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Shona Bates
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Shona M. Bates
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Journal article
Can multidisciplinary teams improve the quality of primary care? A scoping review
There is increasing use of multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) to increase the quality of and access to primary care. The promotion of MDTs in primary care is one of four recent major policy recommendations in Australia. This review sought to understand the impact of MDT on the quality of primary care and the enablers and barriers...
Case study
The National Disability Data Asset (NDDA): a case study for ANZSOG’s project on co-governance and trust in government
This case study details the design and proposal of a co-governance model for the National Disability Data Asset (NDDA) which connects de-identified government data to improve outcomes for people with disability. Highlighting collective decision-making and stakeholder involvement, it captures lessons from the process and contributes to a broader project on operationalising co-governance arrangements.
Journal article
Characteristics of patient enrolment policies in primary care
Patient enrolment with a general practice is one element of recent health care reforms in Australia. A previous review on primary care enrolment schemes found substantial variations in their characteristics. This review developed a typology informed by the qualitative analysis of 15 schemes in 12 high-income countries for effective comparisons and informed policymaking.
Journal article
The impact of patient enrolment in primary care on continuity and quality of care around the world, 2014–2024, and lessons for Australia
This scoping review sought to identify the enablers and barriers to patient enrolment in primary care and the impact of enrolment on continuity and quality of care. The paper finds the characteristics of patient enrolment models differ greatly in both form and implementation and enrolment had little impact on continuity of care; but enrolment can...
Evaluation
Specialist workers for children and young people outcomes evaluation: final report
The Specialist Workers for Children and Young People (SWCYP) identifies accompanied children and young people in priority refuges who require specialist support because they have experienced or are experiencing domestic and family violence and are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This evaluation shows the service is achieving positive outcomes for children and young people...