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  • Rural Health
  • Telehealth
  • Healthcare Workforce Models

Background:

  • Rural and remote areas face significant challenges in accessing general practitioners (GPs), leading to delays in patient care.
  • Innovative models of care are essential to enhance access and continuity for these underserved populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the implementation outcomes, determinants, and strategies of the Virtual Integrated Practice (VIP) Program.
  • To assess the feasibility of the VIP model in supplementing the rural medical workforce and improving patient access.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods evaluation was conducted, analyzing service, billing, cost, and patient survey data.
  • Qualitative interviews with 15 VIP GP delivery staff were performed, with thematic analysis guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research.

Main Results:

  • The VIP program was implemented in eight rural/remote Queensland practices between 2021-2024, facilitating 8309 episodes of care.
  • Key implementation determinants included model design, relative advantage, partnership codesign, funding, cost, infrastructure, and program staff.
  • Recurrent costs comprised staff wages, GP onsite visits, and digital infrastructure.

Conclusions:

  • The VIP model demonstrates ongoing feasibility for supplementing rural healthcare workforces and enhancing patient access and continuity of care.
  • Successful implementation hinges on strong partner and recruitment support, alongside adequate practice staff and digital infrastructure.