Download or read book Accessibility and Quality of Mental Health Services in Rural and Remote Australia written by Australia. Parliament. Senate. Community Affairs References Commit/tee and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Handbook of Rural and Remote Mental Health written by Timothy A. Carey and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Handbook outlines in detail the features and challenges of rural and remote mental health service delivery and pragmatic considerations to address these, to ensure people in less populated areas receive an equivalent quality of service to their city-dwelling counterparts. The scope of the book includes general descriptions of the rural and remote context as well as the professional and ethical considerations involved in working in these areas. The book includes information specific to the professions that contribute to effective and efficient mental health services, as well as addressing specific areas of practice that warrant focused attention because of their importance. In order to cover the field comprehensively, the Handbook has four sections. The first section deals with the general context of rural and remote practice including a description of the general features of the setting and the importance of attention to ethical and professional standards. The second section of the Handbook describes different ways of working in rural and remote contexts. Rural and remote contexts provide many opportunities for innovation and creativity but it is imperative that novel approaches do not compromise the quality and integrity of the service. The third section covers individual professions in detail and the fourth section focuses specifically on particular areas of practice that present challenges for rural and remote areas. Academics will find this Handbook a valuable evidence-based resource to enhance their teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate mental health students. Practitioners will find this book an important reference guide to enrich and broaden their rural and remote experiences. They will be informed of the latest research evidence and will be provided with practical advice and strategies to promote advanced clinical practice in this challenging context. .

Download or read book Common Mental Health Disorders written by National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (Great Britain) and published by RCPsych Publications. This book was released on 2011 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together treatment and referral advice from existing guidelines, this text aims to improve access to services and recognition of common mental health disorders in adults and provide advice on the principles that need to be adopted to develop appropriate referral and local care pathways.

Download or read book Mental Health and Wellbeing in Rural Regions written by Sarah-Anne Munoz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book considers how rurality interacts with the mental health and wellbeing of individuals and communities in different regional settings. Through the use of international and comparative case studies, the book offers insight into the spatiality of mental health diagnoses, experiences, services provision and services access between and within rural areas. It is the first book to specifically address rural mental health geographies from an international perspective, and will be of interest to researchers and policymakers in rural studies, regional studies, health geography and rural mental health.

Download or read book Mental Health in Emergency Care written by Peta Marks and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-10-25 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mental Health in Emergency Care takes a practical, scenario-based approach to help students and recent graduates hone their knowledge and skills to address the mental health needs of people presenting to emergency care settings. Featuring typical presentations across community, pre-hospital and hospital contexts, the scenarios demonstrate how clinicians can identify underlying mental health issues that can often go undetected and contribute to poor health outcomes. Mental Health in Emergency Care provides a framework for thinking about mental health in emergency settings, and how to develop mental health knowledge and skills that can be applied in order to provide more holistic care to all patients. Emphasis on mental health core principles for practice - recovery, person-centered, trauma informed care, collaborative practice, cultural safety Focus on essential mental health nursing skills and the importance of mental health triage and assessment as part of a comprehensive approach 18 scenarios written for clinicians, by clinicians, based on typical presentations across community, pre-hospital and hospital contexts Red flags for possible mental health issues provide practical support Includes lived experience perspectives for in-depth understanding Provides relevant information on what to say and what to do in an emergency setting A focus on self-care within emergency care settings An eBook included with print purchase

Download or read book Mental Health and Mental Illness in Paramedic Practice written by Louise Roberts and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-09-18 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With increasing prevalence, paramedics are commonly dispatched to pre-hospital settings where mental health and mental illness are essential considerations in paramedic practice and approaches to treatment. Mental Health and Mental Illness in Paramedic Practice is the first text of its kind – a resource specifically written by expert clinicians and academics solely for the Australian and New Zealand paramedic context. The text introduces fundamental concepts and theories in mental health and mental illness in the context of paramedic principles of care. It delves into topics such as person-centred mental healthcare; communication and the therapeutic relationship; and legal and ethical issues – all within the realm of paramedic practice. The textbook steps students through common patient presentations in the pre-hospital setting and offers practical guidance in applying appropriate approaches to treatment. Case studies accompanied by critical thinking questions are incorporated throughout to assist with application to practice Demonstrates relevance to real-life scenarios through consumer vignettes and paramedic stories Special considerations embedded in each chapter, including: cultural considerations; ethics and ethical dilemmas; inter-professional practice, application and considerations; and ongoing care / other modes of care Review questions included at the end of each chapter to ensure reflection on key topics and concepts Strong focus on evidence-based research and practice Core components of undergraduate paramedicine addressed An eBook included in all print purchases

Download or read book OECD Reviews of Health Care Quality Australia 2015 Raising Standards written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-15 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia’s health system functions remarkably well, despite operating under a complex set of institutions that make coordinating patient care difficult. Australia should adopt a national approach through an enhanced federal government role in steering policy, funding and priority setting.

