Nursing Practice in Primary Health Care

Dear Colleagues,

Nurses in primary healthcare work across a range of clinical settings, including general practice, community health centres, indigenous health services, school-based health, aged care, and outreach programs. The primary aim of this Special Issue is the delivery of high-quality comprehensive community-based healthcare provision that focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, early intervention, the coordination of multidisciplinary care, and the ongoing management of health conditions. It encompasses a person-centred approach, ensuring accessible and equitable care for individuals, families, and communities.

Primary healthcare nurses play a critical role in bridging healthcare gaps, often working autonomously or as part of a team to address workforce shortages and enhance service accessibility. Nurse practitioners and other advanced practice nurses further extend the scope of primary healthcare by augmenting nurse-led care with the provision of diagnostic, treatment, and prescribing capabilities.

This Special Issue of IJERPH provides an opportunity to examine evidence-based strategies and solutions that enhance primary healthcare delivery in all healthcare settings, including geographically rural and remote areas. We welcome papers that explore the successful integration of innovative healthcare models that improve patient access, the continuity of care, and health outcomes. Submissions focusing on practical and scalable solutions to address workforce shortages—such as new models of care, interprofessional collaboration, and policy initiatives—are particularly encouraged. 

Dr. Carey Mather
Prof. Dr. Kathleen Tori
Guest Editors

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