Understanding the structure and processes of primary health care for young indigenous children

Abstract

Primary health care organisations need to continuously reform to more effectively address current health challenges, particularly for vulnerable populations. There is growing evidence that optimal health service structures are essential for producing positive outcomes. AIM: To determine if there is an association between process of care indicators (PoCIs) for important young indigenous child health and social issues and: (i) primary health-care service and child characteristics; and (ii) organisational health service structures. ; This research was supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship. This study was also funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia.