Torres Strait Islander Community-Annotated bibliography

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Health challenges and disparities faced by your chosen diverse and/or vulnerable group

• Current-statistical knowledge on health priority: Inhabitants of Torres Island

Tynan, A., Walker, D., Tucker, T., Fisher, B., & Fisher, T. (2020). Factors influencing the perceived importance of oral health within a rural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in Australia. BMC Public Health, 20(1), 1-9.

Introduction

The study by Tynan et al. (2020), is entirely dedicated to the qualitative analysis of the autism health issues of Torres Island inhabitants. This community can be traced to a small island community in Australia. The attitude toward Autism disease is very complex among these inhabitants. Autism disease generally is not recognized in the Torres Island inhabitants' community.

Summary

Mainly for this article, twelve people on the island have been checked and diagnosed. After a proper interview, the entire research article theory and findings have been proposed. The unusual behavior of the child, the social isolation factors, and any behavioral negative attitude has been included and qualified in this article. Various positive factors such as cooperation between society and families have also been included in this journal. The autism disease acceptance and effective treatment of people have also accumulated in the research.

Finding 1: Cooperation: The family is generally cooperative with children and other people inside the community. The treatment of autistic children is somehow salient.

Finding 2: Autism acceptance: Maximum mothers inside the community are generally happy with the diagnosis of the disease. The diagnosis results are sometimes not believed by the parents so the reexamination issue is prominent here.

Finding 3: Shame feeling: Generally, the views are positive on the autism disease but in some cases, the negative views are also been exfoliated.

Limitations

Firstly, the primary data and samples are collected from the very remote background and semi-urban inhabitants of Australia. This wide range of variety of data and sample characteristics can create some generalization issues while making the findings. Secondly, entire participants in the research have been selected as women. The male views have been completely ignored in this study. The diagnostic practice has been completely aside and not been highlighted much more.

• Health constraints: Historical impacts

Brady, M. (2002). Health inequalities: Historical and cultural roots of tobacco use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Australian and New Zealand journal of public health, 26(2), 120-124.

Introduction

The article is proposed by Brady, (2002). The article mainly focuses on the historical roots and context of tobacco usage in the island inhabitants' community. The research was mainly done by secondary sources. This research can be concluded as qualitative research.  

Summary

According to Brady, (2002), the community has a long history of smoking and tobacco usage. In contemporary times, the smoking practice has increased in a significant way among the indigenous people. Nonindigenous people are not that much vulnerable to smoking as compared to the indigenous community in Australia. Brady, (2002), cites that Tobacco has been firstly introduced by the colonial intruders in the colonial age. Tobacco is mainly used for gifting the indigenous people by colonial intruders. Since that time tobacco has made a distinct status mark. The tradition of tobacco addiction has been started from that time.

Pre-usage of Tobacco: The usage of tobacco has been introduced by the pre-visitors before the Britishers. The inhabitants have used the tobacco in their distinct way of usage and implications.

Tobacco as the psychoactive drug: Initially, indigenous tobacco was used as a psychoactive drug. Then according to the time frame, a new addictive drug was invented named Picture. The consumption process of this new drug was alike to Tobacco. The lids were dried which has to consume in form of ash.

Present and past: Tobacco usage: Tobacco usage was conceived for a long time among inhabitants of the islands. Some major remarkable adaptations and changes have been made over time and cons questions variation.      

Limitation

The article doesn’t have any effective primary research. The researcher was not in the place during the data gathering. The previously done secondary researches are the main source for this particular research study. These factors enable the readers to pre-conceived data. Besides, the research paper doesn’t have any data analysis. The readers don’t get any clarity of findings for the analysis.  

• Cultural characteristics & needs: Torres Island inhabitants

Hunter, S. A., Skouteris, H., & Morris, H. (2021). A conceptual model of protective factors within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture that builds strength. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 52(8-9), 726-751.

Introduction

The article is published by Hunter et al. (2021). The article mainly focuses on the basic conceptual model which determines the various factors in the Torres strait culture. Generally, the article will elaborate on the factors of hardship which Australian pre-inhabitants have faced severely.   

Summary

During Australia's colonialism, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People have endured great suffering, including the loss of territory, languages, authorities, and family, all of which have had a negative impact on their physical health and well-being. The cultural connection has a significant influence on the health and well-being of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; however, the processes and mechanisms of cultural connection, as well as how it develops power and gives safety during times of distress, are less well known. To understand about protecting cultural features and also how they support this conservation, this scoping investigation examined quantitative research publications as well as the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Next, quantitative research papers were reviewed to evaluate if shared culture makes for better health and related outcomes. Performances, country, relationships, and personality all were included in a framework. It is impossible to infer clearly if a high cultural affinity leads to improved performance because the eight quantitative studies explored cultural connection inadequately. The relevance and possible trends of this conceptual paradigm were investigated.

