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Abstract:
The overall objective of the study is to utilise the methodology in the form of a time log/diary that will provide a detailed understanding of the diversity and unique characteristics of health service delivery models provided in remote Australia, as well as the workforce providing the services. This will inform future service and workforce planning, and ultimately underpin work to ensure a sustainable remote health care delivery system. The project will involve the development of a methodology that will enable us to: - Validate population profiles based on existing data; - Identify a range of unique health service delivery arrangements; - Quantify the type and volume of health care provided; and, - Identify the workforce profiles providing the health services. The methodology will be developed through a pilot case study based on small-area analysis. Depending on the success of the pilot, a subsequent series of case studies will be carried out that reflect regional variations and the diversity of health service delivery and workforce models in remote Australia.
