Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers’ and Liaison Officers’ role in quality acute health care services [ 2018 - 2021 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Tamara Mackean (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Eileen Willis ,  Prof Fran Baum

Brief description This project will explore the role of and give voice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Liaison Officers in acute health care services (hospitals), from the point of view of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who use health care (patients) and the health professionals who work with them. The project team will explore these issues using interviews, patient journeys and surveys across three hospitals.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,593,332.88

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant