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View article: Editorial—‘Somewheres’, ‘Anywheres’ and rural health in Australia
Editorial—‘Somewheres’, ‘Anywheres’ and rural health in Australia Open
A few years ago, British author David Goodheart1 made an interesting observation of two groups on either side of the faultline of British society and politics: the 'Somewheres' and the 'Anywheres'. While his broad brushstroke characterisat…
View article: Editorial—The need for new thinking on workforce and scope of practice
Editorial—The need for new thinking on workforce and scope of practice Open
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 hea…
View article: Australian Universities Accord. Part 2: University research
Australian Universities Accord. Part 2: University research Open
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. …
View article: Australian Universities Accord. Part 1: Rural health education
Australian Universities Accord. Part 1: Rural health education Open
The Australian Universities Accord, https://www.education.gov.au/australian-universities-accord, is seen as a once-in-a-generation review of every aspect of higher education in Australia. Submissions in response to a discussion paper have …
View article: Note from the Editor in Chief
Note from the Editor in Chief Open
Dear Readers, I am greatly honoured to be taking on the role of Editor in Chief, and to commence working with the talented and dedicated team of Associate Editors of the AJRH. In particular, I would like to note my thanks and appreciation …
View article: Remote disability and leprosy services via basic communications technology
Remote disability and leprosy services via basic communications technology Open
This short report describes the rationale for and process of developing and refining a manual to assist professionals, workers, families, volunteers, and people with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), to make better u…
View article: Influences on Participation in Life After Spinal Cord Injury: Qualitative Inquiry Reveals Interaction of Context and Moderators
Influences on Participation in Life After Spinal Cord Injury: Qualitative Inquiry Reveals Interaction of Context and Moderators Open
Background Greater understanding of the influences on participation in life after spinal cord injury (SCI) can inform rehabilitation theory and practice. Careful qualitative inquiry can reveal subjective meanings associated with the releva…
View article: Responding to the âthin' markets of rural and remote disability services. Quantitative and spatial analysis is part of the picture
Responding to the âthin' markets of rural and remote disability services. Quantitative and spatial analysis is part of the picture Open
Policymakers, funding bodies and service provider agencies require objective indicators to ensure quality, equity and access. We sought to depict the availability of rural and remote allied health and disability services in Queensland usin…
View article: A rapid review of barriers and enablers of organisational collaboration: Identifying challenges in disability reform in Australia
A rapid review of barriers and enablers of organisational collaboration: Identifying challenges in disability reform in Australia Open
A rapid review of the literature on inter‐organisational collaboration was undertaken to identify and describe key barriers and enablers of relevance to current disability policy developments in Australia. Term searches of four databases r…
View article: Strengthening individual and family resilience against leprosy-related discrimination: A pilot intervention study
Strengthening individual and family resilience against leprosy-related discrimination: A pilot intervention study Open
Background Leprosy and leprosy-related stigma can have a major impact on psychosocial wellbeing of persons affected and their family members. Resilience is a process that incorporates many of the core skills and abilities which may enable …
View article: Key sources of strength and resilience for persons receiving services for Hansen's disease (leprosy) in Porto Velho, Brazil: What can we learn for service development?
