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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021

Enablers and Barriers to Accessing Healthcare Services for Aboriginal People in New South Wales, Australia.

Davida Nolan-Isles, Rona Macniven, Kate Hunter, Josephine Gwynn, Michelle Lincoln, Rachael Moir, Yvonne Dimitropoulos, Donna Taylor, Tim Agius, Heather Finlayson and 4 more

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 93 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors.

Davida Nolan-IslesThe Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Edward Ford Building A27, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia.
Rona MacnivenThe Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Edward Ford Building A27, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-2967-7977
Kate HunterFaculty of Medicine and Health, The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Newtown, NSW 2042, Australia.
Josephine GwynnThe Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Edward Ford Building A27, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia.
Michelle LincolnFaculty of Health, The University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia.
Rachael MoirThe Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Edward Ford Building A27, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia.
Yvonne DimitropoulosThe Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Edward Ford Building A27, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia.
Donna TaylorPius X Aboriginal Health Service, Moree, NSW 2400, Australia.
Tim AgiusDurri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service, 15-19 York Lane, Kempsey, NSW 2440, Australia.
Heather FinlaysonBrewarrina Multipurpose Health Service, 56 Doyle Street, Brewarrina, NSW 2839, Australia.
Robyn MartinMid North Coast Local Health District, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444, Australia.
Katrina WardBrewarrina Aboriginal Health Service, 5-7 Sandon Street, Brewarrina, NSW 2839, Australia.
Susannah TobinThe Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Edward Ford Building A27, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia.
Kylie GwynneThe Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Edward Ford Building A27, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-6897-4528

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAustralia's healthcare system is complex and fragmented which can create challenges in healthcare, particularly in rural and remote areas. Aboriginal people experience inequalities in healthcare treatment and outcomes. This study aimed to investigate barriers and enablers to accessing healthcare services for Aboriginal people living in regional and remote Australia.

methodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with healthcare delivery staff and stakeholders recruited through snowball sampling. Three communities were selected for their high proportion of Aboriginal people and diverse regional and remote locations. Thematic analysis identified barriers and enablers.

resultsThirty-one interviews were conducted in the three communities (

conclusionsThis study describes a pathway to better healthcare outcomes for Aboriginal Australians by providing insights into ways to improve access.

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Health Services, IndigenousAustraliaHealth ServicesHealth Services AccessibilityHumansNew South Walescommunicationfirst nationshealth policyhealth services accessibilityhealth services administrationindigenousprimary health caretrust

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PMCPMC7999419

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