Acting Head of Unit, Senior Lecturer, PHCRED
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 Brief Biography
Philip Entwistle is a Senior Lecturer/Researcher at the Centre for Remote Health, Katherine Campus. Phil holds a PhD from LaTrobe University, and a Master of Tropical Health from the University of Queensland. His doctoral research was undertaken in Cambodia and examined the social and cultural determinants affecting HIV/AIDS interventions, Phil also worked on health service development in Cambodia, supporting services at district level. In a consultancy role he has worked with Indigenous communities in North West Queensland on housing issues and with Alcohol and other Drug Services to instigate safe drinking strategies in the community. Phil spent two years at the Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health as Research Manager and Coordinator for the Primary Health Care Research Evaluation and Development Program (PHCRED) before moving to CRH Katherine, where he was principle evaluator for the Katherine East Coordinated Care Trial and Retailers Responsible Sale of Solvents Project. While at CRH Alice Springs he was part of a team conducting policy related research funded by APHCRI. This included research on exemplary models of primary health care , and workforce retention issues in rural and remote Australia. Prior to his twelve years experience in the health sector he had sixteen years experience in international mining with a strong focus on project management and design.
Education
PhD Medical Sociology/Anthropology, Australian Research Centre in Sex Health and Society, La Trobe University, 2002
Master of Tropical Health, University of Queensland, 1996
Medical Assistant Certificate RAAMC 1991
Registered Chartered Engineer 1986
BSc Mining Geology - Leeds University, England, 1975
Awards
In recognition of a fine example of citizenship by assisting developing countries through AusAID, presented on behalf of the Parliament of Australia and the Electorate of Kennedy.
Expression of Gratitude from the Australian Government for a valid contribution towards assisting developing countries to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development.
Teaching areas
HLTH 9001 Health Promotion
Research Interests
The effects of social structure on health outcomes, Marginalization and health, Social and cultural determinants of health, Remote area health service delivery.
Industry / community / professional activities / interests and affiliations
Member of the Australasian Evaluation Society
Member of the Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Publications (selected)
Refereed papers
- Wakerman, J., Humphreys, J., Wells, R., Kuipers, P., Entwistle, P. & Jones, J. 2006. "A systematic review of primary health care delivery models in rural and remote Australia 1993-2006". Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute, Canberra.
- Wakerman, J., Humphreys, J., Wells, R., Kuipers, P., Entwistle, P. & Jones, J. 2007. "Designing sustainable primary health care systems for rural and remote Australia". Australian Resource Centre for Healthcare Innovations (ARCHI) Net News. 3rd July.
- Humphreys, J. S., Wakerman, J., Wells, R., Kuipers, P., Jones, J. & Entwistle, P. (In press) "Beyond workforce: a systemic solution for health service provision in small rural and remote communities". Medical Journal of Australia. 188 (8 Suppl): S77-S80
- Humphreys, J. S., Wakerman, J., Wells, R., Kuipers, P., Jones, J., Entwistle, P. & Harvey, P. (In press) "Improving primary health care workforce retention in small rural communities - how important is ongoing education and training?" Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute, Canberra.
- Wakerman, J., Humphreys, J., Wells, R., Kuipers, P., Entwistle, P. & Jones, J. (under review) "Primary health care delivery models in rural and remote Australia - a systematic review". BMC Health Services Research.
- Kuipers, P., Humphreys, J.S., Wakerman, J., Wells, R., Jones, J. & Entwistle, P. 2008. "Collaborative review of pilot projects to inform policy: A methodological remedy for 'pilotitis'?" Australian and New Zealand Journal of Health Policy. 5, 17.
Non refereed papers
- Entwistle, P., Piper, K., Ford, S. & Burch, J. 2007. "Retailers responsible sale of solvents project evaluation - final report". Alice Springs: Centre for Remote Health.
Conferences (selected)
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Entwistle, P.L. Adding value through community participation: evaluating capacity in community health committees. Australasian Evaluation Society Conference Perth. 2008.
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