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View article: Does telehealth disrupt the trainee–supervisor learning environment in vocational general practice training? A qualitative study
Does telehealth disrupt the trainee–supervisor learning environment in vocational general practice training? A qualitative study Open
Background Used sparingly before 2020, telehealth was quickly adopted throughout Australia in response to COVID‐19. This required general practitioner (GP) trainees (registrars) and their educators (supervisors and medical educators) to ra…
View article: Indicators of high-quality general practice to achieve Quality Equity and Systems Transformation in Primary Health Care (QUEST-PHC) in Australia: a Delphi consensus study
Indicators of high-quality general practice to achieve Quality Equity and Systems Transformation in Primary Health Care (QUEST-PHC) in Australia: a Delphi consensus study Open
Objectives This study aimed to achieve wider consensus on the relevance and feasibility of the Quality Equity and Systems Transformation in Primary Health Care (QUEST-PHC) indicators and measures developed for Australian general practice. …
View article: A gap analysis of delivery of asthma care in Sri Lanka: Emphasizing the role of general practitioners and challenges
A gap analysis of delivery of asthma care in Sri Lanka: Emphasizing the role of general practitioners and challenges Open
Background: Asthma is a significant and growing public health burden in Sri Lanka, with an estimated prevalence of 9–12% among the general population and even higher rates reported in children and urban communities. Poorly controlled asthm…
View article: Ready, set, blow: A mixed method enquiry into the use of nasal balloon auto-inflation treatment for otitis media with effusion
Ready, set, blow: A mixed method enquiry into the use of nasal balloon auto-inflation treatment for otitis media with effusion Open
Gamification of treatment, as well as regular check-ins by healthcare practitioners, can increase adherence and achievability of the treatment plan for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
View article: Prevalence and Associations of Vaping in Young People Entering Youth Custody in New South Wales, Australia—A Retrospective Cross‐Sectional Study
Prevalence and Associations of Vaping in Young People Entering Youth Custody in New South Wales, Australia—A Retrospective Cross‐Sectional Study Open
Aim Australia is a leader in rates of youth vaping. Previous research has shown that at‐risk youth include young women, cigarette smokers, and young people experiencing mental distress. These risk factors suggest that young people entering…
View article: Setting Primary Health and Social Care Priorities Using a Deliberative Democratic Participatory Approach
Setting Primary Health and Social Care Priorities Using a Deliberative Democratic Participatory Approach Open
Introduction Publicly funded regional primary health care investments are usually informed by analysis of locally collected data, surveys, focus groups and consultations. We wanted a deeper understanding of baseline health and social care …
View article: Contactless monitoring to prevent self-harm and suicide in custodial settings: Protocol for a global scoping review
Contactless monitoring to prevent self-harm and suicide in custodial settings: Protocol for a global scoping review Open
Introduction Self-harm and suicide are major contributors to the global burden of disease and people in custodial settings are at a markedly increased risk of these adverse outcomes. Contactless monitoring technology is emerging as a possi…
View article: The burden of rheumatologic disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
The burden of rheumatologic disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians Open
The objective of this article is to summarise the current knowledge regarding the prevalence of six rheumatological conditions in indigenous Australians – rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA), osteoporosis (OSP), systemic lupus e…
View article: The Path to Diagnosis of Severe Asthma-A Qualitative Exploration
The Path to Diagnosis of Severe Asthma-A Qualitative Exploration Open
Timely severe asthma diagnosis in Australia appears to be hampered by an absence of a clear referral process, lack of general practitioner (GP) knowledge of additional treatment options, underutilisation of pharmacists, and multiple specia…
View article: The views of parents and carers on managing acute otitis media in urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children: a qualitative study
The views of parents and carers on managing acute otitis media in urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children: a qualitative study Open
Objectives To explore the views of parents and carers regarding the management of acute otitis media in urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who are at low risk of complications living in urban communities. Study design Qua…
View article: Acute otitis media symptoms and symptom scales in research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Acute otitis media symptoms and symptom scales in research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children Open
Background Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children experience a high burden of otitis media. We collected data on symptoms associated with acute otitis media (AOM) in a clinical trial involving children receiving primary care at urb…
View article: Strengthening learning and research in health equity – opportunities for university departments of primary health care and general practice
Strengthening learning and research in health equity – opportunities for university departments of primary health care and general practice Open
This paper explores the roles of university departments of primary health care (PHC) and general practice in promoting health equity. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has exposed long-standing health and workforce inequitie…
