农村卫生人力系统中的老年人：一种系统建模方法。

Mature-Aged People in the Rural Health Workforce System: A Systems Modelling Approach.

作者信息

Quilliam Claire, Thompson Jason, Crawford Nicole, McKinstry Carol, Chambers Aaron, Bhat Ravi, Stanbrook Leigh

机构信息

Department of Rural Health, The University of Melbourne, Shepparton, Australia.

Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, Transport, Health and Urban Systems Research Hub, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.

出版信息

Aust J Rural Health. 2025 Feb;33(1):e13222. doi: 10.1111/ajr.13222.

DOI:10.1111/ajr.13222

PMID:39803775

原文链接:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11848814/

Abstract

OBJECTIVE

The median age of people in rural areas is older than those living in metropolitan areas. Harnessing the potential of the mature-aged population in rural communities may present a uniquely sustainable approach to strengthening the rural health workforce system. The objective of this study was to map the rural health workforce system in Australia and identify the current and potential role of mature-aged people in the workforce system.

SETTING

Not applicable.

PARTICIPANTS

Not applicable.

DESIGN

Systems thinking, specifically causal loop diagramming.

RESULTS

The causal loop diagram illustrates the interrelated variables in the rural health workforce system. It also illustrates that the potential contribution of mature-aged people living in rural communities has been overlooked in the strategies to address the rural workforce undersupply.

CONCLUSION

Health workforces in regional, rural and remote communities in Australia have experienced constant undersupply despite ongoing government and community effort. Novel approaches are required to determine potential strategies to harness the capacity of rural mature-aged people to strengthen the rural health workforce.

摘要