Nāku te rourou nāu te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
With your basket and my basket, the people will thrive
These sub-themes aim to be inclusive of our delegates, their roles and professions, their geographical location and the people they care for. Addressing the unique healthcare needs of rural populations, promoting the exchange of knowledge, sharing techniques and clinical skills, and promoting best practice across the healthcare professionals globally.
Through this conference we hope to gather evidence-based knowledge from colleagues across the globe that we can use to influence future Government strategy, policy and implementation frameworks for the successful delivery of rural health in Aotearoa New Zealand.
With our major conference theme, we will be prioritising abstracts that have strong input from indigenous researchers and communities, share models of successful indigenous-led programmes or models of care, or present frameworks that provide evidence for global change in models of on-site patient care.
Share initiatives and ideas turning policy into practice that address access to healthcare, provide resilience to climate change, enhance public health, and mitigate issues of migration along with the health issues presented by large migrations. Share models or case studies of epidemics, medical supply chains, emergency responses, and stories of recovery post-incident, that influence national legislation, policies and plans.
Present current or conceptual research and mechanisms for sharing knowledge and information that will future-proof health and wellbeing for rural and remote communities. Discuss the potential that global platforms can present whilst recognising the need for adaptation across cultures, beliefs, and social responsibility. What role do governments; their agencies and mega organisations play in supporting or sabotaging this. Share examples of cross-sectoral collaboration at the human-animal-environment interface at regional, national and international level. Present models and mechanisms that develop capacity and are practical for rural and remote communities in the establishment of One Health policies and programmes.
Present case studies and exemplars of funding models and methodologies that result in enhanced health outcomes for rural communities; including those utilising multi-skilled teams. Showcase lived examples where more rural people train in health professions, then subsequently live and work rurally. Discuss socially conscious methods of resourcing rural health workforces and the commissioning of services that are reflective of these methods. Provide evidence of curriculum and models of delivery to support education and training in rural areas. Share current and future methods of teaching, learning and assessment in rural settings that meet the needs of undergraduates, post graduate students and professionals.
Present research, case studies, clinical techniques, diagnostic advances, drug treatments, indigenous medicines and knowledge, and other interventions that have a positive outcome for the health and wellbeing of rural communities and the clinicians who will provide care in those communities in the future. Demonstrate, teach, or present practicums that enhance understanding and application of health principles, techniques or methods.
Share examples, research projects and concepts that present the power and down-sides of AI-powered diagnostics and personalized treatments, VR and AR in medical training, telemedicine and remote patient monitoring, AI in drug discovery, and the security of data. Showcase cutting-edge research, projects that foster collaboration, research that addresses ethical implications, and examples that inspire innovations for improving healthcare delivery.
Present models and case studies that promote rural generalism within health disciplines, including examples where training, supervision, registration and other mechanisms have been adapted to support this approach. Showcase examples of strategy, policy and implementation frameworks have been successful in encouraging a stronger focus on, and resulted in better outcomes for, rural generalism.