The application of spatial measures to analyse health service accessibility in Australia: a systematic review and recommendations for future practice

SM Wood, L Alston, H Beks, K Mc Namara… - BMC Health Services …, 2023 - Springer
Background Australia's inequitable distribution of health services is well documented.
Spatial access relates to the geographic limitations affecting the availability and accessibility
of healthcare practitioners and services. Issues associated with spatial access are often
influenced by Australia's vast landmass, challenging environments, uneven population
concentration, and sparsely distributed populations in rural and remote areas. Measuring
access contributes to a broader understanding of the performance of health systems …

The application of spatial measures to analyse health service accessibility in Australia: a systematic review.

S Wood, L Alston, H Beks, K McNamara, R Clark… - 2022 - bhsdigitalrepository.bhs.org.au
Background/aim: Australia's inequitable distribution of health services is well documented,
and issues associated with spatial access are often influenced by Australia's vast landmass,
challenging geographical environments, and sparsely distributed populations in rural and
remote areas. Spatial access relates to the geographic limitations affecting the availability
and accessibility of healthcare practitioners and services. Measuring access contributes to a
broader understanding of the performance of health systems, particularly in rural areas …
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