The aim of this study was to explore how telehealth facilitates or impedes the provision of culturally appropriate healthcare to Indigenous Australians from the perspective of staff at an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS). An exploratory qualitative study was performed. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine ACCHS staff. Interview transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis.
Impact / Outcome
Culturally appropriate healthcare may be enhanced by the use of telehealth because it allows care to be provided in the supportive environment of an ACCHS. It allows the community member to have the advocacy and assistance of an Indigenous health worker and reduces the burden of travel and dislocation from community and family.
Funding sources
Public
Key Metrics
Care provided in a supportive and safe environment
Operating model
Fully publicYear published
01 January 2018