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  • Health Services Research
  • Transportation Science

Background:

  • Transportation barriers significantly impede healthcare access for vulnerable populations, particularly refugee and asylum-seeking women.
  • Limited mobility restricts timely and consistent engagement with essential health services, leading to poorer health outcomes.
  • Urban health clinics face challenges in ensuring consistent patient attendance due to these logistical hurdles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a healthcare-directed rideshare application in overcoming transportation barriers for refugee and asylum-seeking women.
  • To assess the impact of the rideshare intervention on healthcare no-show rates.
  • To analyze the cost-efficiency and patient/provider experiences associated with the rideshare program.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study was conducted at a specific urban health clinic serving refugee and asylum-seeking women.
  • Eligible women reporting transportation difficulties for gynecologic visits were offered rides via a dedicated application.
  • Key outcomes measured included no-show rates, intervention costs, and qualitative patient/provider feedback.

Main Results:

  • Women utilizing the rideshare service demonstrated a significantly lower no-show rate (6%) compared to those who did not report transportation barriers (30%) or unreachable patients (50%).
  • The intervention, costing $2033, generated substantial healthcare charges ($30,337), indicating a positive return on investment.
  • Patient and provider experiences with the rideshare application were largely positive, with minimal adverse events reported.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare-directed rideshare applications are a viable and effective strategy for mitigating transportation barriers in healthcare access.
  • This intervention demonstrates significant potential for improving appointment adherence among refugee and asylum-seeking women.
  • The rideshare model offers a cost-efficient solution to enhance healthcare utilization and outcomes for underserved populations.