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Participative leadership, ethical climate and responsible innovation perceptions: evidence from South Korea. ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10490-022-09856-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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AbstractThis study explores a novel process linking participative leadership (PL) to responsible innovation (RI) perceptions through ethical climate. It also investigates the moderating role of managerial discretion in this process. Two-wave survey data were collected from employees working for technology firms in South Korea. Findings show that the link between PL and RI perceptions is mediated by ethical climate and that the relationship between ethical climate and RI as well as the indirect relationship between PL and RI are moderated by managerial discretion. This study expands the theoretical research perspective on consequences and mechanisms of PL, uncovers a new driver of ethical climate, expands research on the outcomes of ethical work climates, discovers new antecedents of RI perceptions, and enriches the RI literature by exploring mechanisms and boundary conditions in which RI perceptions are formed within organizations in Asia Pacific, specifically South Korea. This study provides a good approach for managers in Asian countries to follow if they wish to establish positive perceptions of an ethical climate and RI among their employees that are important to achieve organizational success.
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Lee H, Lim JA, Nam HK. Effect of a Digital Literacy Program on Older Adults' Digital Social Behavior: A Quasi-Experimental Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:12404. [PMID: 36231707 PMCID: PMC9564917 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191912404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In South Korea, digital literacy education programs are expected to help its older population participate in online welfare services to increase their social support, self-esteem and well-being. This quasi-experimental study assesses the effects of digital literacy education on digital device usage among rural-dwelling adults aged 65 and above and evaluates the positive effects of digital literacy education on depression, happiness, quality of life, self-efficacy and cognitive function. A digital literacy education program and a customized questionnaire survey were conducted to evaluate smartphone use competency and the program's effects, respectively. We also conducted a chi-square test, paired t-test and difference-in-differences regression analysis. The experimental group showed a significant increase in smartphone usage and video recording capacity than the control group. The happiness and cognitive function scores for dementia screening increased significantly by a mean of 3.7 and 1.1 points, respectively, after digital literacy education. Cognitive function increased significantly by 1.305 points in the experimental group compared to the control group (β = 1.305, p = 0.05 *). Digital literacy education for older adults in rural areas greatly increased smartphone use, video recording capacity, happiness and cognitive function. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the government should implement digital literacy education for older adults in rural areas to increase their happiness and cognitive function.
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- Hocheol Lee
- Yonsei Healthy City Research Center, Wonju 26493, Korea
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- Department of Health Administration, Graduate School, Yonsei University, Wonju 26493, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Korea
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Chua BWB, Neo P, Ma VY, Lim LM, Ng JSY, Wee HL. Health care provider's experience and perspective of cervical cancer screening in Singapore: A qualitative study. Front Public Health 2022; 10:853453. [PMID: 35958842 PMCID: PMC9360748 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.853453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background In Singapore, the current cervical cancer screening (CCS) coverage rate of 48% falls below the national target of 70%. Health care providers (HCPs) play a critical role in promoting CCS uptake. However, there is limited understanding of the perspectives of HCPs regarding CCS. Hence, we aimed to understand the challenges encountered by HCPs delivering CCS in different care settings in the Singapore health system. We also aimed to explore perspectives on newer features of CCS such as self-sampling and HPV genotyping. Methods Physicians, nurses, program administrators and laboratory technicians involved with CCS were invited for a one-on-one semi-structured interview conducted over Zoom between May to August 2021. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results Eighteen HCPs from 12 institutions were interviewed. Most participants were women (61.1%) and worked in public health institutions (72.2%). For factors influencing CCS, nine key themes were identified and organized into four categories: (1) patient factors, (2) HCP factors, (3) health system factors and (4) health promotion factors. Key themes commonly highlighted by study participants were related to patients' preferences and acceptance for screening, the processes of delivering CCS, the national priority for cervical cancer and the effectiveness of existing health promotion efforts. Five key themes were identified for CCS innovations. Self-sampling was viewed favorably to increase CCS uptake, while primary HPV screening with HPV partial genotyping had higher sensitivities to detect pre-cancers and cancers compared to cytology. Extended HPV genotyping beyond HPV16/18 could play an important role in CCS with increasing HPV vaccination coverage, as well as in the management of persistent HPV infection. Conclusion In Singapore, HCPs face multiple challenges for CCS in practice. Insights from this study are directly relevant to, and useful for developing policies around national CCS programs and treatment guidelines.
