Publications by authors named "Susan M Gorton"
Who paints the picture? Images of health professions in rural and remote student resources.
Rural Remote Health
November 2016
Article Synopsis
- Rural and remote Australia faces a critical shortage of health professionals, leading to poor health outcomes and a lack of role models for aspiring students.
- Research indicates that children from rural backgrounds are more likely to pursue health careers, but they need exposure to positive representations of these professions to foster their aspirations.
- An analysis of educational materials for rural students reveals insufficient and often negative information about health careers, which may discourage students from considering these paths.