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A sampling framework for rural and remote doctors

R B Hays1, M L Craig, A L Wise

  • 1North Queensland Clinical School, University of Queensland, Townsville.

Australian Journal of Public Health
|September 1, 1994
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This study defines rural practice and classifies rural doctors based on geographic factors. This aids researchers in sampling for rural medicine studies.

Area of Science:

  • Rural Health
  • Medical Practice Classification
  • Geographic Health Research

Background:

  • Defining rural practice is crucial for accurate research and resource allocation.
  • Existing classifications may not adequately capture the nuances of rural and remote general practice.
  • Understanding practice variations is key to addressing rural health disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a functional definition of rural practice differentiating it from urban general practice.
  • To create a classification system for rural and remote general practice.
  • To provide a sampling framework for researchers studying rural doctors.

Main Methods:

  • Pilot telephone survey followed by a comprehensive questionnaire to identified rural doctors in Queensland.

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  • Statistical analysis, including chi-square and Mantel-Haenszel chi-square tests, to compare questionnaire responses.
  • Analysis of practice characteristics in relation to geographic location and proximity to support services.

    • Main Results:

    • Several factors consistently differentiated rural from urban general practice, enabling a functional definition.
    • Gradients in practice characteristics were identified, distinguishing doctors in larger rural centers from those in more remote communities.
    • A complex classification of rural and remote general practice was developed based on travel time and distance to support services.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed functional definition and classification of rural and remote medical practice are valuable tools for researchers.
    • These strategies can inform sampling methods for studies focusing on rural doctors and rural medicine.
    • The study's methodologies may be adaptable for characterizing practice patterns in other rural health professions.