View article: Indigenous Peoples’ perspectives of living with chronic kidney disease: systematic review of qualitative studies
Indigenous Peoples’ perspectives of living with chronic kidney disease: systematic review of qualitative studies Open
Marianne Kerr, Nicole Evangelidis, Penelope Abbott, Jonathan C. Craig, Michelle Dickson, Nicole Scholes-Robertson, Victoria Sinka, Rahim T. Vastani, Katherine Widders, Jacqueline H. Stephens, and Allison Jaure
View article: Protocol for a Delphi consensus study to select indicators of high-quality general practice to achieve Quality Equity and Systems Transformation in Primary Health Care (QUEST-PHC) in Australia
Protocol for a Delphi consensus study to select indicators of high-quality general practice to achieve Quality Equity and Systems Transformation in Primary Health Care (QUEST-PHC) in Australia Open
Background High-quality general practice has been demonstrated to provide cost-effective, equitable health care and improve health outcomes. Yet there is currently not a set of agreed comprehensive indicators in Australia. We have develope…
View article: Developing indicators and measures of high-quality for Australian general practice
Developing indicators and measures of high-quality for Australian general practice Open
Background Rising health costs and health inequity are major challenges in Australia, as internationally. Strong primary health care is well evidenced to address these challenges. Primary Health Networks (PHNs) work with general practices …
View article: The socioemotional challenges and consequences for caregivers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children with otitis media: A qualitative study
The socioemotional challenges and consequences for caregivers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children with otitis media: A qualitative study Open
Introduction Living with ear disease can have extensive impacts on physical, emotional and social well‐being. This study explored otitis media (OM) and its management from the perspective of caregivers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islan…
View article: Drivers to Obesity—A Study of the Association between Time Spent Commuting Daily and Obesity in the Nepean Blue Mountains Area
Drivers to Obesity—A Study of the Association between Time Spent Commuting Daily and Obesity in the Nepean Blue Mountains Area Open
Obesity has become a public health challenge in every country on this planet, with a substantial contribution to global mortality and morbidity. Studies of the built environment have shown some promise in understanding the drivers of this …
View article: Randomised clinical trial research within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health services: a qualitative study
Randomised clinical trial research within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health services: a qualitative study Open
Objective To better understand how to undertake valuable, ethical and sustainable randomised controlled clinical trial (RCT) research within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health services. Design In a qualitative approach, w…
View article: Using Community Based Research Frameworks to Develop and Implement a Church-Based Program to Prevent Diabetes and Its Complications for Samoan Communities in South Western Sydney
Using Community Based Research Frameworks to Develop and Implement a Church-Based Program to Prevent Diabetes and Its Complications for Samoan Communities in South Western Sydney Open
Pasifika communities bear a disproportionate burden of diabetes compared to the general Australian population. Community-based participatory research (CBPR), which involves working in partnership with researchers and communities to address…
View article: Have we got the right focus in asthma care in general practice? A qualitative study
Have we got the right focus in asthma care in general practice? A qualitative study Open
Asthma care in general practice may be improved by a greater focus on prevention and control, including through follow-up after acute presentations, enhanced collaboration between GPs and PNs, and supportive practice models.
View article: Key stakeholder experiences of an integrated healthcare pilot in Australia: A thematic analysis
Key stakeholder experiences of an integrated healthcare pilot in Australia: A thematic analysis Open
Background In Australia and other developed countries, chronic illness prevalence is increasing, as are costs of healthcare, particularly hospital-based care. Integrating healthcare and supporting illness management in the community can be…
View article: Key stakeholder experiences of an integrated healthcare pilot in Australia: A thematic analysis
Key stakeholder experiences of an integrated healthcare pilot in Australia: A thematic analysis Open
BackgroundIn Australia and other developed countries, chronic illness prevalence is increasing, as are costs of healthcare, particularly hospital-based care. Integrating healthcare and supporting illness management in the community can be …
View article: Key stakeholder experiences of an integrated healthcare pilot in Australia: A thematic analysis
Key stakeholder experiences of an integrated healthcare pilot in Australia: A thematic analysis Open
Background In Australia and other developed countries, the prevalence of chronic illness is increasing, as are costs of healthcare, particularly hospital-based care. Integrating healthcare and supporting illness management in the community…
View article: Integrating health care in Australia: a qualitative evaluation
Integrating health care in Australia: a qualitative evaluation Open
Background With aging populations, a growing prevalence of chronic illnesses, higher expectations for quality care and rising costs within limited health budgets, integration of healthcare is seen as a solution to these challenges. Integra…