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Immediate and ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on rural clinical placements for allied health, nursing and medical students

Project Summary

In this study we are exploring the immediate and ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural placements for allied health, nursing, and medical students in 2020 and again in 2021/2022. This project is a collaborative project with a range of University Departments of Rural Health across Australia and is supported by the Australian Rural Health Education Network (ARHEN). The project is led by Dr Belinda Jessup, University of Tasmania and Professor Lisa Bourke, University of Melbourne.

Our Investigators

  • Dr Jodie Bailie

Collaborators

  • Dr Belinda Jessup, University of Tasmania
  • Dr Tegan Podubinski, University of Melbourne
  • Dr Melissa Kirschbaum, University of Tasmania
  • Dr Susan Heaney, University of Newcastle
  • Dr Lyndal Sheepway, La Trobe University
  • Dr Ha Hoang, University of Tasmania
  • Professor Sabrina Knight, James Cook University
  • Professor Lisa Bourke, University of Melbourne

Status

Ongoing

What does the project involve?

A mixed-method design comprising an online survey and semi-structured interviews. Data collected in 2020 and 2021/2022.

Resources

A qualitative exploration of health student perspectives of rural and remote placements during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aust J Rural Health. 2022 Nov 29 

The Ongoing Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Student Placements facilitated by University Departments of Rural Health. Australian Rural Health Education Network. May 2023

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Traditional Custodians

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia and recognise the continuing connection to land, waters and community of First Nations people. We pay our respects to them and their cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging. Read More

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