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ArticleThe Australian journal of rural health2025

Rural Health Pro-A Digital Platform Connecting Rural People, Organisations, and Communities.

Robyn Ramsden, Sara-Jane Pappas, Jessica Rostas, Md Irteja Islam, Alexandra Martiniuk, Yann Guisard

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Article in The Australian journal of rural health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Digital Health Innovation by Design: A Logic Model Scaffold for Rural, Regional, and Remote Settings.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Robyn RamsdenRural Doctors Network, St Leonards, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-0418-9280
Sara-Jane PappasCharles Sturt University, Bathurst, Australia.
Jessica RostasRural Doctors Network, St Leonards, Australia.
Md Irteja IslamSydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Alexandra MartiniukSydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Yann GuisardRural Doctors Network, St Leonards, Australia.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionRural areas face persistent health disparities exacerbated by workforce shortages and the geographical isolation of health professionals. Innovative approaches are needed to mitigate professional isolation and enhance access to continuous professional development. This paper explores how health professionals perceive and utilise Rural Health Pro, analysing its potential to support professional needs, enhance capability, and improve workforce retention.

objectiveTo explore rural health professionals' experiences and perceptions of the Rural Health Pro focusing on its functionality, support for professional needs, enhancement of capability, and contribution to workforce retention.

designA qualitative study utilising thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with 12 allied health professionals working in rural practice, examining their experiences and perceptions of the utility of the Rural Health Pro platform. They are independent of the Rural Doctors Network.

findingsParticipants reported that the Rural Health Pro platform supported their capability through professional development, peer connectivity, reducing feelings of professional isolation, and leadership development. Challenges included the need for more structured support in mentoring and professional development.

conclusionsRural Health Pro facilitates resource sharing, knowledge exchange, and access to professional connectivity, enabling rural health professionals to access relevant information and support. While it enhanced users' sense of capability and reduced professional isolation, further evidence is needed to evaluate its broader impact on workforce retention and quality of care in rural health.

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Allied Health PersonnelRural Health ServicesAdultFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchRural Populationdigital platformshealth workforce capabilityprofessional learningrural healthrural retentiontechnologyworkforce planning

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