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Karla Kuzmins1, Katherine Riley1, Elizabeth Halcomb1
1School of Nursing, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia.
Australian Journal of Primary Health
|December 8, 2025
Summary
The Multipurpose Health Services (MPS) program improves rural healthcare access. More research is needed on MPS workforce, service delivery, and health outcomes for evidence-based improvements.
Area of Science:
- Rural health
- Healthcare delivery
- Aged care services
Background:
- Rural, regional, and remote communities experience significant healthcare access barriers due to geography.
- The Multipurpose Health Services (MPS) program was developed to offer integrated health and aged care services in these areas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and current status of the Multipurpose Health Services (MPS) program.
- To identify knowledge gaps concerning the MPS workforce, service delivery, and health outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Forum paper discussing the MPS program's evolution and current state.
- Identification of research gaps through critical review and analysis.
Main Results:
- The MPS program provides integrated health and aged care in underserved regions.
- Significant gaps exist in understanding the MPS workforce, service delivery models, and their impact on health outcomes.
- Continued investment in the MPS model has not been matched by targeted research to fully understand its impact.
Conclusions:
- Further empirical research is essential to build an evidence base for the MPS program.
- Developing evidence-based strategies is crucial for optimizing care delivery and ensuring sustainable workforce solutions in rural and remote settings.
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