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1Center for Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, USA.
Holistic Nursing Practice
|July 18, 2002
Summary
This article details a nurse-managed clinic offering primary care to uninsured urban American Indians. It highlights overcoming barriers and ensuring cultural sensitivity in healthcare delivery.
Area of Science:
- Community Health Nursing
- Urban Health Services
- Indigenous Health
Background:
- Development of a nurse-managed clinic in an urban setting.
- Focus on providing primary care services to underserved populations.
- Addressing the specific healthcare needs of urban American Indians.
Observation:
- The clinic serves individuals lacking health insurance.
- Identified perceived barriers to accessing healthcare among the target population.
- Emphasis on culturally sensitive care delivery.
Findings:
- Successful establishment of a nurse-managed primary care clinic.
- Strategies for overcoming identified barriers to care.
- Integration of cultural sensitivity into patient care.
Implications:
- Potential model for similar urban primary care initiatives.
- Improved access to healthcare for uninsured American Indians.
- Enhanced understanding of culturally competent healthcare practices.