The development and application of point-of-care pathology testing (POCT) models for the early detection and management of diabetes and renal disease in indigenous medical services.
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2007
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Shephard, Mark Douglas Samuel
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The key research question examined in this thesis was: Could POCT ( point-of-care pathology testing) models that were analytically
sound and clinically and culturally effective be established in Australian Indigenous medical services
for the prevention and management of diabetes and renal disease? The systematic approach to
answer this overarching research question included the scientific validation of the analytical
performance of suitable point-of-care (POC) devices, the development of a culturally appropriate
education and training program for Aboriginal Health Workers (and nurses) as POCT operators, the
implementation of a quality management framework for maintaining surveillance of the analytical
quality of POCT results, and an assessment of qualitative and quantitative research outcomes to
determine the clinical and cultural effectiveness of POCT.
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School of Population Health and Clinical Practice : General Practice
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Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Adelaide, School of Population Health and Clinical Practice, 2007
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