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Improving Indigenous health equity within the emergency department: a global review of interventions.

Tyara MarchandKaitlyn SquiresOluwatomilayo DaoduMary E Brindle
Published in: CJEM (2024)
Acute care settings, serving as the primary point of access to health care for many Indigenous populations, are well-positioned to implement health equity interventions such as cultural safety training, Indigenous knowledge integration, and optimization of waiting room environments, combined with sustainable evaluation methods. Participatory discussions with Indigenous communities are needed to advance this area of research and determine which interventions are relevant and appropriate for their local context.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • emergency department
  • acute care
  • physical activity
  • public health
  • mental health
  • risk assessment
  • health insurance
  • advance care planning