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Public Health as Social Science

WEBBehavioral and social science research and theories are relevant to promoting health and preventing disease in the population. This article discusses the major health challenges confronting developed and developing countries, the contribution of social and behavioral factors to current global health challenges, and current …

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How can information and communication technology improve …

WEBAdvances in medicine have improved health and healthcare for many around the world. The challenge is achieving the best outcomes of health via healthcare delivery to every individual. Healthcare inequalities exist within a country and between countries. Health information technology (HIT) has provided a mean to deliver equal …

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The evolution and devolution of mental health services in

WEBThis article provides a brief historical overview of the development of mental health services in Australia. It commences with the establishment of the first public asylum, Bethlem Royal Hospital, London, in 1247, the arrival of the First Fleet on 24 January 1788 at Botany Bay, New South Wales and the establishment and growth of asylums in Australia. The article …

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Principles of Cultural Safety

WEBThe principles of cultural safety, including social justice, trust, respect, self-awareness, and self-reflection, will be discussed in relation to forming the basis of culturally safe practice. The need for robust partnerships negotiated with diverse groups of people and their respective health needs will also be highlighted as a key component

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Understanding urban-rural differences in cardiovascular disease …

WEBBackground: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, contributing to 31% of all deaths globally in 2015. Similarly, in Australia CVD also accounted for approximately 30% of all deaths in 2014 and approximately 22% of Australia adults aged 18 years and over had one or more …

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Australian rural, remote and urban community nurses' health …

WEBCommunity nurses have often been 'touted' as potential major contributors to health promotion. Critical literature, however, often states that this has not been the case. Furthermore, most studies examining nurses' role and function have occurred mainly in hospital settings. This is a sequential mixed-methods study of two groups of …

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A mountain of health benefits

WEBJust as ecological degradation contributes to many public health problems, restoration of these areas can be health-enabling not only for the environment but also for people. However, despite growing recognition of the positive relationships between ecological restoration and human health, knowledge gaps persist. Rural areas are most …

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National Nursing and Midwifery Digital Health Capability Framework

WEBThe World Health Organisation (WHO) defines digital health as the use of digital, mobile and wireless technologies to support the achievement of health objectives. Digital health includes the general use of information and communication technologies for health as well as advanced technologies for managing data and information such as …

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Using Facebook for health promotion : understanding women's …

WEBBackground: Health promotion interventions can improve health and quality of life. With the ever-increasing presence of social media in people's lives, platforms such as Facebook may be harnessed to disseminate health promotion in a cost-effective and accessible manner. Facebook is well-placed to address socially contagious‚ÄövÑvp …

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The future role of healthcare mentors and coaches in navigating

WEBA core value of the Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) is to be a nurturing organisation. As part of being a nurturing organisation, ANZAHPE enshrines the value of mentorship. In this paper, we explore the roles of mentors and coaches. We look at how these roles might adapt over …

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School-based health literacy programs for children (2-16

WEBBackground: Health literacy impacts children’s health and educational attainment, therefore determining the most appropriate pedagogical design is critical. The long-term health benefits of health literacy for each child’s life-course further justifies this imperative. School-based health literacy programs are of interest internationally. …

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An Introduction to Culture, Diversity and Health in Australia

WEBThis chapter introduces students to the social and cultural diversity of Australia. It defines diver-sity and notes the extent of diversities across the Australian population. Students then review introductory aspects of health and wellbeing in relation to diversity in Australia and the concept of social determinants of health. In this chapter …

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Health LEADS Australia: implementation and integration into

WEBThis article reviews the development, implementation and impact of the national health leadership framework, Health LEADS Australia. While influenced by the Canadian LEADS in a caring environment approach, the Australian model had significant stakeholder engagement due to the collaborative and consensual process led by Health Workforce …

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An Evidence-Based Review and Training Resource on Smooth

WEBThis document provides an evidence-based review and training resource on smooth patient flow and is the first project part of a broader collaborative study on smooth patient flow education. The evidence it presents supports a system focused approach to patient flow. This approach facilitates improved understanding, identification and …

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Self-affirmation facilitates adaptive cognition and behaviur …

WEBObjectives:Multimorbidity (multiple illnesses) is a frequent condition in older adults and poses serious threats to health, autonomy and quality of life.Changes in health cognitions and health behaviours have been found to be beneficial, but only few actually manage to change. The disposition to affirm the self-system in the face of threats might …

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Motivating the workforce: beyond the 'two-factor' model

WEBObjective: The aim of the present study was to understand the factors motivating health and human services professionals in the workplace, thus adding to the body of knowledge associated with employee motivation. Methods: Brainstorming research was performed on frontline and emerging managers in Tasmanian public sector …

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“Too much medicine”: insights and explanations from

WEBDespite this phenomenon potentially constituting an inefficient use of health care resources, it has received limited direct attention from health economists. This paper considers “too much medicine” as a form of overconsumption, drawing on research from health economics, behavioural economics and ecological economics to identify possible

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Ethnicity, Health, and Multiculturalism

WEBEthnicity, Health, and Multiculturalism. chapter. posted on 2023-05-22, 15:56 authored by Roberta Julian. No description available. History. 1998-12-31 - Publication date. 1999-07-31 - First online date. 2023-05-22 - Posted date. Publication title.

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Pharmacist participation in health promotion activities : facilitators

WEBThe purpose of this study was to examine pharmacists' participation in health promotion activities, particularly those activities undertaken outside the pharmacy. Facilitators and barriers to this participation were determined. The great majority (80.2%) of Australia's 12 000 pharmacists practise in retail community pharmacies in a profession …

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