Chronic health workforce shortages significantly contribute to unmet health care needs in
rural and remote communities. Of particular and growing concern are shortages of allied …

Rural communities in Australia have particular health needs, and the recruitment and
retention of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) is a significant concern. Despite the …

Background Uneven distribution of the medical workforce is globally recognised, with
widespread rural health workforce shortages. There has been substantial research on …

Attracting and retaining allied health professionals in rural areas is a recognised problem in
both Australia and overseas. Predicted increases in health needs will require strategic …

The allied health professions form approximately 18% of the health workforce in Australia
and are well placed to contribute to future multidisciplinary models of health care. There are …

There is a lack of detailed evidence about the allied health workforce to inform proposed
health care reforms. The South Australian Allied Health Workforce (SAAHW) survey …

The allied health workforce is one of the largest workforces in the health industry. It has a
critical role in cost-effective, preventative health care, but it is poorly accessible in rural areas …

Context: People living in rural areas have poorer health than their urban counterparts with
higher morbidity and mortality rates and lower life expectancy. Challenges attracting health …

'Introduction': Development of sustainable multidisciplinary services in north-west
Queensland, Australia, is challenged by large distances, culturally diverse communities, a …

Introduction Personal, community, and environmental factors can influence the attraction
and retention of regional, rural, and remote health workers. However, the concept of place …