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Disparities Across Race, Ethnicity, and Rurality Among Surgical Patients.

Courtney M Rentas^1,2,3, Jamila Picart^1,2,3, Nicholas Kunnath²

¹From the Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

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Summary

Nonwhite rural patients face higher surgical risks, including mortality and complications, compared to white rural patients. This study highlights additive disparities for nonwhite individuals residing in rural areas, underscoring critical healthcare access issues.

Keywords:

disparities equity rural health

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Area of Science:

Health Services Research
Surgical Outcomes
Health Disparities

Background:

Rural Americans experience documented surgical care disparities.
Growing racial/ethnic diversity in rural areas is understudied regarding surgical outcomes.
Previous research often examined race and place separately.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the combined impact of race/ethnicity and rurality on surgical outcomes.
To investigate disparities in postoperative mortality and complications.
To analyze the interplay between patient demographics and geographic location in surgical care.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of Medicare beneficiaries undergoing general surgery (2016-2020).
Rurality defined by ZIP codes and Rural-Urban Commuting Area scores.
Multivariable logistic regression used for risk adjustment, analyzing 30-day mortality, complications, and unplanned procedures.

Main Results:

Nonwhite rural patients had higher adjusted rates of 30-day mortality (OR: 1.11), complications (OR: 1.15), and serious complications (OR: 1.25).
Rural nonwhite patients showed a 0.43% additive disparity in mortality compared to urban white patients.
Significant differences in mortality and complication rates were observed between racial groups within both rural and urban settings.

Conclusions:

Nonwhite rural patients face significantly higher risks of postoperative complications and mortality.
The disparity in mortality for nonwhite rural patients is greater than that observed for urban counterparts.
Findings underscore the need to address compounded disparities faced by nonwhite individuals in rural surgical care.