Optimisation during transition to dialysis commencement.

Autor: Naidu, Paayal, Paolucci, Onika, Luta, Relma, Hughes, Jaquelyne T
Zdroj: Medical Journal of Australia; Jul2024, Vol. 221 Issue 1, p18-24, 7p
Abstrakt: This article explores the significance of providing optimal care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with kidney failure in the Northern Territory of Australia. It emphasizes the importance of addressing health disparities and cultural factors that influence health outcomes in order to improve the well-being of these communities. The article presents a case study of a Torres Strait Islander woman's health journey, highlighting the integration of traditional healing practices with biomedical approaches and the value of patient-centered care. Additionally, the article discusses the role of Storying, a method of knowledge collation and archiving in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, in amplifying marginalized voices and serving as an educational tool for healthcare providers and Indigenous individuals. The article underscores the significance of culturally sensitive care and patient autonomy in achieving positive health outcomes for Indigenous communities, and advocates for a model of care that prioritizes Indigenous self-determination, cultural safety, and acknowledges the social and cultural determinants of health. It also emphasizes the need for sustained support for Indigenous self-determination and the development of a diverse healthcare workforce to comprehensively address Indigenous health needs. [Extracted from the article]
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