Equity of access in rural and metropolitan dementia diagnosis, management, and care experiences: an exploratory qualitative study
Significant health inequities persist between rural and metropolitan communities that must be prioritised in endeavours to promote equitable dementia diagnosis, management, and care. Targeted action to address disparities is vital to mitigate the impact of rurality, particularly as clinical practice evolves with research advancements.
Authors
- Scott Ayton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3479-2427)
- Hannah Gulline (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1851-0989)
- Sarah Carmody (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4319-2607)
- Mark Woodward (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9800-5296)
- Yen Ying Lim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0308-5156)
- Amy G. Brodtmann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9466-2862)
- Karen Glennen
- Darshini Ayton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2754-2024)
- Mark William Yates (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5845-138X)
- Samantha M. Loi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4953-4500)
- Amelia Bevins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2040-1957)
- Heather Macklin
Institutions
- The Royal Melbourne Hospital (AU)
- Deakin University (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health (AU)
- Eastern Health (AU)
- Ballarat Health Services (AU)
- Austin Health (AU)
- Grampians Health
- Monash University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal for Equity in Health
- Published
- 2025-03-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-025-02434-1
- Citations
- 9
- Primary Topic
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 19.51
Funders
- National Health and Medical Research Council