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Yellow fever – An old foe with new developments Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Emily Grahn, Jacqueline Picard, Lars Henning
Yellow fever is caused by an RNA flavivirus. Immunisation in conjunction with vector control is at the forefront of yellow fever control and elimination.
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Young people's experiences of the Northern Rivers 2017 flood and its effects on their mental health Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Michelle Luk, Jo Longman
To explore young people's (YP) experiences of catastrophic flooding in the Northern Rivers area of northern NSW in 2017 and its effect on their mental health.
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The social determinants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults who do not smoke in regional Australia Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Christina Heris, Reuben Z. Caudell, Eden M. Barrett, Makayla-May Brinckley, Rubijayne Cohen, Michelle Kennedy, Lisa J. Whop, Tom Calma, Raglan Maddox
Commercial tobacco use was systematically embedded as a valuable commodity through colonisation that continues to be exploited for profit by the Tobacco Industry. There have been significant declines in current smoking prevalence among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 18 years and over, from 55% in 1994 to 43% in 2018–2019. This paper seeks to better understand smoke-free behaviours, and
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Prevalence of functional limitations in older remote-living Aboriginal Australians Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Kate Smith, Zoë Hyde, Leon Flicker, David Atkinson, Roslyn Malay, Dina LoGiudice
To better tailor prevention and care strategies, there is a need to identify modifiable factors associated with functional impairment in older Aboriginal people, and related service needs.
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Experiences and impact of a rural Australian high-risk foot service: A multiple-methods study Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Peta Ellen Tehan, Hailey Donnelly, Emma Martin, Benjamin Peterson, Fiona Hawke
Most podiatry-led high-risk foot services (HRFS) in Australia are located in metropolitan areas or large regional centres. In rural areas, where there are limited specialist services, individuals with diabetes-related foot ulceration are more likely to undergo amputation. This study aimed to explore clinicians' perceptions of a recently implemented HRFS in rural New South Wales, Australia, and compare
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Rural general practitioner confidence in diagnosing and managing dementia: A two-stage, mixed methods study of dementia-specific training Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Angela Crombie, Shivanjali Lingam, Amy Pascoe, Peter Disler, Adel Asaid, Rebecca Disler
Dementias a prevalent chronic healthcare condition affecting 46 million people worldwide and projected to grow in the coming years. Australians living in rural and regional areas often lack access to specialist dementia care, despite greater prevalence relative to metropolitan areas.
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Comparison of skin cancer risk between renal transplant recipients and patients with glomerular diseases in rural Queensland Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Zaw Thet, Alfred King-yin Lam, Shu-Kay Ng, Soe Yu Aung, Thin Han, Dwarakanathan Ranganathan, Stephanie Newsham, Jennifer Borg, Christine Pepito, Tien K. Khoo
There is increased risk of skin cancer in patients with gloermular disease or those with renal transplant.
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Special issue: Health and well-being services for children and young people (ages 0–24) in rural and remote communities Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Corina Modderman, Heather Downey
Across the diversity of rural Australian communities, it is common for children and young people to experience persistent disadvantage and poor health and developmental outcomes.1-4 Limited availability and choice of health care and mental health services for children and young people and well-documented geographic isolation and transport issues in rural Australia are recognised barriers that contribute
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Editorial—The need for new thinking on workforce and scope of practice Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Pam Harvey, Bernadette Ward, Evelien Spelten, Pim Kuipers
In the first issue of the first volume of the Australian Journal of Rural Health, both of the ‘Original Articles’ drew attention to the enduring challenges of attracting more GPs to rural areas,1 and the need for a new understanding of health workforce skills and boundaries.2 Now, more than 30 years after these articles were published and despite extensive investment, issues of rural workforce recruitment
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Scope of Practice Review offers hope for rural health workforce Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Clare Fitzmaurice, Margaret Deerain
An important review has commenced, which has the potential to impact health delivery in rural and remote Australia. Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce—Scope of Practice Review is an independent review that will examine the barriers and incentives health practitioners face working to their full scope of practice in primary care. Professor Mark Cormack from the Australian National University
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Optimising acute non-critical inter-hospital transfers: A review of evidence, practice and patient perspectives Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Breanna Wright, Tim Baker, Alyse Lennox, Bruce Waxman, Peter Bragge
Patients who present to hospital with an acute non-critical illness or injury, which is considered outside the capability framework of that hospital to treat, will require inter-hospital transfer (IHT) to a hospital with a higher level of capability for that condition. Delays in IHT can negatively impact patient care and patient outcomes.
