August 2024

This study explores the effectiveness of rural clinical placements for allied health students, which are crucial for improving health outcomes in rural and remote areas. Despite significant efforts to prepare these practitioners for rural work, measuring the success of these placements remains challenging. We conducted a scoping review and thematic synthesis of literature from 1995 […]

In this scoping review, we examine the governance of therapy support workers, particularly in rural and remote areas of Australia under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).  The use of Therapy Assistants has expanded to address workforce shortages in disability services, but governance for this emerging workforce has been underexplored. Analyzing 26 mostly qualitative Australian

In this scoping review, we address the gap in knowledge about allied health models of care for children with developmental needs in rural and remote areas. Despite the importance of healthcare access for healthy child development, these regions often lack appropriate services, negatively impacting health outcomes.  We followed PRISMA-ScR and Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines, systematically