Local birthing services for rural women: Adaptation of a rural New South Wales maternity service
ConclusionThis study demonstrates how a rural maternity service maintained quality care outcomes for low‐risk women following the adaptation from a GPO to an MGP service. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - May 31, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Michelle Durst, Margaret Rolfe, Jo Longman, Sarah Robin, Beverley Dhnaram, Kathryn Mullany, Ian Wright, Lesley Barclay 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 - May 31, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Premala Sureshkumar, Chris Roberts, Tyler Clark, Michael Jones, Robert Hale, Marcia Grant Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Health workers ’ views of help seeking and suicide among Aboriginal people in rural Victoria
ConclusionThis study unpacks the problem of help seeking for psychological distress among rural Aboriginal people and highlights its association with suicide and self‐harm. The findings suggest that the barriers faced by Aboriginal people in sharing their traumatic emotions exist from childhood to older age groups and this inability to seek and obtain help can lead to self‐harm and suicide. Similar studies on Aboriginal help seeking and suicide will help shed more light on this challenging issue. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - May 19, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Anton N. Isaacs, Keith Sutton, Stuart Hearn, Gilbert Wanganeen, Patricia Dudgeon Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Regionally based medical practitioners may need support when prescribing exercise to pregnant women
(Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - April 20, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Melanie Hayman, Camille Short, Peter Reaburn Tags: Short Report Source Type: research
Examining health and well ‐being outcomes associated with mining activity in rural communities of high‐income countries: A systematic review
ConclusionThis review highlights the broader health and well‐being outcomes associated with mining activity that should be monitored and addressed in addition to environmental health impacts to support co‐existence of mining activities and rural communities. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - April 17, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Fiona Mactaggart, Liane McDermott, Anna Tynan, Christian Gericke Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Process evaluation of a pilot evidence ‐based Polycystic Ovary Syndrome clinic in the Torres Strait
ConclusionWhile the clinic has been largely successful there are areas identified for potential improvement and to facilitate sustainability which should be considered before up‐scaling this model to a national level. These include systems, administrative and staffing support, engaging with other community services to facilitate lifestyle changes and ongoing engagement and upskilling of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health care providers. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - April 17, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Jacqueline Boyle, Grace Hollands, Sarah Beck, Gaynor Hampel, Hylda Wapau, Marissa Arnot, Louise Browne, Helena J. Teede, Lisa J. Moran Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
A feasibility study of team ‐based primary care for chronic disease management training in rural Australia
(Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - April 17, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Andrew Bonney, Bridget Dijkmans ‐Hadley, Bastian Seidel, Duncan MacKinnon, Lyn Phillipson Tags: Short Report Source Type: research
Patterns of type 2 diabetes monitoring in rural towns: How does frequency of HbA1c and lipid testing compare with existing guidelines?
ConclusionsAlthough poor diabetes testing is not limited to rural areas, more intensive diabetes monitoring is likely to be needed for patients living in non‐metropolitan areas, particularly for some subgroups. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - April 17, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Christine L. Paul, Leon Piterman, Jonathan E. Shaw, Catherine Kirby, Daniel Barker, Jennifer Robinson, Kristy L. Forshaw, Kenneth A. Sikaris, Alessandra Bisquera, Robert W. Sanson‐Fisher Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Examining health and well‐being outcomes associated with mining activity in rural communities of high‐income countries: A systematic review
ConclusionThis review highlights the broader health and well‐being outcomes associated with mining activity that should be monitored and addressed in addition to environmental health impacts to support co‐existence of mining activities and rural communities. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - April 17, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Fiona Mactaggart, Liane McDermott, Anna Tynan, Christian Gericke Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Process evaluation of a pilot evidence‐based Polycystic Ovary Syndrome clinic in the Torres Strait
ConclusionWhile the clinic has been largely successful there are areas identified for potential improvement and to facilitate sustainability which should be considered before up‐scaling this model to a national level. These include systems, administrative and staffing support, engaging with other community services to facilitate lifestyle changes and ongoing engagement and upskilling of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health care providers. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - April 17, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Jacqueline Boyle, Grace Hollands, Sarah Beck, Gaynor Hampel, Hylda Wapau, Marissa Arnot, Louise Browne, Helena J. Teede, Lisa J. Moran Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
A feasibility study of team‐based primary care for chronic disease management training in rural Australia
(Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - April 17, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Andrew Bonney, Bridget Dijkmans‐Hadley, Bastian Seidel, Duncan MacKinnon, Lyn Phillipson Tags: Short Report Source Type: research
Coordination of diabetic retinopathy screening in the Kimberley region of Western Australia
ConclusionsEngagement of the Kimberley Diabetic Eye Health Coordinator was associated with significant increases in program coverage. Despite the observed increase, there were significant shortfalls in the number of Indigenous Australians with diabetes undergoing screening in the Kimberley region. This may be explained by examinations provided by other services in the Kimberley region, namely visiting optometry services, but also highlights a large proportion of the population not undergoing screening. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - April 17, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Verity Moynihan, Angus Turner Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
‘Is gestational diabetes a severe illness?’ exploring beliefs and self‐care behaviour among women with gestational diabetes living in a rural area of the south east of China
ConclusionsThis study highlighted the serious lack of knowledge, lower level of risk awareness and poor self‐care behaviour among women in this group. Health professionals were found to be the most important source of knowledge about gestational diabetes for these women. The influence of Chinese culture was demonstrated. Gestational diabetes among these women can most likely be improved by training the health professionals and by health education involving individuals, families and the rural communities. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - April 17, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Li Ge, Kerstin Wikby, Mikael Rask Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Secondary fracture prevention needs to happen in the country too: The first two and a half years of the Coffs Fracture Prevention Clinic
ConclusionsA FLC, committed clinician and supportive hospital environment were all that was required for an effective Fracture Liaison Service in a regional hospital. The number of patients who declined an appointment suggested the implications of a fragility fracture were often not appreciated. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - April 17, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Sandy Fraser, Peter K. K. Wong Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Developing the future Indigenous health workforce: the feasibility and impact of a student ‐led placement programme in remote Indigenous communities
ConclusionsA placement programme initiated and run by medical students can provide meaningful exposure to Indigenous health. Implementation of this student‐led model in other medical schools may encourage nationwide development of the Indigenous health workforce. (Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health)
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - April 16, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Johanna M. Warren, Georgina L. Irish, Brydie Purbrick, Joule J. Li, Xi Li, Danielle J. Fitzpatrick, Randall J. Faull Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
