Establishing a clinic for young people in a rural setting: a community initiative to meet the needs of rural adolescents

被引:6
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作者
Ervin, Kaye [1 ]
Phillips, Jacqueline [2 ]
Tomnay, Jane [3 ]
机构
[1] Univ Melbourne, Rural Hlth Acad Network, Shepparton, Vic 3644, Australia
[2] Numurkah Dist Hlth Serv, Numurkah, Vic 3636, Australia
[3] Univ Melbourne, Ctr Excellence Rural Sexual Hlth, Shepparton, Vic 3630, Australia
关键词
health service; community development; HEALTH-CARE;
D O I
10.1071/PY12157
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R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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摘要
This paper describes the establishment and evaluation of a rural clinic for young people. A conceptual approach to community development was used to establish the clinic in a small north Victorian rural health service, with qualitative methods used to evaluate services. Study participants were members of an operational committee and advisory committee for the establishment of the rural clinic for young people. The clinic was evaluated against the World Health Organization framework for the development of youth-friendly services. With robust community support, the clinic was established and is operational. Most consultations have been for sexual and mental health. Qualitative evaluation identifies that not all the World Health Organization benchmarks have been met, but this is hampered predominantly by financial constraints. In conclusion, establishing clinic for young people in a small rural setting can be achieved with community support and the development of referral pathways.
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页码:128 / 133
页数:6
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