Impacts of racism on First Nations patients' emergency care: results of a thematic analysis of healthcare provider interviews in Alberta, Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Background

First Nations people experience racism in society and in the healthcare system. This study aimed to document emergency care providers' perspectives on care of First Nations patients. First Nations research partner organizations co-led all aspects of the research.

Methods

Sixteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with Alberta emergency department (ED) physicians and nurses between November 2019 and March 2020.

Results

ED providers reported that First Nations patients are exposed to disrespect through tone and body language, experience overt racism, and may be neglected or not taken seriously. They described impacts of racist stereotypes on patient care, and strategies they took as individuals to address patient barriers to care. Recognized barriers t

SUBMITTER: McLane P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9210059 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature