Can Nurses Reduce the Health Impacts of Inequity? Leading from the Front Line
Explore a thought-provoking lecture on healthcare inequity and the role of nurses in addressing it. Delivered by Professor Sanchia Aranda AM as part of the 25 Years of Nursing at The University of Melbourne celebrations, this 59-minute presentation examines disadvantage in Australia's healthcare system and considers nursing's potential to create greater equity for all Australians. Delve into topics such as social determinants of health, poverty data, health literacy, and cancer outcomes. Discover interventions addressing financial burdens and social determinants, and learn about the inverse care law. Investigate the power of nurses in research, advocacy, and patient-centered care, with a focus on Indigenous status, housing, and communication. Gain insights into how nurses can lead from the front line to reduce health impacts of inequity and refocus on patient-centered care.