Pneumococcus in aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: The role of aboriginal health workers and implications for nursing practice

Deek, H; Abbott, P; Moore, L; Davison, J; Cameron, S; DiGiacomo, M; McGrath, SJ; Dharmendra, T; Davidson, PM

Pneumococcus in aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: The role of aboriginal health workers and implications for nursing practice

Deek, H

Abbott, P

Moore, L Davison, J Cameron, S DiGiacomo, M

McGrath, SJ Dharmendra, T Davidson, PM

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Citation:: Contemporary Nurse, 2013, 46 (1), pp. 54 - 58
Issue Date:: 2013-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Deek, H https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0242-4339	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Abbott, P https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4865-4823	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Moore, L	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Davison, J	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Cameron, S	en_US
dc.contributor.author	DiGiacomo, M https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5484-8224	en_US
dc.contributor.author	McGrath, SJ	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Dharmendra, T	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Davidson, PM https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2050-1534	en_US
dc.date.issued	2013-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Contemporary Nurse, 2013, 46 (1), pp. 54 - 58	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1037-6178	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/32164
dc.description.abstract	© eContent Management Pty Ltd. Background: Pneumonia is a common cause of hospitalization in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women. Aim: This article seeks to describe the importance of immunizing against pneumonia in Aboriginal Australians and suggest strategies for screening and follow-up. Method: An integrative literature review, using both published and gray literature was undertaken to identify methods of screening and surveillance strategies for pneumococcus. Results: The literature was summarized under the following themes: Pneumococcal disease; prevention strategies; access to care; improving access to vaccinations; culturally competent interventions and the role of Aboriginal health professionals. Conclusion: Community controlled conditions and the role of the Aboriginal Health Workers are seen as critical to reducing health disparities. Nurses can play a critical role in bridging the gap between mainstream and community controlled organizations. Working to increase the numbers of Aboriginal health professionals is a critical step in improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Contemporary Nurse	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.5172/conu.2013.46.1.54	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Nursing	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Pneumococcal Infections	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Professional Role	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Health Personnel	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Oceanic Ancestry Group	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Nursing Process	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Health Services Accessibility	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Australia	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Female	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Male	en_US
dc.title	Pneumococcus in aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: The role of aboriginal health workers and implications for nursing practice	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	1	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	46	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/IMPACCT
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Nursing
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© eContent Management Pty Ltd. Background: Pneumonia is a common cause of hospitalization in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women. Aim: This article seeks to describe the importance of immunizing against pneumonia in Aboriginal Australians and suggest strategies for screening and follow-up. Method: An integrative literature review, using both published and gray literature was undertaken to identify methods of screening and surveillance strategies for pneumococcus. Results: The literature was summarized under the following themes: Pneumococcal disease; prevention strategies; access to care; improving access to vaccinations; culturally competent interventions and the role of Aboriginal health professionals. Conclusion: Community controlled conditions and the role of the Aboriginal Health Workers are seen as critical to reducing health disparities. Nurses can play a critical role in bridging the gap between mainstream and community controlled organizations. Working to increase the numbers of Aboriginal health professionals is a critical step in improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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