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Healthcare Innovations for Remote Indigenous Communities in Australia

by Emily Thomas 1,*
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Emily Thomas
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AMJ  2020, 14; 2(2), 14; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20201115
Received: 17 September 2020 / Accepted: 22 October 2020 / Published Online: 15 November 2020
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Abstract

The Australian healthcare landscape faces unique challenges when it comes to providing effective medical services to remote indigenous communities. This paper explores various healthcare innovations designed to address these challenges. It examines the implementation of telemedicine, mobile health units, and culturally sensitive health promotion initiatives as key strategies for improving access to healthcare. The paper further discusses the importance of collaboration between healthcare providers, indigenous organizations, and government entities in fostering sustainable solutions. Additionally, it highlights the role of technology in bridging the gap between urban and remote indigenous communities, and the necessity for ongoing evaluation and adaptation of these innovative approaches. The findings suggest that a multifaceted approach involving technological advancements, cultural understanding, and community engagement is crucial for enhancing healthcare outcomes in remote indigenous communities across Australia.

 

Keywords: Healthcare innovations, - Remote indigenous communities, - Telemedicine, - Mobile health units, - Cultural sensitivity.;
Copyright: © 2020 by Thomas. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Thomas, E. Healthcare Innovations for Remote Indigenous Communities in Australia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 2020, 2, 14. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20201115
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Thomas E. Healthcare Innovations for Remote Indigenous Communities in Australia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal; 2020, 2(2):14. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20201115
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Thomas, Emily 2020. "Healthcare Innovations for Remote Indigenous Communities in Australia" Asia-Pacific Medical Journal 2, no.2:14. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20201115
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Thomas, E. (2020). Healthcare Innovations for Remote Indigenous Communities in Australia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 2(2), 14. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20201115

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