Investigating high-risk rural regions for potentially preventable hospitalisations: a method for place-based primary healthcare planning

Susan O’Neill, Steve Begg, Evelien Spelten, Nerida Hyett · 2025 · Australian Journal of Primary Health

Summary. Rural communities face higher rates of preventable hospitalizations due to limited primary healthcare access. This paper develops a six-step method to identify high-risk regions and improve local healthcare pathways. The method examines service gaps, provider experiences, and patient journeys to recommend targeted interventions. Applied to ear, nose, and throat conditions in Australia, it provides a replicable framework for health agencies to plan equitable primary care services.

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  title   = {Investigating high-risk rural regions for potentially preventable hospitalisations: a method for place-based primary healthcare planning},
  author  = {Susan O’Neill and Steve Begg and Evelien Spelten and Nerida Hyett},
  journal = {Australian Journal of Primary Health},
  year    = {2025},
  doi     = {10.1071/py25020},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1071/py25020}
}

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DOI

10.1071/py25020

Countries

Australia

Regions

Oceania

Categories

rural-healthcare, policy, general-innovation

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2026-05-01