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Racial Disparities in Pediatric Anesthesia
Anne Elizabeth Baetzel1, Ashlee Holman1, Nicole Dobija1
1University of Michigan, CS Mott Children's Hospital, 4-911, 1540 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
Anesthesiology Clinics
|April 28, 2020
Summary
This study reviews racial disparities in pediatric anesthesia care, finding that while health outcomes are hard to change, care delivery differences are modifiable. It explores causes and solutions for these disparities in pediatric anesthesia.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Health Services Research
- Pediatric Care
Background:
- Racial disparities in healthcare are well-documented.
- Limited research exists on race's role in pediatric perianesthesia care.
- Disparities in healthcare delivery are modifiable.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if racial disparities exist in pediatric anesthesia delivery.
- To explore contributing factors at provider, patient, and systems levels.
- To propose strategies for addressing these disparities.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis.
- Examination of existing research on racial disparities in pediatric anesthesia.
- Analysis of potential causes across multiple levels.
Main Results:
- Evidence suggests potential racial disparities in pediatric anesthesia care delivery.
- Factors at the provider, patient, and system levels may contribute.
- Further research is needed to fully elucidate these disparities.
Conclusions:
- Racial disparities in pediatric anesthesia care delivery are a concern.
- Addressing these disparities requires a multi-faceted approach.
- Interventions targeting provider, patient, and system factors are necessary.
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