Table 2 Inclusion and exclusion criteria for the literature included in this review
Criteria | Inclusion | Exclusion |
|---|---|---|
Time period | 2000 onwards | Prior to 2000 |
Language | English language | Not in English language |
Geographical delimitation | Rural or remote | No relevance to rural or remote areas |
Aspect of health care | Primary health care model | Secondary and tertiary services |
Allied health professions | Refined list of allied health professions (dietitians, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, speech pathology, social work, podiatrists, exercise physiologist, psychology, pharmacy, optometry, audiology) Models that have allied health professionals and this can be clearly identified, including models with other health professionals e.g. nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers | Health professions not included in the list. Reviews focusing specifically on nursing or medical models |
Types of Studies to be included | Qualitative and quantitative primary studies; mixed method studies; randomised control trials, quasi-experimental design, pilot studies and case studies | Systematic reviews, conference abstracts, thesis and scoping reviews |