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Disaster healthcare disparities solutions: Part 3-Recovery and mitigation
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 recovery and mitigation phases. Continued work and advocacy by various specialists are crucial for equitable disaster health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Disaster medicine
- Public health
- Healthcare disparities
Background:
- Disaster healthcare disparities pose significant challenges.
- Previous work identified gaps in disaster preparedness and response.
- This study builds upon prior research by focusing on actionable solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore potential solutions for disaster healthcare disparities.
- To identify implemented and theoretical solutions during disaster recovery and mitigation.
- To inform future strategies for equitable disaster healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of representative articles.
- Analysis of solutions identified in a previous workgroup product.
- Focus on solutions relevant to disaster recovery and mitigation phases.
Main Results:
- Numerous solutions for disaster healthcare disparities were identified.
- Some solutions have been successfully implemented, while others remain theoretical.
- Achievable solutions exist for both recovery and mitigation.
Conclusions:
- Addressing disaster healthcare disparities requires ongoing effort.
- Many identified solutions are practical and can be advocated for by non-specialists.
- Further implementation and advocacy are needed to achieve equitable disaster health outcomes.
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