Publications by authors named "Lou-Anne Blunden"
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- * The case study highlights the coordinated efforts of various agencies in areas such as testing, community outreach, quarantine management, and staff education during the first six months of the pandemic.
- * The "whole of system" approach proved effective, reducing community anxiety and promoting the significance of virtual care, ultimately demonstrating the need for a well-integrated public health system.
Article Synopsis
- Australia effectively managed COVID-19 transmission through the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD), which applied a "whole of health" integrated approach focusing on community care.
- A qualitative study involved interviews with 20 key informants, revealing that strong governance, emergency preparedness, and a flexible workforce contributed to SLHD's success.
- The pre-existing interagency relationships allowed for swift integration of services and innovative solutions, enabling the district to reach marginalized populations and reduce community transmission efficiently.
The health problems faced by rural and remote communities are complex and not amenable to simple or short-term solutions. The Australian Rural Health Research Collaboration, which comprises rural research centres, area health services and policy makers in NSW, investigates these problems. Founded in 2002, it has grown to become the leading rural research collaboration in Australia.
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