Arthritis liaison: a First Nations community-based patient care facilitator
IntroductionArthritis is a leading cause of disability in First Nations communities and is often accompanied by other chronic diseases. Existing care models prioritize accessibility to specialty care for treatment, whereas patient-centred approaches support broader health goals. MethodsA patient car...
| Published in: | Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , |
| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English French |
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Public Health Agency of Canada
2021
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.24095/hpcdp.41.6.04 https://doaj.org/article/261032505d1945bb9f4f6eb08a7a9d70 |
| Summary: | IntroductionArthritis is a leading cause of disability in First Nations communities and is often accompanied by other chronic diseases. Existing care models prioritize accessibility to specialty care for treatment, whereas patient-centred approaches support broader health goals. MethodsA patient care facilitator model of care, termed “arthritis liaison,” was developed with the community to support culturally relevant patient-centred care plans. Following a one-year-long intervention, we report on the feasibility and acceptability of this care model from the perspectives of patients and health care providers. ResultsThe arthritis liaison served as a bridge between the clinicians and patients, and fostered continuity, helping patients receive coordinated care within the community. |
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