Editorial

2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Heather Gardner
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Australian Journal ◽  
Diverse Population ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Health Field ◽  
New Look

In this the second issue of the new look Australian Journal of Primary Health, the papers continue to show the range of issues in the primary health field. We are very pleased that we have been able to maintain publication of papers on our diverse population and to consider seriously through research their needs and how they experience issues that affect their health and wellbeing. A number of papers look at health risks and how these can be better identified and overcome, and at how changes in the organisation of primary health care and partnerships might assist in this aim.

Duelling Band-aids: Debating and Debunking Issues Affecting Primary Health Care to Achieve Deliverance for Australia's Health

2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judi Walker ◽  
Grant Lennox
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Institutional Care ◽  
Health Spending ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Indigenous Populations ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
The Status ◽  
Care Approach

The constant pressure for growth on all areas of health spending is not matched by the country's capacity to pay. Despite a progressive shift to a primary health care approach that promotes health and wellbeing, illness prevention, healthy lifestyles, early detection, rehabilitation and public health strategies, not all segments of Australian society enjoy good health. In this paper, general indications of the health and wellbeing of Australians are described, and the health and wellbeing of two important population groups: rural and remote and Indigenous populations are discussed, providing a review of Australia's health system. Anomalies in the status of the health of Australians are apparent. Models of primary healthcare, individual health and urban health are compared with models of acute and institutional care, population health and rural health.

scholarly journals Taking a systematic approach to addressing health inequality in Primary Health Care

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Harris ◽  
John Furler
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Inequality ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Australian Journal ◽  
Poor Health ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Underlying Causes

The history and philosophy of primary health care (PHC) in Australia is strongly linked to achieving ?Health for All?. As can be seen from the range of papers in this edition of the Australian Journal of Primary Health, considerations of equity, participation and action to address the underlying causes of poor health drive many programs and research endeavours. We have reason to be proud of the energy, enthusiasm and innovation that is demonstrated in the work presented, and heartened that there is an ever-increasing body of work which demonstrates the effectiveness of a comprehensive PHC approach in improving health and quality of life.

scholarly journals Do invitations to attend Well Man Checks result in increased male health screening in primary health care?

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pete Barwell
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Health Screening ◽  
Clinical Staff ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Male Health ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Preventative Health

BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT: Male health outcomes lag behind those of women in many areas. Male utilisation of primary health care and uptake of preventative health care is relatively lower. Our question was: will inviting males who have not received recent health screening nor attended the practice frequently result in a higher rate of male health checks? ASSESSMENT OF PROBLEM: An auditable uniform classification ‘Well Man Check’ was established and education sessions on the importance of increasing male health care were held for all clinical staff. Recording of Well Man Check was audited for time periods prior to and after mailing out invitations to attend a Well Man Check. Thirty cases were reviewed to see if previously unrecognised health risks or symptomatic problems were detected. RESULTS: Bottom line: inviting males to attend for a Well Man Check almost triples the number of recorded Well Man Checks, and does not reduce the number of opportunistic Well Man Checks carried out. A range of problems and health risks requiring intervention or follow-up were detected. STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVEMENT: Further mail-outs to wider age ranges and ongoing discussion of results to stimulate ongoing interest amongst clinical staff is planned. LESSONS: Mail-out invitations do increase recorded Well Man Checks both within the age group mailed to, and also for males outside that age group. KEYWORDS: Male health; Well Man Check; primary health care

Trust in Relationships Between Primary Health Care Organisations

2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny Adam ◽  
Rae Walker
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Partnership Development ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Care Sector

In Victoria the primary health care sector is in a period of change intended to strengthen the integration of a complex service system through a process of partnership development based on collaboration. The partnerships are voluntary alliances of the primary care service providers, usually within a locality of two to three local government areas. Their purpose is to improve the health and wellbeing of the local population by strengthening inter-agency coordination in the areas of needs identification, planning and service delivery. Trust is a key issue in this process. This paper is a report of the first stage of a study to explore trust in the context of relationships between organisations in the primary care sector.

Remote area nursing: best practice or paternalism in action? The importance of consumer perspectives on primary health care nursing practice in remote communities

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Kylie McCullough ◽  
Lisa Whitehead ◽  
Sara Bayes ◽  
Rebecca Schultz
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Remote Area ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Remote Communities ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Remote Health

This paper reports on a study that aimed to understand how remote area nurses implemented primary health care principles in the Australian remote health care setting. Twenty-four Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners who worked in remote health services without inpatient facilities were interviewed using constructivist grounded theory methods. Findings revealed that nurses in this study aimed to practice in a way that was guided by Indigenous empowerment and social justice. However, some nurses questioned elements of their practice such as ‘chasing’ people for appointments or routine screening required by clinical guidelines that may not reflect the values of Indigenous peoples. Nurses expressed concern that they may be reinforcing past colonising practices and their actions may be considered paternalistic rather than empowering. Nurses in this study wanted to develop partnerships and provide nursing care that aligned with the health and wellbeing expectations of communities. However, ways of communicating the needs of communities and the development of partnerships between health providers and communities need to be developed. The present study calls for further research from the perspective of remote community members in order to develop ways of sharing knowledge about health and wellbeing between remote area nurses and communities.

scholarly journals CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE EFFICACY OF VIDANGADI LOHA AND HAMSA MANDOOR IN PANDU RIGS W.S.R TO IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 1181-1189
Author(s):  
Sukhdev khatotra ◽  
Samiksha Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Clinical Study ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anaemia ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Deficiency Anaemia ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Care Systems

Nutritional indicators have been developed to monitor health for all. Greater emphasis is now placed on integrating nutrition into primary health care systems whenever possible and formulation of national dietary goals to promote health and nutritional status of families and communities. Iron deficiency has been recognized as commonest nutritional deficiency disorder and a risk to the nation among top ten selected health risks, although this deficiency disorder has been described by the name Panduroga thousands of years ago in the Ayurvedic classics. These Ayurvedic classics have also recommended formulations of Louha (iron) for the management of this disease as best remedy. Keywords: Anemia, hemoglobin, iron deficiency, Pandu roga, serum ferritin

Non-Fatal Deliberate Self-Harm in Three Remote Indigenous Communities in Far North Queensland, Australia

Crisis ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 422-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Rouen ◽  
Alan R. Clough ◽  
Caryn West
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Indigenous Australians ◽  
Deliberate Self Harm ◽  
Health Care Center ◽  
Far North ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Self Harm

Abstract. Background: Indigenous Australians experience a suicide rate over twice that of the general population. With nonfatal deliberate self-harm (DSH) being the single most important risk factor for suicide, characterizing the incidence and repetition of DSH in this population is essential. Aims: To investigate the incidence and repetition of DSH in three remote Indigenous communities in Far North Queensland, Australia. Method: DSH presentation data at a primary health-care center in each community were analyzed over a 6-year period from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2011. Results: A DSH presentation rate of 1,638 per 100,000 population was found within the communities. Rates were higher in age groups 15–24 and 25–34, varied between communities, and were not significantly different between genders; 60% of DSH repetitions occurred within 6 months of an earlier episode. Of the 227 DSH presentations, 32% involved hanging. Limitations: This study was based on a subset of a larger dataset not specifically designed for DSH data collection and assesses the subset of the communities that presented to the primary health-care centers. Conclusion: A dedicated DSH monitoring study is required to provide a better understanding of DSH in these communities and to inform early intervention strategies.

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