scholarly journals What keeps you strong? A systematic review identifying how primary health-care and aged-care services can support the well-being of older Indigenous peoples

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Davy ◽  
Elaine Kite ◽  
Graham Aitken ◽  
Garth Dodd ◽  
Janice Rigney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Health

scholarly journals Aboriginal community-controlled aged care: principles, practices and actions to integrate with primary health care

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Dawson ◽  
Stephen Harfield ◽  
Carol Davy ◽  
Anna Baker ◽  
Elaine Kite ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Aboriginal Community ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Torres Strait

Abstract Aim: To identify: 1) best practice aged care principles and practices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander older peoples, and 2) actions to integrate aged care services with Aboriginal community-controlled primary health care. Background: There is a growing number of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and an unmet demand for accessible, culturally safe aged care services. The principles and features of aged care service delivery designed to meet the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have not been extensively explored and must be understood to inform aged care policy and primary health care planning into the future. Methods: The research was governed by leaders from across the Aboriginal community-controlled primary health care sector who identified exemplar services to explore best practice in culturally aligned aged care. In-depth case studies were undertaken with two metropolitan Aboriginal community-controlled services. We conducted semi-structured interviews and yarning circles with 46 staff members to explore key principles, ways of working, enablers and challenges for aged care service provision. A framework approach to thematic analysis was undertaken with emergent findings reviewed and refined by participating services and the governance panel to incorporate national perspectives. Findings: A range of principles guided Aboriginal community-controlled aged care service delivery, such as supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, connection with elders and communities and respect for self-determination. Strong governance, effective leadership and partnerships, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce and culturally safe non-Indigenous workforce were among the identified enablers of aged care. Nine implementation actions guided the integration of aged care with primary health care service delivery. Funding limitations, workforce shortages, change management processes and difficulties with navigating the aged care system were among the reported challenges. These findings contribute to an evidence base regarding accessible, integrated, culturally safe aged care services tailored to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

scholarly journals Men’s Preconception Health: A Primary Health-Care Viewpoint

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1575-1581 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony Paul O’Brien ◽  
John Hurley ◽  
Paul Linsley ◽  
Karen Anne McNeil ◽  
Richard Fletcher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Preconception Health ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Services ◽  
Health And Well Being

The purpose of this article is to theoretically explore men’s preconception health as a mechanism to enhance fertility, as well as the health and well-being of the subject and his descendants. Premorbid risk factors and behaviors associated with stress, environmental toxins, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, lack of exercise/obesity, and the use of illicit drugs are all known to affect fecundity. While there are many health clinics available to women, where advice in areas such as postnatal care of the newborn, family planning, and couples fertility is provided, there are few, if any, equivalent health clinics available to men. Additionally, getting men to attend primary health-care services has also been continuously problematic, even in the context of there being a clearly discernible need for treatment. It is argued in this article that an impetus is required to encourage men to focus on and improve their preconception health and to utilize primary health-care services to take action. An assertive men’s preconception health outlook can positively influence the conjugal relationship, fathering, male self-esteem, and continued good health. Using the sometimes complex concept of preconception health as a motivating factor for healthy lifestyle adaptation has the potential to improve male fertility outcomes and general health and well-being, as well as the health of future generations.

scholarly journals Role of complementary therapies in the understanding of primary healthcare professionals: a systematic review

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (spe) ◽  
pp. 184-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Cabral Schveitzer ◽  
Elma Lourdes Campos Pavone Zoboli
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Complementary Therapies ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Conventional Medicine ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Holistic Health ◽  
Primary Health

Objective To identify the understanding of the healthcare professionals in relation to the role of complementary therapies in primary health care. Method Systematic review by way of the following information sources: PubMed, CINAHL, PeriEnf, AMED, EMBASE, Web of Science, Psicoinfo and Psicodoc, using the keyword Primary Health Care alone, and associated with the following keywords: Medicinal Plants, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Anthroposophical Medicine. Results Twenty-two studies from 1986 to 2011 were included. We identified three styles of practice: conventional medicine, complementary therapies and integrative medicine. Positioning professional practices within these three styles may facilitate discussion of concepts of health care, enhancing the health care provided as a result. Conclusion The work process in primary care presents difficulties for conducting integrative and holistic health care, but this practice has been introduced over time by professionals who integrate conventional medicine and complementary therapies, concerned with the care and well-being of patients.


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