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Barriers to Accessing Medical Care for Hispanic Individuals With Craniofacial Conditions

Rebbeka Carmona1,2,3,4,5, Tanya A Jones1,2,3,4,5, Janine Rosenberg1,2,3,4,5

  • 1Rebbeka Carmona, BA, is with The University of Illinois at Chicago; the University of Illinois Hospital & Health sciences System Craniofacial Center, Chicago, Illinois.

Plastic Surgical Nursing : Official Journal of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses
|May 28, 2020
PubMed

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Hispanic patients with craniofacial conditions face significant healthcare access barriers, including language, finances, and insurance. Addressing these issues is crucial for improving their medical and health services.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Craniofacial Medicine
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Limited healthcare access is a significant concern for minority populations in the U.S., particularly Hispanic individuals.
  • Hispanic patients, both pediatric and adult, with craniofacial conditions encounter numerous obstacles in receiving medical care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and analyze the barriers hindering healthcare access for Hispanic patients with craniofacial conditions.
  • To propose interventions aimed at mitigating these barriers and enhancing support for this population.

Main Methods:

  • This review synthesizes existing research on healthcare access barriers for Hispanic patients with craniofacial conditions.
  • Identifies key challenges including language, socioeconomic factors, insurance, and social support.

Main Results:

  • Identified barriers include: language and communication issues, patient-provider relationship dynamics, financial and insurance status, appointment accessibility, immigration concerns, and lack of social support.
  • These barriers negatively impact the receipt of essential medical and health services for Hispanic individuals with craniofacial conditions.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need for more research into the specific barriers affecting Hispanic patients with craniofacial conditions.
  • Proposed interventions aim to reduce these access barriers, ultimately improving health outcomes and support for Hispanic patients with craniofacial conditions.

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