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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Culture Shock and Healthcare Workers in Remote Indigenous Communities

"Culture shock and healthcare workers in remote Indigenous communities of Australia: what do we know and how can we measure it?"
Does incomplete cultural adaptation among non-Indigenous health professionals working in Indigenous communities contribute to rural workforce shortages? This comprehensive review of the international literature offers evidence about the impact of culture shock in remote Australia, with potential application to other world regions. It has recently been published in the journal 'Rural and Remote Health'.

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