Co-designing a nurse-led model of care to increase access to long?acting reversible contraception and medication abortion in rural and regional general practice

This thesis presents a codesigned nurse-led model of care aimed at increasing access to contraception and medication abortion in rural and regional Australia. It examines the benefits of nurse-led care, including enhanced health outcomes and patient satisfaction, but also highlights barriers to implementing these models like inadequate funding and challenges accessing training in rural Australia. By involving key stakeholders in designing this model, the research offers practical recommendations for general practices to implement this approach. This model aims to address gaps in reproductive health services, promote equitable access, and support nurses in expanding their roles in primary care.