Download or read book Understanding the Australian Health Care System written by Eileen Willis and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-05-14 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New chapters on workers’ compensation systems, oral health and dental services, clinical exercise physiology and pharmacy Significantly expanded glossary Up-to-date information on the most recent Australian health reforms Case studies on all of the major health care professions in Australia, including nurses, midwives, speech pathologists, audiologists, health managers, paramedics, social workers, dietitians, doctors (GPs), occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dentists and oral therapists, exercise physiologists, pharmacists and homeopaths A suite of video interviews with multidiscipline practitioners and thought leaders exploring aspects of Australian health care, theories and challenges now and for the future.

Download or read book Telehealth Ecosystems in Practice written by M. Giacomini and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2023-11-14 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Telemedicine is a term which covers all remotely-provided health services. It removes the obstacle of distance and can equalize access to care by means of technology. Telemedicine assumed increased importance during the time of pandemic restrictions, but despite increased interest, progress has been slowed by factors such as cost, lack of privacy legislation, the reluctance of elderly patients to use ICT, and a lack of qualified actors. It remains, however, one of the best solutions to the problems of different levels of healthcare provision and health outcomes across regions. This book presents the proceedings of STC2023, a Special Topic Conference (STC) organized by the European Federation for Medical Informatics (EFMI), and held from 25 - 27 October 2023 in Turin, Italy. These conferences promote research and development in a specific field of biomedical and health informatics, and the theme of the 2023 STC was Telehealth Ecosystems in Practice. A total of 112 submissions were received for the conference. Of these, the number of papers selected after a thorough review process was 51 full papers (acceptance 59%) and 26 posters, all of which are included in these proceedings. Topics covered include homecare and telemonitoring; televisits; teleradiology; telerehabilitation; data integration and standards; embedded decision support systems; sensors, devices and patient-reported outcomes; healthbots and conversational agents; and AI applications to telehealth. Covering a wide range of topics and methods in telemedicine and biomedical informatics, the book will be of interest to all those involved in the planning and provision of healthcare.

Download or read book Community Mental Health for Older People written by Gerard Byrne and published by Elsevier Australia. This book was released on 2010 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Community Mental Health for Older People is the perfect resource for mental health workers as it discuses the ageing population, within the context of community mental health. It provides a comprehensive overview of the important issues and clinical practices that influence mental health care for older people. Written from a multidisciplinary perspective it is suitable for all health workers in community mental health teams (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers, clinical psychologists, consumer representatives, medical practitioners, occupational therapists, registered nurses, social workers, etc) as it incorporates the use of case studies to aid in the application of evidence-based practice. Multidisciplinary approach serves to illustrate the breadth and context of mental issues for older people Chapters are topical and relevant, discussing issues such as service provision, cultural and rural issues, major disorders and interventions, as well as ethical and legal issues. Vignettes are included throughout the clinical chapters and serve to illustrate real cases derived from practice Evidence-based practice is a key element to this pivotal new text as it highlights the best method of practise, in a clear and accessible manner. Highly readable style without the bulkiness of excessive references This text will cover issues relevant to the mental health of older people within a community context in Australia and New Zealand. Issues will include population health and the clinical management of the major concerns experienced with the diverse clinical presentations by older people. The mental health care of older people is now considered a specialist area with older person's mental health services being key components of the mental health service framework. The publication is primarily aimed at health workers in community mental health teams (registered nurses, clinical psychologists, medical practitioners, social workers, occupational therapists, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers etc), but would incorporate those trainee health professionals involved in relevant undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Download or read book Developing a Classification for Community Mental Health Services in Rural and Remote South Australia written by Fiona Meredith and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Understanding the Australian Health Care System written by Louise Reynolds and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sound understanding of Australia’s complex health system is essential for all health professionals who work and collaborate with others in delivering health care. The fifth edition of Understanding the Australian Health Care System provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the structure of the health system, its various functions and the various roles within it. Logically structured and easy to follow, the resource covers aspects of health system structure and function, health insurance, the PBS, complementary and alternate medicine, current governmental and legislative changes, and comparison to other high-income countries. This overview places into context the 12 health professions and their roles, emphasising the importance of interprofessional practice. Fully updated to reflect current policy, trends and environment, and how these impact on the health care system, practitioners and consumers, this book is an excellent resource for those undertaking health and medical undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Updated to reflect current policy and health environment Explores the roles of 12 health professions with a focus on inter-professional practice Case studies and accompanying video interviews with practitioners and thought leaders bring theory to life Test Bank to support learning Full range of instructor resources on Evolve Student resources on Evolve: • Discipline-specific case studies • 11 video interviews and transcripts Instructor resources on Evolve: • PowerPoints • Tutorial Planner • Test Bank Greater emphasis on interprofessional practice Considerations of the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on health care delivery and workforce New section on aged care, considering the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety New chapter on social work Includes changing scope of practice of nurse practitioners, podiatry and occupational therapy New sections on the regulation of paramedics with the introduction of Ahpra Paramedicine Board of Australia registration

Download or read book Communicating Quality and Safety in Health Care written by Rick Iedema and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by prominent and internationally renowned scholars, Communicating Quality and Safety in Healthcare engages healthcare trainees from across medicine, nursing and allied health services in a comprehensive and probing discussion of the communication demands that confront today's healthcare teams.

