Overview The healthcare industry is ever evolving to meet the increasing population growth, ageing population, increase in chronic disease rates, and mental health conditions. The Australian healthcare system is currently dominated by a biomedical model, focusing on diagnosing and treating rather than preventing disease. This model overlooks socioeconomic factors which often contribute to health issues.…
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Overview The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) emphasises nurses’ pivotal role in preventing and managing chronic diseases for optimal health outcomes, especially in rural and remote communities where they often serve as the primary healthcare provider. There are many opportunities for nurses to play a greater role in chronic disease prevention and management in rural…
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View Fullscreen More resources Policy Paper Improving health outcomes in rural and remote Australia: Optimising the contribution of nurses 1 December 2018 Position Statement Standardised nursing terminology: Enabling comprehensive nursing data and analysis 24 July 2024 White Paper Establishing a nurse-led palliative care service in Australia: an implementation toolkit 12 May 2020 Position Statement Impact…