Report

Overcoming access and equity problems relating to primary health care services in rural and remote Australia

Abstract:
The research investigated in detail how appropriate and sustained PHC service inputs contribute to direct and indirect health outcomes that ensure improved health status for all Australians. The CRERRPHC research helps to generate measures by which to link PHC models with improved efficiency, acceptability and appropriateness of care necessary to ensure sustainable improved health outcomes. Specific studies focused on sustainable models of aged care and mental health service delivery (two of the most important national priority areas relevant to under-served populations), and the role and importance of health knowledge and literacy in improving access to PHC.