Identifying evidence-practice gaps and strategies for improvement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander maternal health care.
Melanie E Gibson-HelmJodie BailieVeronica MatthewsAlison F LaycockJacqueline A BoyleRoss S BailiePublished in: PloS one (2018)
This novel use of large-scale aggregate CQI data facilitated stakeholder input on priority evidence-practice gaps in maternal health care in Australia. Evidence-practice gaps relating to NCD risk factors and social determinants of health were prioritised, and stakeholders suggested both healthcare-focussed initiatives and approaches involving the community and the wider health sector. The findings can inform health service planning, advocacy, inter-agency strategies, and future research.