Date of Award
2023
Document Type
Thesis - ECU Access Only
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Master of Public Health
School
School of Medical and Health Sciences
First Supervisor
Jacques Oosthuizen
Second Supervisor
Kimberley Clark
Third Supervisor
Sabina Knight
Fourth Supervisor
Fatima Yaqoot
Abstract
Registered Nurses (RNs) play a critical role in very remote Australia (VRA), where they enable timely access to medicines. This mixed-methods study examined legislation, knowledge, attitudes, and practices of RNs regarding the use of medicines and the law in VRA. Current legislation is inconsistent and confusing regarding authorised roles for RNs, and most have likely practised outside the law in the provision of medicines. There is a lack of evidence regarding the safety, quality, and consumer perspectives on RNs working throughout the complete medicines management cycle in VRA. Significant legislative and workforce reform is required to enable lawful practice.
Access Note
Access to this thesis is embargoed until 24th January 2025
Recommended Citation
Pennington, K. R. (2023). An uncomfortable interface. Medicines legislation and its impact on the delivery of healthcare by registered nurses in very remote Australia: A mixed-methods study. Edith Cowan University. Retrieved from https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/2619