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Disaster healthcare disparities solutions: Part 1-Preparation
Angela Pettit Cornelius1, Douglas Mark Char2, Leah Gustafson Ista3
1TCU/UNT School of Medicine Fort Worth; Department of Emergency Medicine, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth Emergency Medicine Residency, Fort Worth, Texas; Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Ochsner Louisiana State University Academic Medical Center, Shreveport, Louisiana. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0405-1433.
This study explored solutions for disaster healthcare disparities, finding many achievable strategies for disaster preparation. While some solutions are implemented, further work is needed to improve patient care during emergencies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Emergency Medicine
- Healthcare Disparities
Background:
- Disaster healthcare disparities pose significant challenges.
- Previous work identified disparities during disaster events.
- This study focuses on solutions during the preparation phase.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore potential solutions for disaster healthcare disparities.
- To identify actionable strategies for improving care during disaster preparation.
- To build upon existing research on disaster healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of representative articles.
- Analysis of solutions for disaster healthcare disparities.
- Selection of articles from a previous workgroup product.
Main Results:
- Numerous solutions for disaster healthcare disparities were identified during preparation.
- Some identified solutions have been successfully implemented.
- Other solutions remain theoretical but are achievable.
Conclusions:
- Achievable solutions exist for disaster healthcare disparities in preparation.
- Continued advocacy by specialists is crucial for better patient care.
- Further research and implementation are necessary to address these disparities.
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