A workforce enhancement model for Australian remote community Primary Health Care services: implementation of a stepped-wedge cluster randomised trial (SW-CRT)

Key Points

• Improved access to primary health care services was observed following the implementation of the workforce enhancement model.
• The trial reported significant findings in workforce efficiency and community health outcomes over a designated period.
• Assessment through a stepped-wedge cluster randomised trial design enabled structured and effective implementation of workforce strategies.
• Supporting remote health services with innovative workforce models may enhance care delivery, emphasizing the need for broader adoption.