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- Brandon Wen Bing Chua
- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Health Economics and Outcomes Research Center of Excellence (Greater Asia), Becton, Dickinson and Company, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Strategic Access, Public Affairs, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Gynaecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Gynaecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- *Correspondence: Hwee Lin Wee
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Smart Home Technology Solutions for Cardiovascular Diseases: A Systematic Review. APPLIED SYSTEM INNOVATION 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/asi5030051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of mortality globally. Despite improvement in therapies, people with CVD lack support for monitoring and managing their condition at home and out of hospital settings. Smart Home Technologies have potential to monitor health status and support people with CVD in their homes. We explored the Smart Home Technologies available for CVD monitoring and management in people with CVD and acceptance of the available technologies to end-users. We systematically searched four databases, namely Medline, Web of Science, Embase, and IEEE, from 1990 to 2020 (search date 18 March 2020). “Smart-Home” was defined as a system using integrated sensor technologies. We included studies using sensors, such as wearable and non-wearable devices, to capture vital signs relevant to CVD at home settings and to transfer the data using communication systems, including the gateway. We categorised the articles for parameters monitored, communication systems and data sharing, end-user applications, regulations, and user acceptance. The initial search yielded 2462 articles, and the elimination of duplicates resulted in 1760 articles. Of the 36 articles eligible for full-text screening, we selected five Smart Home Technology studies for CVD management with sensor devices connected to a gateway and having a web-based user interface. We observed that the participants of all the studies were people with heart failure. A total of three main categories—Smart Home Technology for CVD management, user acceptance, and the role of regulatory agencies—were developed and discussed. There is an imperative need to monitor CVD patients’ vital parameters regularly. However, limited Smart Home Technology is available to address CVD patients’ needs and monitor health risks. Our review suggests the need to develop and test Smart Home Technology for people with CVD. Our findings provide insights and guidelines into critical issues, including Smart Home Technology for CVD management, user acceptance, and regulatory agency’s role to be followed when designing, developing, and deploying Smart Home Technology for CVD.
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Lyu Y, Peng Y, Liu H, Hwang JJ. Impact of Digital Economy on the Provision Efficiency for Public Health Services: Empirical Study of 31 Provinces in China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19105978. [PMID: 35627515 PMCID: PMC9142071 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19105978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The digital economy is booming in China and has become the world’s largest after the United States’. Since China entered the era of the digital economy, its digital technology has radiated into various fields. This study is to examine the impact of China’s digital economy on the provision efficiency of public health institutions and the mechanism of action between them. Specifically, it measures the development level of China’s digital economy, and the provision efficiency of public health institutions from 2009 to 2018. The research also explores the relationship between China’s digital economy and its provision efficiency, through the Tobit-DEA model. An analysis of the regional heterogeneity indicated that the performance of China’s digital economy in the eastern region has a significant positive effect on improving the efficiency of the public health sector. This further confirms that the digital economy has strengthened China’s ability to deal with public health crises during the COVID-19 pandemic. A further mediation effect analysis showed that China’s digital economy optimizes the efficiency of public health provision by improving governmental performance and regulatory quality. This shows that the development of the digital economy promotes the construction of digital government, and thus improves the quality of governmental supervision and governmental performance, which has a significant positive effect on the efficiency of the supply of public health services. During the COVID-19 pandemic especially, government delivery of public health services was critical in addressing public health crises. Therefore, based on the results of our empirical analysis, this study provides policy suggestions for improving the efficiency of public health service provision in the era of the digital economy.
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- Yuwen Lyu
- School of Economics and Statistics, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 511400, China;
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- School of Journalism and Communication, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 511400, China
- Institude of Communication Studies, Communication University of China, Beijing 100024, China
- Correspondence: (Y.P.); (H.L.)
