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Investigation of primary health care service delivery models used in allied health practice in rural and remote areas of Australia: A systematic review

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Title: Investigation of primary health care service delivery models used in allied health practice in rural and remote areas of Australia: A systematic review

Publish date: 2025

Journal: BMC Health Services Research

Authors: Brown, A., Cant, A., Wolfgang, R., Ramsden, R., Heaney, S., & Brown, L. J.

 

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This systematic review investigated primary healthcare models used by allied health professionals in rural and remote Australia. The review found a variety of models, including integrated, outreach, virtual, discrete services, and health promotion. It concluded that rigorous evaluations are needed due to limited reporting on the effectiveness and impact of these models.

 

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