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Nurse escorts' perceptions of nurse-led inter-hospital ambulance transfer in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia: A descriptive survey study Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Sinqobizitha (Sinq) Mndebele, Kylie P. Russell, Tracey H. Coventry
The Western Australia (WA) Country Health Service (WACHS) requires the ward or emergency department (ED) registered nurse (RN) to assume the responsibility of conducting nurse-led interhospital patient road ambulance transfers, in the absence of an available registered paramedic (RP). The generalist nurse escort with no specialised training is allocated to the patient transport from their rostered
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Factors influencing nursing and allied health recent graduates' rural versus urban preferred principal place of practice: A cross-sectional data linkage study Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Karin Fisher, Julie Depczynski, Eleanor Mitchell, Anthony Smith
Disparities between metropolitan and non-metropolitan health workforce must be addressed to reduce inequities in health care access. Understanding factors affecting early career practitioners' choice of practice location can inform workforce planning.
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Factors influencing nursing and allied health recent graduates' rural versus urban preferred principal place of practice: A cross-sectional data linkage study Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Karin Fisher, Julie Depczynski, Eleanor Mitchell, Anthony Smith
Disparities between metropolitan and non-metropolitan health workforce must be addressed to reduce inequities in health care access. Understanding factors affecting early career practitioners' choice of practice location can inform workforce planning.
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Computed tomography coronary angiography in rural Australia. Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Jia Wen Chong,Joseph C Lee
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An integrated approach to social prescribing in rural Australia. Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Harry Hill,Yair Kellner
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Exploring the impact of recovery funding on the well-being and health workforce capability of rural practices during natural disasters and emergencies Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-24 Kate P. Hurst, Robyn Ramsden, Christine Roach, Richard Colbran
This study examines the impact of funding provided to support the well-being of rural health practitioners and their practice staff following the 2019–2022 bushfires.
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Oral health promotion for rural adolescents: A process evaluation of a co-designed pilot program Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Elsin Tchaba, Julie Satur, Carol Reid, Jenny Burrows
Adolescents living in rural areas are more likely to have poorer oral health compared with their metropolitan counterparts. Co-design is emerging as an effective method for developing health promotion programs that meets the needs of stakeholders; however, little evidence exists to inform successful co-designed oral health promotion programs for rural adolescents.
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‘There is no other option’: Exploring health care providers' experiences implementing regional multisite midwifery model of care in South Australia Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Lois McKellar, Julie-Anne Fleet, Pamela Adelson
In the past 30 years, 60% of South Australia’s rural maternity units have closed. Evidence demonstrates midwifery models of care offer regional Australia sustainable birthing services. Five birthing sites within the York and Northern Region of South Australia, designed in collaboration with key stakeholders, offered a new all-risk midwifery continuity of care model (MMoC). All pregnant women in the
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The experiences of a regional Aboriginal community accessing primary health care during times of crisis Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Rebecca Woodland, Paula Morgan, Sarah MacLean, Heather Downey
The importance of primary health care (PHC) to Aboriginal Australians is widely acknowledged, as is the underservicing of the Aboriginal Australian population. Aboriginal People continue to face significant obstacles when accessing and using health care services.
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Oral health promotion for rural adolescents: A process evaluation of a co-designed pilot program Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Elsin Tchaba, Julie Satur, Carol Reid, Jenny Burrows
Adolescents living in rural areas are more likely to have poorer oral health compared with their metropolitan counterparts. Co-design is emerging as an effective method for developing health promotion programs that meets the needs of stakeholders; however, little evidence exists to inform successful co-designed oral health promotion programs for rural adolescents.
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Supporting children's recovery from bushfires: Stakeholders' views about the impact of a community-based intervention program on children Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Nicole McGill, Michael Curtin, Gene Hodgins, Tracey Parnell, Sarah Verdon, Judith Crockett, Wendy Rose Davison
A multidisciplinary Bushfire Recovery Program was developed by Royal Far West focused on reducing the short- and medium-term impacts of the 2019-2020 bushfires in Australia on children’s wellbeing and resilience.
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What does it mean to be an allied health professional working in rural Aotearoa New Zealand? A qualitative study Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Sarah M. Walker, Katharina Blattner, Garry Nixon, Marara Koroheke Rogers, Ewan Kennedy
Building health services and workforce that are both well supported and fit for purpose is a key consideration for improving health outcomes in rural populations. Achieving this requires an understanding of the roles and practice characteristic of each professional group, including allied health professionals. This study explores what it means to be an allied health professional practicing in rural
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Meeting the needs of rural cancer patients in survivorship: Understanding the role of telehealth Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-05 Karina T. Rune, Tamara J. Cadet, Cindy Davis
This study explores perceptions about the role of telehealth in providing health and supportive services to Australian rural/regional cancer patients and survivor during COVID-19 and the quality of these services to inform future practice.
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Distress and psychosocial support seeking: A comparison of rural and metropolitan oncology patient experiences Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-05 Mahala Martin, Kylie Rice, Clara V. Murray, Adam J. Rock, Kim J. Usher
Prevalence of distress in cancer patients is established at approximately 50%, yet uptake of psychosocial support is minimal.
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The efficiency, timeliness, health outcomes and cost-effectiveness of a new aeromedical retrieval model in Central Australia: A pre- and post-implementation observational study Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Deborah Jane Russell, Yuejen Zhao, Supriya Mathew, Michelle Susannah Fitts, Richard Johnson, David Mark Reeve, Bridget Honan, Petra Niclasen, Zania Liddle, Danielle Green, John Wakerman
To assess timeliness, efficiency, health outcomes and cost-effectiveness of the 2018 redesigned Central Australian aeromedical retrieval model.
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Letter to the editor: Are we underestimating the number of GPs in rural and remote Australia? Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-05 Colin H Cortie,Andrew Bonney
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The efficiency, timeliness, health outcomes and cost-effectiveness of a new aeromedical retrieval model in Central Australia: A pre- and post-implementation observational study Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Deborah Jane Russell, Yuejen Zhao, Supriya Mathew, Michelle Susannah Fitts, Richard Johnson, David Mark Reeve, Bridget Honan, Petra Niclasen, Zania Liddle, Danielle Green, John Wakerman
To assess timeliness, efficiency, health outcomes and cost-effectiveness of the 2018 redesigned Central Australian aeromedical retrieval model.
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Exploring Parkinson's disease prevalence in regional, rural and remote Australia: A systematic scoping review Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Shanna Fealy, Patricia A. Logan, Peter S. Micalos, Rachel Rossiter, Donovan Jones, Pauletta Irwin, Deborah Schwebel, Vincent Carroll, Alfred Wong, Victor S. C. Fung, Hugo Morales-Briceno, Marguerite Bramble
Idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder worldwide. Due to ageing populations, prevalence estimates for PD are set to increase in western countries including Australia.
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School-based multidisciplinary student-led clinics in health and Australian accreditation standards: A scoping review Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Myfanwy Maple, Kristy O'Neill, Scott Gartshore, Jane Clark, James White, Tania Pearce
Student-led clinics can provide health services to marginalised groups where service offerings are sparse or difficult to access, such as rural areas. Offering these services to children and young people can promote health and well-being by addressing the individual challenges and the social determinants of health. There is uncertainty, however, as to whether student-led clinics can meet Australian
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Exploring Parkinson's disease prevalence in regional, rural and remote Australia: A systematic scoping review Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Shanna Fealy, Patricia A. Logan, Peter S. Micalos, Rachel Rossiter, Donovan Jones, Pauletta Irwin, Deborah Schwebel, Vincent Carroll, Alfred Wong, Victor S. C. Fung, Hugo Morales-Briceno, Marguerite Bramble
Idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder worldwide. Due to ageing populations, prevalence estimates for PD are set to increase in western countries including Australia.
