Social determinants of unmet need for primary care: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite primary care being largely free at the point of delivery, many Canadians experience challenges in accessing the services they need. A systematic review was conducted to summarize the evidence on the level of unmet need for primary care in Canada and its social determinants.

Methods

MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases were screened from inception to December 2023 using relevant search terms for primary care and unmet healthcare needs. Quantitative observational studies in the English language that included Canadian adults aged 18 years and older and focused on unmet needs for primary care were included. The risk of bias in the studies was assessed using either the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal checklist or the Newcastl

SUBMITTER: Alemu FW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11448019 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature