Improving cardiovascular outcomes among Aboriginal Australians: Lessons from research for primary care:

SAGE Open Medicine

Sandra CThompson¹ 

关键词: Cardiovascular disease;    prevention;    primary care;    cultural safety;    Indigenous;    Aboriginal;    disparities;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2050312116681224

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Background:The Aboriginal people of Australia have much poorer health and social indicators and a substantial life expectancy gap compared to other Australians, with premature cardiovascular disease a major contributor to poorer health. This article draws on research undertaken to examine cardiovascular disparities and focuses on ways in which primary care practitioners can contribute to reducing cardiovascular disparities and improving Aboriginal health.Methods:The overall research utilised mixed methods and included data analysis, interviews and group processes which included Aboriginal people, service providers and policymakers. Workshop discussions to identify barriers and what works were recorded by notes and on whiteboards, then distilled and circulated to participants and other stakeholders to refine and validate information. Additional engagement occurred through circulation of draft material and further discussions. This report distils the lessons for primary care practitioners to improve outcome...

【 授权许可】

CC BY