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Healthcare disparities in pancreatitis: knowledge gaps and next steps
Radmila Choate1, David Bradley2, Darwin Conwell3
1University of Kentucky College of Public Health, Lexington, Kentucky.
Purpose Of Review:
This review examines current research on healthcare disparities in pancreatitis, identifies knowledge gaps, and proposes strategies to develop targeted multilevel interventions to address inequities in pancreatitis care.
Recent Findings:
Current literature has identified patient, disease, and healthcare-level factors contributing to disparities in risk factors and health outcomes of pancreatitis. Moreover, social structures, economic systems, social vulnerability, and policy significantly influence the pancreatitis care continuum.
Summary:
Understanding the root causes of health inequities is critical to developing effective approaches for the prevention, early detection, and management of pancreatitis.
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