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School-based multidisciplinary student-led clinics in health and Australian accreditation standards: A scoping review Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Myfanwy Maple, Kristy O'Neill, Scott Gartshore, Jane Clark, James White, Tania Pearce
Student-led clinics can provide health services to marginalised groups where service offerings are sparse or difficult to access, such as rural areas. Offering these services to children and young people can promote health and well-being by addressing the individual challenges and the social determinants of health. There is uncertainty, however, as to whether student-led clinics can meet Australian
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Incidence of occult appendiceal neoplasm in patients over 40 years with acute appendicitis: A single-institution review Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-25 Samantha Jolly, Timothy McCullough, Thomas Gunning, Guy Maddern, Matthias Wichmann
To investigate the incidence of occult appendiceal neoplasm in patients aged 40 years and over who underwent appendicectomy for appendicitis.
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Incidence of occult appendiceal neoplasm in patients over 40 years with acute appendicitis: A single-institution review Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-25 Samantha Jolly, Timothy McCullough, Thomas Gunning, Guy Maddern, Matthias Wichmann
To investigate the incidence of occult appendiceal neoplasm in patients aged 40 years and over who underwent appendicectomy for appendicitis.
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An automated protocol for assessing career rurality outcomes of Australian health professionals using retrospective data Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Colin H. Cortie, David Garne, Lyndal Parker-Newlyn, Rowena G. Ivers, Judy Mullan, Kylie J. Mansfield, Andrew Bonney
Addressing the imbalance of the health workforce between metropolitan and rural areas requires a clear understanding of trends in choices of work location of health care staff.
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Australian Universities Accord. Part 2: University research Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Pim Kuipers, Melanie Bish
As noted in our earlier editorial, the Australian Universities Accord (AUA), https://www.education.gov.au/australian-universities-accord has been described as a once-in-a-generation review of every aspect of higher education in Australia. The final report will include recommendations and performance targets, which will seek to improve the quality, accessibility, affordability and sustainability of
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Rural access to dental and oral health services Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Margaret Deerain, Marnie Connolly
The National Rural Health Alliance has made a detailed submission to the Senate Select Committee Inquiry into the Provision of and Access to Dental Services in Australia and also appeared before the Senate Select Committee to provide further verbal evidence. Access to dental services and good oral health care is a priority for our advocacy on behalf of rural Australians. Oral health is fundamental
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Lessons learnt from a community-driven digital social connection pilot program for people living with dementia: A qualitative interview study with key stakeholders Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-14 Caroline Gibson, Mark Yates, Kirsten J. Moore
In response to COVID-19 and mandated physical distancing, a new digital social connection program was developed and implemented by the local community in a large regional town in western Victoria, Australia. This pilot program, the Digital Inclusion-Social Connections (DI-SC) program, aimed to support people living with dementia to use a digital device to access social connection activities.
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in rural and metropolitan Western Australia: A mid-rollout cross-sectional analysis of why it exists and potential solutions Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-15 Nicholas Damianopoulos, James Leigh, Matthew Pugliese, Jacqueline Frayne, Toby Richards
Vaccine hesitancy represents a state of uncertainty before a decision about vaccination is made. It can lead to limited vaccine uptake despite adequate supply and an efficacious product. Western Australia (WA) presents a unique challenge with a population widely spread across metropolitan and rural sites and diverse opinions regarding vaccination.
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Lessons learnt from a community-driven digital social connection pilot program for people living with dementia: A qualitative interview study with key stakeholders Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-14 Caroline Gibson, Mark Yates, Kirsten J. Moore
In response to COVID-19 and mandated physical distancing, a new digital social connection program was developed and implemented by the local community in a large regional town in western Victoria, Australia. This pilot program, the Digital Inclusion-Social Connections (DI-SC) program, aimed to support people living with dementia to use a digital device to access social connection activities.
