A subsidy of $ 500,000 for improving digital healthcare for the indigenous communities

Aboriginal islanders and Torres of Wyspowers living with chronic diseases in rural areas will benefit from better access to healthcare thanks to a subsidy of USD 500,000.

Dr. Bushra Nasir from the University of Queensland’s The Village Clinical School said that a strategic framework will be developed to provide the national digital health service model conducted by native, after granting the subsidy of the Medical Research Future Fund fund (MRFF) fund.

Financing National Health and Medical Research Council will help us fill the gaps in the medical service and improve health results for indigenous patients with chronic diseases in Australia. ”

Dr. Bushra Nasir, University Clinical School University of Queensland

The delivery framework will be jointly designed by UQ, Goumonir Health Services (GHS, health organization controlled by the Aboriginal community) and the University of Southern Queensland (Unisq).

During the initial phase of the project, an innovative digital native healthcare model was developed to integrate virtual health services, tests of the point of view and digital technologies to improve healthcare in rural areas.

“We have taken extensive consultations and published Examine in detail describing the challenges of the chronic disease and the way virtual health care models strengthen the native communities, “said Dr. Nasir.

“Based on our current research, we are involved in the development of a culturally responsive, balanced and profitable model that enables native Australians chronic diseases to use digital health progress.”

CEO of GHS and co -author, Mr. Floyd Leedie, said that the model provided a comprehensive approach to fighting a chronic disease in the right way that works.

“Patients can use remote monitoring devices in the comfort of their homes, providing constant access to healthcare staff, without the burden of travel or other costs,” Leedie said.

“National implementation will be able to provide holistic health care for more native inhabitants in Australia.”

Unisq Health Economist and contemporary researcher Professor Khorshed Alam will assess the profitability and balance of the virtual health services model.

“To ensure long-term success and affordability, it is important to develop national frames through the cooperation of consumers and interested parties,” said Professor Alam.

“Thanks to the rigorous analysis and involvement of stakeholders, we will ensure that this digital health model is both scalable and balanced, supporting the property of the community and managing positive health results.”