Key sources of strength and resilience for persons receiving services for Hansen's disease (leprosy) in Porto Velho, Brazil: What can we learn for service development? Open
Background Individuals affected by Hansen's disease (leprosy) often experience stigma and discrimination. Greater psychosocial resilience may enable people to deal with such discrimination. This study aimed to explore sources of strength a…
View article: Client perspectives on living with dysphagia in the community
Client perspectives on living with dysphagia in the community Open
This study highlights a range of psychosocial impacts individuals with dysphagia living at home may experience. Participants described how managing other health conditions alongside dysphagia influenced their perspectives about dysphagia. …
View article: Dysphagia care for adults in the community setting commands a different approach: perspectives of speech–language therapists
Dysphagia care for adults in the community setting commands a different approach: perspectives of speech–language therapists Open
Background Descriptions of community‐based speech–language therapy (SLT) dysphagia practices and services are underrepresented in the research literature, despite the prevalence of dysphagia in the community. Owing to a globally ageing pop…
View article: Reviewing Research Priorities of the Leprosy Research Initiative (LRI): a stakeholder’s consultation
Reviewing Research Priorities of the Leprosy Research Initiative (LRI): a stakeholder’s consultation Open
Introduction: Leprosy is a neglected tropical disease and although a cure is available, each year over 200,000 persons are newly diagnosed with leprosy and many more suffer from long-term complications, such as disabilities. The Leprosy Re…
View article: Strengthening personal and family resilience: a literature review for the leprosy context
Strengthening personal and family resilience: a literature review for the leprosy context Open
Objective: Promoting psychosocial resilience is a concern of health and wellbeing researchers and practitioners in many fields. Enhanced resilience in settings where people face discrimination may enable them to cope more effectively and d…
View article: Evaluation of the State-Wide Implementation of an Allied Health Workforce Redesign System: Utilisation of the Calderdale Framework
Evaluation of the State-Wide Implementation of an Allied Health Workforce Redesign System: Utilisation of the Calderdale Framework Open
Background: Increasing demand for allied health services is driving workforce redesign towards greater productivity within budgetary constraints. To date, there has been limited research into workforce redesign tools at an organisational l…
View article: The Role and Potential of Social Worker Involvement in Hospital Emergency Departments: A Practice-Based Scoping Review
The Role and Potential of Social Worker Involvement in Hospital Emergency Departments: A Practice-Based Scoping Review Open
Background: Social worker input into hospital emergency department (ED) services would appear to be central to the provision of effective, durable and comprehensive services. Unfortunately, there are few literature overviews to summarise t…
View article: Enhancing Collaborative Treatment Planning with Young People in Mental Health Settings: A Narrative Scoping Review
Enhancing Collaborative Treatment Planning with Young People in Mental Health Settings: A Narrative Scoping Review Open
Background: Despite the growing recognition of recovery oriented principles as the preferred way of working with children and young people in a mental health context, translating these principles to practice remains unclear. For mental hea…
View article: A pilot study using participatory, translational, social science research methods to explore stakeholder perspectives on preventing delayed diagnosis in leprosy
A pilot study using participatory, translational, social science research methods to explore stakeholder perspectives on preventing delayed diagnosis in leprosy Open
Objectives: This study sought to enhance and complement existing knowledge on preventing delay in diagnosis of leprosy, through the application of inclusive research methods which incorporate perspectives of multiple stakeholders. Study De…
View article: Including Psychosocial Factors in Screening for Surgery: A Preliminary Literature Review from a Social Work Perspective
Including Psychosocial Factors in Screening for Surgery: A Preliminary Literature Review from a Social Work Perspective Open
Introduction: The area of psychosocial screening for surgery holds considerable potential for social work practice, but to date there is little clarity regarding tools or roles.Methods: A practice-based scoping review was conducted by soci…
View article: Evaluation of a Peer Group Model of Supervision for the Allied Health Workforce in Queensland: A descriptive overview
Evaluation of a Peer Group Model of Supervision for the Allied Health Workforce in Queensland: A descriptive overview Open
Purpose: An evaluation of a large scale implementation of a peer group model of professional supervision was conducted to inform service planning and guide policy and practice. A descriptive overview of the findings is presented. Method: A…
View article: Including psychosocial factors in screening for surgery: A preliminary literature review from a social work perspective (Preprint)
Including psychosocial factors in screening for surgery: A preliminary literature review from a social work perspective (Preprint) Open
UNSTRUCTURED Introduction. The area of psychosocial screening for surgery holds considerable potential for social work practice, but to date there is little clarity regarding tools or roles. Methods. A practice-based scoping review was co…