Developing a Wellbeing Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Living with Chronic Disease (Wellbeing Study)

Ahmat, T; Brahim, G; Brown, Alex; Davy, C; Dowling, A; Jacobson, S; Kelly, T; Kemp, K; Kite, E; Mitchell, F; Newman, T; O’Brien M; Pitt, J; Rickards, B; Roesch, K; Saddler, C; Sivak, L; Stewart, M; Thomas, T; Wellbeing Study Research Team

Developing a Wellbeing Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Living with Chronic Disease (Wellbeing Study)

Date

2014

Authors

Ahmat, T

Brahim, G

Brown, Alex

Davy, C

Dowling, A

Jacobson, S

Kelly, T

Kemp, K

Kite, E

Mitchell, F

Publisher

Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute (APHCRI), The Australian National University.

Abstract

Addressing a need identified by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their primary healthcare providers, this study developed a Wellbeing Framework for managing chronic disease in a manner that also supports wellbeing. Chronic care models that are currently in use usually focus upon the systems, resources and policies that are required to deliver care. The important roles of culture, spirituality, Country and family in maintaining health and wellbeing are notably absent from such models. Re-defining the way in which care is delivered to reflect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ needs and values is essential for improving the accessibility and acceptability of primary healthcare services.

Citation

Wellbeing Study Research Team. 2015. Towards the development of a Wellbeing Model for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with chronic disease. Kanyini Vascular Collaboration. Report prepared for the Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute, Canberra ACT.