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Understanding experiences of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients at the emergency departments in Australia
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posted on 2023-02-21, 04:46 authored by Aziz RahmanAziz Rahman, MN Huda, E Somerville, L Penny, R Dashwood, S Bloxsome, K Warrior, K Pratt, M Lankin, K Kenny, K ArabenaObjectives: The present study describes the experiences of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients and the factors that shaped their experiences of ED visits in regional settings. Methods: This is a qualitative descriptive study. We conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients who used the ED services at three hospitals in New South Wales, Northern Territory and South Australia. We coded the collected data and analysed them using a thematic analysis technique. Results: A total of 33 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients participated. Analyses of their experiences revealed four themes, which included: (i) patients' waiting times in ED; (ii) cultural determinants of health; (iii) treatment services; and (iv) safety, security and privacy. Conclusions: A holistic approach and a robust hospital commitment to address cultural needs while considering overall health, social and emotional wellbeing, will enhance Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients' satisfaction for ED visits.
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EMA - Emergency Medicine AustralasiaLocation
AustraliaPublisher DOI
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1742-6731eISSN
1742-6723Language
enPublisher
WileyUsage metrics
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AboriginalAustraliaFirst Nations Peopleemergency departmentsexperienceClinical ResearchHealth Services8.1 Organisation and delivery of services8 Health and social care services research3 Good Health and Well BeingPublic Health and Health Services not elsewhere classifiedClinical Sciences not elsewhere classified
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