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- School of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 511400, China
- Correspondence: (Y.P.); (H.L.)
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- School of Policy and Government, George Mason University, Arlington, VA 20301, USA;
- Institute for Global Public Affairs Research, Bethesda, MD 20817, USA
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Takeshita K, Takao H, Imoto S, Murayama Y. Improvement of the Japanese healthcare data system for the effective management of patients with COVID-19: A national survey. Int J Med Inform 2022; 162:104752. [PMID: 35390591 PMCID: PMC8944184 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2022.104752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The burden of data entry in public platforms used for reporting patients with novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a challenge in the healthcare setting. The key to mitigating the burden of data entry is system integration and elimination of double data entry. In addition, the linkage between public platforms and electronic medical records (EMRs) involves external networks, which are an important target for security management. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the status and challenges of infrastructure for continuous data reporting from hospitals in Japan. MATERIALS AND METHODS An online survey of Japanese care delivery institutions was conducted from January 25 to February 22, 2021, to obtain data on the admission of patients with COVID-19, use of information infrastructures, and status of network connections with external organizations. The survey request was distributed to each care delivery institution by Japanese health authorities. RESULTS Of the care delivery institutions that responded to the survey, 53.9% treated patients with COVID-19. Of these institutions, 73.3% used EMRs. 57.8% of the EMRs were connected to an external network. The purpose of connecting to the external network was to contribute to regional health information-sharing with other hospitals (22.0%), report online medical insurance claims (27.5%), and conduct intrahospital system maintenance (61.5%). A frequent concern about connecting an EMR to an external network was data leakage. DISCUSSION In cases where the frequency of reporting patients with COVID-19 is high, health authorities should provide information regarding anti-data-leakage measures and coordinate frameworks for efficient, sustainable data collection. CONCLUSIONS We obtained information on existing infrastructures for patient data sharing among care delivery institutions and public health authorities. Our findings may be referenced by the government to make informed decisions about investments.
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- Kohei Takeshita
- Division of Innovation for Medical Information Technology, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Division of Innovation for Medical Information Technology, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Neurosurgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Division of Health Medical Intelligence, Human Genome Center, Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Division of Innovation for Medical Information Technology, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Neurosurgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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Macariola AD, Santarin TMC, Villaflor FJM, Villaluna LMG, Yonzon RSL, Fermin JL, Kee SL, AlDahoul N, Karim HA, Tan MJT. Breaking Barriers Amid the Pandemic: The Status of Telehealth in Southeast Asia and its Potential as a Mode of Healthcare Delivery in the Philippines. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:754011. [PMID: 34819860 PMCID: PMC8606793 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.754011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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- Aitana Dy Macariola
- Department of Natural Sciences, University of St. La Salle, Bacolod, Philippines
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- Yo-Vivo Corporation, Bacolod City, Philippines.,Department of Electronics Engineering, University of St. La Salle, Bacolod, Philippines
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- Department of Natural Sciences, University of St. La Salle, Bacolod, Philippines.,Yo-Vivo Corporation, Bacolod City, Philippines
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- Yo-Vivo Corporation, Bacolod City, Philippines.,Faculty of Engineering, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Natural Sciences, University of St. La Salle, Bacolod, Philippines.,Yo-Vivo Corporation, Bacolod City, Philippines.,Department of Chemical Engineering, University of St. La Salle, Bacolod, Philippines
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The Assessment of Big Data Adoption Readiness with a Technology–Organization–Environment Framework: A Perspective towards Healthcare Employees. SUSTAINABILITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/su13158379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Big data is rapidly being seen as a new frontier for improving organizational performance. However, it is still in its early phases of implementation in developing countries’ healthcare organizations. As data-driven insights become critical competitive advantages, it is critical to ascertain which elements influence an organization’s decision to adopt big data. The aim of this study is to propose and empirically test a theoretical framework based on technology–organization–environment (TOE) factors to identify the level of readiness of big data adoption in developing countries’ healthcare organizations. The framework empirically tested 302 Malaysian healthcare employees. The structural equation modeling was used to analyze the collected data. The results of the study demonstrated that technology, organization, and environment factors can significantly contribute towards big data adoption in healthcare organizations. However, the complexity of technology factors has shown less support for the notion. For technology practitioners, this study showed how to enhance big data adoption in healthcare organizations through TOE factors.
