The Australian journal of rural health
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Aust J Rural Health · Oct 2018
Review Comparative StudyParamedicine in Australia and New Zealand: A comparative overview.
Paramedic services in Australia and New Zealand (Australasia) share many characteristics, with both offering versions of the Anglo-American system of emergency medical response. Their industry and professional bodies are transnational and as a result have similar industry standards and professional expectations. The major difference been the two countries is their sources of funding, with Australian paramedic services generally receiving more government funding than those in New Zealand. ⋯ These emerging models challenge the core missions of paramedic services, as well as the professional identity of paramedics. Despite these trends towards higher level and well-integrated paramedic services in Australia and New Zealand, communities and many other health professionals have limited knowledge or understanding of how paramedic services are organised, the characteristics of paramedics and allied staff and limited appreciation of their potential to make greater contributions to the health and well-being of communities. This article provides an introduction to how paramedics, as members of multidisciplinary teams, are well placed to contribute to improvements in health outcomes.
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Aust J Rural Health · Feb 2018
ReviewDo programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people leaving prison meet their health and social support needs?
The objective of this review was to synthesise evidence on the health and social support needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people leaving prison and on programs which aid successful community re-entry. A systematic literature review was undertaken of peer-reviewed and grey literature published between 2001 and 2013, focusing on the post-release needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and pre- and post-release programs. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have high health and social support needs on leaving prison. ⋯ There is an urgent need for accessible pre- and post-release programs which meet the particular needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including their health needs. Programs must be flexible, comprehensive and accessible to those on remand or with short sentences. Stronger linkage with primary care and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health organisations is recommended.
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Aust J Rural Health · Feb 2018
ReviewDo programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people leaving prison meet their health and social support needs?
The objective of this review was to synthesise evidence on the health and social support needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people leaving prison and on programs which aid successful community re-entry. A systematic literature review was undertaken of peer-reviewed and grey literature published between 2001 and 2013, focusing on the post-release needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and pre- and post-release programs. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have high health and social support needs on leaving prison. ⋯ There is an urgent need for accessible pre- and post-release programs which meet the particular needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including their health needs. Programs must be flexible, comprehensive and accessible to those on remand or with short sentences. Stronger linkage with primary care and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health organisations is recommended.
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Aust J Rural Health · Oct 2014
ReviewRapid review of applications of e-health and remote monitoring for rural residents.
E-health is increasingly being identified as a cost-effective method to deliver health services and remote monitoring in rural and remote areas. There is a paucity of research that identifies successful implementation of e-health and remote monitoring in rural communities. ⋯ E-health has the potential to increase access to services in rural and remote communities. The evidence shows that it is as safe, effective and reliable as most conventional methods for interacting with patients while enabling people to stay within their own communities.
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In rural Australia animal attacks and bites are an increasingly common phenomenon. The pufferfish is native to the north-eastern coast of Australia and is becoming increasingly tempted closer ashore. We present the first case and review of the literature of a vicious fish bite from this animal in a child in rural Australia.