Limitations  

The article is mainly focused on the basis of the qualitative study method. The primary data and research are not available for this research. Besides, the research also analyzed and focused on the contemporary history of the culture. The main foundations of the Torres strait culture according to ancient historical and cultural context are absent. Besides, the secondary sources have taken are less in numbers as compared to other articles. The fewer number of secretary sources implicate less clarity inside the research paper.

• Safe healthcare delivery: Torres Island inhabitants

Chelberg, G. R., Butten, K., & Mahoney, R. (2022). Culturally Safe eHealth Interventions with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: Protocol for a Best Practice Framework. JMIR Research Protocols, 11(6), e34904.

Introduction

The article is analyzed and discussed by Chelberg et al. (2022). This article mainly focuses on healthcare policy and interventions among the Torres strait island inhabitants. The effective protocol and policy framework have also been elaborated by this policy. The entire proposed framework is based on previous evidence from healthcare conditions and practices of inhabitants of Torres Island people.   

Summary

Basically, the qualitative research procedure has been adopted for the advancement of this particular research. Mainly the intervention trials and recommendations are implemented in this research study as the key protocol. Various E-health research projects have been implemented and concluded between the 2019 to 2020 research studies. Hypertension management has been specially included in this perfect framework. The capacity of IoT in the healthcare systems, the climate change procedure, and its impact on healthcare policy have also beemn described. Mainly 2021-2022 qualitative-based data has been used for this procedure. The research concludes that housing sustainability has a significant impact on the healthcare management of the island inhabitants.

Framework on 2020: This framework has been started in August 2020. The entire research program has also gathered the implications and results from this framework implications. 

Framework on 2021: After the research progress of August 2020, a new draft policy was adopted and implemented in June 2021. The funding procedure for this particular policy has been started in July 2021. At last Australian government approved the draft in December 2021.

Framework on 2023: This research phrase and practice has been developed in 2022. The Literature review and process are preceded by this proposed framework.       

Limitations

The main limitation of this research coincides with the process of excess evidence. The excessive systemic reviews make the research most complex. For the research paster complexity, effective collaboration and guidance are required. The consultation phrases of this research are also not that much prominent and effective.

• Health policy, challenges, and promotional activities

Fisher, M., Battams, S., Mcdermott, D., Baum, F., & Macdougall, C. (2019). How the social determinants of Indigenous health became policy reality for Australia's National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan. Journal of Social Policy, 48(1), 169-189.

Introduction

The article is analyzed and written by Fisher et al. (2018). The article is mainly centered on the various factors of social determinants and Austrian health policy in Torrie's island community region. This health policy also describes and elaborates the effective health plan for the Torres strait island region.   

Summary

The research looks at the policy process that led to Australia's National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2013–2023 (NATSIHP), which is founded on a knowledge of the Social Determinants of Indigenous Health (SDIH). Ten key lawmakers who were engaged in its formation were interviewed. The author used the Advocacy Coalition Framework, the Multiple Streams Approach, policy framing, and critical constructionism to analyze qualitative data. Fisher et al. (2018) used a different strategy in our policy study. The NATSIHP promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (hence, Aboriginal) culture and the health impacts of racism through a human-rights-based approach.

This was made feasible by a coalition campaigning to 'Close the Gap' (CTG) in health status between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians. The CTG campaign and its vast Aboriginal health networks formed a powerful advocacy alliance, and policy entrepreneurs emerged to advance the policy agenda. As a result, Aboriginal health networks were successful in challenging traditional issue conceptions and policy framings offered by government policy actors, resulting in a paradigm change for Aboriginal health under NATSIHP policy focused on SDIH. The research's implications for policy theory and other policy contexts are examined, as are future research possibilities.

Limitations

The heath gap for the planning has not been discussed in the research paper. The research peper has mainly followed the strength-based approach which has to be changed. The less focus on the health inequality issues has made this research paper more vulnerable. The abuse of alcohol and drug was also not discussed inside the project. 

Based on your findings and analysis, outline a draft plan

On the basis of the data, and analysis of all the data, a concrete health promotion plan has been prepared. Such a plan can be very much beneficial for the Torres Strait Islander community in Australia. This action plan is based on six simple steps.

STEP 1: Planning process management

First, proper planning is very much necessary to develop the healthcare structure in the following areas. Planning of financial structure, human resources, basic infrastructure and understanding of the native is the key.

STEP 2: Conduct a situational assessment

Understanding the situation is also equally important compared to the planning process management. According to the situation common health workers, local doctors, and community nurses can be beneficial.

