Australian Rural Birthing Index Toolkit A Resource for Planning Maternity Services in Rural and Remote Australia |
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Author:
| Longman, Jo Pilcher, Jennifer Morgan, Geoff Rolfe, Margaret Donoghue, Deborah Kildea, Sue Kruske, Sue Grzybowski, Stefan Kornelsen, Jude Oats, Jeremy Barclay, Lesley |
Editor:
| Robin, Sarah |
ISBN: | 978-0-646-94331-2 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2015 |
Publisher: | University Centre for Rural Health
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Book Format: | Online resource |
List Price: | AUD $0.00 |
Book Description:
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An evidence-based Toolkit to support planning maternity services for populations of 1,000 - 25,000 in rural and remote Australia. The Toolkit contains instructions for calculating the Australian Rural Birthing Index score and estimates the appropriate level of maternity service for a location based on population need. It also includes guidelines to consider contextual and planning issues in rural and remote maternity care. The Toolkit is a valuable resource for health planners and communities.
An evidence-based Toolkit to support planning maternity services for populations of 1,000 - 25,000 in rural and remote Australia. The Toolkit contains instructions for calculating the Australian Rural Birthing Index score and estimates the appropriate level of maternity service for a location based on population need. It also includes guidelines to consider contextual and planning issues in rural and remote maternity care. The Toolkit is a valuable resource for health planners and communities.