Music as a determinant of health among First Nations people in Australia: A scoping narrative review
CONCLUSION: While many recent studies identify the impact of First Nations' expressive practices broadly, they miss important features of First Nations music as a potentially unique cultural, social, political and ecological determinant of health. SO WHAT?: There is an opportunity for future research and health determinant modelling to explicitly examine the role of First Nations music and other creative practices for social and emotional well-being.PMID:38649338 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.865 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Brigitta Scarfe Kristy Apps Naomi Sunderland Phil Graham Brydie-Leigh Bartleet Glenn Barry Darren Garvey Rae Cooper Clint Bracknell Source Type: research

Priority setting: Development of the South Australian Aboriginal Chronic Disease Consortium RoadMap for Action
CONCLUSION: Widespread implementation failure in the past across the health system and health services implementation and research translation highlights the value of the Consortium approach and its commitment to implementing the state-wide chronic disease plans in a collaborative manner. The Consortium relies on and fosters cross-sectoral alignment, with all key players including all public, private and Aboriginal Community Controlled health services, to progress its priorities and aspirations to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people using evidence-based strategies. SO WHAT?: Rigorous and transparent priority sett...
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - April 11, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Kim Morey Wendy Keech Andrea McKivett Katharine Brown Odette Pearson Gloria Mejia Leda Sivak Alex Brown Source Type: research

Process evaluation of a maintenance pulmonary rehabilitation trial for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CONCLUSIONS: The ComEx3 RCT was implemented as planned largely due to commitment by the research team and the desire by patients to improve their quality of life by attending a PR program that they are familiar with. Successful implementation of PR RCTs requires good organisational skills, clear and consistent trial documentation, broad understanding of participant needs while being conscious of challenges experienced by people with COPD, and dedication by everyone involved in the RCT. SO WHAT?: This article shows the importance of running a process evaluation alongside an RCT. Although this RCT did not progress to complet...
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - April 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Derrick Lopez Susan Jenkins Nola Cecins Cecily Strange Joanne Cockram Anna Collins Holly Landers Barbara Nattabi Source Type: research