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Place-based research in small rural hospitals: an overlooked opportunity for action to reduce health inequities in Australia?

Laura Alston, Vincent L. Versace · 2023 · The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific

Summary. Small rural hospitals in Australia represent an underutilized setting for place-based research that could address health inequities. The authors argue that conducting research within these hospitals, tailored to local contexts and needs, offers a practical opportunity to generate evidence and implement solutions that reduce disparities in rural healthcare access and outcomes.

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Alston, L., & Versace, V. L.. (2023). Place-based research in small rural hospitals: an overlooked opportunity for action to reduce health inequities in Australia?. The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100682

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DOI
10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100682
Countries
Australia
Regions
Oceania
Categories
rural-healthcare, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28