Emergency Departments: An Emerging Context of Australian Allied Health Practice

Authors: Johnson, Lucinda; Cusick, Anne

Source: Journal of Allied Health, Volume 38, Number 1, Spring 2009 , pp. 29E-35E(7)

Publisher: Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions

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Abstract:

Multi- and interdisciplinary allied health teams are an emerging service in Australian Emergency Departments (EDs). Using a literature review, this article describes the Australian ED policy and service context, factors affecting ED use, allied health roles, practices and impact. The article fills a gap in the literature by providing educators, researchers, therapists and managers with an overview of key issues to help inform ED service decision-makers, anticipate patient and departmental needs and identify areas for education, quality projects and research. Issues current in Australia will be relevant to other developed countries where the ED demand, particularly by older people with complex and chronic conditions is outstripping capacity.

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Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2009-03-01

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The Journal of Allied Health is the official publication of the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions (ASAHP). The Journal is the only interdisciplinary allied health periodical, publishing scholarly works related to research and development, feature articles, research abstracts and book reviews. Readers of the Journal comprise allied health leaders, educators, faculty and students.
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