Download or read book e Mental Health written by Davor Mucic and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-10-12 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the use of telecommunication technologies to provide mental health services to individuals in communities or locations that are underserviced, typically as a result of their geographic isolation or due to cultural and/or linguistic barriers. The potential of the e-Mental Health approach is demonstrated in various mental health settings by describing concrete clinical examples and applications involving novel strategies for employing technology. Further, the book presents an approach to cooperation on a global level based on the exchange of expertise and knowledge across national boundaries. The target audience includes mental health workers (clinicians and staff members), medical and nursing students, academic researchers, technology professionals and health care policy makers.

Download or read book Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing written by Phil Barker and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-07-20 with total page 780 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concept of "the craft of caring" dictates that the basis of good nursing practice is a combination of both art and science, encouraging nurses to take a holistic approach to the practice of psychiatric and mental health nursing. Supported by relevant theory, research, policy, and philosophy, this volume reflects current developments in nursing practice and the understanding of mental health disorders. The book includes case studies of patients with anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder as well as victims of sexual abuse, those with an eating disorder, homeless patients, and those with dementia and autism.

Download or read book Analysing Health Policy written by Simon Barraclough and published by Elsevier Australia. This book was released on 2008 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Analysing health policy explores Australian health policy using a novel, problem-orientated approach. It shows the problem-solving techniques that are used when developing policy and demonstrates the skills of analysis and decision making.Introductory chapters explain the problem-orientated approach to health policy development and introduce the policy making process. Case studies then explore developments in health policy in both priority and topical areas. Chapters illustrate how policy-makers respond to perennial and emerging policy problems and demonstrate problem-solving approaches to the conception, development and implementation of health policy."--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Seeking Help for Mental Health Issues in Rural South Australia written by Joanne Elizabeth Collins and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this thesis was to investigate access to and utilisation of mental health care services in rural areas. Given the drought in Australia and the unique stressors it brings to people living in country areas this research is timely. Specifically, the research aimed to explore how the individual, psycho-social and cultural aspects of rural people and rural locations interact with or influence help seeking behaviours, and more specifically, how aspects of the culture where people live may impact on or impede their seeking help for mental health issues. The aims were addressed using a mixed methodological approach with three separate but related studies: one quantitative and two qualitative. Bradley's (2002) adaptation of the Andersen behavioural model provided the theoretical model that drove the research questions and its utility in this context was tested. Study one used sixteen semi structured interviews to address the aims of the study. Participants were recruited via general practice surgeries and via snowballing techniques. Data was analysed using prior-research driven (Boyatzis, 1998) thematic analysis techniques following Braun and Clarke (2006). The second study was a population survey using a representative sample derived from one rural South Australian electorate (N=259). Study three used qualitative data also collected via the population survey. Respondents were asked to comment further on mental health and mental health services in their area, this question was open-ended and respondents could answer in their own words. Ninety nine of the survey respondents (38%) made a written comment, these data were analysed using thematic analysis techniques. Results of study one revealed that psycho social factors such as stigma were the most important barriers to seeking help. Seven main themes were found: stigma, self-reliance, lack of services, awareness, lack of psychological mindedness, General Practitioners (GPs) and need for change. Some evidence of psychological mindedness was found but this was not confirmed in study two or three. Indeed study two revealed a negative relationship between psychological mindedness and attitudes towards seeking professional help. Attitudes towards seeking help were the most important factor in help seeking intentions and actual help seeking behaviours. Intentions were predicted by being female and having more positive attitudes towards help seeking. Poor mental health and more positive attitudes were associated with having ever sought help for a mental health issue and those respondents with more positive mental health and more positive attitudes towards seeking help were less likely to have ever wanted or needed to seek help and not done so. More positive attitudes were predicted by being older, perceiving less stigma and having lower psychological mindedness. Study three had some similar themes to study one, awareness of services, stigma, and non-professional care. Other themes to emerge were locality issues and systemic disgruntlement. The results of this thesis have shown that attitudes towards help seeking and systemic disgruntlement are the most important and salient issues to rural help seeking behaviour. Stigma is still an important influence on help seeking and psychological mindedness should be further investigated to confirm its impact on help seeking behaviour. The lack of (adequate) services available, as reported by rural people themselves, inevitably contributes to the existing unmet need and has important implications for government policy and service delivery.