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ArticleThe Australian journal of rural health2026

Resident and Family Carer Perspectives on the Impact of Allied Health Student Placements on Service Delivery to Residents in Northern NSW Aged Care Homes: A Qualitative Study.

Rosie Meares, Mohammad Hamiduzzaman, Vanette McLennan, Sarah Miles, Sarah Crook, Lewis Grove, Frances Barraclough, Jennie Hewitt, Gillian Nisbet, Karn Nelson and 2 more

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Rosie MearesFaculty of Medicine and Health, University Centre for Rural Health (UCRH), The University of Sydney, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.
Mohammad HamiduzzamanFaculty of Medicine and Health, University Centre for Rural Health (UCRH), The University of Sydney, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-6027-1564
Vanette McLennanFaculty of Medicine and Health, University Centre for Rural Health (UCRH), The University of Sydney, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-5078-9802
Sarah MilesFaculty of Medicine and Health, University Centre for Rural Health (UCRH), The University of Sydney, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID 0009-0007-5574-3409
Sarah CrookFaculty of Medicine and Health, University Centre for Rural Health (UCRH), The University of Sydney, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.
Lewis GroveFaculty of Medicine and Health, University Centre for Rural Health (UCRH), The University of Sydney, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.
Frances BarracloughFaculty of Medicine and Health, University Centre for Rural Health (UCRH), The University of Sydney, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-9230-7277
Jennie HewittWhiddon Residential Care, Glenfield, New South Wales, Australia.
Gillian NisbetSchool of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Karn NelsonWhiddon Residential Care, Glenfield, New South Wales, Australia.
Marianne WallisFaculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia.
Victoria FloodFaculty of Medicine and Health, University Centre for Rural Health (UCRH), The University of Sydney, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.

Funding

Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Aged Care Expansion Grant
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Abstract

objectiveTo explore the perceptions of rural residential aged care home (RACH) residents and family carers about the integration of allied health students in service delivery, and its impact on residents' health and wellbeing.

settingTwo rural RACHs in Northern NSW, where allied health students (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Nutrition and Dietetics and Social Work) attended rural clinical placements and were integrated in service delivery for residents.

participantsTwelve residents who received student-integrated services from the RACHs and five family carers.

designThis was a qualitative evaluation. Residents and family carers were approached to participate in a semi-structured interview. Interviews were recorded, and audio interviews were transcribed verbatim. The transcripts were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis to generate themes and sub-themes.

resultsThree themes, each with several sub-themes, emerged from the interview data. The first theme was facilitators of effective care, and sub-themes were: modes of services, team-based approach and continuity of care. Continuity of care between successive groups of students was identified as an aspect of placement that requires improvement. The second theme presented how residents' functional abilities and emotional wellbeing improved after participating in student-led assessments and interventions. The third theme was participants' satisfaction with the students' competency and professionalism in delivering services.

conclusionFrom the perspectives of residents and family carers, allied health student placements can enhance service provision in rural RACHs in Northern NSW. These placements offer potential to grow the rural allied health workforce and assist in meeting the health service needs of older rural adults within the region.

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Allied Health PersonnelCaregiversHomes for the AgedRural Health ServicesStudents, Health OccupationsAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedNew South WalesNursing Home ResidentsQualitative Researchaccess to allied health servicesallied health studentsNorthern NSWresidential aged carerural clinical placements

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