Population Health Planning for Rural Medicare Locals: evaluating a community participation method for delivering outcomes [ 2013 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Jane Farmer (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Andrea De Silva ,  A/Pr Mark Gussy ,  Dr Felicity Croker ,  Dr Virginia Dickson-Swift
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Brief description The study, in six communities, will evaluate whether an evidenced based method of rural community participation from the UK translates to assist healthcare planning by Medicare Locals. Medicare Locals must involve local people in designing services to improve health, but lack methods to do this. The focus of the study is oral health, a major issue in rural areas. The study evaluates whether new services are designed and implemented and whether there is change to health knowledge and behaviours.

Funding Amount $AUD 438,587.15

Funding Scheme Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health