8 results on '"McMurray, Anne"'
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2. Leadership Succession Management in a University Health Faculty
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McMurray, Anne M., Henly, Debra, Chaboyer, Wendy, Clapton, Jayne, Lizzio, Alf, and Teml, Martin
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We report on a succession planning pilot project in an Australian university health faculty. The programme aimed to enhance organisational stability and develop leadership capacity in middle level academics. Six monthly sessions addressed university and general leadership topics, communication, decision-making, working with change, self-management and career development. Participants were assisted by mentors and sponsors and completed a project for the faculty. Kirkpatrick's model was used to evaluate participants' reactions, knowledge, behaviour change and plans for the future using an open-ended questionnaire. Four men and four women completed the programme, rating it satisfactory. Participants' responses revealed acquisition of leadership capacity, changes in perceptions of leadership, and motivation to undertake leadership roles. Mentors were invaluable to leadership development and reported high satisfaction with the role. The model has potential as a guide for succession planning. (Contains 2 figures.)
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- 2012
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3. Task Performance Requirements of the Community Health Nurse: Implications for Curriculum Development.
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McMurray, Anne
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Tasks required of nurses in community settings were investigated as an initial step in identifying the competencies that comprise the role of community health nurse (CHN). An instrument to assess task performance was devised as a survey mailed to 376 field, outpost, child health, and school health nurses employed by the Western Australia Health Department. Responses from 96 participants on 3 survey days categorized tasks according to number and type of tasks performed, source of initiation (self, supervisor, client, other) and perceived degree and source of preparation for task performance. The questionnaire also gathered information on the nurses' perceptions of educational needs and role requirements. Analysis of responses according to functional, educational, and experiential categories suggest that task performance is context specific, rather than dependent on education or experience level. It was recommended that several content areas be added to existing community health nursing curricula. Improvement in educational service delivery to nurses practicing in nonmetropolitan areas was also recommended. A literature review was conducted covering historical developments pertinent to nursing education in Australia and abroad, education needs for the current role of the CHN, and educational preparation of the CHN. The questionnaire is included. (Author/SW)
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- 1984
4. The Cost Consequences of the Gold Coast Integrated Care Programme.
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WARD, LAUREN, MCMURRAY, ANNE, LAW, CHI KIN, MIHALA, GABOR, CONNOR, MARTIN, and SCUFFHAM, PAUL
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QUALITY of life , *GOLD , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *HOSPITAL care , *HOSPITAL utilization , *MEDICAL care costs - Abstract
Introduction: The Australian Gold Coast Integrated Care programme trialled a model of care targeting those with chronic and complex conditions at highest risk of hospitalisation with the goal of producing the best patient outcomes at no additional cost to the healthcare system. This paper reports the economic findings of the trial. Methods: A pragmatic non-randomised controlled study assessed differences between patients enrolled in the programme (intervention group) and patients who received usual care (control group), in health service utilisation, including Medicare Benefits Schedule and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme claims, patient-reported outcome measures, including health-related quality of life, mortality risk, and cost. Results: A total of 1,549 intervention participants were enrolled and matched on the basis of patient level data to 3,042 controls. We found no difference in quality of life between groups, but a greater decrease in capability, social support and satisfaction with care scores and higher hospital service use for the intervention group, leading to a greater cost to the healthcare system of AUD$6,400 per person per year. In addition, the per person per year cost of being in the GCIC programme was AUD$8,700 equating to total healthcare expenditures of AUD$15,100 more for the intervention group than the control group. Conclusion: The GCIC programme did not show value for money, incurring additional costs to the health system and demonstrating no significant improvements in healthrelated quality of life. Because patient recruitment was gradual throughout the trial, we had only one year of complete data for analysis which may be too short a period to determine the true cost-consequences of the program. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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5. The Gold Coast Integrated Care Programme: The Perspectives of Patients, Carers, General Practitioners and Healthcare Staff.
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MCMURRAY, ANNE, WARD, LAUREN, LEI (RACHEL) YANG, CONNOR, MARTIN, and SCUFFHAM, PAUL
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PATIENTS' attitudes , *MEDICAL personnel , *MEDICAL care , *GOLD , *CONTINUUM of care , *GENERAL practitioners - Abstract
Introduction: The Australian Gold Coast Integrated Care programme trialled an innovative model of care to proactively manage high risk patients with complex and chronic conditions in collaboration with general practitioners. The objective was to enhance coordination and continuity of care across primary and secondary health services from a single point-of-entry multidisciplinary coordination centre. This case study, embedded in the broader trial, analysed the perceptions of patients, healthcare staff and general practitioners on the adequacy, comprehensiveness, timeliness and acceptability of the new model of care to help inform the decision by the health service whether to adopt it beyond the trial. Methods: This mixed method embedded, explanatory case study design included surveys of general practice staff and focus groups with patients, carers and coordination centre staff. Qualitative data were thematically analysed and findings merged with survey data in a narrative explanatory case report. Discussion: Staff, patients, general practitioners and practice nurses were generally satisfied with services, coordination of care and information sharing but general practice staff satisfaction ratings declined over time. Conclusion: The programme enhanced care and coordination of services and was valued by patients and healthcare providers. Study results provide a rationale for adopting the model for those with chronic and complex conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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6. The Gold Coast Integrated Care Model.
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Connor, Martin, Cooper, Helen, and McMurray, Anne
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INTEGRATED health care delivery ,MEDICAL care standards ,MEDICAL care - Abstract
This article outlines the development of the Australian Gold Coast Integrated Care Model based on the elements identified in contemporary research literature as essential for successful integration of care between primary care, and acute hospital services. The objectives of the model are to proactively manage high risk patients with complex and chronic conditions in collaboration with General Practitioners to ultimately reduce presentations to the health service emergency department, improve the capacity of specialist outpatients, and decrease planned and unplanned admission rates. Central to the model is a shared care record which is maintained and accessed by staff in the Coordination Centre. We provide a process map outlining the care protocols from initial assessment to care of the patient presenting for emergency care. The model is being evaluated over a pilot three year proof of concept phase to determine economic and process perspectives. If found to be cost-effective, acceptable to patients and professionals and as good as or better than usual care in terms of outcomes, the strategic intent is to scale the programme beyond the local health service. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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7. Gold Coast Integrated Care: Enabling partnerships.
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Cooper, Helen Marie, Connor, Martin, Ward, Lauren, and McMurray, Anne
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INTEGRATED health care delivery ,BUSINESS partnerships ,PHYSICIAN-patient relations - Abstract
Copyright of International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is the property of Ubiquity Press and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2015
8. Gold Coast Integrated Care Shared Care Record.
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Cooper, Helen Marie, Connor, Martin, Ward, Lauren, and McMurray, Anne
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INTEGRATED health care delivery ,MEDICAL informatics - Abstract
Copyright of International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is the property of Ubiquity Press and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2015
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