Health Professionals' Attitudes to Videoconferencing in Paediatric Health-Care

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 274-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard J Cohn ◽  
Belinda Goodenough
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
New South ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Work Setting ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Paediatric Health

This study surveyed staff involved in paediatric health-care in the state of New South Wales. Questionnaires were sent to: 139 medical professionals in paediatric public health; 157 medical professionals in private practice; 179 nurses; and 125 allied health staff. There were 188 completed surveys (31%). The results showed higher endorsement of videoconferencing for educational or psychosocial applications than for patient management or treatment planning. Medical professionals (especially those in private practice) tended to give the lowest ratings for the potential usefulness of telemedicine. Apart from ratings for various effects of time and distance in the work setting, rural and non-rural professionals generally showed no significant differences, especially in attitudes to and understanding of telemedicine. Hierarchical regression analysis showed that ratings for the future use of videoconferencing (if it were available), in particular ratings for future use of telecommunications technology (e.g. email, telephone conferencing), were determined by factors largely independent of access to telemedicine. The data assist in interpreting the under-use of videoconferencing in health-care.

scholarly journals Indirect Impacts of COVID-19: A Case Study of Evidence, Advice and Representation From Consumer and Community Members in New South Wales Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 237437352199862
Author(s):  
Tara Dimopoulos-Bick ◽  
Louisa Walsh ◽  
Kim Sutherland
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
New South ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
New South Wales ◽  
Direct Consequence ◽  
Community Members ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Health Consumers ◽  
Indirect Impacts

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect health care systems globally, and there is widespread concern about the indirect impacts of COVID-19. Indirect impacts are caused by missed or delayed health care—not as a direct consequence of COVID-19 infections. This study gathered experiences of, and perspectives on, the indirect impacts of COVID-19 for health consumers, patients, their families and carers, and the broader community in New South Wales, Australia. A series of semi-structured virtual group discussions were conducted with 33 health consumers and community members between August 24 and August 31, 2020. Data were analyzed using an inductive thematic analysis approach. The analysis identified 3 main themes: poor health outcomes for individuals; problems with how health care is designed and delivered; and increasing health inequality. This case study provides insight into the indirect impacts of COVID-19. Health systems can draw on the insights learned as a source of experiential evidence to help identify, monitor and respond to the indirect impacts of COVID-19.

Commentary on the harm reduction reference group of justice health and forensic mental health network and corrective services NSW, Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Anne Silano ◽  
Carla Treloar ◽  
Thomas Wright ◽  
Tracey Brown ◽  
Colette McGrath ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Harm Reduction ◽  
Reference Group ◽  
New South ◽  
Forensic Mental Health ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Health Network ◽  
South Wales

Purpose This commentary aims to reveal how a steering committee has effectively responded to advancing accessibility to harm reduction resources, hepatitis C virus (HCV) policy and health strategies within adult prison settings in New South Wales (NSW). Design/methodology/approach By reviewing the audit approach taken by the of the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network and Corrective Services New South Wales Harm Reduction Reference Group (JHFMHN/CSNSW HRRG), this commentary emphasizes the committee’s success in identifying contemporary harm reduction issues that affect people in custodial settings. This commentary is a compilation of data gathered through the 2018 JHFMHN/CSNSW HRRG audit and corresponding program materials. Conclusions regarding the effectiveness of the working group’s audit were drawn by critically appraising the JHFMHN/CSNSW HRRG’s Final Audit Report (JHFMHN and CSNSW, 2018) with reference to current harm reduction literature. Findings The HRRG has provided leadership, professional representation and strategic advice on the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of best practice harm reduction strategies in prison settings. The HRRG developed and maintained networks and information exchange between the state-wide HCV health network, corrections services and the NSW harm reduction sector at large. Public health partnerships and advocacy that involve all key players, such as the HRRG, will continue to be crucial to remove barriers to enhancing HCV harm reduction measures especially in NSW prison settings. Social implications Strategies such as primary prevention and treatment can mitigate the spread of HCV in the custodial system. This audit of access to harm reduction resources was conducted on behalf of the diverse group of professionals, scholars and stakeholders comprising the HRRG. This audit and other advocacy efforts of this committee can facilitate future access to quality healthcare and the necessary policies required to support a healthier prison population at large. Originality/value Collaborating with health authorities, researchers and social service workers can enable prison health-care systems to be guided by wider health workforce programs and public health standards. This collaboration can reduce the professional isolation of custodial health-care staff and promote a balanced approach to harm reduction policies by ensuring an equitable focus on both health and security imperatives.

scholarly journals Private practice metropolitan telepsychiatry in larger Australian states during the COVID-19 pandemic: an analysis of the first 2 months of new MBS telehealth item psychiatrist services

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 644-648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey CL Looi ◽  
Stephen Allison ◽  
Tarun Bastiampillai ◽  
William Pring
Keyword(s):  
Western Australia ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
New South ◽  
New South Wales ◽  
Consultation Rate ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Monthly Average ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Commonwealth Government ◽  
Service Data

Objective: Private practice psychiatry in Australia was largely office-based until the Commonwealth Government introduced new psychiatrist Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) telehealth items in response to the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. We investigate the uptake of (1) video and telephone telehealth consultations in April–May 2020, and (2) the overall changing rates of consultation, i.e. total telehealth and in-person consultations across the larger states of Australia. Method: MBS item service data were extracted for COVID-19 psychiatrist video- and telephone-telehealth item numbers and compared with a baseline of the 2018−2019-financial-year monthly average of in-person consultations for New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia. Results: Total psychiatry consultations (telehealth and in-person) rose during the first wave of the pandemic by 10%−20% compared to the previous year. The majority of private practice was conducted by telehealth in April but was lower in May as new COVID-19 case rates fell. Most telehealth provision was by telephone for short consultations of ⩽15−30 min. Video consultations increased from April into May. Conclusions: For large states, there has been a rapid adoption of the MBS telehealth psychiatrist items, followed by a trend back to face-to-face as COVID-19 new case rates reduced. There was an overall increased consultation rate (in-person plus telehealth) for April−May 2020.

scholarly journals Partnership approach to Indigenous primary health care and diabetes: a case study from regional New South Wales

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne Cooper ◽  
Stephen Moore ◽  
Lyndall Palmer ◽  
Judith Reinhardt ◽  
Michael Roberts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
New South ◽  
New South Wales ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Partnership Approach

New Professionals in Private Practice

1992 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael O. Buckner
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Care Provider ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
New Professionals ◽  
Ethical Decisions ◽  
Professional Needs ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Professional Self

The independent private practice of psychology as a health care provider necessitates that a new professional in psychology acquire a great deal of knowledge. Beyond the actual practice of psychology, knowledge is needed to make ethical decisions, to operate within the laws of one's state, and to operate a business. Additionally, the new professional needs methods for making the daily decisions required within private practice. Mentors in the private practice of psychology can help the new professional find such information and learn methods for making decisions. Aid from legal, business, and medical professionals is also an important resource for operating a private practice. The nature of private practice can easily create stress for the new professional. Self-management, case management, and stress management are important for practicing competently and comfortably within the private sector of health-related psychology.

scholarly journals Health care in Canada 2000:a first annual report

2001 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 116
Author(s):  
Don Hindle
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Annual Report ◽  
New South ◽  
New South Wales ◽  
South Wales

Visiting Professor, University of New South Wales

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