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Understanding experiences of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients at the emergency departments in
Muhammad Aziz Rahman1,2, Md Nazmul Huda3,4, Emma Somerville2
1Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Objectives:
The present study describes the experiences of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients and the factors that shaped their experiences of ED visits in regional settings.
Methods:
This is a qualitative descriptive study. We conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients who used the ED services at three hospitals in New South Wales, Northern Territory and South Australia. We coded the collected data and analysed them using a thematic analysis technique.
Results:
A total of 33 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients participated. Analyses of their experiences revealed four themes, which included: (i) patients' waiting times in ED; (ii) cultural determinants of health; (iii) treatment services; and (iv) safety, security and privacy.
Conclusions:
A holistic approach and a robust hospital commitment to address cultural needs while considering overall health, social and emotional wellbeing, will enhance Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients' satisfaction for ED visits.
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