The Living Model: An Australian model for Aboriginal palliative care service delivery with international implications
Abstract
Research in the area of palliative care service
delivery to Aboriginal peoples is still in its infancy.
Service providers and health policy makers
around the world are calling for research-based
insights to guide practice. To make a contribution
to this important initiative, this article will
provide an overview of an evidence-based model
developed for rural and remote Aboriginal palliative
care service delivery in Australia. The model
has attracted considerable interest from Canadian
and international audiences, and they have provided
strong feedback to the authors. These audiences
indicate that the model resonates with, and
provides practical insights for, those interested in
Aboriginal palliative care in diverse geographical
locations. Thus, this overview is intended not only
to provide a thorough introduction to the model
for interested readers but to go some way toward
affirming our common concerns as well; it also
suggests possible solutions to the challenges faced
by all involved in the provision of palliative care
to Aboriginal people.
Journal Title
Journal of Palliative Care
Volume
26
Issue
1
Copyright Statement
© 2010 Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal. The attached file is reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. Please refer to the journal's website for access to the definitive, published version.
Subject
Medical and Health Sciences