Citation

O'Callaghan AM, McAllister L, Wilson L. Aust. J. Rural Health 2009; 17(3): 119-123.

Affiliation

School of Community Health, Charles Sturt University, Albury, New South Wales, Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Association for Australian Rural Nurses; National Rural Health Alliance, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1440-1584.2009.01054.x

PMID

19469774

Abstract

This review focuses on two factors that influence client access to care following head injury. These factors, namely the degree of rurality of a client's home town and the funding model to which they are allocated, are discussed in light of the results of the 'Head Injury Impact Project'. National and international publications, anecdotal reports and clinical experience illustrating current practices in care provision both nationally and internationally are then described. Finally, future research is proposed investigating perceived variations in access to services according to location, funding and other factors.

Language: en