how rural PWID access secondary NSP outlets. Although access is similarly limited as other rural health services because of the nature of injecting drug use and sensitivities existing in rural communities, there is potential for application of unique access models, such as, promoting secondary distribution networks. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - May 31, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Karin Fisher, Tony Smith, Karen Nairn, Donna Anderson Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Building a sustainable workforce in a rural and remote health service: A comprehensive and innovative Rural Generalist training approach
ConclusionsAppropriate governance is needed to develop and advertise the program. This includes the NWHHS, the RG Pathway and JCU. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - May 31, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Ulrich Orda, Sabine Orda, Tarun Sen Gupta, Sabina Knight Tags: Quality Improvement Report Source Type: research
