The development of a quality improvement framework for dental volunteering programs in remote Aboriginal communities: the Kimberley perspective

Jilen Patel

doi:10.26182/rvkw-8y44

The development of a quality improvement framework for dental volunteering programs in remote Aboriginal communities: the Kimberley perspective

Jilen Patel

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Remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities face significant disparities in oral health with limited access to dental services. This thesis aims to identify the key components required for an evidence-based continuous quality improvement (CQI) framework to support volunteer dental services in these communities. A mixed methods approach, including context reviews, qualitative studies and an evaluation of a volunteer model of care through the Kimberley perspective was used to guide the development of the framework. A cyclical CQI model was subsequently developed through evidence synthesis and framework analysis that encourages volunteers to continuously question, consult and collaborate towards improving services.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Slack-Smith, Linda, Supervisor Kruger, Estie, Supervisor Naoum, Steven, Supervisor Durey, Angela, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	19 Jul 2023
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/rvkw-8y44
Publication status	Unpublished - 2023

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2 Review article
1 Literature review

The 5C model: A proposed continuous quality improvement framework for volunteer dental services in remote Australian Aboriginal communities
Patel, J., Nattabi, B., Long, R., Durey, A., Naoum, S., Kruger, E. & Slack-Smith, L., Dec 2023, In: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology. 51, 6, p. 1150-1158 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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The Kimberley Dental Team: a volunteer-based model of care serving remote Aboriginal communities
Patel, J., Long, R., Durey, A., Naoum, S., Kruger, E. & Slack-Smith, L., 1 Jul 2023, In: Rural and Remote Health. 23, 3, p. 7366 1 p., 7366.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
3 Citations (Scopus)
A scoping review to inform the use of continuous quality improvement in Australian Aboriginal oral health care
Patel, J., Durey, A., Naoum, S., Kruger, E. & Slack-Smith, L., Aug 2022, In: Australian Health Review. 46, 4, p. 478-484 7 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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The development of a quality improvement framework for dental volunteering programs in remote Aboriginal communities: the Kimberley perspective

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The 5C model: A proposed continuous quality improvement framework for volunteer dental services in remote Australian Aboriginal communities

The Kimberley Dental Team: a volunteer-based model of care serving remote Aboriginal communities

A scoping review to inform the use of continuous quality improvement in Australian Aboriginal oral health care

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