Challenges and innovations in access to community‐based rural primary care services during the Covid‐19 pandemic in Australia

Belinda O’Sullivan · 2022 · The International Journal of Health Planning and Management

Summary. Rural Australian general practices faced evolving challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic while developing innovations to maintain accessible primary care. Over a year of interviews, eleven practices reported implementing new planning processes, digital health options, and protective measures for patients and staff. The study identifies reflexive action as a common theme, showing how rural practices adapted their service delivery models to sustain access during the pandemic's changing conditions.

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  author  = {Belinda O’Sullivan},
  journal = {The International Journal of Health Planning and Management},
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  doi     = {10.1002/hpm.3598},
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DOI

10.1002/hpm.3598

Countries

Australia

Regions

Oceania

Categories

rural-healthcare, broadband-and-digital

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2026-04-28