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View article: Leaving emergency departments without completing treatment among First Nations and non–First Nations patients in Alberta: a mixed-methods study
Leaving emergency departments without completing treatment among First Nations and non–First Nations patients in Alberta: a mixed-methods study Open
Emergency department visits by First Nations patients were more likely to end with them leaving without being seen or against medical advice than those by non-First Nations patients. As leaving early may delay needed care or interfere with…
View article: Impacts of racism on First Nations patients' emergency care: results of a thematic analysis of healthcare provider interviews in Alberta, Canada
Impacts of racism on First Nations patients' emergency care: results of a thematic analysis of healthcare provider interviews in Alberta, Canada Open
Background First Nations people experience racism in society and in the healthcare system. This study aimed to document emergency care providers’ perspectives on care of First Nations patients. First Nations research partner organizations …
View article: First Nations status and emergency department triage scores in Alberta: a retrospective cohort study
First Nations status and emergency department triage scores in Alberta: a retrospective cohort study Open
First Nations status was associated with lower odds of higher acuity triage scores across a number of conditions and diagnoses. This may reflect systemic racism, stereotyping and potentially other factors that affected triage assessments.
View article: Opioid use disorder treatment disruptions during the early COVID-19 pandemic and other emergent disasters: a scoping review addressing dual public health emergencies
Opioid use disorder treatment disruptions during the early COVID-19 pandemic and other emergent disasters: a scoping review addressing dual public health emergencies Open
Background During public health emergencies, people with opioid use disorder (PWOUD) may be particularly impacted. Emergent disasters such as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupt already-strained harm reduction efforts and treatment availability.…
View article: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Disruptions during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Disasters: A Scoping Review Addressing Dual Public Health Emergencies
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Disruptions during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Disasters: A Scoping Review Addressing Dual Public Health Emergencies Open
Background: During public health emergencies, disruptions to social landscapes and amplification of inequities for people with opioid use disorder raise important questions about reducing harms and providing treatment accountability to sup…
View article: Ebola, Public Health, and the WHO Website: Imperializing Language in Public Health Emergencies
Ebola, Public Health, and the WHO Website: Imperializing Language in Public Health Emergencies Open
This study reviewed a portion of the WHO Ebola webpage content across three languages: English, French, and Spanish. In each webpage excerpt, technical information was organized according to a particular audience: health professionals, WHO…