Publications: specific topics

This section contains publications relating to health and Indigenous cultural ways. Included are journal articles, reports, theses, and other literature.

 

Health


2007

Anderson W (2007)
The colonial medicine of settler states: comparing histories of Indigenous health.
Health and History;9(2):144-154
Sydney: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
View article: Health and History
View website: Australian Society of the History of Medicine

Belfrage M (2007)
Why 'culturally safe' health care?
Medical Journal of Australia;186(10):537-538
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 291KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Calma T (2007)
Achieving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equality within a generation: a human rights based approach.
Sydney: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
View report: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HTML)
View website: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission

O'Brien AP, Boddy JM, Hardy DJ (2007)
Culturally specific process measures to improve mental health clinical practice: Indigenous focus.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry;41(8):667-674
View abstract: PubMed
View website: National Center for Biotechnology Information

Von Behrens T (2007)
Understanding Aboriginal Australians for more effective provision of home modification services.
Sydney: Home Modification Information Clearinghouse, University of Syndey
View report: Home Modification Clearinghouse Project (PDF 292KB)
View website: Home Modification Information Clearinghouse

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2006

Browne AJ, Varcoe C (2006)
Critical cultural perspectives and health care involving Aboriginal peoples.
Contemporary Nurse;22(2):155-167
View article: Contemporary Nurse
View website: Contemporary Nurse

Eley D, Hunter K, Young L, Baker P, Hunter E, et al. (2006)
Tools and methodologies for investigating the mental health needs of Indigenous patients: it's about communication.
Australasian Psychiatry;14(1):33-37
View abstract: Australasian Psychiatry
View website: Blackwell Synergy

Fenwick C (2006)
Assessing pain across the cultural gap: Central Australian Indigenous peoples’ pain assessment.
Contemporary Nurse;22(2):218-227
View article: Contemporary Nurse
View website: Contemporary Nurse

McGrath C (2006)
'The biggest worry..': research findings on pain management for Aboriginal peoples in Northern Territory, Australia.
Rural and Remote Health;6(3):Article 269.
View article: Rural and Remote Health (PDF - 442KB)
View website: Rural and Remote Health

McGrath C, Holewa H, Ogilvie K, Rayner R, Patton MA (2006)
Insights on Aboriginal peoples’ views of cancer in Australia.
Contemporary Nurse;22(2):240-254
View abstract: Contemporary Nurse
View website: Contemporary Nurse

Parker E, Meiklejohn B, Patterson C, Edwards K, Preece C, et al. (2006)
Our games our health: a cultural asset for promoting health in Indigenous communities.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;17(2):103-108
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia
View website: Australian Health Promotion Association

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2005

Begley L (2005)
Yarning for better health: improving the health of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.
Australian Family Physician;34(1/2):27-29
View article: Australian Family Physician (PDF - 238KB)
View website: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Bond CJ (2005)
A culture of ill health: public health or Aboriginality? [essay finalist].
Medical Journal of Australia;183(1):39-41
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF -137KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Lowell A, Brown I, Marrnanyin B, Flack MC, M., Snelling P, et al. (2005)
Sharing the true stories: improving communication between health staff and Abriginal patients. Stage 1 Report. January to August 2001.
Darwin: Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health
View report (PDF - 372KB) - currently under development
View website: Sharing the True Stories: Improving Communication Between Health Staff and Aboriginal Patients - currently under development

Parker EJ, Misan G, Richards LC, Russell A (2005)
Planning and implementing the first stage of an oral health program for the Pika Wiya Health Service Incorporated Aboriginal Community in Port Augusta, South Australia [preliminary report].
Rural and Remote Health;5:Article 254.
View article: Rural and Remote Health (PDF - 437KB)
View website: Rural and Remote Health

Sinnott MJ, Wittmann B (2001)
An introduction to Indigenous health and culture: the first tier of the three tiered plan.
Australian Journal of Rural Health;9(3):116-120
View abstract: Australian Journal of Rural Health
View website: Blackwell Synergy

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2004

Kendall E, Marshall CA (2004)
Factors that prevent equitable access to rehabilitation for Aboriginal Australians with disabilities: the need for culturally safe rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation Psychology;49(1):5-13
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Westerman TG (2004)
Engagement of Indigenous clients in mental health services: what role do cultural differences play? [guest editorial].
Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health;3(3)
View article: Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health (PDF - KB)
View website: Auseinet

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2003

McConnel F (2003)
Compliance, culture and the health of Indigenous people.
Rural and Remote Health;3: Article 190.
View article: Rural and Remote Health (PDF - 251KB)
View website: Rural and Remote Health

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2002

Guyula T, Bryce S (2002)
Medical Yolngu in 6 sessions.
The Northern Territory Disease Control Bulletin;9(4):28
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View resource abstract: HealthInfoNet

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2001

Sinnott MJ, Wittmann B (2001)
An introduction to Indigenous health and culture: the first tier of the three tiered plan.
Australian Journal of Rural Health;9(3):116-120.
View abstract: Australian Journal of Rural Health
 View website: Blackwell Synergy

 

 

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Last updated: 26 May 2008