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...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:261032505d1945bb9f4f6eb08a7a9d70 2023-05-15T16:15:15+02:00 Arthritis liaison: a First Nations community-based patient care facilitator Valerie Umaefulam Adalberto Loyola-Sanchez Valene Bear Chief Ana Rame Louise Crane Tessa Kleissen Lynden Crowshoe Tyler White Diane Lacaille Cheryl Barnabe 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.24095/hpcdp.41.6.04 https://doaj.org/article/261032505d1945bb9f4f6eb08a7a9d70 EN FR eng fre Public Health Agency of Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/reports-publications/health-promotion-chronic-disease-prevention-canada-research-policy-practice/vol-41-no-6-2021/arthritis-liaison-first-nations-community-care-facilitator.html https://doaj.org/toc/2368-738X 2368-738X doi:10.24095/hpcdp.41.6.04 https://doaj.org/article/261032505d1945bb9f4f6eb08a7a9d70 Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada, Vol 41, Iss 6, Pp 194-198 (2021) Medicine (General) R5-920 article 2021 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.24095/hpcdp.41.6.04 2022-12-31T10:00:09Z 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. Article in Journal/Newspaper First Nations Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada 41 6 194 198 |
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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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Valerie Umaefulam Adalberto Loyola-Sanchez Valene Bear Chief Ana Rame Louise Crane Tessa Kleissen Lynden Crowshoe Tyler White Diane Lacaille Cheryl Barnabe |
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Valerie Umaefulam Adalberto Loyola-Sanchez Valene Bear Chief Ana Rame Louise Crane Tessa Kleissen Lynden Crowshoe Tyler White Diane Lacaille Cheryl Barnabe |
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Arthritis liaison: a First Nations community-based patient care facilitator |
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