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Amy W Poon¹, Katherine V Gray, Gina C Franco

¹School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, 94143, USA.

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|June 27, 2003

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Culturally competent care is vital for diverse populations. This study identifies healthcare barriers for Latino pediatric orthopedic patients and proposes strategies to improve access and outcomes for this growing demographic.

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Healthcare access and disparities
Pediatric orthopedics
Cultural competence in medicine

Background:

Increasingly diverse populations necessitate culturally competent healthcare strategies.
Latinos represent the fastest-growing minority group in the United States.
Existing healthcare models may not adequately address the needs of diverse pediatric populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify barriers to healthcare faced by Latino pediatric orthopedic patients.
To propose culturally competent strategies to overcome identified barriers.
To provide a framework for culturally competent care applicable to diverse ethnic and racial groups.

Main Methods:

Interviews with Latino patients and families.
Demographic data collection from 570 pediatric orthopedic patients in California.
Population census and literature reviews.

Main Results:

Identified specific barriers to healthcare access and utilization for Latino pediatric orthopedic patients.
Developed a set of culturally competent strategies tailored to address these barriers.
Highlighted the need for culturally sensitive approaches in pediatric orthopedic care.

Conclusions:

Culturally competent strategies are essential for addressing healthcare disparities in pediatric orthopedics.
The proposed strategies can improve health outcomes for Latino pediatric orthopedic patients.
This adaptable approach can enhance culturally competent care for all ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds.