Issues impacting on enrolled nurse education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students: a discussion

Cramer, Jennifer H.; Pugh, Judith Dianne; Slatyer, Susan; Twigg, Di; Robinson, Melanie

doi:10.1080/10376178.2018.1493347

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“…Despite numerous studies and reviews over the past three decades into the factors affecting success and retention for Indigenous Australians at university [23, 29–33], the majority of research “considers the university as a whole, with analysis of faculty attrition often neglected” ([33], p. 7). Consequently there is minimal evidence around educational strategies that achieve successful outcomes in supporting and retaining Indigenous health science students [26, 34, 35]. The purpose of this systematic literature review is two-fold: to identify factors affecting the retention of Indigenous students across all tertiary health disciplines from a student perspective, and to identify strategies reported by health faculties as effective in supporting those students and assisting retention.…”

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Beyond enrolments: a systematic review exploring the factors affecting the retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health students in the tertiary education system

Taylor

Lalovic

Thompson

2019

Int J Equity Health

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Background Indigenous Australians are under-represented in the health workforce, with large disparities between rates of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in every health profession, including nurses, medical practitioners and all allied health professionals. Yet Indigenous people have long requested to have Indigenous practitioners involved in their health care, with this increasing the likelihood of culturally safe care. To address the shortage of Indigenous health professionals, it is important to not only recruit more Indigenous people into health courses, but also to support them throughout their studies so that they graduate as qualified health professionals. The aim of this systematic literature review was two-fold: to identify the factors affecting the retention of Indigenous students across all tertiary health disciplines, and to identify strategies that support Indigenous students to remain with, and successfully complete, their studies. Methods Eight electronic databases were systematically searched between July and September 2018. Articles were screened for inclusion using pre-defined criteria and assessed for quality using the Mixed Methods Assessment Tool and the Joanna Briggs Institute Checklist for Text and Opinion. Results Twenty-six articles met the criteria for inclusion. Key factors reported by students as affecting retention were: family and peer support; competing obligations; academic preparation and prior educational experiences; access to the Indigenous Student Support Centre; financial hardship; and racism and discrimination. The most successful strategies implemented by nursing, health and medical science faculties to improve retention were multi-layered and included: culturally appropriate recruitment and selection processes; comprehensive orientation and pre-entry programs; building a supportive and enabling school culture; appointing Indigenous academics; embedding Indigenous content throughout the curriculum; developing mentoring and tutoring programs; flexible delivery of content; partnerships with the Indigenous Student Support Centre; providing social and financial support; and ‘leaving the university door open’ for students who leave before graduation to return. Conclusions Universities have an important role to play in addressing inequities in the Indigenous health workforce. A suite of measures implemented concurrently to provide support, starting with recruitment and pre-entry preparation programs, then continuing throughout the student’s time at university, can enable talented Indigenous people to overcome adversities and graduate as health professionals.

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Beyond enrolments: a systematic review exploring the factors affecting the retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health students in the tertiary education system

Taylor

Lalovic

Thompson

2019

Int J Equity Health

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“…This helps in ensuring that formulated healthcare decisions are geared towards ensuring equity for all, both the majority and minority communities in Australia. A limitation in the execution of this policy has been the limited number of aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members' joining the Australian healthcare workforce, estimated at less than 2% as of 2018 [43]. The limitations and barriers to such entry need to be addressed in the Australian context.…”

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Examining the Role of Government Policies in Improving Healthcare Quality to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities in Australia: Rapid Review

Al-Masaeed¹

2022

Jap J Clin & Med Res

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Aim and Significance: The review examines the impact of Australian government policies on healthcare quality delivery to the minority communities of the aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community within Australia. The focus is on the value and impacts of the policies, denoting their success and limitation areas. This is informed by the need to ensure equity for all in accessing healthcare services as a global healthcare provision sustainability goal. Methods: This review was based on a search of the existing secondary data that is publicly available. The analysis searched the Australian government website for its official healthcare policy publications and supporting peer reviews from the Google scholar, PubMed, Scopus, and Medline databases, respectively. The findings were analysed through the PRISMA model, and inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to ensure findings relevance and alignment with the review aim. Findings and Conclusion: The review analysis established that the Australian government has enacted healthcare policies targeting the aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community within Australia. Key areas of focus in enhancing healthcare quality for this target healthcare population were (i) improving healthcare access and (ii) enhancing healthcare affordability through cost reduction.

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Issues impacting on enrolled nurse education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students: a discussion

Abstract: Research that contributes robust evidence-based knowledge specifically on strategies addressing issues in enrolled nursing education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their employment uptake is required.

Cited by 2 publications

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Beyond enrolments: a systematic review exploring the factors affecting the retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health students in the tertiary education system

Beyond enrolments: a systematic review exploring the factors affecting the retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health students in the tertiary education system

Examining the Role of Government Policies in Improving Healthcare Quality to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities in Australia: Rapid Review

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