Planning primary health-care services for South Australian young offenders: A preliminary study

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dc.contributor.authorWilson, A.
dc.date.issued2007
dc.descriptionThe definitive version of this article can be found at www.blackwell-synergy.com
dc.description.abstractAlthough many young offenders receive health care during periods of detention, addressing their health needs after release from secure care is a key strategy for successful rehabilitation and reintegration into the community. The purpose of this preliminary study was to examine current discharge planning practices for young offenders in Youth Training Centres in South Australia with a view to improving offenders' connection with primary health-care services on discharge. To determine the strengths and weaknesses of current discharge planning practices, this exploratory study involved in-depth review of literature and a semistructured focus group of stakeholders. Findings were discussed with an expert advisory group before final recommendations were made. This study identified a service model approach to discharge planning that recommended a nurse located within the Divisions of General Practice as the coordinator. The study found that trusted staff in detention centres, with an awareness of services available in the location of release, influence young offenders' decision-making in relation to health-care services. Awareness and recognition of young offenders' health beyond periods of juvenile detention and into their adult lives is valuable in that it has the potential to establish lifelong healthy behaviours. Bonding with young offenders and gaining their trust increases their likelihood of attending primary health-care services.
dc.identifier.citationInternational Journal of Nursing Practice, 2007; 13(1):296-303
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/j.1440-172X.2007.00641.x
dc.identifier.issn1322-7114
dc.identifier.issn1440-172X
dc.identifier.orcidWilson, A. [0000-0001-7102-2926] [0000-0003-1098-8457]
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/43159
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherBlackwell Science Asia Pty Ltd
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-172x.2007.00641.x
dc.subjectHumans
dc.subjectPatient Discharge
dc.subjectFocus Groups
dc.subjectAttitude of Health Personnel
dc.subjectHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
dc.subjectNurse's Role
dc.subjectProfessional-Patient Relations
dc.subjectTrust
dc.subjectDecision Making
dc.subjectNursing Methodology Research
dc.subjectModels, Organizational
dc.subjectPrisons
dc.subjectJuvenile Delinquency
dc.subjectNeeds Assessment
dc.subjectAdolescent
dc.subjectAdolescent Health Services
dc.subjectHealth Planning
dc.subjectNursing Assessment
dc.subjectPrimary Health Care
dc.subjectSouth Australia
dc.subjectFemale
dc.subjectMale
dc.subjectPsychology, Adolescent
dc.titlePlanning primary health-care services for South Australian young offenders: A preliminary study
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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