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da Silva RGL, Chammas R, Novaes HMD. Rethinking approaches of science, technology, and innovation in healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic: the challenge of translating knowledge infrastructures to public needs. Health Res Policy Syst 2021; 19:104. [PMID: 34289860 PMCID: PMC8293568 DOI: 10.1186/s12961-021-00760-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak made it clear that despite the potential of science, technology, and innovation (ST&I) to positively impact healthcare systems worldwide, as shown by the rapid development of SARS-CoV-2 test diagnostics and new mRNA vaccines, healthcare stakeholders have faced significant challenges in responding to the crisis through well-integrated ST&I-oriented health initiatives and policies. Therefore, the pandemic has mobilized experts, industry, and governments to evaluate alternative trajectories to promote a more efficient dialogue between ST&I and public health. This article presents a critical thinking about the contemporary asymmetries in the technical and political infrastructures available for particular approaches in ST&I in health, such as precision medicine, and for public health systems worldwide, uncovering a persistent gap in the translation of knowledge and technologies to adequately coordinated responses to the pandemic. We stimulate the understanding of this process as a matter of translation between platforms of knowledge and policy rationales shaped by different institutionalized frames of organizational practices and agendas. We draw attention to the need to strengthen governance tools for the promotion of ST&I as a strategic component of the post-pandemic agenda in public health, to prepare societies to respond efficiently to future emergencies.
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- Renan Gonçalves Leonel da Silva
- Health Ethics and Policy Lab, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Institute of Translational Medicine, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Centro de Investigação Translacional em Oncologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Chakraborty A, Daniel M, Howard NJ, Chong A, Slavin N, Brown A, Cargo M. Identifying Environmental Determinants Relevant to Health and Wellbeing in Remote Australian Indigenous Communities: A Scoping Review of Grey Literature. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18084167. [PMID: 33920765 PMCID: PMC8071139 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18084167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The high prevalence of preventable infectious and chronic diseases in Australian Indigenous populations is a major public health concern. Existing research has rarely examined the role of built and socio-political environmental factors relating to remote Indigenous health and wellbeing. This research identified built and socio-political environmental indicators from publicly available grey literature documents locally-relevant to remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory (NT), Australia. Existing planning documents with evidence of community input were used to reduce the response burden on Indigenous communities. A scoping review of community-focused planning documents resulted in the identification of 1120 built and 2215 socio-political environmental indicators. Indicators were systematically classified using an Indigenous indicator classification system (IICS). Applying the IICS yielded indicators prominently featuring the "community infrastructure" domain within the built environment, and the "community capacity" domain within the socio-political environment. This research demonstrates the utility of utilizing existing planning documents and a culturally appropriate systematic classification system to consolidate environmental determinants that influence health and disease occurrence. The findings also support understanding of which features of community-level built and socio-political environments amenable to public health and social policy actions might be targeted to help reduce the prevalence of infectious and chronic diseases in Indigenous communities.
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- Amal Chakraborty
- School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia; (M.D.); (N.J.H.); (A.B.); (M.C.)
- Research Centre for Palliative Care, Death and Dying, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA 5042, Australia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-(0)-422-473-881
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- School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia; (M.D.); (N.J.H.); (A.B.); (M.C.)
- Health Research Institute, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT 2601, Australia
- South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia; (M.D.); (N.J.H.); (A.B.); (M.C.)
- Wardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
- Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Child Protection, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia;
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- Environmental Health Branch, Department of Health, Northern Territory Government, Casuarina, NT 0810, Australia;
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- School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia; (M.D.); (N.J.H.); (A.B.); (M.C.)
- Wardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
- Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia; (M.D.); (N.J.H.); (A.B.); (M.C.)
- Health Research Institute, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT 2601, Australia
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