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Responsiveness of a rural Aboriginal community controlled health organisation: A qualitative study Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Hannah Beks, Kevin P. Mc Namara, Fiona Mitchell (Mununjali), James A. Charles (Kaurna), Vincent L. Versace
Responsiveness of health care systems is a global concept defined as the ability of systems to function in a manner that meets the expectations of individuals, and is under-studied. In Australia, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) are valued by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples for the provision of holistic culturally safe primary health care and are well positioned
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Barriers and enablers to implementation of COVID-19 vaccine programs in a rural and regional Queensland: A provider perspective Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Shannen Oversby, Elizabeth M. Hamilton, Angela Ratsch, Scott Kitchener
Vaccines formed the core of Australia's National COVID-19 Plan in combination with other public health measures. Vaccine rates varied geographically, and lower uptake was seen in some regional and remote areas.
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Healthcare professionals' experiences and perceptions of artificial intelligence in regional and rural health districts in Australia Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Lucy Shinners, Christina Aggar, Alexandre Stephens, Sandra Grace
A greater understanding of Australian healthcare professionals' perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) is needed to identify the challenges ahead as this new technology finds its way into healthcare delivery.
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No Dramas: Using applied theatre to explore youth health issues in regional Central Queensland Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Linda Lorenza, Vicki Pascoe, Luke Price, Freiderike McCartney, Alexandra McEwan, Corey Bloomfield, Masahiro Suzuki, Deborah Power, Luz Stanton
Young people in a regional Central Queensland community identified concerns related to their health and health behaviours, but have limited access to health information.
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No Dramas: Using applied theatre to explore youth health issues in regional Central Queensland Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Linda Lorenza, Vicki Pascoe, Luke Price, Freiderike McCartney, Alexandra McEwan, Corey Bloomfield, Masahiro Suzuki, Deborah Power, Luz Stanton
Young people in a regional Central Queensland community identified concerns related to their health and health behaviours, but have limited access to health information.
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Recruiting and sustaining a rural mental health and well-being workforce: A Victorian initiative Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Harry Hill, Julia Henning, Gary Croton, Nathan Castle, Stuart McIntosh, Cat Hunt
A flagship reform of the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System was the planned establishment of 50–60 Mental Health and Well-being Locals.1 Locals aim to ensure adults and older adults experiencing mental illness or psychological distress can access integrated treatment, care and support in the community. The Benalla, Wangaratta and Mansfield (BWM) Local is one of the first six Locals
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Pop-up screening nested within routine community activities unmasks an addressed cardiovascular risk: A pilot study (Gippsland Healthy Heart Study) Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-21 Masashi Fujino, Julie Butters, Mark Boyes, Noel Duncan, Fleur Streets, Amy Sabatini, Alan Herschtal, Adam J. Nelson, Stephen J. Nicholls
To evaluate the benefits of a pop-up health screening for cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) in the Gippsland region, and to assess the acceptability of the screening and to determine whether such a process results in attendance at a general practitioner (GP).
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Pop-up screening nested within routine community activities unmasks an addressed cardiovascular risk: A pilot study (Gippsland Healthy Heart Study) Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-21 Masashi Fujino, Julie Butters, Mark Boyes, Noel Duncan, Fleur Streets, Amy Sabatini, Alan Herschtal, Adam J. Nelson, Stephen J. Nicholls
To evaluate the benefits of a pop-up health screening for cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) in the Gippsland region, and to assess the acceptability of the screening and to determine whether such a process results in attendance at a general practitioner (GP).
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Rural nutrition and dietetics research—Future directions Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-18 Laura Alston, Susan Heaney, Katherine Kent, Stephanie Godrich, Lucy Kocanda, Jaimee Herbert, Tracy Schumacher, Leanne J. Brown
The aim of this study was to summarise key evidence from recent Australian rural nutrition research and provide recommendations for future nutrition and dietetics research with rural communities.
