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Mature-Aged People in the Rural Health Workforce System: A Systems Modelling Approach.
Claire Quilliam1, Jason Thompson1,2, Nicole Crawford3,4
1Department of Rural Health, The University of Melbourne, Shepparton, Australia.
The Australian Journal of Rural Health
|January 13, 2025
Summary
Mature-aged individuals in rural Australia represent an overlooked resource for the health workforce. Strategies are needed to integrate their potential and address persistent rural health worker shortages.
Area of Science:
- Rural Health
- Health Workforce Development
- Aging Population Studies
Background:
- Rural and remote Australian communities face persistent health workforce shortages.
- The median age in rural areas is higher than in metropolitan centers.
- Mature-aged populations represent a significant demographic in rural settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map the Australian rural health workforce system.
- To identify the current and potential roles of mature-aged individuals within this system.
Main Methods:
- Systems thinking approach.
- Causal loop diagramming was utilized to visualize system interdependencies.
Main Results:
- The causal loop diagram revealed the complex, interrelated variables within the rural health workforce.
- Current strategies for addressing rural workforce undersupply have largely overlooked the potential contribution of mature-aged rural residents.
Conclusions:
- Despite consistent efforts, Australia's regional, rural, and remote health workforces remain undersupplied.
- Innovative strategies are necessary to leverage the capabilities of mature-aged individuals in rural areas to bolster the health workforce.
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