STEP 3: Identifying the outcome and objective

The outcome of the objective is very positive as a good quality of the health care services can be provided to the people, who needed the most. Spreading health care education in the community is also a major objective.

STEP 4: Identify strategies and process objectives and resource

In order to improve the health care structures, policy development, organization changes, and health education can be effective.

STEP 5: Development of indicators

Proper surveys and communications can work as indicators of whether the health development programs are on the right track or not.

STEP 6: Revival of the program plan

It is very much necessary to stick to the plan for success. Constant efforts are essential to make this kind of help care plan successful.

A draft plan

Significance of the health priority

Health is probably the most important wealth for every human being, as it becomes very necessary to maintain a good healthy condition. When an individual prioritizes his health can gain benefits from many fronts. His or her body becomes less prone to any kinds of desire and on a large scale, more such kinds of individuals can prepare for a healthy disease-free society. A healthy individual is more accurate at his work and able to work more compared to an unhealthy person. A good diet, positive lifestyle, hygiene, positive thinking, physiological activities and seeps can help an individual to become healthy and active in life.

The group in focus

The main purpose of this study is to prepare an annotated bibliography to improve the healthcare strategies and plan culture appropriate for The Torres Strait Islander community is a small community present in Australia. A draft has been prepared in this study for that community. Such a draft plan can be very much effective to improve the health care sester of that community. Spreading the essential health care practices and awareness in the community is also an important part of this draft plan of this study.  

The aim

The aim of this study is to understand the health care facility, cultural characteris and Health constraints in The Torres Strait Islander community, in Australia. With the help of all the information, this study aims to develop a draft plan that helps to improve the health care structure for those people.

Steps of the plan

The Torres Strait Islander community is a small community present in Australia. The main perspective of this research work is to develop a draft plan to develop health care facilities. This draft consists of six distinct steps. Apart from that, the plan also gives a significant amount of focus to developing health education practices and health care awareness in the community.

The first step of this draft plan is focused on preparing a proper management planning process to create a proper outline of this whole work. Understanding the local community, religion, and language ids is also very much important. Understanding the local people can effectively improve religious harmony. Calculation of the success is also important. The success of the draft can be calculated on the basis of the outcome of the planned objectives. After implementing the plan is necessary to check the steps it is implemented in the right way or not. Authority needs to incest a certain amount of time to understand the effectiveness of the draft healthcare plan.

Relevant tools for the implementation of the plan

In order to improve the health care facilities, there are some important tools that the management team needs to focus on. First of all, a good financial allocation is essential, manpower is equally important to prepare a good health care structure. Good communication with the targeted community is required to solve all the health-related issues in the community. Finally, health educations and awareness need to be spread within the community.

The argument to defend the draft plan

The draft plan for the improvement of the health care facilities for the people of the Inhabitants of Torres Island is very well planned and will work in a proper manner. According to Tynan et al. (2020), people on the island suffer from Autism diseases. In order to deal with such challenges more effectively, draft plans as discussed in this study can be implemented. Such plans can be affected, when all the six steps of the health care action plan is implemented in a proper manner.

Draft plans which are suggested in this research, work effectively to maintain religious harmony. There are some key ingredients that can damage the culture or religion in a community. Things like childrearing practices, body language, family roles, and rules regarding the female are the different in every small or tribal community. In the case of the Torres Strait Islander community, the draft plans do not harm any of their cultural aspects, more the plans focus on the health care facility improvement and spreading awareness regarding the health care issues. Proper communication and health-related educations are the main aspects of this draft plan. 

Reference List

Tynan, A., Walker, D., Tucker, T., Fisher, B., & Fisher, T. (2020). Factors influencing the perceived importance of oral health within a rural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in Australia. BMC Public Health, 20(1), 1-9. DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-08673-x

Brady, M. (2002). Health inequalities: Historical and cultural roots of tobacco use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Australian and New Zealand journal of public health, 26(2), 120-124. DOI: doi/pdfdirect/10.1111/j.1467-842X.2002.tb00903.x

Hunter, S. A., Skouteris, H., & Morris, H. (2021). A conceptual model of protective factors within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture that build strength. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 52(8-9), 726-751. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/00220221211046310

Chelberg, G. R., Butten, K., & Mahoney, R. (2022). Culturally Safe eHealth Interventions With Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: Protocol for a Best Practice Framework. JMIR Research Protocols, 11(6), e34904. doi:10.2196/34904

Fisher, M., Battams, S., Mcdermott, D., Baum, F., & Macdougall, C. (2019). How the social determinants of Indigenous health became policy reality for Australia's National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan. Journal of Social Policy, 48(1), 169-189. doi:10.1017/S0047279418000338