Mainstream Health Service Providers and Health Providers of Aboriginal Services | Mixed evidence | Strong evidence | Very strong evidence |
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Were Aboriginal community views effectively translated into action by health services? | Â | Â | Â |
 Direct interaction of communities with service provider |  |  | X |
 Respectful, accountable, committed |  |  | X |
 Consultation led to action and improved services |  |  | X |
 Inclusive of Aboriginal people |  |  | X |
 More equitable power balance |  | X |  |
 Learning process |  | X |  |
 Overall changes seen in health services in region |  |  | X |
 Increased sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and flexibility in service delivery |  |  | X |
 Building trust and providing a service that is welcoming and respectful |  |  | X |
 Community views are fed back and commitment to change at higher levels |  |  | X |
 Improved continuity of care, follow-up and referral of Aboriginal patients (Linkages created) |  | X |  |
 Flexibility and availability of service provider |  | X |  |
 Valuing and translating community input into services |  |  | X |
 Networking by service providers to raise awareness and build relationships to facilitate effective services |  |  | X |
 Increase in health service use by Aboriginal people |  | X |  |
 More health services are available for Aboriginal people |  |  | X |
 New ways of working and delivering health services |  |  | X |