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Impact of rural settings on the interpersonal and personal processes associated with young people supporting a peer who experienced a traumatic event Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Erin Dolan, Catherine Cosgrave, Eóin Killackey, Kelly Allott
There is limited research into informal support processes amongst young people supporting a peer through a traumatic event and how this process occurs specifically within a rural setting.
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Costs and benefits of community water fluoridation in remote Aboriginal communities of the Northern Territory Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Yuejen Zhao, Kate Raymond, Ramakrishna Chondur, Wayne Sharp, Elizabeth Gadd, Ross Bailie, John Skinner, Paul Burgess
To undertake an economic evaluation of community water fluoridation (CWF) in remote communities of the Northern Territory (NT).
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Impact of rural settings on the interpersonal and personal processes associated with young people supporting a peer who experienced a traumatic event Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Erin Dolan, Catherine Cosgrave, Eóin Killackey, Kelly Allott
There is limited research into informal support processes amongst young people supporting a peer through a traumatic event and how this process occurs specifically within a rural setting.
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Nature and extent of disruptions to staff clinical supervision practices in health care settings due to COVID-19: A survey study Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-11 Priya Martin, Geoff Argus, Jordan Fox, Tiana Gurney, Matthew McGrail, Saravana Kumar, Srinivas Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan
To investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical supervision practices of health care workers in health care settings in one Australian state.
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Models of clinical supervision of relevance to remote area nursing & primary health care: A scoping review Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-11 Fiona Hildebrand, Michelle Gray, Kylie McCullough
Nurses in remote primary health care settings work in difficult conditions, in isolated and disadvantaged communities, and often must work beyond their scope to provide advanced assessments and treatments to support the community. Therefore, remote area nurses require support to develop their skills and knowledge to work safely within their full scope of practice. Clinical supervision is widely used
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Editorial Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-02 Pim Kuipers
Our sister journal, Health Promotion Journal of Australia (HPJA) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/22011617 is currently highlighting vital issues around mental health concerns, marginalisation and well-being of fathers. Suicide rates for men in this demographic are starkly challenging and, as noted in the following companion article, these issues are especially pertinent for those in rural and
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Australian rural medical students' perceived readiness for work as a junior doctor: A cross-sectional national survey Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Patrick Graham, James Padley, Susan Williams, David Gonzalez-Chica, Vivian Isaac, Lucie Walters
To report self-perceived readiness for work as a junior doctor in a national cohort of rural clinical school students.
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Proposal of the Whyalla Direct Access Tool and pathway for rural Australian colonoscopy services Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-27 Joshua G. Kovoor, Joseph N. Hewitt, Antonio Barbaro, Aashray K. Gupta, Christopher D. Ovenden, Brandon Stretton, Stephen Bacchi, Christopher Dobbins
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT None declared.
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An 8-year retrospective review of emergency laparotomy outcomes in a Queensland rural hospital Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-27 Dong Tony Cheng, Nariyoshi Miyata, Francis Asomah
Emergency laparotomy (EL) is a major operation performed in critically unwell patients. The National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (NELA), undertaken in the UK since 2013 has shown progressive improvement in clinical outcomes, specifically reduced mortality, and length of stay (LOS) through the implementation of perioperative key performance indicators (KPIs) (ANZ J Surg. 2021;91:2575, Br J Surg. 2015;102:57
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Pharmaceutical management of type 2 diabetes among Indigenous Australians living in urban or rural locations: a comparative study using a national general practice database Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Natalie Pink, Antoinette Liddell, David Gonzalez-Chica, Nigel Stocks
Type 2 diabetes is more prevalent among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, especially those living in rural than urban areas. However, little is known about how diabetes is managed in different settings.
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Parental perceptions of social and emotional well-being of young children from Australian military families Aust. J. Rural Health (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Marg Rogers, Amy Johnson, Yumiko Coffey, Jill Fielding, Ingrid Harrington, Navjot Bhullar
Many Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Veteran families are affected by the stressors of Defence family life, including frequent and prolonged parental deployments, and frequent relocations.